One thing I’ve learned is that when you move with authenticity, people feel it. They might not always remember your title, your resume, or even every word you said — but they remember the energy you carry and how you made them feel.

Here are a few things that keep me grounded, and maybe they’ll help you too:

1. Stop Performing, Start Connecting

Don’t worry about looking perfect or saying the “right” thing all the time. People connect with your realness more than your polish. The more you try to perform, the less people feel you. Just show up as yourself — flaws and all.

2. Be Intentional With What You Do

Everything doesn’t need to be done just because everyone else is doing it. I’m big on purpose — if it doesn’t align with who you are or where you’re trying to go, don’t force it. Protect your energy and only pour into things that pour back into you.

3. Lead With Heart, Not Ego

The world already has enough people chasing attention. What it needs is people who lead with love, community, and intention. If you build from a place of heart, the respect and recognition will follow naturally.

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Start Small

Kreyol Lab started as an idea. Sophie’s Choice started as a vision. Nothing I’ve done began “big.” You don’t need it all figured out to get started — you just need the courage to take that first step and trust that it will grow as you grow.

5. Stay True to You

People will always have opinions — some will doubt you, some will misunderstand you. But the only voice that really matters is yours. The more you live and move in your truth, the more the right people, opportunities, and doors will align for you.

For me, Sophie’s Choice isn’t just a cannabis brand — it’s personal. It’s about healing, mindfulness, and creating space for people to connect with themselves on a deeper level.

I came into the cannabis world because I wanted to challenge how people see it. Too often, it carries a stigma — much like how Haitian culture has been misunderstood and misrepresented. But for me, cannabis has always been about intention. It’s about slowing down, being present, and giving yourself permission to breathe. 

This brand represents choice. The choice to live mindfully, to step away from the noise, and to approach life with balance and clarity. I wanted to create something that wasn’t just another product, but a lifestyle rooted in elegance and purpose. 

Sophie’s Choice is about rewriting the narrative. It’s about showing that cannabis can be sophisticated, intentional, and part of a journey of self-discovery. At its core, it’s my way of giving people tools to connect with themselves — and that’s the real high. I’ll take you on a Sophari journey to tame your wild!

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