Meagan Good Opens Up About How Others Can Navigate Life After A Breakup: 'Life Is Seasons'
Meagan Good is offering advice for those dealing with a breakup, a subject close to her heart.
The actress publicly split from her ex-husband, producer, and motivational speaker, DeVon Franklin, after nearly a decade together. The former couple, who met on the set of Jumping the Broom, decided to part ways in December 2021 when Franklin filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Good and Franklin's divorce was officially finalized the following year.
Since then, the pair have moved on. Good is dating actor Johnathan Majors. At the same time, Franklin was spotted on a date with a mystery woman earlier this year. Drawing from experience and her new role in Tyler Perry’s Divorce In The Black, the 42-year-old shares insights on navigating life after a breakup.
Meagan On Life After A Breakup
In Tyler Perry's Divorce In The Black, Good portrays the role of Ava, a woman dealing with the aftermath of her failed marriage after her husband (Cory Hardrict) leaves her, only to resurface when she has moved on.
While promoting her latest project at the American Black Film Festival, Good was asked to provide the perfect tip for those going through transitional periods in their lives. The star disclosed that breakups, though painful, serve as lessons, allowing individuals to help others by sharing their experiences and how they overcame those dark moments.
“I think the biggest thing is trusting God that if he’s allowed that, that something greater is coming and something incredible is on the way,” she said. “It’s part of your journey. It’s a part of your testimony and when your testimony has so many layers to it, it makes you more powerful. It makes you more capable, and it puts you more in a position to speak life over others.”
Further into the conversation, Good highlighted that altering one's perception when dealing with a breakup will make the journey much smoother.
“I think for yourself personally just know that life is seasons, and some seasons you think that your life is over, and honestly, it’s just beginning in a way. Where it's beginning a new act. All these things are beautiful. The biggest thing is your perception and your attitude about it,” she said.
Meagan On The Importance Of Being Thankful For The Failed Relationship
Lastly, Good mentioned that instead of mourning the loss of their relationship, whether through a breakup or death, individuals should be grateful for the opportunity to experience life with that particular person.
“God forbid you lose someone, you can say this is unfair, and this is not right, and everything under the sun. You also have the choice to say, thank God I got to have them for the season that I got to have [them],” she said. “Thank God that if this is the time that they were in this world, I got to know them. I got to experience them. I got to glean for them. I got to give to them. I got to love them, and I got to be loved by them. Everything is about attitude and perception because there’s so much that we can’t control. So we have to make our mission to live the best life to the best quality and trust God’s plan, and trust that we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be. Trust that everything is really about how we perceive it because God wants the best for us.”
Tyler Perry’s Divorce In The New Black is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime on July 11.
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'He Said, She Said': Love Stories Put To The Test At A Weekend For Love
At the A Weekend For Love retreat, we sat down with four couples to explore their love stories in a playful but revealing way with #HeSaidSheSaid. From first encounters to life-changing moments, we tested their memories to see if their versions of events aligned—because, as they say, every story has three sides: his, hers, and the truth.
Do these couples remember their love stories the same way? Press play to find out.
Episode 1: Indira & Desmond – Love Across the Miles
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but for Indira & Desmond, love made it stronger. Every mile apart deepened their bond, reinforcing the unshakable foundation of their relationship. From their first "I love you" to the moment they knew they had found home in each other, their journey is a beautiful testament to the endurance of true love.
Episode 2: Jay & Tia – A Love Story Straight Out of a Rom-Com
If Hollywood is looking for its next Black love story, they need to take notes from Jay & Tia. Their journey—from an awkward first date to navigating careers, parenthood, and personal growth—proves that love is not just about romance but also resilience. Their story is full of laughter, challenges, and, most importantly, a love that stands the test of time.
Episode 3: Larencia & Mykel – Through the Highs and Lows
A date night with police helicopters overhead? Now that’s a story! Larencia & Mykel have faced unexpected surprises, major life changes, and 14 years of choosing each other every single day. But after all this time, do they actually remember things the same way? Their episode is sure to bring some eye-opening revelations and a lot of laughs.
