Breaking Cycles, Building Light—Divine By Choice
I was born into poverty, a reality that many accept as a permanent sentence—but I refused. At 14 years old, I dropped out of school, lost in a world where survival overshadowed dreams. For ten long years, I was a leaf in the wind, drifting wherever life carried me, facing obstacles that seemed insurmountable. Yet, with every challenge, I fought. I refused to be another statistic, another product of my circumstances. I chose to defy the odds.
When I finally earned my high school diploma, I became the first in my entire family—on both sides—to graduate. No one before me had walked this path, and there was no blueprint to follow. But I knew that education was my way forward, my opportunity to break generational cycles and create a future beyond survival. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to immediately enroll in college. As a single mother with a toddler to care for, I had pressing responsibilities—mouths to feed, bills to pay, and a life to sustain. So, I did what I had to do. I worked tirelessly, determined to provide stability for my child while still holding onto the dream that one day, I would continue my education.
Then, the world changed. COVID-19 was announced, and everything I had worked so hard to build came crashing down. I lost my job. Uncertainty, fear, and division spread across the globe. But true to my character, I refused to let darkness consume me. I had a three-year-old and a nine-year-old looking to me for strength, guidance, and stability. I couldn’t afford to fall apart—I had to find a solution. And so, I did. I enrolled in college and was accepted.
That decision was life-changing. I discovered that education was not only a pathway to knowledge but also the key to financial stability. Each semester became a stepping stone, allowing me to balance work, school, and home life in a way that helped my relationship with my children thrive. Life lessons came in abundance, reinforcing my appreciation for who I am and the journey I have taken.
Through it all, I have always had to be my own cheerleader, my own support system. I’ve had to pick myself up time and time again, with no safety net to catch me. Instead of receiving encouragement, my achievements made me the black sheep of my family. Instead of support, I was met with envy, jealousy, and resentment. But even in the face of that painful reality, I found strength. It only pushed me harder. It taught me resilience. And it solidified my purpose—not just to succeed for myself, but to be the person for others that I once wished I had & be someone my kids could look up to & go to for direction and help.
Two years ago, I took that
purpose and transformed it into something even greater—
DivineMBS Lifestyle, a
motivational,
inspirational, and
uplifting leadership platform speaker brand. Through this platform, I remind people that they are
Divine By Choice—not by circumstance, not by limitation, but by the
power of their own
will to rise above adversity. My brand is more than a business; it is a movement. It is a space where people are
empowered to
embrace self-love, healing, and transformation.
I will continue breaking cycles, to be a light in the darkness, and to uplift those who have yet to find their strength. I want to be the change I wish to see in the world, to reach those who feel lost, and to remind them that no matter where they come from, they are not defined by their circumstances.
I didn’t endure everything I have for nothing. Every struggle, every setback, every moment of solitude has shaped me into the person I am today—someone determined, compassionate, and unstoppable. And I will continue to rise, not just for myself, but for everyone who needs to see that overcoming the impossible is, in fact, possible & for my children.
👑~Jerica~👑
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