Hey Keepers,

Antena’s voice is speaking loud and clear this season.

Today, I want to introduce you to a voice I believe we all carry inside Antena’s Voice. She’s that inner voice that whispers in the back of your mind when you’re about to swipe that card or click “add to cart.” She’s not here to shame you, but to remind us of the bigger picture.

Because the truth is, we live in a time when everything costs more. Groceries. Gas. Rent. Childcare. Even peace of mind feels expensive some days.

We’re not just fighting inflation—we’re fighting for stability, and that starts with a mindset shift.

Saving is no longer optional. It’s strategic. It’s protection. It’s POWER.

She’s saying: Wake up. Pay attention. Prepare.

Because we’re not imagining it, everything around us is going up but our peace.

Let’s talk about it:

  • Eggs? $12.49 for a dozen.

  • Milk? Over $5 a gallon in some neighborhoods.

  • Gas? $5.15 a gallon in California.

  • Amazon Prime? We used to get deals, now we’re paying double or triple to get the basic needs.

  • Rent and mortgages? Forget it. In most cities, a two-bedroom apartment averages $2,400–$3,200/month.

We are not just battling inflation; we are fighting for financial survival. But Antena’s Voice isn’t panicking, she’s planning for what’s ahead.

Here’s what she’s saying to us, as women, as mothers, as leaders:

  • Every dollar saved is a defense against anxiety.

  • Budgeting is no longer optional—it’s a form of self-care.

  • Pulling resources with our sisters isn’t just smart, it’s necessary.

We weren’t built to go through this alone. Now is the time to lean in, share wisdom, swap strategies,and support one another.

Let’s stop suffering in silence. Let’s start saving together, planning together, and rising together.

My Sister’s Keeper, we’re not just hosting conversations; we’re building community solutions., “Who has sugar, who has flour?” “Sunday dinner here”, “community breakfast there”. Can we buy a fourplex together? It’s community time!

Let’s stop suffering in silence. Let’s start saving together, planning together, and rising together.

Antena says: You’ve got this. We’ve got this. But only if we do it together

With love, truth, and strategy,

Tina Brown-Jordan

Founder, My Sister’s Keeper Expo