Motivation After “Failure”

Let me start by saying this. You ONLY fail when you give up. “Failure” isn’t a permanent state of being. A loss is only temporary and is only truly a loss when you don’t learn from it. Take this time to find what works for you. Whether it’s school, your business or other life goals.ContinueContinue reading “Motivation After “Failure””

Married at 22?!

This may sound crazy since we live in a generation where young marriage is looked down upon. A few decades ago this wouldn’t have been so surprising. My grandpa proposed to my grandma when she was 18. They were married for 53 years before he died. Living during these times and being married is sortContinueContinue reading “Married at 22?!”

Bringing Back All Natural Black Hair

First of all, let me say this, promoting naturally curly hair on black women doesn’t mean I hate you for wearing weave or relaxing and straightening your hair. I wish we could embrace our natural beauty without feeling like we have to fit into our society’s idea of beauty. Whenever I see a natural womanContinueContinue reading “Bringing Back All Natural Black Hair”

10 Things in My Baby’s Closet

Every new mom knows there are absolute essentials to keep in the baby’s closet or nursery room. Here’s a list of my top necessities for my unborn son. How do I know what to buy? Experience! I have a 6-year-old and 4 years old so this whole baby thing is pretty regular for me. FeelContinueContinue reading “10 Things in My Baby’s Closet”

Work from home jobs: All the benefits

This day in age people look down on work at home moms. As if taking care of your family and being with your kids is something to be ashamed of. Well, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made and I would NEVER go back to working for corporate America or any other entity. Entrepreneurship WorkingContinueContinue reading “Work from home jobs: All the benefits”

5 Stereotypes of Black Women We Need to End

1. All Black Women Wear Weaves and Get Perms This stereotype is probably the one that annoys me the most. First of all, not all black women like weave or perms. Take me for example, I HATE them. I’ve never had a perm or straightening agent in my hair and the last time I hadContinueContinue reading “5 Stereotypes of Black Women We Need to End”

The Truth About Insecurity

When you hear the word “insecure,” or think about people who are insecure you may automatically think of superficial factors such as beauty, body type and popularity. Well it’s not that simple. Insecurity is more than thinking you don’t look good. Many times your looks have nothing to do with it at all. Sometimes beingContinueContinue reading “The Truth About Insecurity”

Letter To My Children

To My Children, I look at you and I see joy, innocence, happiness and pure undying love. Your little faces can instantly lighten up the dimmest of days. You are filled with life, never lose that. You mean the world to me and you won’t quite understand my love for you until you have kidsContinueContinue reading “Letter To My Children”

Traveling With Toddlers

My kids are 6 and 3, and a few weeks ago they went with us on a cruise to the Bahamas! Can you say family vacay?! I promised them I wouldn’t go on anymore trips without them. Overall it was a great experience, but here’s a few tips just in case you’ll be traveling withContinueContinue reading “Traveling With Toddlers”

I’m Vegan Now

I am becoming a vegan and you should too! Have you guys heard of that new Netflix documentary called “What the Health?” It’s kind of buzzing right now and of course I had to watch it. Actually I came by it on accident and heard about it from a few coworkers. It’s about an hourContinueContinue reading “I’m Vegan Now”