J’ouvert isn’t just Carnival — it’s a philosophy of joyful defiance. Rooted in Canboulay, it offers first-gen professionals lessons in authenticity, community, and resilience.

For first-gen professionals, saying yes to every request can feel like love — but it often drains us. Learn how choosing rest without rejecting family can reshape guilt into clarity, using simple scripts for later yes, reframes, and grounded care.

First-gen professionals often carry family urgency as their own. This story explores how setting boundaries without guilt protects the values you hold—love, respect, safety—while keeping you grounded. Learn how to find the seed of your boundary and use words and actions that honor both your family and yourself.