Mindful Monday: Let’s Reflect on 2025 Before We Run Into 2026

Hey girl, hey!I know… it’s been a minute. And listen, I owe you consistency, but life has been lifing. Traveling out of the country, celebrating holidays, juggling work, school, and trying to mentally prepare for a whole new year? Whew. Overwhelming doesn’t even begin to cover it. But I’m here. And before this year officially wraps, I wanted to show up for one last Mindful Monday because 2025 … Continue reading Mindful Monday: Let’s Reflect on 2025 Before We Run Into 2026

Mindful Monday: Be Mindful of How People Treat 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

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

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

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

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