Finding forward with badder, bolder,
and wiser dreams.
Welcome to Bolder Joce
Gaze at the stories and lessons curated for people seeking bolder possibilities. I’ve cultivated badder, bolder, and wiser principles that frame on topics ranging from growth, grief, creativity, motherhood, and more.
Cheers to seeking the self love and worth that you always deserve. You are worthy.
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Thank you 2023 for all the life-ing
A lookback at a year uncharted and falling more in love with myself than ever before.
Lavender Dreams and Remembering You — a tribute
It’s been almost a year since my cousin passed away. In a heartfelt tribute, described are the moments of being alive with and for a remarkable human being.
Self-fidelity and the super power of staying true (podcast)
Self-fidelity is the act of staying true to yourself by acknowledging and pursuing your own values, passions, and aspirations. Check out my podcast debut with Suxie Speaks unpacking the complex practice of being authentic.
These are my confessions: the life and times of 35
September is birthday season and there were countless lessons from the past year. Take a look back at life at 35 and my top takeaways into my next year of life.
Living for today and the everlasting moments to be
On the month eve of another birthday, I’m reminded to stay true and live in big and bold ways. Unpacked is the reality of death and how its brought me closer to living a fuller life.
Finding the way together, apart, again and again: gentle reminders of peace
Life reminders over the summer. Unpacking my morning runs and a way for me to receive peace and harmony.
What Spider-man taught me about mental health
A mother-son rendezvous and reflections on Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse that sprinkled some unexpected gems valuing wellness.
Life as a Puzzle: in pieces and in peace
To find the peace, you must pick up the pieces. A story on puzzles and the power of connection.
A love webbed in ceremony and learning to let go
Sometimes in life there’s love and loss. What matters are the moments and seeing the art of living connected and with love.
The audacity to choose ease and why you should claim it
I still get to choose life and I’m doing it with ease. Choosing what I get to let go of and what I get to keep. Join me.
Celebrating 1 year — Bolder Joce
When I started Bolder Joce last year, I just wanted to write. 14 blog posts later and I know I made something beautiful.
A new year: Rising with rest in mind
Surrendering to rise means accepting all worthy moments of rest. Out of the mouth of babes are reminders to slow down and find ease in our days.
A Foreclosure Story
Langston Hughes’ Harlem (Dream Deferred) described dreams like a raisin in the sun. In an abundance of hope, reflections reveal the cost of dreams and need to release shadows of doubt.
This year, yeah we rising - Hello 35
September is spiritual celebration of love and life. Sharing intentions for 35 and all the fullness of rising forward.
Ex-Factor, my Jesus Year, and the Rebirth
Some people call 33 the Jesus year. That year of life is far from over for me and I needed that moment to know what Lauryn Hill was talking about. I needed to see death to be reborn and find my light.
Grief and why you shouldn’t try to make it go away
Sitting in grief is no candlelight dinner. Going through heartbreak can take many forms beyond funerals. I chose not to hide what hurts and I’m better because of it.
“I’m doin’ the best I can, I hope it’s enough” - love letters to myself
Sending love letters to myself. You’re doing the best you can and know it’s enough.