Infidelity, money, and the lack of communication are often cited as reasons marriages fail. I’ve been married three times, and the scariest part of my current marriage is the thought that it, too, could one day end in divorce. The idea of losing a beautiful courtship, a relationship that blossomed into a breathtaking proposal on live television, and a partnership with my best friend—it’s terrifying.
My husband, Lawrence, and I met twenty years ago. He was a DJ at WKYS 93.9 Radio Station, and I was there hoping to get my music single played. According to Lawrence, he lingered in the “friend zone” for a while, until fate intervened and we became business partners in a consulting company. From that point, our relationship took on a life of its own. Lawrence pursued me with care and consistency—planning thoughtful dates, picking me up, paying for each outing, and never flinching when I shared that I was a survivor of domestic violence, fearful of loving again.
Lawrence made me feel beautiful, cherished, and understood. He listened, learned, and embraced not just me but also what my children needed in a father figure. Two years into dating, he received an opportunity to DJ on Fox 5 DC’s Good Day Show. I stood proudly by his side, enchanted by the journey we were on together. And then, unexpectedly, the television host invited me to join him on stage—where I was crowned, in front of millions, as his Queen. That moment was surreal, magical, and unforgettable.
Today, Lawrence and I run multiple businesses together, while I continue working full-time with a Fortune 500 company. Our schedules are completely different, and sometimes we spend several days apart. I deeply admire my husband’s drive, his passion for providing for us, and his dedication to our business goals—but I won’t lie, I sometimes feel guilty for not carving out enough time for just the two of us.
Outside of work, I manage countless family responsibilities while nurturing multiple business ventures. I’m also the mother of three incredible children: Evan, Taeja, and Riann. They are all creative, entrepreneurial, and fiercely talented, which earns me the title of “Mom-Boss-Manager” in our household.
If reading all of this makes you feel overwhelmed, imagine living it every single day. Don’t get me wrong—I love what I do. I thrive on building our family empire and helping others grow their businesses. But the truth is, I constantly struggle to find meaningful time to connect with my husband amidst all the demands.
I worry about being the best wife, the best mother, the best employee, and the best creative. Yet, I’m not afraid to struggle, because I know I’m not alone. I think about the millions of women just like me—women striving to become the wife every husband dreams of having. Sometimes, I wish I could clone myself, creating multiple “mini me’s” to manage it all: my husband, my kids, my career, my businesses, even household chores. I imagine an app that keeps everyone organized, while still leaving time for home-cooked meals and folded laundry. But for now, I rely on prayer. I pray for the strength to keep going, the wisdom to balance my many roles, and the grace to embrace every challenge along the way.
