We’re looking forward to introducing you to Narkesha Brown. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Narkesha, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity. Always.
Intelligence can be learned, and energy comes and goes. But integrity is what determines how you show up when no one is watching. It is what keeps you honest with clients, consistent in your work, and accountable when things get uncomfortable.
In my line of work, people trust me with their livelihoods, their businesses, and sometimes their mistakes. That trust only works if integrity is non negotiable. I would rather be respected for doing things the right way than praised for doing things fast or flashy.
Integrity is what builds longevity. It is what allows me to sleep at night and stand confidently behind my work. Everything else matters, but without integrity, none of it lasts.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Perfect. This is where we add **heart and personality** without turning it into a church bio or a lifestyle flex. This version folds God, family, cooking, and karaoke in **naturally** so it still fits Bold Journey.
No hyphens. No cringe. No filler.
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My name is Narkesha Brown, and I wear a few hats by design. I work a full time job while owning and operating a trucking business and a tax business. None of that happened overnight, and none of it came from a straight line. It came from learning the hard way, paying attention, and deciding I wanted more control over my time, my income, and my future.
At the center of everything I do is my faith in God and my family. They keep me grounded and remind me why I push myself the way I do. Faith gives me direction, family gives me balance, and both keep me focused on building something that actually matters.
Through my tax business, NLB and Associates, I work with truckers, small business owners, and everyday people who are tired of being confused or misinformed when it comes to taxes and business. I know this space from both sides. I am not just preparing returns or giving advice. I am actively running businesses, dealing with real decisions, real risks, and real responsibilities.
Outside of work, I love being in the kitchen and cooking for the people I care about. Cooking is one of the ways I unwind and connect. Karaoke is my fun outlet and my reminder to enjoy life, laugh, and not take everything so seriously. Those moments help me reset so I can show up fully in my work and in my life.
What makes my brand different is that it is built on transparency and experience, not just theory. I believe people deserve clear answers, honest guidance, and someone who is willing to explain the why, not just the what. A lot of my work now is focused on building systems, educating clients, and helping people stop feeling like they are guessing their way through finances and business.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
What breaks the bond between people is miscommunication, unspoken expectations, and the fear of being honest. When people stop listening to understand and start listening to respond, distance grows. Resentment builds quietly, especially when things go unsaid or assumptions replace real conversations.
What restores those bonds is accountability, humility, and the willingness to have uncomfortable conversations. It takes honesty paired with grace. Not just saying how you feel, but being open to hearing how someone else feels too. When people choose clarity over pride and effort over ego, connection has a chance to grow again.
Relationships do not break all at once. They fade when care stops being intentional. And they are rebuilt the same way, through consistent effort, respect, and understanding.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
Some of my defining wounds came from realizing that not everyone who has access to you deserves closeness. I learned that people can admire your strength and still not protect your heart. That awareness was painful, but it was necessary.
Healing came through boundaries, discernment, and learning to trust myself again without becoming hardened. I learned that I could protect my peace without closing myself off, and that choosing distance is sometimes an act of self respect. Those lessons changed how I move, who I allow in my space, and how I value my energy today.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
I used to believe that working harder would always fix everything. I thought if I just pushed through, stayed busy, and kept showing up, the results would eventually take care of themselves.
What I learned is that effort without direction leads to burnout, not progress. Discipline matters, but discernment matters more. Knowing when to pause, adjust, or walk away is just as important as knowing when to push forward.
That shift changed how I move now. I still work hard, but I am more intentional about where my energy goes and who has access to it. Growth taught me that wisdom is not about doing more, it is about doing what actually matters.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What false labels are you still carrying?
One false label I am still unlearning is the idea that being strong means I have to carry everything alone. For a long time, strength looked like independence, self reliance, and never needing help. That label served me at one point, but it also made it harder to rest, receive support, or ask when I needed it.
Another label I have had to release is the expectation that I always have to be the responsible one. The dependable one. The one who has it together. While that may be true in many ways, it does not mean I am not allowed to evolve, pause, or choose differently when needed.
Letting go of those labels has been a process. I am learning that strength can also look like openness, discernment, and allowing space for growth without guilt.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nlbandassociates.com/home-page
- Instagram: @nlbassociates
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/110528073/admin/dashboard/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narkesha
