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Category: Life Stories & Reflections

Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes emotional—these are the stories that shaped us. From struggles to breakthroughs, this space is about growth, grit, and moments that matter.

  • Blood Is Biology. Respect Is Earned.

    Blood Is Biology. Respect Is Earned.

    Blood just mean we related.

    That’s it.

    It don’t automatically mean loyalty.
    It don’t automatically mean protection.
    And it definitely don’t mean alignment.

    I had to learn that without making noise about it.

    When It Really Clicked

    I used to think if I move solid, everybody around me move solid too.

    If I protect your name, you protect mine.
    If I stand on something, you stand on it too.

    That was my mindset.

    But life don’t move off what you would do.
    It move off what people actually show you.

    Some people operate off survival.
    Some operate off ego.
    Some operate off protecting themselves in the moment.

    Even if it make you look crazy.
    Even if it cost you peace.

    That ain’t hate.

    That’s awareness.

    I’m Not Mad. I’m Aware.

    There’s a difference.

    Anger loud.
    Awareness quiet.

    When you aware, you stop arguing every narrative.
    You stop over explaining.
    You stop chasing understanding from people that already chose their version.

    You adjust.

    You document more.
    You talk less.
    You protect your name different.

    Truth don’t need to panic.

    I’m not angry. I’m aligned.

    Stop Expecting You From Them

    That was my mistake.

    Expecting my loyalty from other people.
    Expecting my discipline.
    Expecting my logic.

    Not everybody built like you.

    Once that sink in, you stop being surprised.

    You realize everybody moving in their own self interest.

    Everybody.

    So if someone consistently choose themselves first?

    Cool.

    Now you know what to do.

    Love… But With Limits

    I can love you and still remove access.

    I can forgive you and still never put myself in that same position again.

    That ain’t cold.

    That’s growth.

    Self abandonment ain’t loyalty.
    Shrinking yourself to keep peace ain’t maturity.

    It’s erosion.

    And I’m not eroding for nobody.

    Stop shrinking just to keep peace.

    First Post of the Year Energy

    If I’m starting the year saying anything, it’s this:

    Respect over blood.

    Standards over sentiment.

    Character over connection.

    I’m not folding to make people comfortable.
    I’m not sacrificing peace to preserve somebody else narrative.

    I’m building.

    And I’m moving accordingly.

    If you going through something similar, don’t let it harden you.

    Let it sharpen you.

    Stay true to yourself.
    Protect your name.
    Build anyway.

    Call to Action

    If this hit, share it.

    Not to be messy.
    But to be honest.

    Comment one word you choosing this year:

    Alignment
    Discipline
    Boundaries
    Clarity

    We not moving emotional this year.

    We moving intentional.

  • Your Business Ain’t Broke—You’re Just Playing It Too Safe

    Your Business Ain’t Broke—You’re Just Playing It Too Safe

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  • The Truth About “The Truth About Pussy”

    The Truth About “The Truth About Pussy”

    A moment from 2018 I had to revisit…

    They say never judge a book by its cover—but in this case, it wasn’t even the cover that threw me, it was the title. “The Truth About Pussy”? I underestimated it HARD. Thought I was walking into something light and provocative just for clicks… but no. This book shook me up in the best way.

    Let me just say this clearly:
    Every man. Every woman. Every race.
    This book? Mandatory reading.

    💬 More Than a Title, It’s a Mirror

    This book captures what it truly means to be a woman—not the version society tries to sell us, but the raw, unfiltered, divine truth. It’s like opening a window into strength, pain, healing, beauty, flaws… all of it. It doesn’t water anything down, and it doesn’t apologize.

    I witnessed women—REAL women—come together to pour into each other. To lift each other up. To remind one another that their flaws aren’t curses—they’re gifts. That kind of energy is contagious, healing, and honestly overdue.

    Reading it felt like being in that room with them—seeing the conversations, the transformation, the unspoken truths finally being spoken OUT LOUD.

    📚 I Read It Twice. You Might Need to Read It Daily.

    No lie—I finished it, turned around, and read it again. I was going to post a quote from the book here, but honestly? Nah. I don’t want to spoil it. You need to feel it for yourself. It’s the kind of book you don’t just read—you revisit.

    🎥 Behind the Lens

    In 2018, I had the honor of doing a shoot for the book and being around the incredible women who made it happen. That experience changed the way I approach storytelling through photography. It’s one thing to capture a smile—it’s another to capture healing.

    🛒 Want to Grab the Book?

    Here’s the Amazon link to “The Truth About Pussy” for you to grab your copy.
    Support the author, support the message, support the movement. 🙌

    👑 Final Thoughts

    This wasn’t just a photo gig. It was a moment that made me look at myself, my daughters, my sisters, my friends—all the women around me—with even more reverence. Books like this don’t just sit on shelves… they start revolutions.

