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

WE DID IT! A Weekend to Remember

WE DID IT! This past weekend reminded me exactly why I love being in my author bag. There’s nothing like stepping into a room full of people who share the same love for books, stories, and human connection. I enjoyed being back in that space……signing books, shaking hands, taking pictures, and having those heart-to-heart conversations with new readers who were genuinely excited to meet me. One of … Continue reading WE DID IT! A Weekend to Remember

Sis… You Ready? Your Tuesdays Just Got an Upgrade 🍹✨

Hey Sis, Let’s be real…these summer days are flying by and it’s been HOT. Like… sweat-through-your-cute-top-in-5-minutes hot. But I told you a while back that things were shifting over here and now it’s finally happening. If you’ve been rocking with the Sis, Have a Cocktail series, you already know it’s so much more than throwing liquor in a glass. It’s about celebrating ourselves, slowing down, and creating little soft … Continue reading Sis… You Ready? Your Tuesdays Just Got an Upgrade 🍹✨

Sis, You Deserve a Soft Life Here’s How to Live It Now

If you scroll your timeline long enough, you’ll see soft life everywhere. #SoftLife is trending for a reason. But for us millennial Black women? Choosing softness is more than a cute aesthetic. It’s a radical act of self-preservation. We grew up being told we had to be strong. Strong for our families, strong at work, strong when the world disrespects us. The Strong Black Woman trope is … Continue reading Sis, You Deserve a Soft Life Here’s How to Live It Now

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

What Hot Girl Summa Looks Like for the Millennial Woman on the Verge of Becoming Her Absolute Best Self

Hot Girl Summa isn’t just a season, it’s a mindset. For the millennial woman standing at the edge of her breakthrough, ready to claim her power and step into her fullest potential, Hot Girl Summa is the vibe, the energy, and the action plan that propels her forward. It looks like: Hot Girl Summa for this millennial woman is the season of becoming radiant, resilient, … Continue reading What Hot Girl Summa Looks Like for the Millennial Woman on the Verge of Becoming Her Absolute Best Self

Welcome to Hot Girl Summa!!

Sis, it’s that time! Welcome to Hot Girl Summa, your official digital home for all things fine, fresh, and unbothered. Whether you’re outside for real or just vibin’ with your AC on blast, I’m your go-to girl for navigating the season with confidence, glow, and just the right amount of spice. This summer, we’re doing it all: skincare that survives the heat, hygiene tips that actually work, cute … Continue reading Welcome to Hot Girl Summa!!

5 Unexpected Joys of Traveling with Women You Don’t Know

There’s something magical about boarding a plane or hopping in a van with a group of women you’ve never met before. Sounds crazy, right? The idea alone might make an introvert sweat and an over-planner spiral into “what ifs.” But what if I told you that some of the most memorable, soul-nourishing moments happen in exactly these kinds of settings? Traveling with a group of … Continue reading 5 Unexpected Joys of Traveling with Women You Don’t Know

Friendship Breakups Hurt Too, Especially Without Closure

Let’s talk about the breakups no one prepares us for: the friendship ones. Not the dramatic, “she-slept-with-my-man” type of fallouts. I’m talking about the slow fades, the one-sided energy, the ghosting-without-a-word endings. The kinds that leave you scrolling through old text threads wondering, “How did we get here?” And the truth is—most of us never get closure.Not because we don’t want it.But because somewhere along the … Continue reading Friendship Breakups Hurt Too, Especially Without Closure