• Home
  • About F7LN
  • News/Events
  • Shop
  • Connect With Me

F7LN: Fredi Nyashia's 7 Loves..Nstruments of Nspiration

The WORST RACE. Not the Race I Wanted But the One I Needed…

In 14 years of racing triathlons, I’ve NEVER not completed a portion of a race. It’s been 21 months since my last triathlon and I’m trying to give myself some grace after the sheer shock and disappointment as this completely blindsided me. For this race, Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, I felt ready. I dropped from the […]

Posted in Inspiration, Life Experience, Uncategorized Tagged lessons, Pleasant Prairie, race, triathlete, triathlon 5 Comments

What’s Wrong With Seeing Color…Seeing Our Differences?

Today in the midst of various conversations with different people making disagreeing statements, posting different perspectives and views, I observe that there is a LOT to be expressed, and fundamentally heard. One thing someone shared was a common statement I’ve heard numerous times by different people who state “I don’t see color”.  Typically the meaning […]

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged differences, heal, inequity, injustice, justice, oppression, prejudice, race, racism, see, society Leave a comment

ALL IN For Change

I have often been told since childhood by my family in particular that I have an old soul and for a time such as THIS, I would normally talk with my dad. Our elders have an insight & wisdom and THIS is not new for them. What do I mean by THIS?  They are not […]

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged all in, elders, injustice, killing, race, racism, riots, youth Leave a comment

Why I Chose To Tri – Interview

Check out below for part 1 of an interview series I did about being a triathlete. Thank you to Something Wonderful Videos, Honey Stinger, Chicago Athlete Magazine, Infinity Multisport, and USA Triathlon.

Posted in Inspiration, Life Experience, Uncategorized Tagged chicago athlete, f7ln, honeystinger, hshive, infinitymultisport, inspiration, interview, triathlete, usatriathlon, why 1 Comment

Living Life Beyond the Lesson

It is just over a month since the passing of Kobe Bryant and I wonder now that the world has had time to process the shock of such a tragic event, what has and will be the sustaining impact. To see the tears, emotions and humanity of men, in particular men who are known for […]

Posted in Inspiration, Issue/Topic, Life Experience, Uncategorized Tagged byrant, emotions, honor, intention, kobe, lesson, life, live, loved ones, message, value Leave a comment

Goals! Goals! GOALS!!!

Every year rather that making resolutions, I create & focus on commitments & goals I establish for the year. I read them at least monthly but more like weekly to check-in and see where I’m at, refocus, plan and take action to achieve them. Last year (2017) on of my goals was to improve my […]

Posted in Inspiration, Life Experience, Uncategorized Tagged accountable, commitment, encouragement, goals, new, triathlete, triathlon, usat, year 2 Comments

Kick Off 2018 Supporting Our Youth & Community

There are a few upcoming events to highlight as it is our responsibility to contribute to the uplifting of our youth, children, families, and communities. Though we may have many plans and goals that keep us all busy especially going into a new year, however, let’s all take time and resources out to give back […]

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged avishuff, career, center, chiboybrilliance, chicago, community, conference, depaul, empower, foods, future, gary comer, gcyc, initiative, kankakee, male, market, mentor, programs, project, school, student, whole, youth Leave a comment

Lost Art of Intimacy

A couple of things prompted me to write this post, but I have to thank a friend for sharing with me a FB post about a card game “Mentally Stimulate Me” that spurred me to put these words to pen…or shall I say cyberspace. We had a brief conversation about dating, relationships, and today’s society, […]

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged communication, game, integrity, intimacy, mental, mentally, relationships, stimulate, vulnerability 2 Comments

Higher Than Happiness 

Sorry, it has been a while since I’ve posted, but I do try to focus on posting when I really feel led & inspired about a certain topic, event, experience, and the like.  It has been a few months and then something that happened tonight sparked me to share what manifested.  It’s been a while […]

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged conversation, friend, happiness, joy, lesson, life, love, men, money, mother, peace, perspective Leave a comment

Memorial Day Dedication

Today’s post is in honor of Memorial Day & dedicated to my cousin, Marcus Johnson. Congrats on becoming Master Sergeant, I am so proud of you. Love you!! Happy Memorial Day to those who serve & served in our Armed Forces… To all of those that sacrifice & serve defending our lives & this country, […]

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged 22, armed forces, day, memorial, service, suicide, veterans 1 Comment
  • « Older Entries
  • 1
  • 2

Subscribe to F7LN

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Social – Connect with me

  • View Fredricka.Holloway’s profile on Facebook
  • View nyashia’s profile on Twitter
  • View nyashia’s profile on Instagram
  • View fredricka-holloway-a240917’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View MsFHolloway216’s profile on YouTube
My Tweets

Popular Posts & Pages

  • USAT AGE GROUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: A PRE-RACE & RACE REPORT

Search F7LN

WordPress Theme Custom Community 2 developed by Macho Themes