    💬 Have You Read It?

    Drop a comment if you’ve read it—or if you’re about to. Let’s open up this convo. Respectfully. Honestly. Loudly. ✊🏾

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  • From Wix’ed Out to WordPressed: My Website Woes & Wins

    From Wix’ed Out to WordPressed: My Website Woes & Wins

    Listen… I’ve been through some things.

    If you’ve ever launched a website, then you already know—it’s not just drag, drop, done. It’s more like drag, drop, cry, repeat. So here’s the tea: I officially made the switch from Wix to WordPress, and let’s just say it was like trading in a tricycle for a complicated spaceship. 🚲➡️🚀

    Now before the WordPress fanboys come at me, let me explain.

    Wix Was Cute… Until It Wasn’t

    At first, I thought Wix was that girl. It was giving “easy-to-use,” “templates for days,” and “I don’t need to code, baby.” But then reality hit. The editor got clunky, updates got glitchy, and don’t get me started on trying to add new features. Every time I needed something basic it was like, “Upgrade to this plan, then unlock that one, and oh—by the way—surprise billing.”

    The worst part? It just stopped growing with me. I had plans—big plans. Different business lines, content ideas, products, services, a whole digital empire… and Wix was over here acting like I was asking too much. 🥴

    GoDaddy? Been There.

    Before all that, I was a GoDaddy guy. I’ll give them their flowers—they got me started when I knew nothing. But honestly? Trying to update a GoDaddy site in 2025 feels like manually tuning a radio in the Spotify era. It’s doing way too much for way too little.

    Every time I needed to make a change, I was clicking through 10 menus like I was hacking the Pentagon. No thanks. ✌️

    Enter WordPress: Love-Hate Relationship Activated

    So now I’m on WordPress. Not gonna lie… at first I felt like a tourist with no map. Plugins? Blocks? Themes that break your site if you breathe wrong? I almost ran back to Wix out of fear.

    But we’re here now. And we’re adapting.

    It’s still a little annoying at times (okay, a lot), but the flexibility? I can’t deny it. I can finally build what I want withoutgetting nickel-and-dimed to death. Plus, the ecosystem is way better for someone like me—trying to juggle multiple projects and brands like I’m in a startup circus.

    Yeah, Plans Are Higher—But So Am I

    I won’t lie, the pricing for WordPress plans nowadays ain’t cheap either. Hosting, themes, plugins—it adds up. But honestly? I’m more invested in this now than ever. Because this isn’t just about having a website—it’s about building a platform. One I can scale with, grow with, and actually use to make money moves.

    The Content Plan: Mush It All In

    I made a decision: instead of launching ten different sites for ten different things, I’m mushing it all together—under OMGITZLO, under Viddz TV, under all these wild ideas in my head. I’m making content. I’m launching projects. I’m staying busy—so busy, it might as well be a full-time job. Only difference? I’m the boss now. 😎

    Final Thoughts:

    Switching platforms isn’t easy. It’s messy, frustrating, and yeah—I’ve yelled at my laptop more than once. But I’m learning as I go. And just like with everything else in my life, I’m turning the chaos into content.

    Because if I gotta go through it… you know I’m blogging about it.

  • Entrepreneurs vs. Millennials: The Struggle Olympics Nobody Asked For

    Entrepreneurs vs. Millennials: The Struggle Olympics Nobody Asked For

    Let’s talk about the war nobody warned us about: Entrepreneurs vs. Millennials with Money.
    Yeah, I said it.

    If you’ve ever side-eyed a 22-year-old millionaire on Instagram while sipping reheated coffee in your third hoodie of the week — this one’s for you.

    😩 “Rise & grind” hits different when you’re 35 and tired.

    See, us seasoned entrepreneurs (the ones with a few gray hairs and a decade of trial-and-error scars) are out here building websites with expired plugins, hustling on 3 hours of sleep, and turning trauma into content — all while raising kids, doing laundry, and chasing invoices like they owe us child support.

    Meanwhile, freshly minted Millennials with six-figure course sales are posting, “My first million by 23 🥺✨” with a latte in one hand and zero signs of overhead in the other.

    Let me be clear: I’m not mad… but I am mad.
    There’s levels to this.

    🤝 Entrepreneurs Be Like:

    • “I built this funnel using duct tape, hope, and an old YouTube tutorial.”
    • “I’m 48 hours into a 24-hour fast — not for health, I just forgot to eat.”
    • “I got 2 clients and 7 tabs open, all saying ‘Pay Invoice.’”

    We hustle in silence because:

    1. We got bills.
    2. We got kids.
    3. We’re still figuring out how to get our followers to click anything that isn’t free.

