For a long time, I thought I needed to have everything figured out before I could move forward. I’m learning now that this way of thinking kept me choosing comfort instead of trust. Fear wasn’t
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MKE Week 16 – Kindness Week Reflection
I absolutely love showing kindness and receiving kindness, and this exercise really opened my eyes to just how kind people are on a daily basis. Seeing everyone share their acts of kindness, along with the
MKE Week 15 – Persistence Week Reflection
This week, I found myself noticing persistence everywhere. I watched my son navigate challenges in his business, showing up day after day, working through obstacles, and refusing to quit. His determination has been such a
MKE Week 14 – Eyes to see and heart to “hear”
Over the past few mornings at Juno Beach, God met me in every sunrise. Each one looked different, but the message stayed the same. Some mornings the sun had to push through thick clouds, reminding
MKE Week 13 – Sunrise gratitude day two
Looking at a sunrise, you just cannot help but feel grateful and full of awe. As I sat at my second sunrise at Juno Beach, I began quietly listing all the things I was thankful
MKE Week 12 – Sunrise Gratitude
I witnessed the most beautiful sunrise at Juno Beach this morning. As the sun began to rise, I was completely in awe. Tears were rolling down my cheeks as I thought about how great our
Week 11 – The Cement Buddha Moment
Wow… I’m just going to jump right in. As I understand it, the cement Buddha represents the programming that covers up our true selves. And as we chip away at that cement, our authentic self
MKE Week 10 — The Thanksgiving “Crisis”
This year, during Thanksgiving prep, we realized we might not have enough meat for everyone. Past me would’ve spiraled…lists, calls, frantic errands. But instead, I heard a line that MKE keeps echoing in me: “Keep
MKE Week 9 – Calm in the Storm
Stressful situations used to trigger immediate reaction in me fast breath, fast words, fast emotions. But the more I lean into my MKE journey, the more I’ve learned the power of a calm pause. Now,
MKE Week 8 – “You’ve got 7 seconds!”
In our home, a new phrase has taken root: “You’ve got 7 seconds!” It started as a playful reminder from MKE—flip a negative thought into a positive within seven seconds. But now it’s become a
MKE Week 7 – Reclaiming My Name
For the first 12 years of my life in Trinidad, my name—Lois—was pronounced like it rhymed with -choice-. That sound, that identity, felt like home. When I moved to the U.S., I naturally adapted to
MKE Week 6 – Gym Days That Feel Good
Something has changed in me: I actually look forward to going to the gym now. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday have become my routine. At first it was hard, but now it feels natural. Every time
MKE Week 5 – Press Release – Interview turned Mastermind
Unexpected Conversation Turns Into Breakthrough Mastermind for WOVEN Ministry Leader Waterbury, CT— What began as a casual moment between a mother and her 22-year-old son transformed into a powerful mastermind that is now propelling the
MKE – About Me
Meet Lois Genua A mother, leader, creator, entrepreneur, and woman of faith — learning, growing, and walking boldly in God’s purpose for my life. Family has always been at the center of who I am.
MKE Blog – Week 4: Just Quit!
I turned 50 this year and made myself a promise: quitting is not an option! Life is so short, even though we like to think we have “time.” One of my main goals at 50
MKE Week 3 – The Pause
I think we’re approaching week six now, and here I am just sharing my reflections from week three. Time seems to stand still when your family walks through loss. After the shock of the news,
MKE Week 2 – Rescued off the Ledge
Rescued off the Ledge I am grateful that a group of us decided to do this together! It is very possible that I may not have made it past week two, if I were on
MKE Week 1 – Divine Appointment
MKE could not have entered my life at a more perfect time. It is proving to be the next step in my healing journey. I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2021 and by the grace