Grace in Action, a Friend of Deed
Updated: Sep 30, 2025
Author of "you: yes, You: Comprehensive self-care for the everyday busy lifestyle" and founder-owner of Beauté de la dame D LLC (Lady D’s Beauty), Deeana has been in the beauty industry since 2015, correlating it with the health and wellness industry, helping others look and feel their best. She decided to make strides to become a certified health and wellness coach.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of our own worth while chasing external validation. Yet, self-love is not selfish. It is the foundation of a healthy life. When we take time to honor who we are, flaws and all, we begin to understand that true value comes from within. Practicing self-love means setting boundaries, giving ourselves grace, and celebrating small victories. It is choosing to be kind to ourselves in moments when self-criticism feels easier.
Self-love begins with the quiet, everyday decisions we make for ourselves. That simple shift in perspective became the seed of real change. Confidence, too, doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds slowly, like a muscle strengthened by use. I found that each time I chose to show up for myself, whether it was taking on a challenge, speaking up when my voice mattered, or simply refusing to shrink, I grew stronger. Confidence isn’t about never feeling afraid. It’s about walking forward anyway, carrying the lessons of each stumble as proof of resilience.
The most beautiful part is how this inner growth doesn’t just stay within us. It spills outward. Empowerment is contagious. When we model self-love and confidence, we give silent permission for others to believe in themselves as well. And so the cycle continues, one person’s courage lights the path for another, and together, we create a community where everyone has the chance to rise.
My dear friend, Sherry McMillian, is a shining example of someone who shows up in the world with grace and confidence, leaving a meaningful impact on everyone she encounters. As a current contestant in the 2025 Ms. Full Figured North Carolina Pageant, a platform that highlights the accomplishments and commitment to self-love while empowering others to make a difference, Sherry effortlessly serves those around her. Through her faithfulness in ministry at her church to her consistent efforts in bettering her community, Sherry is raising the bar with being beautiful from the inside out and from the outside in.
Like Sherry, each of us has the power to show up fully, love ourselves deeply, and create ripples of confidence that reach far beyond what we can see.
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Deeana Tate, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker & Health Coach
Author of "you: yes, You: Comprehensive self-care for the everyday busy lifestyle" and founder-owner of Beauté de la dame D LLC (Lady D’s Beauty), Deeana has been in the beauty industry since 2015, correlating it with the health and wellness industry, helping others look and feel their best. She decided to make strides to become a certified health and wellness coach. Furthermore, Deeana decided to focus on weight management and nutrition coaching to assist others who may be struggling with lifestyle choices but have the desire and willingness to do better. Changing lives for the better, one mind at a time.
