Being a corporate baddie and entrepreneur is a full-time hustle, but it doesn’t have to be a full-time stress. When you prioritize, batch your work, plan strategically, set boundaries, and schedule social time, you start taking back control of your hours and your sanity. Continue reading Hustle, Glow, Repeat: Time Management for the Millennial Queen
Here’s the thing: being a high-value woman doesn’t mean you’re perfect. It means you have presence. You move with intention. You don’t beg, chase, or settle. You understand that being high-value isn’t about how people see you, it’s about how you see yourself. Continue reading So, You Want to Be a High-Value Woman? Let’s Talk About It.
Nobody wants to admit it, but burnout doesn’t always show up loud. Sometimes it looks like irritability over small things. Forgetting emails you meant to send. Losing interest in projects you once prayed for. Feeling tired even after you finally sleep. And the worst kind of tired isn’t physical, it’s emotional. It’s spiritual. Continue reading When the Grind Starts Grinding You
For as long as I can remember, we’ve been reminded to “be mindful of how we treat others.” It’s a beautiful reminder, rooted in kindness and consideration. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on the other side of that coin: how mindful are we about the way others treat us? It’s not selfish to pause and notice the energy people bring into our lives. In fact, it’s necessary. … Continue reading Mindful Monday: Be Mindful of How People Treat You
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
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
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
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
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
Living in survival mode cultivates resilience, defensiveness, and self-reliance can be key skills during tough times. Shifting towards gentleness involves letting go of entrenched behaviors and embracing new viewpoints. Although often confused with vulnerability, softness truly embodies serenity, warmth, and compassion, especially after stressful periods. High stress levels boost alertness and independence, potentially disrupting harmonious relationships and inner peace. Embracing gentleness means acknowledging vulnerability as … Continue reading Get Out of Survival Mode and Live a Softer Life
