“What i gained in 2022” – Michelle Ntalami

Kenyan top female entrepreneur Michelle Ntalami had her say on what she gained in the year 2022 which has just passed. Below is her full testimony.

This is the year the Queen straightened her crown!  I met a version of me I have never known before. I had to reintroduce myself, to me.

My greatest achievement this year has not been all the money I made, the success I attained, the countries I traveled to, the ‘fame’ to my name, the glitz and glam, the collaborations I did, nor the deals I closed.

My greatest win, which is one of the greatest life skills, is FINALLY LEARNING TO TELL PEOPLE TO FUCK OFF.

One of my biggest flaws has always been over-giving and overextending myself to people, places and spaces that I was clearly unwelcome, misunderstood not reciprocated or constantly hurt. Not anymore.✌🏾

I DROPPED: being a people pleaser, caring about people’s opinions of me, wanting to be heard, understood or included, fighting for relationships and friendships that were okay with losing me.

I PICKED UP: Standing and speaking up for myself, my boundaries, calling out BS, closing doors, walking away, telling people to fuck off when needed.

What a win!🙌🏾

They say pain changes people. And it surely has for me. I’ve gone through trolls from my own country folk, betrayal from close relationships and friendships that I never thought would move like that. When you go through that kind of pain then get back up on your feet, you become a beast! You give less fucks. You finally realize you were, are and always will be the prize! 🏆

And the best part? Finally connecting and reconnecting with people who align with this new version of you! I’ve met some wonderful people. I’ve mainted my relationships with the few special ones those who’ve stayed true. I’ve connected with new friends. I’ve reconnected with old ones, and rekindled with the ones that truly, no love was ever lost.♥️

And while all this has carved out a version of me I never knew existed, the essence of Michelle has never, and will never change. I’m still the same soft and kind woman, full of love and life. “Bitch” or “Sweetheart,” really all depends on how anyone comes at me. Both valid.💯

Here’s to our crowns in 2023, and to realizing we are really who the fuck we think we are! 👑

With Love,

The Queen. ♥️👸🏾

#2022Out ✌🏾