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When Support Turns Silent: The Hidden Jealousy Between Women in Professional Spaces
There’s a quiet tension that lives in professional spaces, a silence between smiles. This piece explores the unspoken jealousy between wome
Shardia O’Connor
Oct 193 min read


How to think freely in a conforming world: The power of logic, emotion and truth.
Break free from society’s boxes. Discover how to think freely, balance logic with empathy, and lead with truth in a conforming world.
Shardia O’Connor
Oct 51 min read


Stop people-pleasing: Your circle is either building you or breaking you.
Your circle shapes you: it either fuels your growth or drains your spirit. Stop people-pleasing, choose environments that build you.
Shardia O’Connor
Sep 274 min read


Unravelling the fabric of reality: How social programming shapes our energy, identity and power in a divided world.
We live in a world stitched together by invisible hands, politics, finance, education, all weaving patterns that shape not just our daily...
Shardia O’Connor
Sep 253 min read


Attitudes and behaviours that drive personal growth and success.
“Your mindset shapes your success. Positive attitudes and intentional behaviours boost growth, productivity, and lasting impact.”
Shardia O’Connor
Sep 231 min read


Legacy in leadership: How values driven leaders build lasting impact.
“Legacy in leadership isn’t borrowed or performed,it’s built. It’s created through purpose, culture, and a refusal to compromise on values.
Shardia O’Connor
Sep 84 min read


Walking in Alignment With Your Mission: The Noise vs. The Truth
Most people are trapped. Not because they’re physically chained, but because they’re prisoners to the cultures, narratives, and social...
Shardia O’Connor
Aug 292 min read


Subcultures and the silent erosion of culture: Why accountability Christ consciousness , and tradition must return.
“Subcultures, social media, and woke culture erode values and accountability. Reclaim truth, tradition, and Christ consciousness.”
Shardia O’Connor
Aug 205 min read


Boundaries, beauty, and becoming: Why being “Nice” can cost you everything.
“Being nice almost destroyed me. Kindness, and boundaries saved me. Nice seeks approval. Kindness protects peace, purpose and freedom.”
Shardia O’Connor
Aug 164 min read


How clean beauty helped me reclaim my purpose and authenticity
Embracing clean beauty helped me balance work, study and entrepreneurship while living authentically and prioritizing self-care daily.
Shardia O’Connor
Aug 104 min read


Mindset over chaos: Navigating identity, culture and chaos with clarity.
Over-informed but underdeveloped: discover the hidden costs of the digital age and reclaim focus, growth, and clarity.”
Shardia O’Connor
Aug 73 min read


"Not Always the Victim: The hidden truth about female bullies”
“We often talk about toxic masculinity and patriarchal systems, but what happens when women are the ones perpetuating harm?
Shardia O’Connor
Aug 53 min read


Leading Through Adversity: The Story Behind Shades of Reality
Explore Shades of Reality, where authentic storytelling meets values-driven leadership. Learn how resilience, lived experience, and proven s
Shardia O’Connor
Jul 120 min read


Over informed but underdeveloped: The hidden cost of the digital age
"We’re flooded with info, yet starved of wisdom. Hearing isn’t growing, scrolling isn’t learning, deep understanding is missing."
Shardia O’Connor
Jul 103 min read


Unintelligent People Always Look for a Scapegoat | Shades of Reality
“I thrive on learning, questioning, and seeking truth, solving deep issues with curiosity, logic, and bold independence.”
Shardia O’Connor
May 28, 20232 min read
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