We recently had the chance to connect with Brachey Johnson and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Brachey, 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 are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I am stepping into uncharted territory by deepening my relationship with God, trusting Him with my entrepreneurial goals, and fully committing to my personal growth.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Brachey Johnson, a Senior HR Executive and the founder of Brachey Johnson Consultants, where I help organizations particularly in hospitality and service industries strengthen leadership, enhance employee engagement, and align people strategy with business growth. What makes my work unique is how I blend over two decades of HR expertise with empathy and faith, allowing me to support both organizations and the individuals who power them.
In addition to my consultancy, I lead My Faith & Wealth Group Inc., a nonprofit that provides financial literacy, career readiness, and professional coaching to underserved communities in Baltimore. Most recently, I’ve launched My Faith & Wealth Planner, a tool designed to help moms integrate prayer, devotion, and goal-setting into their daily routines. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that when people are equipped with the right tools, resources, and encouragement, both businesses and communities thrive.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed I was unloved, abandoned, rejected, and ashamed. Becoming a teen mom at 18 reinforced those feelings, and I once thought my future had ended because of a life-altering decision. But God did not allow that to be the end of my story. Through perseverance, faith, and trust in Him, what could have crushed me has instead become a defining part of my testimony.
Over the years, I’ve learned to redefine success, not just through academic and professional accolades, but through a mindset rooted in peace, rest, and balance. While I spent much of my 20s and 30s climbing the corporate ladder and pursuing higher education, today I find true fulfillment in building my HR consultancy, embracing my role as a wife and stay-at-home mom, and deepening my relationship with Christ.
The areas of my emotional and mental health that I once neglected have now become guiding lights on my path, shaping how I define success in 2025. I am grateful to walk in this new freedom, and I’m excited about the continuous journey ahead.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be this: Continue to be set apart. You are enough, exactly as God created you. You don’t need to conform in order to be accepted. When everyone else is going left, don’t be afraid to go right. Never be ashamed of your faith, and keep God first in all that you do, because He is the one who will carry you through every season of your life.
I would remind her that people-pleasing is not love, it’s a form of rejection and abandonment in disguise. Heal early, so that you don’t bleed on those you are called to help. Forgive yourself for what you did not know at the time, and trust that your mistakes are not the end of your story, but steppingstones toward the life God has prepared for you.
One day, you will look back and realize that the very things that once made you feel unworthy became the foundation of your strength. You’ll see that choosing peace over performance, faith over fear, and healing over hiding was the greatest gift you could give yourself.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
The ideas I rely on most that aren’t my own come first from God’s Word, it is the foundation for how I live, lead, and make decisions. Relying on God’s timing is not always easy, but I have learned that even when I do not get it right, I can surrender my challenges to Him and trust that He will order my steps. My faith gives me perspective, peace, and the ability to see beyond temporary obstacles.
I also lean on the wisdom and support of my husband, who has been an incredible source of guidance throughout my journey. He consistently provides sound advice although sometimes difficult to accept in the moment but I must acknowledge that he is right most of the time. His insight challenges me to grow, refine my perspective, and strengthen both my personal and professional walk.
At times, I even receive wise counsel from my children—ages 22, 18, 8, and twins who are 5. Each of them, in their own unique way, has offered profound insight that has influenced life-impacting decisions. Their perspectives remind me of the purity of wisdom that can come from any age, and I truly consider their voices a blessing in my life.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
I would regret not fully adhering to the voice and directive of God over my life, ignoring His guidance and the purpose He has for me. I would regret not leaving a legacy for my children, something intentional and lasting that equips them to thrive and walk confidently in their own callings. I would regret not being a living example to my children of what it means to pursue God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of imperfection and daily struggles. I would regret not embracing every opportunity to do the things God has called me to do, using the gifts and resources He’s entrusted to me, before I enter eternity. Ultimately, the deepest regret would be realizing that I didn’t live intentionally in alignment with His plan, and that I missed the chance to impact my children, my family, and those around me in the ways He designed me to.
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