Episode 4: Soy & Osei – A Love Aligned in Purpose
From a chance meeting at the front door to 15 years of unwavering love, faith, and growth, Soy & Osei prove that when two souls are aligned in love and purpose, nothing can shake their foundation. Their journey is a powerful reminder that true love is built on mutual support, shared values, and a deep connection that only strengthens with time.
Each of these couples has a unique and inspiring story to tell, but do their memories match up? Watch #HeSaidSheSaid to find out!
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How Power Women Protect Their Finances With Smart Money Boundaries
No matter what it is, setting boundaries can be challenging, especially when those boundaries involve money. But if you want to sustain success and financial freedom, boundaries are important, both with yourself and with others.
Many wealthy successful women have mastered setting boundaries and prioritizing accountability so that they can ensure they remain that way. Let's face it: If you want a certain quality of life and you work hard to achieve that, you don't want to risk it by taking on habits that jeopardize your financial stability.
Be inspired to not only set money boundaries but keep them by taking heed to the common financial boundaries power women of today establish:
1. They pay themselves first.
Building consistent savings habits is important to wealth-building no matter how much you earn, and the practice is often one that continues even after you're well-booked and well-paid. Actress, producer, and philanthropist Queen Latifah has always been a proponent of this after learning from her mom to "save your money."
This is the epitome of the energy behind paying yourself first. You squirrel something away and take care of yourself by taking care of your future first, before paying any bills. You invest in yourself (within your means and with a budget in mind, of course).
2. They don't loan money without clear repayment rules and expectations are agreed upon.
It's awesome to be able to help people out by loaning them money, but when you don't communicate clearly about repayment (or what will happen if the money is not repaid) you set yourself up for a cycle of taking on other's debts and maybe even building more debt of your own.
Unless you're doing charity, set those boundaries early about when and how a loan will be repaid. And if you know you won't get the money back, rethink the loan altogether.
3. They create budgets that are realistic and reflect their current lifestyle.
In her book, What I Know for Sure, Oprah Winfrey wrote, “I hope the way you spend your money is in line with the truth of who you are and what you care about.” This is key for many successful women, especially when they're budgeting and investing.
Issa Rae told Money.com, "I don’t splurge just because. I will never have 17 cars. I will never have expensive jewelry. I don’t spend that much on my clothes, or shoes. I will spend money on a stylist, and a makeup artist, because those things feel necessary for work. But material things? No."
There's a clear indication that there are clear value systems sustained by what matters to them no matter how much they make, and budgeting is a huge part of that.
4. They consider the long-term effects of a rash purchase before proceeding.
It's totally okay to treat yourself, but if you find yourself impulsively buying things you don't really need or always living check to check because you've maxed out your credit card to take that sixth trip in one year, there's a problem that might put a damper on those financial freedom plans. (That is unless your trip is part of how you make your money, and it's a worthy investment into expanding your prospects.)
Successful women are conscious of the long- and short-term effects of purchases, small and large. They're always thinking about how one action can impact the bigger picture.
5. They are givers and believe in the reciprocity of that.
Many of us are familiar with the famous quote, "To whom much is given, must is required," and there's that undertone of service and charity that is a common thread for wealthy, successful women, especially those who run businesses or lead brands. Involving yourself in acts of service not only enriches your development and that of communities, but it increases your exposure, network, and credibility, often leading to more opportunities to make more money.
Most leading CEOs, entrepreneurs, and professionals are big on giving back, whether it is through resources, a nonprofit, money, or their time. "As you become more successful, it's important for you to give back. Even if you can't financially give back, kind words and sharing about other businesses on social media mean so much. Every little thing counts. Help out your friends and family with advice, encouragement, and support," said Angela Yee, award-winning radio host and entrepreneur.
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Originally published on August 16, 2024