MJtheCloser

06/19/2026

Today, on Juneteenth, history, hope, and gratitude come together in a deeply meaningful way.

We're celebrating the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a powerful new space dedicated to preserving history, inspiring leadership, and investing in future generations. I was honored to receive a sneak peek of this extraordinary campus and witness firsthand the vision and promise it represents.

This day is also personally significant for me. It marks the anniversary of returning home after experiencing a devastating fire. Coming back home was more than a milestone—it was a reminder that even after loss, rebuilding is possible, hope endures, and new beginnings can emerge stronger than before.

Perhaps that's why today's opening of the Obama Presidential Center resonates so deeply. Both stories speak to resilience, restoration, and the power of community.

As we honor Juneteenth and celebrate this historic opening for Chicago, I'm filled with gratitude for home, for healing, and for the opportunities that come when we continue to move forward with faith and purpose.

Congratulations to the Obama Foundation and everyone who helped bring this remarkable vision to life. Chicago shines a little brighter today.

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06/17/2026

God is good, and I have every right to show out this weekend! 🥂✨

Pull up to my Hyde Park sanctuary this Saturday, June 20th (11 AM - 3 PM) for a major triple celebration: ✊🏾 Juneteenth 🏛️ The Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening 🔥 1-Year Post-Fire Anniversary (From the ashes to center stage!)

The food is free, the drinks are flowing, and we are popping LoveLuvv Prosecco all day! 🍾

🚨 QUICK HOUSE RULES: 1️⃣ No parking complaints. It’s Hyde Park. Leave the attitude at the curb! 2️⃣ Check your toes & socks. Strict no-shoes household! 3️⃣ Good energy only. This home is a sanctuary of gratitude.

Stop by before or after you hit the campus festivities. DM me for the address! Let’s toast to legacy, resilience, and community. See you Saturday! 👇🏾

06/17/2026

🏡 Join the Movement | Black Wealth Lifecycle Experience 2026

Building wealth is a journey, and understanding the power of homeownership and real estate is an important part of that journey.

Join us for Part 2: Asset & Equity Day, where industry professionals and community leaders will share practical insights designed to help individuals and families build lasting wealth.

Topics include:

• The Basics of Buying – First-Time Buyer Clinic
• Generating Income – House Hacking vs. Airbnb
• Advanced Brilliance – Creative & Passive Property Wealth Strategies

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
📍 Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
425 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Members attend free. Non-members: $19.

Presented by the National Black MBA Association Chicago Chapter in partnership with 100 Black Men of Chicago, Allstate, and Wintrust Mortgage.

✨ Scan the QR code to register and join us for a morning of learning, connection, and growth.

06/16/2026

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06/15/2026

🌎 Global Market Monday takes us to Jamaica!

This week, we're highlighting an exceptional residence in the prestigious community of Tavistock Heights, Jacks Hill, where privacy, breathtaking views, and thoughtfully re-imagined living come together beautifully.

Offered at US $1,900,000, with a rental option available for US $7,000 per month, this remarkable estate features:

✨ 6 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms
✨ 6,000 square feet of refined living space
✨ A separate 2-bedroom guesthouse for extended family or guests
✨ Flexible spaces ideal for a home office, gym, or both
✨ Expansive outdoor living centered around a private pool
✨ Stunning mountain, city, and sunset views from its elevated setting
✨ A perfect balance of seclusion and community in a private cul-de-sac

Imagine enjoying cool island breezes by the pool while taking in panoramic views that stretch from the mountains to the city below.

Represented by Monique Bramwell, Realtor Associate with Jamaica Sotheby's International Realty.

Connected by yours truly!

This extraordinary opportunity is made possible through the global reach of the Sotheby's International Realty network.

💭 Could you see yourself calling this Jamaican retreat home?

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06/15/2026

✨MindsetMonday

Travel has shown me this:
The right environment can elevate everything.
Homes work the same way.

