Editor’s Note: Lessons From the Fire – Still I Rise

Whew, what a week. It came with its fair share of revelation, disappointment, and triumph — a beautiful, messy reminder that life will always be life’ing. And yet, through it all, I remain grounded in my mission to walk fully in my divine purpose.

Let me take you on a quick journey.

Remember that tenant I told you about — the one who was squatting in my property, abusing the system, and pushing me into financial corners I never asked to be in? I’ve had to take on odd jobs just to stay afloat. But God! This week, the court finally awarded me a dispossession judgment. And within one day of receiving notice, she was out. That’s not just a legal victory — it’s a spiritual one. A reminder that justice will come when you stand firm and don’t fold.

And in the same breath of renewal… I’m going back to school! Yes, your girl has been officially accepted into Southern New Hampshire University to finish the degree I began in 1987. I’m 55 years old, and this is proof that it’s never too late to dream again, to reclaim what was once put down, and to say “yes” to your next chapter. Imagine how many more women I can reach. How many more doors will open. All because I dared to say, “I’m not done yet.”

Now, the most tender part…

This week I also had to face a hard truth. After seven years of dating my best friend, I had to finally accept that the relationship was over — without warning, without a conversation, without closure. Six months of silence became my answer. And though it hurt deeply, I realized the most painful part wasn’t losing him — it was the time I spent questioning my own worth.

Sis, let me tell you something: You are not broken. You are not the reason someone else chose silence. You are not at fault for loving deeply.

Sometimes, people don’t say with words what they scream with actions. And while it took me seven years to see that truth clearly, I now know that with or without them… I AM STILL ENOUGH.

So here’s what I offer you this month:
If you’re fighting unseen battles, if you’re restarting dreams, if you’re standing at the edge of heartbreak — let this be your sign to keep going.
Your power is not diminished by what didn’t work.
Your value is not determined by who left.
Your purpose is still yours to fulfill.

Let’s continue to rise — together.

With love and fire,
Mechel

💌 Your Turn:

Take a moment to sit with this:

Where in your life are you being called to begin again — even if it hurts?
What truth have you been avoiding that’s actually setting you free?

Don’t just think about it — write it out.

 The Live Out Loud Passion Journal

This isn’t just a journal. It’s a sacred space for your healing, your breakthroughs, and your next bold steps.

🖊️ Use it to:

• Reflect on your experiences

• Refocus your goals

• Renew your commitment to growth

✨ If you had 90 days to live… wouldn’t you Live Out Loud?
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This Week’s Edition Features:

• Editor’s Note: Lessons From the Fire – Still I Rise—Together (1.0 minute read)

• Feature Story: The Sisterhood Is Calling – Will You Answer? (1.0 minute read)

• Nourish & Thrive: Hormone Harmony Latte (1.5 minute read)

• Soul Session Spotlight: The Moment You Realize… You’re Still Standing (1.0 minute read)

• Forward to a Friend: "Share the Gift of Growth – Forward This Newsletter to a Friend" (.1 minute Read)

Feature Story: The Sisterhood Is Calling – Will You Answer?

There’s a shift happening, sis.
You can feel it — in your spirit, in your body, in your bones.

You’ve been doing the work. Pouring into everyone else. Pushing past the pain. Smiling through the struggle.
But now… it’s your time.

🗓️ On May 7th, the doors officially open to the Live Out Loud Sisterhood Membership — and this isn't just another group or program.
This is your awakening.

This is where healing meets action.
This is where community meets accountability.
This is where YOU finally put yourself at the center of your own story — not in guilt, but in purpose.

Inside the Sisterhood, you will:

• Reconnect with your why

• Be guided through life-changing content (the Live Out Loud Life Elevation Series)

• Be seen, heard, and held by a tribe of powerful women

• Join live masterclasses, workshops, and soul circles

• Get access to exclusive retreat discounts, digital journals, and wellness gifts

• Find your fire again — and keep it burning

🎯 So let me ask you this…
If you keep doing what you’ve always done… will you feel fulfilled by this time next year?
Or is it time to say: “I deserve more — and I’m ready to claim it.”

