I used to ask myself this question all the time: What is my purpose?
Everyone on social media seemed to have it all figured out. Meanwhile, I had the “how-tos” (the tips, the tactics, the strategies), but still didn’t know the “why.” I was applying all these strategies to different roles in my life, but none of them brought that feeling of this is it. You know the “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life” one. Yeah… work still felt like work, day in and day out.
I remember hearing this: Life expects you to solve a problem. But I didn’t know which one. I didn’t know where to start.
Then I found these gems in my sermon notes:
• Sometimes, it’s not a lack of vision—it’s our resistance to surrendering to God’s plan.
• Vision often starts with a problem, but the solution might require more humility and change than we’re ready for.
I asked myself: could it be that I already knew my purpose but walked away from it because I didn’t like the required steps?
Looking back, my career in journalism—particularly my time at Fox 5—wasn’t a perfect fit, but it was close. It sharpened my voice, refined my skills, and taught me how to communicate with clarity. And while it didn’t fulfill me, it prepared me. That season gave me the tools I needed to step into the purpose God had actually assigned to me.
More from those notes:
• Fresh vision often comes once you’ve taken your current assignment as far as it can go.
If you’re spinning your wheels or feeling uninspired, it might be time to pivot and pursue something new.
→ Follow your joy; it’s often a clue you’re getting warmer.
That’s what happened to me. I left journalism not because I lost my passion, but because I was ready to own it. I was tired of not having creative control over the stories I cared about. But the love for communication never left—it was simply being redirected.
Vision leaves clues. Ask yourself:
• What have I overcome with God’s help?
• What comes to me with ease?
• Where am I actually effective—where do I get results?
• What energizes me, where do I lose track of time?
• What excites me—even through the challenges?
• What do I do with excellence—at level 10?
I realized my calling wasn’t just about telling stories—it was about sharing wisdom. Specifically, creating space for other women to navigate life with more support, more insight, and more grace. But that vision required me to surrender. To release the status of a title and trust in the weight of the work.
I wasn’t ready at first. I thought the prestige validated me. But that restlessness? That was God nudging me. Pulling me away from the illusion of success and into something real. Something mine.
Only when I finally humbled myself did I find what I’d been missing. That’s when The NoteShare was born.
And I can honestly say: this is the first time I’ve worked with joy. Because I’m not just working, I’m walking in purpose.
-Allene