July 2025 Happy 4th

It’s 4th of July weekend….yayy a vacation day awaits us or extra pay if you are working on the holiday. Are you going anywhere, doing anything? I hope you make the most of this holiday weather you rest and relax or watch some fireworks this weekend.

I was cringe this past weekend….

This past weekend, I was cringe

I stood under the big top at the UniverSoul Circus in National Harbor, lights shining down, crowd in front of me, mic in hand — and I was ready. I stepped out with a huge smile and yelled, “This circus is lit… like ME!” expecting laughs, cheers, something.

Silence.
Crickets.
Just pow me now….I was so embarassed.

I forced a “Welcome to the UNIVERSOULLLLL circus, hope y’all have a great time!” and walked off feeling defeated, embarrassed, and honestly… a little dumb. I kept thinking, Why didn’t I write something better? Why didn’t I prepare more?

But then I remembered something I say to myself often:
Growth is in cringe moments.

When I first started in social media, I used to hide my phone while filming, terrified someone would catch me recording. Pulling out a tripod in public? Please. I’d rather vanish into the floor. Who did I think I was — Lisa Summers, content creator? The idea felt laughable.

But I kept going.
Even when I felt awkward.
Even when I felt cringe.
Even when no one clapped.

And now, two years later, look where we are. I’ve built a community I love (that includes YOU), created content that sells out events, and am stepping into new rooms, even if they don't always clap for me yet.

Because here's the truth: I want to be a speaker. And this weekend? This “flop” on stage? It wasn’t a failure — it was the first page of that new chapter.

So if you're scared of being cringey, embarrassed, or not getting it right the first time — go do it anyway.

Cringe is the cost of growth.
Cringe is where confidence is built.
And one day, you’ll look back and be so grateful you didn’t let fear stop you.

Keep showing up, even when it’s awkward.
Because that’s where the magic starts. 💫

If this resonated with you, drop me a reply as I’d love to hear what you are trying to grow in this season.

4th of JULY EVENTS

July 3 Date

Fireworks Celebration - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Mount Airy Fireworks 

 Red, White and BOOM! at Ripken Stadium - Aberdeen, MD

 Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration - Boonsboro, MD

 Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display - McHenry, Maryland

July 4th Date

 Fourth of July in Baltimore - Baltimore, MD

 Frederick's 4th of July - Frederick, Maryland

Rockville's Independence Day Celebration - Rockville, Maryland

Upper Montgomery County VFD 4th of July Fireworks - Poolesville, Maryland

 Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival - Middle Branch , Baltimore

 Ocean City's Music and Fireworks Downtown on the Beach  

Howard County 4th of July Celebration - Columbia, MD

Annapolis Dock 

July 4th Celebration - Charles County Fair - LaPlata, Maryland 

July 4th Fireworks Celebration - Solomons, MD

Catonsville 4th of July Celebration

Dundalk 4th of July Celebration

Fullerton 4th of July Celebration

Towson 4th of July Celebration

Carroll County 4th of July Celebration at the Farm Museum

Bel Air 4th of July Celebration

National Mall - DC

Capital Fourth Concert - DC

National Independence Day Parade - DC

Nat’s Park Fireworks - DC

7/4-6 Six Flags America Presents Coca-Cola July 4th Fest - Upper Marlboro, MD

July 5 Date

Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza

 Havre de Grace 4th of July Celebration

St. Michaels Big Band Night & Fireworks 

JULY EVENTS

7/1-18 Kid Quest Family Scavenger Hunt - Frederick, MD 

7/2-7 Smithsonian Folklife Festival - DC

7/3 Bassmode Beatz  Game on Barcade - Baltimore, MD

7/5 Afroamp Summer Festival - DC

7/5 The Hoe Down Day Party - Savage, MD

7/5 Rhythm & Vybez on the Lawn - Indian Head, MD

7/5 That 2000s Party - Baltimore, MD

7/10 WTMD's First Thursday - Baltimore, MD

7/10-13 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival - Leonardtown, MD

7/11 Holli jouvert - Baltimore, MD

7/11 Jazz in the Garden - DC

7/11 Charles County Summer Fest - Indian Head, MD

7/11-13 Baltimore Carnival -  Baltimore, MD 🟢 🔴

7/12 Plus Sized Pool Party - Gaithersburg, MD

7/12 Paint & Powder - Baltimore, MD

7/12 The Vibe Youth Performance Series - Baltimore, MD 🟢

7/12 Great Lual Game Night - Towson, MD

7/12 Baltimore Crab Fest - Baltimore, MD 🔴

7/12 The Day After Art Show Highlighting Women of Color - Baltimore, MD

7/12 Soulfully Funny - Baltimore, MD

7/12 High Wheel Race - Frederick, MD 🟢

7/13 Soul Bloom Summer Festival - Dickerson, MD

7/13 Bad & Bougie Tea Party - Waldorf, MD

7/13 Happy Nappy Day in the Park - Gwynn Oak, MD 🟢

7/16-20 Lake Arbor Jazz Fest- Oxon Hill MD

7/17 3rd Thursdays Open Mic Night - Hyattsville, MD

7/17 Baltimore Holy S#!T! Comedy Boat Tour - Baltimore, MD

7/17 Voyages: Chapter 7 at the National Aquarium - Baltimore, MD

7/19 Harbor Splash - Baltimore, MD

7/19 Colombian Festival - DC

7/19 DMV in the Park - Lake Arbor, MD

7/19 Ultimate RNB Sip and Paint - Woodlawn, MD

7/19 Night Nation Run - Landover, MD

7/19 Black in the Day Trivia - Laurel, MD

Disclaimer: I do not host any of these events or have affiliation with them.

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