We’re looking forward to introducing you to Phylicxia J.. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Phylicxia , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
What I’m most proud of building is a quiet trust that has deepened over time. Trust in myself, trust in the community that has grown alongside this work, and trust that the purpose God has placed before me is both real and attainable.
When I started The A.G. Way, I wasn’t really thinking about building a brand or a platform. I was just trying to help people solve real problems with food, access, and confidence in growing something for themselves. I knew the work was important, but I don’t think I realized the magnitude of it back then as I do now.
Over the years, what’s been built behind the scenes is a steady community of people who’ve stayed, learned, asked questions, tried again, and grown right there with me. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from pacing yourself, being honest about what you can sustain, building trust, and staying anchored in why you started in the first place.
I’ve grown personally and professionally since then, stepping into new roles, new responsibilities, and new ventures along the way. Even with that, the grounding remains the same. I’m most proud of how far God has brought me, and of the support system He’s placed around me that’s allowed this work to mature without losing its heart.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Phylicxia J., and I am the founder of The A.G. Way Legacy. At its core, my work sits at the intersection of agriculture, education, and generational stewardship. I help everyday people reconnect with growing food in a way that feels practical, approachable, and sustainable, no matter their experience level or space.
The A.G. Way began as a space to support everyday growers through education, conversation, and shared learning. Over time, it expanded into a platform that includes workshops, community gatherings, digital resources, a podcast, and storytelling that reflect both the technical and human sides of agriculture. The work has always emphasized progress and consistency rather than perfection or scale, meeting people exactly where they are in their journey.
As the work continued to mature, it became clear that it was about more than seasonal gardening or individual success. It was about building something that could last. That realization led to the evolution into The A.G. Way Legacy, a broader platform centered on education, community, and long-term impact. This evolution is deeply informed by the lessons passed down from my grandmother and great-grandmother, who showed me through their lives that caring for land, caring for people, and honoring purpose are inseparable. Their influence continues to shape how this work is done and why it is built to extend beyond any one season or individual.
What makes The A.G. Way Legacy unique is that it does not stop at access or education alone. The work intentionally helps people move from simply learning how to grow food to thinking about what they are building that will outlive them. Legacy, for me, is not about inheritance in the traditional sense, but about habits, knowledge, stewardship, and values that can be carried forward. The A.G. Way Legacy is designed to help individuals and families move from participation to ownership, from short-term efforts to generational impact, and from surviving systems to building something sustainable for those who come next.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My grandmother and great-grandmother saw me clearly long before I understood what I was building. They did not frame their lessons as legacy at the time. They showed it through how they lived, how they cared for land, how they fed people, and how they honored responsibility without needing recognition.
From them, I learned that work is not just about productivity. It is about stewardship, consistency, and doing what needs to be done even when no one is watching. Agriculture was not something they talked about in theory. It was simply part of how life functioned. You plant, you tend, you wait, you share what grows, and we all eat together.
Looking back, I realize they were teaching me patience, responsibility, and purpose long before I ever had language for it. That foundation continues to shape how I approach The A.G. Way Legacy today. The goal has never been quick impact. It has always been to build something steady, meaningful, and capable of lasting beyond any one season or individual.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering, for me, has not meant devastation or despair. It has looked more like waiting, restraint, and navigating seasons where growth required patience rather than acceleration. That kind of suffering taught me patience and discernment in a way success never could. Success can validate your effort, but suffering forces you to examine your obedience. It slows you down and makes you ask whether you are moving with purpose or simply momentum.
There were seasons when things did not move as quickly or as clearly as I expected, even when the work itself was meaningful. In those moments, I learned the importance of staying steady rather than striving. I learned to listen more closely, to pace myself, and to trust that progress does not always look like expansion.
Suffering also taught me that obedience matters even when outcomes are uncertain. Much like the story of Job, there were seasons when the lesson was not about immediate reward, but about remaining faithful to the assignment and the assigner. That grounding continues to shape how I lead, how I build, and how I approach the work today with humility, clarity, and intention.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
One belief I am deeply committed to is that access to food, land stewardship, and practical agricultural knowledge are essential to quality of life, not optional extras. In the United States alone, roughly one in seven people face food insecurity. That represents over 47 million individuals and families navigating daily uncertainty around something as basic as nourishment. At the same time, we have all of the land we will ever have on this earth. How we care for it, share knowledge about it, and prepare future generations to steward it responsibly matters.
The A.G. Way Legacy exists to work at the intersection of those realities, and
I am committed to this work for the long haul because these challenges are not short-term. Addressing food insecurity, strengthening self-reliance, and encouraging responsible land stewardship require patience, consistency, and a willingness to stay engaged across seasons. The A.G. Way Legacy is built with that long view in mind, and I remain fully committed to contributing to a future where more people are equipped to care for themselves, their communities, and the resources entrusted to us for generations to come.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Much of what I am doing today is work that I know may not fully pay off in my lifetime, and I’ve made peace with that. Through The A.G. Way Legacy, I’m focused on planting seeds around food access, land stewardship, education, and self-sufficiency that are meant to grow over generations, not just seasons.
We already know that millions of people continue to face food insecurity, and we also know that the amount of land available to us is finite. That reality requires long-term thinking. The work I’m committed to is about helping people build the skills, habits, and mindset to care for what they have, pass knowledge forward, and improve quality of life in ways that compound over time.
I may see parts of that impact over the next decade through established gardens, shared harvests, strengthened community collaborations, and families who gain confidence in growing and sustaining their own food. I also understand that much of the deeper impact will continue to unfold beyond me. That does not diminish the work. It gives it meaning. Legacy, to me, is the willingness to invest with intention, even when the harvest is not immediate, trusting that what is planted today will nourish generations to come.
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- Website: https://www.phylicxiaj.com
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