Natriece Spicer shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Natriece, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Long walks, hikes, and any form of exercise have become my go-to hideout. I used to cringe at the idea of getting lost in the gym, but lately it has become my multipurpose room. I work out and get a good sweat, but I also listen to motivational podcasts and channel my inner champion through accountability reflections and affirmative self-talk. I’ve spent every year since the pandemic going hard and moving fast. Work became a recluse that eventually morphed into a trap I didn’t even know was holding me back from experiencing more of myself. Then, November 2024 became a rollercoaster of extremes and trials that forced me to reevaluate my own sense of success and enjoyment when it all came tumbling to a halt in mid-air, April 2025. Mental and emotional health are the guiding lights of my business because they are woven into much of my personal and familial history. However, I always treated exercise like a tool that I could use as needed until this year, when I crashed out emotionally and almost went into a dark space mentally. The only place I could reconnect with myself in solace was the gym. So I began asking myself what ‘little me’ enjoyed before life became all about adulting and overcoming obstacles. I recalled all of the science fairs, hikes, and outdoor events. I remembered how my science teacher, Mr. Danny Meyer, transformed my view of the outdoors by making sure I participated in activities like camping, mountain climbing, and hiking through The Hamlin School for Girls. These experiences of self-discovery and internal peace through connecting with nature stuck with me long after graduation, even through some of the most traumatic experiences of growing up in public housing. This year gave me the break I needed from my regimen to rediscover what allows me to slip away from daily life and reconnect with myself. Now, I long for gym days and find myself wandering off more frequently on solo walks. I celebrate my sense of spontaneity and adventure. I pause to enjoy nature and reflect on who I am, rather than wondering if I fit into the world. I reassure myself that my mocha frame and all of its magic belong, and I carve out space to act upon my greatness. Oddly enough, what started as a way to ‘fix’ my figure has allowed me to blossom and take up space within myself.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Natriece Spicer, most people call me Triece! As a poet, author, and consultant, my job is to support others with words and programming. My gift is a unique blend of unbending inspiration and insight. I like to believe that every person is interesting in their own way; I suppose other people might say I am quirky, down-to-earth, or familiar in the sense that I never meet a stranger. I love humans and am honored to support them in being their best version of themselves. I’m always working on a poem or appearing on a stage. These days, I am dedicating more energy to getting my books on shelves, producing documentaries, and engaging in public speaking. I think my story is common with many interesting twists and lots of drama (LOL); I hope my experiences inspire someone else to be driven to achieve their purpose and live their dreams.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My earliest memories of childhood feel like alcohol on a wound; they sting, but they also heal. They dredge up feelings of neglect, lack of self-esteem, sadness, and confusion. Most of the confusion stemmed from being a happy child with lots of fun, exciting, and happy moments. My peers always said I was ‘different,’ and my teachers/mentors always said I was ‘special.’ Growing up in Sunnydale Public Housing had so many layers to it, and I simply wanted to belong. I didn’t understand why the folks at private school said I stood out, and the peeps in the hood said I didn’t belong there. They all knew it, though, long before I could see myself clearly. For many years, I fought both of these definitions of how I am perceived, even until as recently as a few years ago. Now I lean into being different and not belonging; I am honored to stand in the gap for and with others who never fit the mold because they are designed to challenge norms and encourage others’ greatness. I am glad those people saw me early on; I love the vision they had and who I have become!
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Dear Younger Me,
You are absolutely amazing, with a unique blend of character and experience that makes you who you are. Your tenderness to humanity and other people’s greatness is making the world a better place. You don’t need big applause or milestones others define to feel as though you are succeeding – who you are is the reason to praise your existence. Pat yourself on the back; do it NOW, do it often!
I love you!
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Fortunately for me and maybe unfortunately for those who don’t like it, yes! I am intelligent, well-mannered, spiritual, hood, proper, spunky, vulnerable, healing, strong, and intellectual all at once. I’m mixed! Now what you get depends on how safe I feel, what matters most in the moment for purpose, and who I’m with, but all of it is me, true and through.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I think most people believe that entrepreneurs are focused on two main things: living their dreams and succeeding financially. The truest entrepreneurs are responding to a deep pull within themselves that draws them toward the next mark, fuels their drive to be great, and challenges their limited beliefs. I believe the most virtuous entrepreneurs are here to make the world a better place, using equity-building and living their dreams as tools to amplify the impact of the gift they provide. Now, do I think that part of an entrepreneur’s goal should be to develop a means to be financially stable and live out amazing experiences? Of course I do. But the pinnacle of success in the work is always something greater than themselves, otherwise it’s just a job where you get to do all the work and call yourself the boss.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.til4ever.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natriecespicer/http://linkedin.com/in/natriece-spicer-620818137
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- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrbx50nIml-NaxlZAdCCSHA
- Other: TikTok
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