    💅 Millennials Be Like:

    • “I just made $70K from my AI eBook while brushing my teeth.”
    • “You don’t need a job, you need a mindset shift.”
    • “Just invest in yourself, bro.”

    Sir.
    You still live in your parents’ house with two home offices and central air. Let me “invest in myself” after I invest in groceries, rent, gas, therapy, and figuring out how to not scream into a pillow every Monday.

    💼 But Here’s the Real:

    I respect both sides.
    Millennials are proof that money moves faster now — if you learn the system. But entrepreneurs remind the world that grit, wisdom, and showing up daily still matter. Especially when the Wi-Fi crashes and Stripe holds your payout for “security reasons.”

    Some of us survived dial-up, Napster, and MySpace top 8 politics. We are not new to this.

    📌 So What’s the Move?

    Whether you’re grinding at 39 or stacking at 21, truth is:

    • Everyone’s figuring it out.
    • Everyone’s winging at least half of it.
    • And nobody — not even Mr. Crypto Course in Bali — has it all together.

    So keep going.
    Build slow.
    Build real.
    Laugh when it hurts. Cry when it’s funny. And if your Canva thumbnail looks off, post it anyway.

    Catch y’all next post — where we unpack how YouTube tutorials convinced us we’re all digital marketers… until we run real ads. 😂

    Stay grounded. Stay building.
    – LO

  • God, Grit & Grind: Building Dreams When Life Hits Hard

    God, Grit & Grind: Building Dreams When Life Hits Hard

    Let’s be real—life don’t come with no cheat code. Ain’t no “easy” button for chasing dreams, especially when you’ve already been through the mud. I’m talking about real setbacks. Sleepless nights. Prayers that feel like whispers in a storm.

    But here’s the thing: God didn’t bring you this far to leave you halfway.

    I know what it’s like to feel like everything’s stacked against you. To feel counted out before you even stepped in the game. Whether it’s your past, your bank account, or just feeling like you ain’t got support—it’s heavy. I’ve been there. Still pushing through it.

    And yet… I’m still building. Still dreaming. Still showing up.

    Because faith without work is dead—but work without faith is just burnout. You need both. You need the grind, yes. But you also need that unshakable belief that what you’re building has purpose. That you’re being shaped in the struggle for a reason.

    This ain’t just about business, either. It’s about becoming who you were created to be.

    “The struggle is real, but so is your purpose.”

    You don’t need a million followers to start. You don’t need all the tools. You don’t even need everything figured out. You just need to move. Even if it’s slow. Even if you’re tired. Keep putting in that work. Pray through it. Cry through it. But don’t stop.

    Your story ain’t over—and trust me, the people who doubted you? They gonna watch you glow.

    Keep God first. Keep grinding. Your dream ain’t just valid—it’s already written.

    Let’s build.

    —Lo 🖤

  • Bitcoin Back at It Again – But Is It Really “Back”?

    Bitcoin Back at It Again – But Is It Really “Back”?

    Yo… Crypto ain’t done yet.

    This morning, Bitcoin flexed a little muscle, bouncing back above $71K. Sound the alarms? Not so fast. This market has more fakeouts than a reality show reunion. While some folks are already screaming “bull run,” the real ones know to stay woke. It’s not just about the bounce—it’s about the why behind it. And right now, it’s all eyes on the Fed.

    Jerome Powell’s next move got the whole market tight. Inflation still acting up like it pays no rent, and that May 22 Fed meeting? Yeah, it might shake things up. Bitcoin and Ethereum made gains today, sure—but those green candles could be short-lived if the Fed stays hawkish.

    And then there’s Ether… It’s creeping up too, mostly on speculation about that ETF approval. If the SEC gives it the green light, we could see some serious movement—but we’ve been here before, haven’t we?

    Moral of the story? Don’t let the hype catch you slippin’. Whether you’re stacking sats or just watching from the sidelines, this ain’t the time to move without a plan. Keep your eyes open, diversify your hustle, and always do your homework.

    Catch y’all on the next update.

  • Finding Growth in Life’s Quiet Moments

    Finding Growth in Life’s Quiet Moments

    Life be life’n sometimes. One minute you feel like you got it all under control, the next you sitting there like, “Bruh, what is even happening?”

    I’m learning that growth don’t always look loud. Sometimes it’s quiet. It’s you outgrowing places, people, and even versions of yourself you used to be cool with. It’s not always some big announcement — sometimes it’s just moving different, thinking deeper, or finally choosing peace over proving a point.

    Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. About where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I’m trying to go. And even though it’s not perfect, I’m grateful. Grateful for lessons that hurt but taught me. Grateful for small wins nobody sees. Grateful for the fact that even on my bad days, I still kept going.

