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    When Sh*t Hits the Fan, How Do You Deal?

    June 7, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    We all know life has a way of throwing curveballs at us and giving us plot twists to navigate through when we least expect it. Whether it’s work, personal loss, relationships, money troubles, or just those days when everything seems to go wrong, we all are no strangers to shit…

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    I Hung Out with Myself & it’s One of The Greatest Experiences!

    May 27, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    First things first, let’s tackle the mindset that many folks have. Many people feel a bit uneasy about going out alone. They worry about looking lonely or out of place. But here’s a little secret: being comfortable in your own company is a superpower! It’s all about shifting your perspective.…

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    I Experienced a Spa for the First Time!

    May 20, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    There’s something magical about the day at the spa. I always imagined it as the epitome of relaxation, a luxury for those who have truly mastered the art of self-care. So, when the opportunity for my first spa experience came knocking, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement,…

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  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Television & Film

    Laura Winslow Was Too Toxic for Steve Urkel!

    May 9, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I was scrolling Instagram when I saw a random old school clip of an episode of Family Matters. It immediately brought me a sense of nostalgia of my teenage years. I was around the same age as the two older children on the show, namely “Laura Winslow and Eddie Winslow”.…

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    The Attention Seeker Vs. The Egotist: A Thin Line Between Validation and Vanity

    May 3, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    When it comes to attention seekers and egotists, they sometimes are both ends of the same coin. Although both are driven by a pursuit of recognition and admiration, a closer look reveals subtle nuances that separate these seemingly synonymous personas. I had a recent situation that played out online and…

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  • Dating/Relationships - Love, Relationships & Real Talk

    Spinnin’ Da Block: The Joys (and Risk) of Dating Someone from The Past.

    May 1, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    It’s that familiarity that can be tricky at times. Imagine minding your business when a familiar face appears in front of you. After months, possibly years, of navigating this wild dating space, you end up in the presence of someone who “got away” or someone you ran away from! Before…

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    Why Every Woman Should Have a “Freakum Dress”!

    April 25, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Thanks to Beyonce, there’s a musical ode to our favorite hip-huggin’ dress hanging in the closet, so it’s only right to add a theme song! I have about 5 freakum dresses that makes me feel like a brand new woman! Your favorite dress is your freakum dress and regardless of…

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    Why “The Rich Auntie” May Not Be That Rich!

    April 22, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    We all have that one in our family… You know…the fabulous well-to-do woman who lives a life of luxury, jet-setting around the world without a care in the world, attending brunches almost every weekend, sipping cocktails on a beach in Bali, and living her best child-free life. And let’s be…

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    The Downside of Hustle Culture

    April 21, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    We live in the age where “booked and busy” is admirable and “sleeping when you’re dead” is a flex. There’s no pleasure in being overworked and overwhelmed. Know when to take a BREAK. Your skills and gifts won’t decline, but your mental and physical health can. While hustleling and bustleling…

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  • Books, Music & Things I Love - Music Memories

    Hall & Oates Are No Longer Together and I Can’t Go for That!

    April 19, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Hitting the play button below and letting the theme song play is the ONLY correct way to read this think piece! I was devastated when I got the news that the legendary duo, Hall & Oates, would be parting ways. The Oates of the group, namely John, has recently revealed…

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Writer, storyteller, and healing Black woman learning to turn her pain into purpose. Through journaling, humor, and unfiltered truth, Lakia explores the messy, magical journey of healing, growth, and glow-ups.

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