It’s already the third month of the year and time just keeps flying. I can’t even remember the last time I felt the need to blog. I’ve been writing though, I promise. In my ideal world, I’d provide you with consistent content and you and I would digitally chop it up all the time. Things …
Last week I had the honor of attending FreeingShe’s Cubicles to Cocktails event as an influencer. Yasss, you read that right. Someone thought I was cool enough to cover their event and I still can’t believe it, lol. Anyway, at Cubicles to Cocktails a group of success-minded women met up for cocktails and conversation. We not only …
Forbes and so many others have covered the topic of women negotiating their salaries and how we’re way less likely than men to do so. Although the thought of negotiating may be scary, it’s a must that we know our worth and learn to speak up for ourselves. It’s much easier said than done though. I remember …
So I’ve been officially going to the gym for two full weeks and I’m proud of myself. My one-week gym trial turned into a real membership and I still can’t believe I’ve agreed to pay a new monthly bill. I realized that home workouts weren’t happening as often as they should in my household and …
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I often find myself wishing I could turn back the hands of time especially when it comes to social media and celebrities. I remember when my friends and I were obsessed with B2K in high school. We had to research to find out more about our favorites members and tear pages out of magazines to …
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A week from today, thousands of people who look like me will be traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana for the 2018 Essence Festival. I can’t believe this year has flown by so quickly, I can remember last year’s Essence Fest like it was yesterday. As I prepare for what is likely to be the most …
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I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t counting the days and waiting for June 19th, not because it was my birthday but because OWN’s newest show was set to premiere. I’m already obsessed with Mara Brock Akil because… Girlfriends. But when you consider the many other amazing shows on her resume then add her …
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I just love people when people reach for the stars and take risks to achieve their goals. With that in mind, I bring you the latest interview for my #BestLifeSeries. I got the opportunity to connect with Bri’Ann Stephens of Pink Productions and learn more about the upcoming conference her company has coming up. You …
This past weekend I attended a brunch to celebrate a friend’s graduation. It was on a Saturday morning at a time when I would’ve preferred to be in bed but I wanted to go out and show my support so I got up and got myself together. When I got to the restaurant, I looked …
There’s no way we’re already in the fifth month of the year already. I’m in denial and I just want to pretend it’s February so I can have more time. But since pretending doesn’t make things a reality, I’ll accept the fact that I’ve got tons more work to do if I want to say I …