Contributed by Diamond Sydnor

Let’s face it, financial hardships have been a topic of discussion since the Covid-19 pandemic began. People have been let go, laid off, and fired which has also played a huge role in creating stressors that affect our mental health. Along with being laid off, people around the world have been trying to cope with anxiety and depression, which can make life more challenging. Although, being laid off is unfortunate, let’s talk about things to be grateful for because quarantine has made a lot of us tap into our gifts and use them for financial profit.

Quarantine has definitely come with a lot of rain, but it has also brought sunshine. What do I mean by that you might ask? Well, being in quarantine has slowed down the pace of life, which gives us the opportunity to hone in on the talents, ideas, and dreams we didn’t get much time to focus on while life was moving at a faster pace. Any kind of business you can think of from hair to press on nails that are mailed to your door have been created. People are tapping into trading and art. Covid-19 has made nearly everything virtual, which has caused for an increase in creativity. This has allowed so many people to tap into the creativity they didn’t think existed.

For those that may not have found their lane as of yet, this article is for you too! I hope this encourages you to meditate on your talents and even if you have them, but fear is making you hold back, DON’T. There’s plenty of room for all of us to benefit and profit. How do I do that you may ask? Let me help you! Think of your hobbies, think of your passions, or think of something you’ve always wanted to do but did not get the chance to. Start from there, write it down, make the vision plain, and then begin to do the proper steps to fulfil that dream, goal, or aspiration. You’d be surprised at how much money your talent can bring you especially when you’re passionate about it!

Since quarantine has become black businesses and even small businesses have seen an increase in sales, which have helped them to keep their lights on. People who took the risk and offered their talents as services or whom perfected a craft since the world has shut down have been blessed with so many opportunities of financial gain, why can’t you? I say this to say, how many different brands of bread do you see when you walk down the bread aisle at a grocery store? Several right? So what are you waiting on? Take the leap and jump, you never know where it can take you! Oh, by the way this month is “Black Business Month,” it couldn’t be a more perfect time for you to start yours!