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Vol. 1 Edition 5: June 8, 2025 Faith in the Fog

  • Writer: Soyini Abdul-Mateen
    Soyini Abdul-Mateen
  • Jun 8
  • 2 min read
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.— James Baldwin, The Evidence of Things Not Seen 

Dear Brilliant Community,

 

There are seasons when I can’t show the full picture of what’s shifting in my life. Not because it’s a secret—but because it’s sacred.

 

Lately, I’ve found myself in motion, not toward something flashy or Instagram-worthy, but toward something necessary. Some of the biggest things I’m doing right now are not about building my brand. They’re about keeping promises to myself. Quiet promises. The kind only you know you made.

 

I’m responding to government bids, sharpening my skills, building new operational systems, and moving old, immovable things out of my life. I’m studying the sectors I know I’m called to serve—corrections, energy assistance, social equity, public reentry. I’m not waiting for a green light to begin—I’m preparing as if the work is already mine.

 

This isn’t about chasing opportunity. It’s about walking with conviction.

 

One discovers the light in darkness, that is what darkness is for; but everything in our lives depends on how we bear the light. — James Baldwin 

 In these quiet moments, I’m learning what it means to bear the light. To carry vision without external validation. To do the internal work no one sees. To believe that clarity is still clarity, even when it hasn’t yet been confirmed on paper or with applause.

 

Some people know me as a systems thinker. A consultant. A strategist. A founder. But the truth is—I’m also a faithful builder. A woman who moves when the vision is still forming. Who acts before the path is fully lit. Who knows that the most important milestones don’t belong on social media because they were never meant for public consumption —they were meant for healing.

 

Bravery and belief required for a leap of faith.
Bravery and belief required for a leap of faith.

If you’re in a similar season—between the no longer and the not yet—I see you.

 

Stay the course.


This work of navigating uncertainty, building in the quiet spaces, and preparing for what's coming – this is exactly what I do with the organizations I serve. Whether you're facing strategy shifts, infrastructure building or preparing for new opportunities, I help teams move with the same kind of intentional preparation I'm practicing in my own life.  

  • Strategic Readiness & Bid Support: Preparing government, state, and nonprofit organizations for successful proposals.

  • Operational Design: Bringing clarity and structure to your core processes and workflows.

  • Trust-Based People Systems: Implementing HR frameworks that build team trust and achieve targeted results.


I do this work because it’s my calling. Not just my job.

 

💬 Let’s Connect

If you’re sitting on a vision—or trying to find your way —I’d love to talk. Let’s build something brilliant . . . together.

📅 Book a Clarity Call

 

Drop by drop,


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