Hi my loves and welcome back to the podcast!

It’s currently Monday as I’m recording this and this time I didn’t just accidentally procrastinate, but I purposely waited, so I could share some amazing news with you all: I’m moving out of my parents house and into my first apartment in a little over a month!

Listen to the podcast episode for some juicy tea spilled about my secret trip!

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It’s official af y’all - like ya girl got approved and signed the lease today, literally a few hours ago and it feels beyond surreal.

If you’d have told me last year that I’d be preparing to move out, I would’ve looked at you a little sideways because everything in my current reality at the time said that wasn’t happening anytime soon. I had barely any money saved, I wasn’t making a ton and I was terrified of the thought of moving out, let alone to a different state.

Yet, in the last 2 months, literally, my plans have been accelerated by inspired action and divine guidance. I remember jumping on last week’s episode to tell y’all I was taking a quick trip to New Jersey, but never would have guessed that a week later I would have paid all the fees to move and have an official move in date set.

This is what I mean when I tell y’all time isn’t real. Things take as long as you think they should take. You bound yourself by only holding on to the possibilities that you believe are realistic based on the timelines connected to them. Once you let go of expected timelines and open yourself to all possibilities, including the one that things can move faster than you think, then you’re allowing the Universe to truly deliver your blessings in divine timing. 

The last two months alone have felt like two years in terms of all the changes I’ve made, the person I’ve become and the plans I’ve begun to cement.

Last week I went to New Jersey to look at one lone apartment building because I really didn’t want to entertain any other options for living arrangements. I also went to an interview for a 9-5 corporate job in marketing for a consumer goods company.

I didn’t get the job, but I got the apartment.

I remember telling y’all I had an opportunity to take on a new client. The minute I said yes to the client, I got the email saying I hadn’t gotten the job. And y’all know damn well that coincidences are not a thing!

Paths are funny like that - opportunities come and go to help you get clear on what it is you want and when you finally do decide what you want and deserve, the Universe moves mountains to help you get it - if you’re willing to do the work, too.

So, how did I manifest a new client, a move to a new state and a dream apartment in less than 2 months? I did a few things and we’re going to dive into those into this episode.

The first thing I did was script. I remember writing out how I would feel getting approved for my first apartment. I wrote down the mix of excitement and fear, anxiousness and gratitude. I’m a specific manifestor, so I wrote down the nitty gritty details as they flowed through my head. I talked about how bright the apartment would be, how cozy it would feel and how blessed I would be to secure such a nice spot for my first apartment. I folded up my note and I tucked it away in my famous Ikea desk.

Then, I booked a flight to Jersey. I figured, I wanted to see the apartments in the building, so I could have an accurate vision of what I was manifesting. I wanted to be able to see the details of each room in detail in my mind.

I remember walking into the lobby of the building and being completely stunned at how gorgeous it was. That’s when I knew I’d made the right decision on choosing to only see this space. I’d made it clear to myself, and the Universe, that I wasn’t open to any other options because THIS was it.

The lobby was beautifully decorated in art deco decor. From the stunning navy blue velvet couches to the gold geometric designs and the classic elevator doors - it was perfect. Mind you, I hadn’t even seen the actual units yet.

The minute we walked into the first apartment, I knew it was the layout for me and Seydou. From the front door, you walked right into the open concept living room and kitchen. The kitchen was stunning and modern with light wood cupboards and up to date stainless steel appliances. Light poured in from the two windows in the living room and the accent wall had a subtle, but tastefully art deco inspired design.

As I turned to my left I was met with a large bathroom that had the biggest landscape mirror, pristine white tub and perfectly placed (and well hidden) storage. The bedroom was nicely sized, with a beautiful queen size bed placed in the middle, a decent closet and two more windows that allowed for more sunlight.

It was my script come manifest and I knew this apartment was ours.

After touring more apartments and still living for the first one, I came home excited af.

Then, each night before bed I visualized. Except I didn’t visualize because I thought I should or I figured it would help me draw the apartment closer to me.I visualized because I was excited. I would jump into bed with a smile on my face each night knowing that when I closed my eyes to go to sleep, I’d have a few moments of bliss placing myself back in the apartment. 

I saw it all in my mind’s eye. I saw the struggle to put the furniture together and felt the pride of seeing the final product after hours of work. I felt the sun coming up each morning and smelled the salmon I was baking in the oven after a quick trip to the neighborhood whole foods. I felt the carpet under my feet and the sheer joy of being able to take my first bath in the giant tub.

I visualized because I knew these moments were inevitable. I visualized not with an energy of hope, but with an energy of readiness. There was no doubt in my mind I’d be experiencing these moments soon and I loved visualizing them as a reminder of what I was creating.

The last thing I did to manifest this apartment quick af was action. I tell y’all all the time that the Universe will meet you halfway, but first you must get to the halfway mark. Visualization and scripting are beautiful tools that allow your mind to create possibilities and feel the feelings of what’s to come, but action is a whole other bad boy that will propel you forward as you consciously manifest.

I’d been saving since last year for this move, but now I started to take more concrete actions. I’d tell people close to me I was moving soon. I didn’t have the date, but I wanted them to mentally prepare for my departure. 

I went to At Home and bought my dishes set, I ordered my cutlery, I bought end tables for the bedroom at Home Goods. I shopped for bathroom hand soaps, wallflowers and decor. When I had some extra money after bills and saving, I’d still treat myself to a coffee or two, but then I would buy one or two items from my apartment shopping list. I went to Home Depot and bought moving boxes and started packing my spring and summer clothes when it became apparent that I might move sooner than expected.

In other words, I’d made up my mind this was happening and took actions that matched. I didn’t wait for the approval to start packing, buying or saving. I knew the approval was coming and once it did I’d need to move fast, so started moving before it came all while knowing it was coming. Feel me?

This move is symbolic of so many things for me. Although I’ll eventually be living with Seydou cause he’s moving in later this year, I’m starting this move on my own. I remember having so many fears around moving out because of all the unknowns. It may sound silly, but there was a lot of fear around income and paying rent on top of the bills I have now. This fear showed its head recently as I almost backed out of my plan due to feeling the fear around moving with no full time job. I have two clients and I plan to get more, or a part time job or a full time job, but the thought of moving without that being set up yet scared me… and continues to scare me sometimes if I’m being honest. But then I have to remind myself I’m resourceful af and a powerful manifestor. Money is always making its way to me. Say it with me y’all: money is always finding me and I’m always finding money. More than enough. Always.

I’ve done a lot of growing in the past 7 years as I’ve accepted my awakening. I experienced a true rock bottom in this home. I started and closed businesses. I met my love. I started this podcast. I started Manifest Daily. I left jobs that didn’t serve me and started others. I did so much while living here.

But, similar to a fish that’s outgrown its tank, I know it’s time for me to move on to my next home, my next big chapter and my next lessons. I know that in order to continue to grow and evolve the universe is pushing me outside my comfort zone yet again and prompting me to make this move and change my life.

So, my friends, thank you for being here to observe this. I’m so thankful that I get to experience this with you all and share this part of my journey with you. Stay tuned for IG stories where you can follow along on this move with me!

Thank you all for tuning into this episode! I’ll chat with y’all in the next one!