If you asked me about community five years ago, I likely would have said that it was overrated and rather non-existent for me. I’d have said that I considered myself to be better off alone, maybe a few low-maintenance friendships here and there to sustain me. After experiencing years of friendship hurt, feeling drained from…
Navigating your single season shouldn’t mean creating a habit of always yearning for what’s next; especially when you’re not properly preparing for it. Instead, find joy in the power that lies in self-discovery and growth. Here are five guaranteed ways to practice intention on your journey, ensuring that this time is simply and solely about…
I wish I could recall a singular moment that planted in me the desire to be both fiercely protective of and deeply intentional about this single season I’ve affectionately declared my “Table for One Era”. But, I don’t think there is one. As I write, several moments suggest themselves in my mind – leaving a…
Sometimes I find myself fixated on a topic for weeks, mulling it over with anyone who’ll listen. Even better if they challenge me a bit. I approach each conversation with diligently bullet pointed arguments – some researched, some bred entirely from my own understanding. I make the argument over and over again until I’m certain…
It’s love month! And what better way to celebrate than with tales of love that transcend boundaries and illuminate the beauty of Black relationships. Carefully selected for their richness and authenticity, this collection proudly showcases the multifaceted expressions of love — free from Black trauma. Journey with us through the pages, where love is the…
While ‘skin cycling’ has flooded the TikTok world as a hot, new self care practice, the method of applying skincare products with routine rest periods has been recommended by dermatologists and estheticians for decades. Skin-cycling suggests the alternating use of active ingredients over a four day cycle. During the pandemic, Dr. Whitney Bowe (who coined…
They say that comparison is the thief of joy, and in a world of social media and constant connectivity, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing our lives to others. If you find yourself grappling with the shadows of comparison, this post is here to offer guiding light. Take a moment…
Ever wish you could double back and spend some time with your younger self? Well, we may not be able to time travel, but we’ve got the next best thing – a heart-to-heart with nine incredible women who’ve been there, done that, and are ready to spill the tea. From laughter to life hacks, join…
Clap When You Land, Elizabeth Acevedo This Goodreads Choice Award winner has actually been in my library for awhile now. And from the sound of it, it might be a tearjerker. Author, Elizabeth Acevedo dives into themes of grief, love, secrets, and the unexpected convergence of two paths making it one of my most anticipated…
I wouldn’t call my skin problematic. I’d much rather refer to her as bougie, and particularly high-maintenance. Not acne-prone, but as hormonal as a 14 year old girl. Oily-ish in warmer months. Dry as hell in the cooler ones, which has made perfecting a skincare routine that is both manageable and adaptable quite a journey….
