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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 🍹✨

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Returning to My Author Roots: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Step Back Into My Purpose

There’s something incredibly full circle about returning to the very thing that once made you feel alive. For me, that thing has always been writing. Not just articles, columns, or newsletters, but stories. Fiction rooted in real experiences. Storytelling that reflects the world around us, even when it’s messy, complicated, hilarious, and far from perfect. And if I’m being honest… I stepped away from it. It’s … Continue reading Returning to My Author Roots: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Step Back Into My Purpose

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Hot Girl Summa Was Real, Now I’m Checking Out

Listen… I don’t know who needs to hear this, but summer is basically over. Like, I blinked in June, sipped a cute cocktail in July, and somehow August pulled up like, “Hey girl, pack it up.” But before we get sad and start pretending pumpkin spice is a personality trait, let’s have a little debrief, because this summer? This Hot Girl Summa was different. If you’ve been keeping … Continue reading Hot Girl Summa Was Real, Now I’m Checking Out

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Sis, He’s Not Intimidated, He’s Unprepared. Keep Shining Anyway

Let’s have a little chat, woman to woman.You ever been in a room, vibing, looking good, speaking facts, minding your business, and you notice him shrinking? His energy shifts. He goes quiet. He looks uncomfortable. And somehow, you’re the one left wondering, Did I say too much? Was I doing too much? Should I have dialed it back a little? Nah, sis. You were doing exactly what you … Continue reading Sis, He’s Not Intimidated, He’s Unprepared. Keep Shining Anyway

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Serving Looks & Confidence: My First Time Playing Pickleball in a Pleated Skirt

I told y’all it was a hot girl summa, and this hot girl is outside! This week, I did something I never thought I’d do: I played pickleball for the first time, and I actually loved it. Listen, when I said I was going to make this summer meaningful, I really meant it. This season is all about stepping out of my comfort zone, trying new things, … Continue reading Serving Looks & Confidence: My First Time Playing Pickleball in a Pleated Skirt

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4 Cocktails to Keep You Cool, Cute & Outside This Summer

Hey Sis! Can you believe we’re already halfway through summer? If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering how June flew by in a blink and why it feels like the sun is personally attacking us with this extreme heat. Hydration is a must, obviously! So yes, keep that cute water bottle close but, we deserve a lil’ something extra to make these long, sweaty days feel … Continue reading 4 Cocktails to Keep You Cool, Cute & Outside This Summer

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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

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Rest, Reclaim, Repeat: How to Reset Your Summer & Your Sanity

Okay, sis. Be honest, when was the last time you actually paused? Like, truly unplugged from the daily chaos, turned off the notifications, put yourself on Do Not Disturb and took a real, soul-refreshing reset? If you’re squirming in your seat right now, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. So many of us millennial women have spent the first half of this year pushing through careers, side hustles, friend … Continue reading Rest, Reclaim, Repeat: How to Reset Your Summer & Your Sanity

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Champagne Vibes, Skyline Nights: Sip This Bougie Rooftop Cocktail

It’s Hot Girl Summa and rooftop season is serving main character energy all summer long! Picture this: you, your girls, a skyline sunset, and a cold, fruity cocktail in hand..name a better vibe, I’ll wait. If you’re planning to host your own rooftop kickback (or just want to show up as that girl with the signature drink), let me put you on to this easy, refreshing cocktail that screams … Continue reading Champagne Vibes, Skyline Nights: Sip This Bougie Rooftop Cocktail

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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

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