Hey cousins! Yes, you read that correctly. I quit my job. 

On March 12th, I opened the door to my job and instantly felt sick. I immediately whispered to God, “I’m leaving. Give me until April 1st.”

The truth is, I knew my time was coming to an end, but I didn’t prepare. However, the more things began to change at work, the more I realized I was outgrowing my role as Manager of Storytelling. 

On February 16, out of “nowhere”, I wrote out my dream schedule. It consisted of morning prayer & Bible study, hitting the gym after I drop India off at school, and specific days dedicated to writing. I tucked the schedule away in my Notes app and thought “One day”. I didn’t realize that day would be March 12th. 

With tears in my eyes, I knew it was time. I emailed my boss, supervisor and HR, that effective immediately I would be resigning. I called my mother crying, because WHAT DID I JUST DO? My husband said, “We will be fine.” God told me, “Your family won’t miss a beat”. 

I finally had time to THINK. What was I being called to? How do I want to show up in the world? In the words of Kanye, “You ever wonder what it all really means?” I also had time to finally deep clean our fridge, pick my daughter up from school (every day), and organize our life. My family and home needed me. Slowly, but surely, I began to let people know that I was looking for part-time work and just like that, doors opened. 

I was tapped to write the documentary for a Chicago legend. I can’t wait to share all the details soon, but whatttttt?

In addition to the documentary, I was offered an editorial position at one of Chicago’s oldest and prominent establishments. I told them I only wanted to work two days a week and they accepted my request. Two days a week and I’m making just about what I was making in my former role. God be knowing. 

Lastly, my short play “Emmett’s Photo” was chosen by the Chicago Performance Lab at University of Chicago. They’re giving me a budget to pay actors, purchase props, and whatever else we may need. If you’re in Chicago, the production and talkback will be on August 12th. Stay tuned for more details.

I honestly believe me taking the leap was all God needed to see. Faith without works is dead (James 2:14). 

I didn’t know I was going to quit my job without a backup plan, but God knew, and was already preparing to open doors for me. And once again, I’m reminded of how faithful my God is.

Your Favorite Cousin,

Nikki

p.s. Thank you all so much! For reading my writing. For subscribing. For believing. Thank you!

p.p.s. I may be planning to release a short book of whimsical thoughts and essays very soon. *side eye* Be on the lookout.

Love y’all!