Author Archives: Valerie Burrell, Coach & Counselor

I Know Who I Am

How do you define yourself? Is it based on your job, your degree, your marital status – who are you? When I’m asked about who I am, I share that I’m Valerie, the Empowerment Ignitor! I have faced many trials and tribulations on my journey of becoming, and there were times I didn’t feel worthyContinue reading “I Know Who I Am”

I’m Taking It Back

Do you ever feel as if you’ve been robbed of your potential? You blamed society, your school, your family – anyone that will shift the responsibility from you, concerning your life. Hear me clearly, No One can rob you of what they don’t have access to, and certainly not what’s within you. I used toContinue reading “I’m Taking It Back”

Happy Birthday to ME!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!! Yesterday was my birtday, and wow, was it exciting! Not only did I celebrate anoter year of life, I celebrated the release of another book. Let’s D.I.P., Discovering, Defining, and Developing Individual Purpose. This release felt like the first release, with great anticipation and expectation. I invite you to pre-order yourContinue reading “Happy Birthday to ME!”

Free Yourself of the Limitations

We often move through life entrapped by emotions, mindsets and epectations imposed by others, and it can be a painful experience. Today, I want to share with you a small snippet from my upcoming release, Let’s D.I.P. When I finally got it together, or at least, consistently on the path, here are a few thingsContinue reading “Free Yourself of the Limitations”

The Ex Insecurities

Hey babe, I saw my ex at the mall today, and he told me to tell you hello. How do you think this spouse responded? What would your response have been?  Well, let me share what my husband would probably do – he’d give me the side-eye, and then ask, “Which one?”! In the earlierContinue reading “The Ex Insecurities”

I’m Tired of the Hustle, I’m Ready to Flow!

Do you remember the movie, “Hustle & Flow” that hit the screen in 2005? That movie got my attention, not because of the story line, but the cutie, Terrence Howard. 🙂 This story presents a pimp, who decided that life had more to offer, and he began pursuing his dreams and purpose. He knew thereContinue reading “I’m Tired of the Hustle, I’m Ready to Flow!”

Are You Afraid of Success?

Happy Tuesday, family! I’m having one of those “reality moments” in my life where I’ve recognized that I was making excuses for not executing God’s plan for my life. A few years back, I felt that I’d taken the reigns on fear, completely overcoming it – I was wrong. What I understand now is thatContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Success?”

Does My Marriage Matter?

Do you ever have those days when you feel like you’ve lost yourself? Do you ever feel that being in your marriage has taken your voice away? I know that during this pandemic, we have been busy being the husband/wife, the parent, the employee/employer, student, and all the other roles we play in any givenContinue reading “Does My Marriage Matter?”

Ask For Help

In a session with one of my clients this week, I posed the question, “What made you finally ASK for help?”. She paused, smiled, dropped her head – attempting to somewhat dissengage, but I didn’t let her. She later shared that she was afraid of how she was feeling and that she was TIRED. IContinue reading “Ask For Help”