The dynamic T.D. Jakes left me with quite the word, from a sermon I listened to on last week. He simply said that there can be no promotion without progress. And, I couldn’t agree more. We live in a society where instant gratification is set on a pedestal. There are an alarming amount of individuals […]

I love a good beauty hack. I mean, those good ‘ol home-grown beauty tips that continuously prove why they reign supreme. Even better, I also love a good beauty product that can assist in sustaining my go-go-go lifestyle (without breaking the bank). Keep reading to discover my essential beauty tips (and products) that help to […]

I fell in love with Nanushka after spotting one of their designs on one of Insecure‘s main characters, Molly. The sistah was rocking this divine cream, terry knit bodysuit, during a trip to Mexico with her beau, Andrew. I literally gagged. You can see Molly’s look pictured below: After doing a bit of research on […]

2020 was supposed to be the year of elevation. And, um, yeah, it feels like we’ve been in COVID-19 limbo for ages, but take this time to transform yourself. While you’re at chillin’ at home, take time to embrace the life that you want to live. It may mean losing weight, it may encompass watching […]

I’m still in the mood for all things black. Blackity black. Bliggity black. Black on black on black. But, I’m craving color. Craving color in a black and white world, with all hues being celebrated for their beauty, their vibrancy and their uniqueness. And, I’m not talking race r/t ethnicity. Please, let’s exit out of […]

I made a promise to myself that I would make 2020 a year set on making myself uncomfortable. I pledged to myself that I would embrace the uncertainties, bask in nervous fear and, ultimately, overcome any and every obstacle that has kept me from leveling up. And, if you don’t already know, this includes being […]

For the longest time, I was hesitant to showcase my femininity. I refused to wear dresses, I cringed at flashing any hint of my curves and I was convinced that my internal strength and intellectualism would be my saving grace. Yet, I started to become too masculine. I almost neglected my standard beauty routine, I […]

These past few days have been daunting. My heart has been heavy. My mind has been held captive. Yesterday, I could barely even stay focused to complete simple tasks at work. With COVID-19 as the backdrop, we have also witnessed privilege at its finest, a domino effect has taken place: from the Ahmaud Arbery fiasco […]

I have many fond memories of my grandmother, Essie Lee Campbell. She was an industrious and God-fearing woman with a heart of gold. She made certain that her family was cared for, on every level, from finances to keeping meals on the table. She was a leader. She was a visionary. she had the ability […]

The other day, I cried. Hard. Like, the ugly cry. Think Kim Kardashian vibes. All the external stressors of my life came to an excruciating head. And, I let it all loose in the privacy of my car. Runny nose, sniffling, the whooping noise: the works. It was an unhinged moment for me. But, it […]