Lillie's Brooklyn

Moving to Brooklyn was a risk. A stressful, God help me, can I afford this city? Some people think I’m crazy for moving kind of risk. But I did it and knew one thing, if it sucks, I’ll have a story to tell. If it’s amazing, I’ll have a story to tell. A Lillie Grows in Brooklyn is that story. I’m out here finding my peace, growing my career and navigating the dating jungle, one laugh and drink at a time. Join me as I grow and share my lessons.

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Pray with your feet! Letitia James, Attorney General (Brooklyn). (at Downtown Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBhRyhH_Dh/?igshid=1i5icm8on1ko5

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This picture captures how I feel. Moisturized, stylish, and trapped in the house. LOL! On this fall day I was with my beautiful, soulful, intelligent and charming friends. @alligatawrestla @payalnavin @mrsjoyce @honeybee_mo Can’t wait to see you girls again soon. (at Downtown Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIYDoRHTlE/?igshid=ncc3k6rfg8bd

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A post shared by Lillie N. Nkenchor, JD (@alilliegrowsinbrooklyn) on Mar 3, 2020 at 11:32am PST

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I had the pleasure of breaking bread, and talking family, with the good brothers of @abrunchofdads. These men get together once per month, with their children, to have conversations important to their communities, families, and businesses. They invited me to discuss #estateplanning and we chopped it up. I loved every bit of it and am proud of what you gents are doing! Thank you @sirwilliamchadwick for the invite. Follow me @lillie_nkenchor_pc for more. (at BLVD Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8EWdIfphTvTjEyALhKSQGRsnWwjYHENKj5Qb40/?igshid=28dh9ffbtsyr

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If your company does not throw an 80s party.... QUIT. 😂🤣😂🤣. #workplaceshenanigans (at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GxJZynbaV/?igshid=1xodaysh8ia4f

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I’m so excited about what’s happening in my life that I already began my 2020. Shout out to all of those who are trying to create something in the new year and beyond. I support you! #HNY #parentalwisdom

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#hermoneymatters highlights. Stay tuned for more.... (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JvGlLnTLB/?igshid=14vf7lc9cwd8l

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Very proud of BOLD for creating and distributing a year-long financial empowerment series. I has the host. They were the brains! Cheers! #financialliteracy #wealthbuilding #knowbetterdobetter (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4P7NbHncof/?igshid=ln2s9gui5zbk

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Tree houses aren’t for kids. They’re for joy! (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32dOQCHmpA/?igshid=6tk30i0xqj1p

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Turkish Tea Reading! @uluculgen welcomed us into his space and blessed us. We’re excited for his wonderful visions to come to fruition. #youareenough #damnitlamonte #arbitrayrules #zenaf (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32dFTvHdUW/?igshid=ghoboq42pi70

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Turkish Tea Reading!! We had our coffee grounds read and blessings were bestowed upon us. We’re here for the amazing things that were spoken into our lives. Thanks Uluc! @uluculgen #zenaf #damnitlamonte #arbitraryrules #youareenough (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32cls2nS4l/?igshid=dqthy0zrjs19

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Girls Weekend! Get you some! 💕💖💕💖💕Grateful for the time, laughs, honesty and unconditional love. It’s a blessing to have relationships that you can lay your head on. #BHO (at Downtown Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32b_6XH_qF/?igshid=7ik31upvswc

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This post underscores the sage advice I received this weekend. It’s hard letting things go when you want to feel validated and vindicated. But if that thing is heavy, keeps you up at night, causes distrust and crowds out the joy in your life, then let it go. You don’t lose yourself when you lay that thing to rest. What you lose is the story. You are not the story. @nmaduike (at Nassau County, New York)
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Sometimes you get hurt doing the things you love. Ankle and knee willing, I’ll return to class on Tuesday. @skaterobics #stillhadfun (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0t_d64H6F6/?igshid=tjse6pihrmpc

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Morocco, we finally met! You are metropolitan, fun, busy, diverse and storied. Thanks for the experience...and the tajine. (at Marrakech) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hWE76pJHdCLHx8xwfPCYQZG-y3xIJ8c5N5Bc0/?igshid=ekhnj5n18znj

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Focusing on the How, not the What. We’re in the age of living our best lives, finding our passions, cultivating encouraging group chats and hash tagging all our bad bi?$! activities so the haters in the back can see us. _____ And with that, has come the pressure to have a purpose; a specific calling on your life for which you were made. The joyful thing that keeps you working long hours, even if you aren’t paid well or recognized often. _____ That expectation can sometimes create a trap whereby you feel like you have to have a tailored magical feeling in your soul before you take action on anything in particular. ____ It has taken me 3 1/2 years to learn that most of that is an Instagram-generated, ego-induced, self-help-book instigated lie. _____ Clink on link in bio for blog + tips on how to focus on the how. (at Southwest Houston, TX) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ERUq3nG_i/?igshid=fvb2e24zn4uh