Listen. If you weren’t there for the golden era of Black Twitter, I don’t know what to tell you. You had to be there. The chaos, the culture, the shade, the unity, the think pieces that nobody asked for but everybody read! It was a whole digital cookout, if you…
He had a sound that was distinctive…unmistakably his. An aura that exuded sex appeal. And abs of steel (because let’s be honest, we all saw the video). But beyond his physical presence, D’Angelo was one of the most prominent R&B vocalists and musicians of our generation. His voice was smooth…
If I could count how many times I’ve walked past a guy on the street who boldly suggests I should stop looking mean and smile, I’d be rich.There are two reasons why that bothers me: It’s obvious that some men expect women to appease them in some form or fashion.…
I almost gave up. There! I said it. I almost threw in the towel after realizing that the way I’ve been marketing myself wasn’t actually helping me as a content coach or as a new business owner trying to grow my virtual assistant services. I cried. I reflected. I talked…
My Best Birthday Yet! If you read my previous birthday blog, then you already know how much birthdays mean to me. But this one? This one was different. My 50th turned out to be the best birthday I’ve ever had, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful…
The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to be unapologetic about who you are. When I look back at my 20s, I remember how much I used to people-please…so much that it was at my own expense. I thought keeping the peace meant silencing myself.…
I saw the news about Jimmy Kimmel Live! being abruptly suspended, and I felt a chill over what this means for us…creatives, including writers such as myself…OR anyone, as a matter of fact, who believes being real, raw and making folks uncomfortable with the truth matters. Here’s what went down:…
The musing I’m about to share may be some of my most transparent. It’s about the ability to practice quiet acceptance…a concept that sounds simple, but in reality, it takes strength, discipline, and maturity to live out. I learned a long time ago that complaining doesn’t change anything. Neither does…
When it comes to love, let’s be real, it’s not always peaches and rainbows. Relationships come with their own set of challenges. But here’s the thing about challenges: they aren’t just challenges sent to test your patience. They’re also growth opportunities wrapped up in everyday life. Every little bump in…
Imposter syndrome is a hater… and it cannot stand me being confident in anything positive in my life. That little voice likes to creep in whenever something good starts happening. It whispers things like, “Are you really qualified for this?” or “What if you mess it up?” And while I…