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 the American pronunciation to do all I could to fit in.
And for decades, I answered to that version without question… until I turned 50. Something about stepping into this new decade lit a spark in me—a desire to return to the truest version of myself.
So, I took my pronunciation back.
Now when I introduce myself, I say Lewis—the Trinidad way. It feels like reclaiming a piece of my soul.
Don’t worry, I still answer to both! But honoring the name of my childhood reminds me daily of where I came from, who I am becoming, and how boldly I am choosing to live.
The Master Key Experience (MKE) has encouraged me to step back into authenticity—and even something as simple as a name can be a powerful declarations.
