Mindful Monday: Word Is Bond, Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

Back in the day, when someone said “word is bond,” that was it. No contracts, no reminders, no second chances needed. Your word was your guarantee. It was about integrity. If you said you were going to do something, you did it. Now, it’s like everyone’s playing a game of “maybe I will, maybe I won’t,” and we’re all just supposed to smile and be okay with it. Continue reading Mindful Monday: Word Is Bond, Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

Mindful Monday: Stop Meeting People Where They Are

For as long as I can remember, we’ve been told to “meet people where they are.” The advice comes with good intentions we’re supposed to be patient, empathetic, understanding. But what if I told you that meeting people where they are is sometimes exactly what keeps us stuck, disrespected, and drained?

Instead of always bending ourselves to accommodate others’ behavior, let’s talk about leaving people where they’ve got us messed up. Continue reading Mindful Monday: Stop Meeting People Where They Are

Rooftops, Cocktails & Good Vibes Only: How to Party Above the City

Summer’s in full swing and you know what that means …..rooftop season is officially open! If you haven’t hit at least one rooftop party yet, sis, what are you even doing? Rooftop parties are the thing right now ….the higher the floor, the better the vibe. There’s just something about dancing under the stars with city lights twinkling around you that makes you feel like the main … Continue reading Rooftops, Cocktails & Good Vibes Only: How to Party Above the City

10 Signs You’re On His Mind

As we reach the peak of Valentine’s Day week, you can’t help but ponder if you’ll receive the love and affection you’ve been longing for. Regardless of whether you’re in a romantic relationship, a complicated situation, an engagement, or a marriage, it’s likely that thoughts of him consume your mind constantly. When his image pops into your head, it becomes challenging to concentrate on the … Continue reading 10 Signs You’re On His Mind

Single on Valentine’s Day?

It is currently February, and I understand that you may feel overwhelmed by the abundance of red hearts, pink flowers, and phrases like “be mine” written in fancy script everywhere you turn. For some individuals, whether they are single or in relationships, Valentine’s Day can be seen as a bothersome and unnecessary commercial celebration. However, for many of us, it evokes a wide range of … Continue reading Single on Valentine’s Day?

Barbie Cotton Candy Cocktail

Sis, my Twitter and Instagram feed have been in shambles since the release of Pink Friday 2! Nicki Minaj’s 22 song album includes tracks about her emotional resilience, her Trini and Caribbean pride, how she’s unfuckwithable, and most importantly intimate reflections on her life. For 16 years, Nicki has mastered the art of the quick change, jumping to different characters, genre to genre, and putting … Continue reading Barbie Cotton Candy Cocktail

Build Your Self-Confidence

“Many people want it, but only a select number actually possess it.”-Nicole Sade’ Walking in self-confidence tends to be more of a gradual process, with under-the-radar decisions and a shift in attitude that eventually leads you to where you want to go. Self-confidence is easy to spot but hard to develop. It is the key to success, both in your personal and professional life. It’s … Continue reading Build Your Self-Confidence

Did You Get Played By Somebody That Wanted You First?

I saw this post on Instagram and died laughing. It’s funny because it happened to me but, the thousands of comments had me like dammmmnnnnn its a lot of us. Let’s just say this has been a weird a** year to be dating but next year I will not be hoodwinked. Imagine life being peaceful then BOOM, its all of a sudden disturbed. Sis, let … Continue reading Did You Get Played By Somebody That Wanted You First?