    I’m still figuring it out — and honestly, I think we all are. So if you’re reading this and you’re feeling a little lost, a little tired, or just trying to keep it together… just know you’re not alone.

    We’re all just trying to make it make sense out here.
    Stay solid. Stay prayed up. Keep going.

    — LO

  • Who Refresh Is Really For (and Why You Probably Need It)

    Who Refresh Is Really For (and Why You Probably Need It)

    Alright, so in the last post, I told y’all Refresh was that one app that lowkey gets your mind right without stressing you out. But let’s be real — not every app is for everybody. So who is Refresh actually built for?

    Let me break it down real clear, because if you fit into one of these categories, you’re probably overdue for a little “Refresh” in your life.

    💼 1. The Busy But Burnt Out

    You got a million tabs open — mentally and literally. Always “on,” always grinding, but barely remembering to check inwith yourself.
    Refresh steps in like, “Yo… you good?” And sometimes? That lil’ check-in is all it takes to course correct.

    🤯 2. The Overthinker

    If your brain be doing backflips at night with random thoughts, this app helps you sort the chaos. Whether you’re trying to make a big decision, reflect on your day, or just calm the mental noise — Refresh got you.

    ✍️ 3. The Journal Dropout

    You tried journaling, got two entries in, and forgot it existed. Refresh gives you structure without pressure. You don’t need a fancy pen. Just open the app, answer a few prompts, reflect, and go on about your day.

    👩‍💻 4. The Creators & Hustlers

    Trying to build something? Stay consistent? Keep your mind sharp without losing your soul in the process? Yeah, you’ll want this. Mental clarity equals better content, better ideas, and better execution.

    🧘‍♀️ 5. The Healing Type

    Maybe you’ve been through some stuff. Maybe you’re still going through it. Refresh helps you feel it without being stuck in it. Healing ain’t linear, but having a tool that supports the process? That’s rare.

    👀 So… Is It for You?

    If you’ve ever said:

    • “I need to get my life together.”
    • “I wish I had more balance.”
    • “I’m tired of feeling overwhelmed.”

    Then yes, this is your sign. Go ahead and tap in.

    👉 https://get.refresh.me/omgitzlo
    No pressure, no judgment. Just a simple way to get back to you.

    Final Thought 💬

    This ain’t about becoming perfect — it’s about becoming present.

    Refresh helps you pause, reflect, and actually grow. And the best part? It don’t require you to be a whole new person overnight. Just better than yesterday.

  • Trump, Crypto & The SEC: The Plot Twist Nobody Asked For

    Trump, Crypto & The SEC: The Plot Twist Nobody Asked For

    So boom — just when you thought the crypto chaos couldn’t get any messier, here comes Trump and the SEC beefin’ like it’s a Verzuz battle we didn’t even RSVP for. Picture this: Uncle Donny (yes, that Donny) got folks riled up talkin’ ‘bout the SEC being on a power trip with this whole crypto crackdown. And guess what? A judge basically said, “Y’all doing a bit much” and put the lawsuit on pause. Not dismissed… just sittin’ on ice like leftovers you’re not sure you trust anymore.

    Now before you go thinkin’ this is all about defending crypto freedom, lemme clarify — this ain’t about Satoshi’s dream or protecting your little dogecoin stash. This is politics, power moves, and people playing chess while we just tryna buy snacks with Bitcoin and mind our broke business.

    You ever seen folks throw lawsuits around like mixtapes? That’s what’s goin’ on here. Trump’s camp hit the SEC with the legal version of “you got me f*cked up,” claiming the agency’s been doing too much under Biden. The judge hit ‘em with the adult version of “go to your room and think about your actions.” Translation: case paused, not gone.

    What makes this hilarious is how crypto done went from tech geek dreams to bein’ the main character in government drama. One day it’s “get rich with altcoins,” next day it’s Law & Order: Web3 Unit.

    Here’s the part that matters for folks like us — the people out here just tryna get our bag up legally, maybe flip some coins on Coinbase, maybe tell our ex we invested early in PEPE and that’s why we got new shoes. The SEC ain’t done. They watching. And these big headline lawsuits? They just the smoke. The fire’s still burning behind closed doors.

    Moral of the story?
    Crypto’s still the wild wild west, but the sheriffs in Washington keep changin’ the rules mid-game. Stay alert. Stack wisely. And don’t let Trump fool you into thinking this pause means crypto’s safe again — this ain’t a vacation, it’s just halftime.

    Final thought:
    If y’all thought politics couldn’t get messier, just wait ‘til they start issuing subpoenas via NFT. We livin’ in a Black Mirror episode and I’m just here for the popcorn.