 Join the waitlist now or unlock your free trial
👉🏽 Click here to join the waitlist now 

🗣️ Don’t miss your moment. The woman you’re becoming is already waiting inside.

🔦 Soul Session Spotlight: The Moment You Realize… You’re Still Standing

There comes a moment — sometimes in the dead of night, sometimes in the middle of your day — when you suddenly realize...

You survived.
The silence.
The betrayal.
The breakdown that nobody saw coming.
The chapter that nearly took you out.

This month’s Soul Session is dedicated to that sacred moment.
To the woman who has cried in the shower and then showed up anyway.
To the one who kept loving even after being left with no explanation.
To the one who had to grieve a future that never came — and still chose to rise.

🌺 In this powerful gathering, we’ll explore:

• How to recognize when you’ve been spiritually “ghosted” — and how to heal from abandonment

• The art of letting go without losing yourself

• Why closure is an inside job — and how to give it to yourself

• Breathwork + journaling to move stagnant energy out of the body

• A guided release ritual: saying goodbye to what no longer serves your becoming

💫 This is not about being okay — this is about being free.
You don’t need their apology. You need your peace.

📅 Join us LIVE this Thursday (May 1) at 7PM EST inside the Sisterhood portal (EmpowerHER level & up).
Bring your journal. Bring your heart. And come as you are.

Because this time, you’re not healing alone.

✨ Nourish & Thrive: Wellness Recipe of the Month

Hormone Harmony Latte
🌸 Sip Your Way to Balance, Beauty & Inner Calm

This soothing, creamy herbal tonic is crafted for women seeking natural hormone support. Whether you’re navigating irregular cycles, mood swings, or fatigue, this latte is your daily dose of harmony — gently restoring your feminine rhythm with every sip.

🌞⏳ Prep Time & Servings:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 (or split into 2 calming mini-mugs)

🌿 Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond or oat milk (unsweetened)

• 1 tsp maca powder

• 1 raspberry leaf tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

• Pinch of pink Himalayan salt

• Optional: ½ tsp ashwagandha powder for added stress relief

🥄 Directions:

1️⃣ Steep raspberry leaf tea in ¼ cup boiling water for 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Warm milk on the stove or in a frother (don’t boil).
3️⃣ Add maca, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener to the milk.
4️⃣ Whisk or blend until creamy and frothy.
5️⃣ Pour raspberry tea into a mug, top with the milk mixture, stir gently, and sip slow.

✨ Optional Boosters:

✔️ 1 tsp coconut oil or ghee for healthy fats & hormone production
✔️ Sprinkle nutmeg for added womb-warming power
✔️ Add a few drops of vanilla stevia if you prefer sugar-free

💪 How the Hormone Harmony Latte Supports Your Health:

✅ Balances Hormones Naturally: Maca & raspberry leaf work synergistically to support estrogen and reproductive health
✅ Soothes PMS & Cycle Imbalances: Reduces cramps and promotes regularity
✅ Reduces Stress & Cortisol Levels: Ashwagandha helps regulate stress-related hormone disruption
✅ Supports Fertility & Libido: Tones the uterus and supports overall endocrine function
✅ Comforts the Nervous System: Warm, creamy ingredients promote relaxation

📊 Nutritional Snapshot (Per Serving):

• Calories: ~90

• Sugar: Low (natural from milk + maple/honey)

• Adaptogens: Maca, ashwagandha (optional)

• Calming Herbs: Raspberry leaf, cinnamon

• Glow Factor: ✨✨✨✨✨

💜 Call to Action:

Drink this in the evening or during your cycle to realign your rhythm.
📲 Share your blend in the Live Out Loud WhatsApp Community with the tag #HormoneHarmonyLatte

🚀 Want more natural remedies for real-life healing?
Head to the “She Heals” section in RadiantHER for guided wellness rituals and herbal support curated for YOU.

Try this wellness shot in the morning and tell us how it made you feel!
📲 Share your glow-up in the Live Out Loud WhatsApp Community and tag it with #SoulFuelShot

🚀 Want more healing recipes? Head over to the “She Heals” section inside RadiantHER for more nourishing, immunity-loving goodness!

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