At the end of 2023 I found myself mourning the life I thought I would have. Like somehow, little by little, I ended up in a place I promised myself I’d never be, tolerating things I once swore I wouldn’t. I found myself in a marriage that was slowly draining my peace and joy. At the very same time, my body felt like it was betraying me—as I faced the painful unknowns of being diagnosed with having fibroids which were interrupting my desire to be a mother. And then there was my baby… my business—the one I had poured every ounce of my heart, energy, and savings into. It just wasn’t working the same anymore. The boutique I believed was the way forward turned out to be just one way, and closing it felt both like a sigh of relief but also a death that I had to mourn.

As I sat on my flight home from Ghana, following my annual reset trip, I felt a heaviness. I had to be honest with myself. As I stared out the window, I realized i dreaded what I was flying back to. I mouthed a silent prayer. I was tired of the sadness, the numbness, the constant feeling of the infinite cycle I felt I was in … the one that urged me to subscribe to this somewhat escapist lifestyle where the only thing I had to look forward to was my next flight away. I needed something to shift, and I needed it to be radical. Because truthfully, I didn’t know how much longer I could keep going the way I was.

As a faith-driven person, this wasn’t my first crossroads—but this time felt different. I knew that in surrendering to God and letting myself feel the helplessness I usually fought with, I was stepping into something unknown. No more neat and tidy versions of life. This was going to be messy—and for the first time, I was willing to surrender to it.

You might be wondering—what does any of this have to do with travel? Valid question. I know that took a bit of a left turn but trust me it’s all connected…

Since that season of my life AfroVybe has come to represent my desire to be a student of Africa, to learn from the people, the experiences, the foods and to share in the celebration of Africa with like minded people, and to create opportunities for people with this same desire to connect as well. This is also where the AfroVybe® Travel Tribe comes from. A free membership created to bring together a tribe of people who have the same curiosity and desire to connect with Africa. As this journey continues to unfold, I hope you’ll wander alongside me—not just by reading our newsletters, but by experiencing it for yourself.

Our next adventure is happening Dec 29th – Jan 5th, 2026, and I’d truly love for you to be part of it. In 2026 we’ll be discovering the spirit of Renaissance in Senegal, the rhythmic vibes of Cape Verde, the rich culture and spiced scents of Morocco, and the calm of the Seychelles and Mauritius . If any part of you feels drawn to explore, connect, and experience Africa in a deeper way, I invite you to join the Travel Tribe so you don’t miss a thing.