From growing up in poverty, living on welfare, to entering into an abusive relationship that ended in my incarceration, I can tell you a little something about struggle. But, I survived.

This blog is all about my life experiences, how I managed to make it through, and be stronger for it. Some topics from my life that I will be sharing are being homeless, institutionalized -several times, addicted to drugs+alcohol, distanced from family, and ultimately trying to find my way. Each of these challenges have made me the woman I am today. Today, I’m a scholar, artist, writer, fashion designer, and business owner. But most of all, I am a FIRM BELIEVER in God.

My faith has healed me beyond what I could have ever imagined and if I can help even one person by sharing my testimony, then I’m here for it.

Get Fly and Stay High is all about entering into your healing journey and never looking back.

GET FLY is a direction for you to take charge of your own life and face those heavy burdens you’ve been carrying to get the release you desperately need. This step consists of addressing childhood trauma, changing bad habits, confessing deep dark secrets, or ending any toxic relationships you have. This step is not easy, otherwise everyone would be well on their way to healing. But it’s 100% doable and you are fit for the job. It’s your life! And your best life does NOT involve any heavy baggage from your past.

Stay High is a standard. It’s a mark in your progress to remind you to never go back to where you came from. Your healing journey will have some ups and downs, ebbs + flows, but as long as you draw that line that you will never cross again, you can be sure that your healing + progress is here to stay.

Finally, the BUTTERFLY. The butterfly analogy has been used so many times in reference to transformation and healing. But it is so accurate. I encourage you to take it at face value. We all start off as caterpillars sliding along on our bellies just trying to make it. Until we take life into our own hands. When you give your life to God and let Him transform you, He will encase you in His love, peace, power, and Spirit. This is the cocoon. It’s up to us to burst out when we’re ready with big, beautiful wings that are made of His splendor and glory, ready to fly to new heights.

I am so excited to begin this journey with you! Or, if you’ve already started your journey then I’m here to encourage you. Keep going! You got this. You Are Not Alone. & I’m proud of each and every one of you.

Peace + Blessings.

-Briana