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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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    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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    Why You’re Not Going to Be “Grand Rising, Queen’ing”Me to Death!

    April 19, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Disclaimer: If you’re not into sarcastic humor, this isn’t the think piece for you. Now, that I’ve got that out the way, it’s time to talk about the common text message that turns most women off and that’s the “Grand rising, Queen” text. It’s slightly above that old tired, “Good…

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    The Trend of Tears: Why Adults Post Videos of Themselves Crying on Social Media

    April 18, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I see this quite often. There’s a lot of folks in social media land that chooses this worldwide platform to pour their hearts out. Now, before I go any further with this think piece, I must share that I, too, have shed a tear or two in a couple of…

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    In Defense of Teri….

    April 18, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I was 21 years old when one of my favorite films, Soul Food, was released. Now that I’m older, more mature and more seasoned with grown children, I recognize Teri’s heroism that lies beneath her stern exterior. Back then, I just thought my girl was uptight! Teri, the character portrayed…

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    I Binge-watched ‘Snowfall’, and This is What I Have to Say!

    April 17, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Disclaimer: This think piece is a SPOILER, so read at your own risk. While most of America is already calmed down from the shock from the last episode of Snowfall, I utilize my new Hulu profile to get caught up and BABAAAYYYYYY, this captivating six-season series has kept my attention…

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    Sometimes, It’s not JUST a New Hairstyle!

    April 14, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Before I get into this think piece, press play below. Firstly, let me shout out Anthony Claxton, the owner of Krew Kuts for making women feel good about themselves in more ways than one. It’s an absolute beautiful thing he’s doing. We women are emotionally tied to our hair, and…

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    Sex Scenes are Cringy to Watch, but Imma Keep Watching!

    April 14, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I promise you, I’m not a prude! In real life, sex is a natural human act that can be beautifully made with the right person. However, there’s something about seeing it play out on our televisions and movie screens that makes me squirm with either a full-on blush experience or…

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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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