Jenay Wright

What makes you you?

My mind, body and spirit makes up all in me. It’s so essential for me to be in tuned with myself in all three areas. This makes up who I encompass today and it’s a priority of mines to make sure that I am content. I can never neglect one over the other because they all intertwine. Having a strong mindset and taking care of my mental health is very vital. I keep myself grounded and present and I make sure that I dedicate time and energy to myself. If you empower your mind and embrace all of you. You can always step into your authentic self. This is something I embody as to why I have stepped into my power. My body and spirit is something that really makes me who I am. I keep myself physically healthy and ensure I am taking care of my body so I can be the best me. I keep my spirit protected and I make sure that my energy and vibrations are always showcased in a positive life. This contributes to who I am who I want people to see me for. 

Are you the black sheep of your family? How has that affected who you are now?

I resonate with that fully. I often feel unnoticed, never celebrated or acknowledged. Especially when I am doing so much greatness in the world. I felt like my voice was silenced and for a long time that contributed to why I was so insecure about who I was. I felt odd or always different. But I realized being the Black Sheep wasn’t always a con. I was different, innovative, unique and so raw that I was untouchable. I didn’t need to fit into the standards of what family expected of me. Whether that was in my sexuality or in my Identity. I could live unapologetically and carefree and no one could take that from me. Although sometimes it did hurt when I didn’t feel like I was enough. It took many years to embrace all of me and be comfortable in my skin. It took years to incorporate self love into my everyday routine. I wasn’t taught self love. I had to learn on my own what it meant. And when I finally did it never left my side. 

What's your go to affirmation?

My go to affirmation I would have to say is telling myself I love you every single day. When Cardi B said walking past the mirror damn I’m fine that really stuck with me. Because every single day of my life I would avoid mirrors because I didn’t feel good enough I didn’t feel beautiful enough. And that never sat well with me. I make it my duty to tell myself how much I am worth it and how purposeful I am in this world. That I don’t care about other peoples standard of beauty and perceptions on who I am. I am who I am and that’s enough. I won’t carry the burdens of other people‘s misery no more. It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks because they’re not me and they don’t wear my shoes every single day I do. So my life long affirmation is loving all that makes Jenay who she is. A Black Latina from the Bronx with a melanin drip so magical nothing can ever take away my shine. 

Best,

Jenay