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A weekly love note from Char to help you live boldly, authentically, and unapologetically. Get real-life updates, mindset inspiration, business insights, and exclusive access to what's new in the Simply Living Me world—shop drops, podcast episodes, coaching programs, and more. If you're navigating a new season or craving clarity and connection, this newsletter is for you.
When I was navigating a tough transition, I wished someone would just drop into my inbox and remind me: you’ve got this.
Not another pitch, not another to-do list — but something real. That’s why I write these notes: one dose of courage, clarity, and connection every week, so you can live boldly and unapologetically.
"I’m not usually big on email stuff, but yours always seem to land right when I need a little reminder. Really appreciate them."
- SARAH M.
"Your notes are the only ones I actually take time to read. They always feel genuine, like you’re just talking to me."
- MAYA L.
🍁 A Thanksgiving Note From My Heart (and My Stomach)
Because let’s be honest — both are full this week.
This season has me reflecting on just how wild, heavy, beautiful, unpredictable, and purpose-shaping this year has been. And if you’re anything like me, you’re giving thanks for everything — the blessings, the breakthroughs, the lessons, and even...
by Charmaine Brown —
Nov 27, 2025
The Year-End Juggle: Building, Balancing & Believing Anyway
Let’s be honest — this time of year is a lot.You’re trying to finish strong, meet goals, show gratitude, and start planning for a whole new year.
And if you’re anything like me, your mind is bouncing between:
wrapping up client projects
wondering how it’s already November
and figuring out what y...
by Charmaine Brown —
Nov 25, 2025
The Consultant Already Inside You
Traveling for client work this season has been… clarifying.Not because of the airports (you already know 🙄) but because of what I’ve been noticing in every room I walk into.
With layoffs happening across industries, the government shutdown impacting families, (Thank God that has come to an end) a...
by Charmaine Brown —
Nov 25, 2025
If Money Weren’t an Obstacle
Big Ideas, Bigger Belief
Recently, I finished listening to the podcast WeCrashed, which tells the story of WeWork’s rise — from a single co-working space to a global brand valued at $47 billion — and its eventual collapse.
It’s a wild story. A story of vision and charisma. A story of people who d...
by Charmaine Brown —
Nov 03, 2025
Pride in the Journey
The Power of Belonging
This past weekend, I went to Homecoming at Howard University — my daughter’s college — and let me tell you… there’s nothing like the energy of an HBCU.
Everywhere I looked, I saw pride. I saw legacy. I saw the next generation of leaders, creators, and dreamers who look like...
by Charmaine Brown —
Oct 27, 2025
When the Hag in the Attic Gets Loud
Whew… this week was a week.Nothing catastrophic — just one of those stretches where it felt like everything that could go sideways, did.
And in moments like that, I can hear her creeping in — the voice my friend Kim Boudreau Smith so perfectly calls the “hag in the attic.”You know the one. That i...
by Charmaine Brown —
Oct 20, 2025
Getting to Know Me… Again
Lately, I’ve been spending more time studying me.
Not in a self-critical way, but in an intentional, curious way.
I’ve been paying attention to how I engage with others, how I make decisions, how I handle business, and even how I recharge when things get heavy.
Because growth isn’t just about set...
by Charmaine Brown —
Oct 13, 2025
The Distraction Trap
Lately, I’ve noticed how easy it is to stay busy but not actually make progress. Between emails, endless scrolling, and juggling responsibilities, it’s simple to trick ourselves into thinking we’re moving forward — when in reality, we’re just spinning.
And here’s the other trap: watching what oth...
by Charmaine Brown —
Oct 06, 2025
What Aruba Taught Me About Fear & First Times ✨
This past week, I found myself saying yes in Aruba.
Yes to kayaking—even though the rain was pouring and the waves were rough.
Yes to trying new food—buying fresh fish right from a fisherman and watching him scale and clean it on the spot.
Yes to the unknown—moments that honestly scared m...
by Charmaine Brown —
Sep 30, 2025
I stopped sitting on ideas—and everything changed.
A weekly note to help you live boldly, launch confidently, and stop waiting for permission.
Hey Sis,
I’ve officially entered activation mode.
You know that space between dreaming and doing? That in-between zone where ideas swirl but never take root?Yeah, I was there for a minute. But now—I’m mo...
Sep 22, 2025
Flow. Rest. Alignment. This new season feels different.
A weekly note to remind you to live for YOU—and make bold, beautiful moves on your own terms.
Hey Sis,
Whew—this new chapter?It’s been emotional, freeing, and wildly eye-opening.
The empty nest season has officially begun.And I won’t lie—I cried for the first two weeks straight. Real, snotty, “...
Sep 15, 2025
I'm Back!
Hey sis, It’s been a while, hasn’t it?
Life has been lifing in a big way over here—and I figured it was time we reconnected.
The biggest change? My daughter, Mama LuLu, is officially a Howard University Bison. 🥹 We’ve been celebrating all her wins, prepping for her big move to Howard University...
Sep 09, 2025