💖 “High School Is Your Dress Rehearsal for Life”

Auntea: Kizzy Dogan☕

Topic: Staying grounded, embracing growth, and slowing down when life moves too fast

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💌 Sugar Q: “What’s so great about high school, anyway?”

Auntea Kizzy didn’t even blink.

“High school is a period that lets you discover who you are, what you like, and who you want to become. It’s a dress rehearsal for life — because after graduation, it’s showtime!”

She reminded us that high school is your safe zone. You can make mistakes, learn from them, and still have people around to help you bounce back.

💡 The Tea:

Don’t rush through it, sugar. High school isn’t a filler — it’s your foundation.

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🎨 Sugar Q: “I’m just trying to get through high school, not love it. Is that bad?”

“Nope, not bad — but try to explore, baby girl,” Auntea Kizzy said. “Don’t just do what’s protocol. Color outside the lines.”

She admits she didn’t join clubs or try new things in high school because she “didn’t have time.” Looking back, she wishes she had.

💡 The Tea:

Be curious. Try something new. High school is the easiest place to find out what lights you up. 🌟

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🧓🏽 Sugar Q: “Why won’t my G-ma let me date?”

“Honey, that’s because G-ma knows dating comes with expectations,” said Auntea Kizzy.

Dating can be fun — but it also brings pressure. People might expect your time, attention, or even things you’re not ready to give.

Auntea M added, “In high school, keep it casual. Be friends. Stay unattached. Don’t let anyone dim your light or distract you from your goals.”

💡 The Tea:

Real love doesn’t rush you. If they’re serious, they’ll wait. ❤️

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🙏🏾 Sugar Q: “Does prayer actually make things better?”

“Always,” Auntea Kizzy smiled. “It might not fix things right away, but it gives me peace — every time.”

Her prayer routine is simple: talk to God anywhere — in bed, in the shower, or in the car.

“It’s like a conversation. I talk, and I listen. The more I pray, the more I hear Him.”

💡 The Tea:

Prayer won’t always change your situation — but it will change your spirit. ✨

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🕰️ Sugar Q: “My mom says ‘Don’t grow up too fast.’ What does that even mean?”

“It means slow down,” Auntea Kizzy said gently. “You’re only young once — and it goes by fast.”

She explained that adulthood lasts way longer than girlhood, and with it comes bills, responsibilities, and decisions that can change your life.

“There’s time for all that. Right now, enjoy your youth. Avoid risky choices that can derail your future. Don’t move at anybody else’s pace.”

💡 The Tea:

Being grown isn’t about age — it’s about wisdom. And that takes time. 🌷

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💋 Simi’s Sip

Life’s not a race, sugar — it’s a rhythm.

Find your beat. Protect your peace.

And remember: you don’t have to do it all to be amazing.

Not a lecture, just a sip of tea. ☕💖

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💁🏽‍♀️ Meet the Auntea— Kizzy Cottrell Dogan

Kizzy Cottrell Dogan is a business owner, mentor, and proud Washingtonian. She grew up in DC and Gaithersburg, Maryland, and now pours into young girls as part of the High Tea Society family. When she’s not running her facilities maintenance company or chasing her teenage sons, you’ll find her walking the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunrise — or dropping gems about faith, family, and focus.

✨ Follow the High Tea Society at @highteasocietyinc