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Introducing, I'm So Mature

Earlier this year, I experienced something I’d never felt before in my career: I felt stuck and disinterested in my work. Over the last few years of working in various industries, one thing I know about myself is that when work starts to feel dry and stale, that means my assignment is complete and it’s time to move on and reinvent my goals. The problem this time was I had no idea if I wanted to continue working in the mental health field, at all.

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If I’m being honest, one of the reasons for this was because building a name for myself as a public figure and on social media has often made me feel boxed in. For quite some time, I’ve struggled with my online image and how to show up and present all the different versions of me that exist. Once you let the world know you’re a trained therapist, it feels like people start holding you to these unrealistic standards.

They see you only through the lens of your profession and forget that you’re human—someone who has a life outside of therapy sessions and isn’t spending every waking moment reading The Body Keeps the Score.

Sometimes, I spend my weekends binge-watching Netflix. If my knees are in good shape, you might catch me wukking up to a DJ CHEEM or Kes track at a soca fete or reggae club. Every now and then, I swap out self-help books for a juicy fantasy novel or an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will most likely give me nightmares.

This is called Healthy Escapism, and it’s something we could all benefit from. That realization sparked an idea: What if I created a space for people who love pop culture, good music, and binge-worthy shows, but also crave meaningful discussions about mental health and wellness within the content we consume?

The clarity came one day when SZA’s Kill Bill popped up on my playlist. I couldn’t help but laugh as I sang the following lyrics . . .

I'm so mature, I'm so mature
I'm so mature, I got me a therapist to tell me there's other men
I don't want none, I just want you
If I can't have you, no one should

SZA, Kill Bill

Here’s the lesson I took from that song: maturing can be hard AF—and that’s deeply relatable. That’s why healthy escapism matters. Whether it’s losing yourself in a song, a show, or a story, these moments of humor and playfulness can teach us a lot about ourselves and make us think, Wow, I still have a lot more maturing to do–but don’t we all?

In that moment, I knew what the next chapter of my career was going to be: the creation of I’m So Mature.

I’m So Mature is a media company that bridges pop culture, music, and personal healing. By exploring art and entertainment as forms of healthy escapism, we uncover how cultural moments can guide us through growth, self-discovery, and emotional maturity.

Launching December 2nd, I’m So Mature is the corner of the internet where playfulness and humor meet healing. Subscribe now and get ready for your dose of healthy escapism delivered straight to your inbox! 🎶✨

I’m excited for you to join me on this next chapter!

PS

Mindful With Minaa will remain an active newsletter and podcast, consider this an expansion, not a pivot. 😌