What’s one habit you KNOW you need to break if you want to level up in 2026?

Hey y'all, I'm Shetika. I'm a community builder who believes Black and Brown businesses grow best when we stop doing everything in silos. I enjoy connecting people to resources, sharing what I know and helping turn ideas into something sustainable, in the in home childcare community. I'm here to learn, share and build alongside folks who understand the power of community driven, community funded work. Looking forward to tapping in and seeing how we can support each other. Glad to be here.

Most people don’t fail because they aren’t talented. They fail because they aren’t prepared. Preparation is what separates hope from execution. It’s doing the work before the opportunity shows up. It’s studying when nobody’s watching, planning when others are reacting, and building skill before you need to perform. Opportunities don’t announce themselves. They show up disguised as pressure. If you stay prepared, you don’t panic. You don’t scramble. You don’t shrink. You step into the moment with confidence because you’ve already put the reps in. This week, ask yourself: - What am I saying I want? - What am I actively preparing for? - If the opportunity came tomorrow, would I be ready? Success isn’t luck. It’s preparation meeting timing. Let’s stay ready. 💪