The Friend Who Refused to Let Me Play Small
A reminder of what it looks like to step out of the background and into the moment–with Dr. Maurice G. Sholas
Becoming The Curated Misfit | “You Write Beautifully. Do That.”
Caught in the middle of the moment–music up, joy louder, and not a single worry in sight. This is what it looks like when you let go and just feel the celebration as Anisa is dancing at a wedding reception in her own world.
Who I Am and Why I Created This
My name is Anisa Parks.
For a long time, I lived in the space between who I was… and who I knew I could be.
I built things. Led things. Created space for others to feel seen.
But internally, I was still navigating procrastination, questioning my voice, and shrinking when it mattered most.
I often felt like an imposter in my own life.
And eventually, I got tired of it.
That’s why I created Notes from The Curated Misfit—a space where growth gets honest, where fear gets challenged, and where showing up happens before everything feels perfect.
Because I’m not waiting anymore.
I’m showing up now.
Fully. Honestly. On purpose.