Some places energize us. Some places bring us peace. And some places quietly remind us of who we are becoming.

Our surroundings have a way of shaping our routines, our relationships, and even our dreams. That's why creating spaces that inspire joy, rest, and growth is so important.

As you begin a new week, invest in environments that bring out your best and support the life you're building.

Here's to new perspectives, meaningful spaces, and the beauty of becoming.

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06/13/2026

The coming week will not be an ordinary week. And I could not let it pass without sitting still long enough to say something.

On Friday, June 19th, Juneteenth, right here in my city, Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center doors will open. A campus built on the belief that everyday people can create extraordinary change. And on this same day, my ancestors were finally told what had already been true, that they were free. Just sit with that!

I grew up in Camden, Mississippi, population 1,000 people. I know what it means to come from a place where freedom was hard-won and even harder kept. I know what it means to watch the world tell you who you are before you get the chance to tell yourself. And I know, personally, what it means to have to become anyway.

Michelle Obama wrote it plainly: becoming isn't about arriving. It is about always being in the process of growing. And right now, in the middle of all the uncertainty in this world, I am in that process. We all are.

President Obama stood before our nation and said, "Yes. We. Can." Not someday. Right now. Together. As we are.

Maya Angelou said it best: “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” Baldwin, Mandela, and Toni Morrison all echoed the same truth - face it. Your story matters. Keep going.

I woke up this morning with a full heart. Not because everything is okay. Believe me, it is not. But because I serve a God who makes beauty from ashes and broken glass. Who opens doors in the middle of wilderness. Who says, especially now, be still and know.

Let the Obama Presidential Center remind you that hope is not naive. It is necessary. Let Juneteenth remind you that freedom delayed is not freedom denied forever. And let whatever you are walking through remind you that your becoming is still very much in progress.

Show up anyway. Stay rooted. Keep going.

Yes. We. Can. 🕊️✊🏾❤️

06/11/2026

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Nothing means more than knowing that the experience made a lasting impact.

Helping first-time homebuyers, long-distance buyers, and families create a place to call home is truly one of the greatest privileges of my work. I'm incredibly grateful for the trust my clients place in me and honored to be part of such meaningful milestones.

Thank you, T'Kyla, for your kind words and continued trust. Reviews like these remind me why I love what I do.

If we've worked together and I've had the opportunity to be part of your home journey, I would be grateful if you'd share your experience. Your feedback helps future buyers and sellers feel confident as they take their next steps.

📝 Leave a review here:
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06/10/2026

I woke up this morning still in pain from oral surgery on Monday, both sides of my mouth with stitches. (Apparently, that's one way God can shut me up. 😅)

But that's not why I'm sharing today.

Every morning, I dedicate an hour to an hour and a half to ME with meditation, prayer, and yoga or tai chi. That time isn't a luxury. It's how I'm able to pour into others at all. If you've ever called me before 9am and got no answer, now you know why. 🙏🏾

This morning was different. I woke up in pain, face more swollen than yesterday, and I have the honor of speaking on a Zoom at 12noon EST today with some of the best real estate advisors in the world.

This morning, prayer and meditation hit different.

I spent more time in tears than not.

My Bible plan this week is entitled "How Did I Get Here?" Boy, it couldn't be more fitting. Today's verses were Hebrews 6:19-20, Song of Solomon 2:15, and 2 Corinthians 4:7. And today's Verse of the Day was Psalm 27:14:

📖 "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."

This morning was heavy. But here's what I know:

Sometimes your serving is about others, not yourself.
✅ Show up anyway.
✅ Be fully present anyway.
✅ Be giving anyway.

We are jars of clay, fragile, flawed, and very human. But that's exactly where God's strength shines brightest. 🙏🏾

To my Sotheby's International Realty family, I will see you at 12noon EST today.

Swollen face. Full heart. Ready to serve. ❤️

06/09/2026

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