I’ve been in a creative rut lately (that’s why I’ve missed a few weeks of blog posts). I haven’t been inspired, I’ve been super overwhelmed, and honestly a bit scared. August has bought me a lot of new things to face: juggling writing for other publication, job changes, and fighting…
Self-Care
What Does Living a Soft + Strong Life Mean To You?
This post was inspired by Black Girl in Om. What does living a soft and strong life mean to you? What does it look like? A good friend of mine recommended I write and submit this post to BGIO (Black Girl In Om). I was so inspired by this question…
The Art of Speaking It Into Existence
I never believed in “speaking it into existence,” in fact, I thought it was a form of jinxing myself or robbing myself of any opportunity that could arise. I sort of just let it happen and hoped for the best, quietly.
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018: Here’s What 2017 Taught Me
To be completely honest, 2017 was fraudulent as hell. A lot of things that appeared to be real, proved to be the contrary. This year has come with a lot of mental and emotional trauma for all of us really ⎯ black people, women, and a nation. Nevertheless, we made…