Where were you when President Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential election? I was a sophomore at Spelman College, a Historically Black College for women in Atlanta, Georgia. Sitting on my bed in Laura Spelman dormitory and closely monitoring the results, I was completely overcome with emotion when the final poll numbers were tallied. Barack Hussein… Continue reading Friday Findings: Dear Mr. President
Kermit Says: Safely March for Justice
With the end of one presidential administration and the beginning of another, stress, anxiety, fear, and frustration are at an all-time political high. While some will choose to process this transition by themselves or with loved ones, others plan to take it to the streets and protest in various marches all around the world.… Continue reading Kermit Says: Safely March for Justice
Wellness Wednesday: Essential Oils
Did you know our sense of smell is tied most closely to our memories? Or that it's our most powerful sense? Better yet, did you know there is a link between smell and our overall health? Smelling essential oils, in particular, have great benefits that go beyond smelling something pleasant when we get a whiff of… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Essential Oils
Tuesday Tunesday: Celebrating You
Happy Tunesday, friends! I hope everyone had a productive and reflective Martin Luther King Day yesterday. Much of my day was spent thinking about my life, who I am, and who I hope to become. And so much of my identity is undoubtedly tied to and shaped by every person I've encountered and ounce of… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Celebrating You
Motivational Monday: You’re the One
A week and a day ago, I had the most surprising and empowering honor of attending President Obama's Farewell Address. It all happened so quickly, and to be honest, I'm still reeling and processing it all. It's one thing to hear him speak on television or the radio. It's an entirely different experience to… Continue reading Motivational Monday: You’re the One
Motivational Monday: The Audacity of Chutzpah
Happy Motivational Monday, friends. I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend. I spent a great deal of time with my family and watched the Golden Globes from start to finish, and boy am I glad I did because it was filled with so many moving and inspiring moments, and one in particular stands… Continue reading Motivational Monday: The Audacity of Chutzpah
Wellness Wednesday: A Jar of Hearts
Happy Wellness Wednesday, friends. One of the things I love about the start of a new year is all of the energy and excitement this fresh start brings to so many. New beginnings are awesome because they provide a great opportunity to evaluate our lives, get focused, and let go of what may have weighed… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: A Jar of Hearts
Tuesday Tunesday: Don’t Give Up
Happy Tunesday, friends! If you started school today or will start later this week, I'm sending nothing but positive vibes your way. I'll admit, it was super rough for me to get to sleep at a reasonable hour last night let alone wake up at, what felt like, the crack of dawn this morning.… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Don’t Give Up
Motivational Monday: New Year, More Patience
Happy Motivational Monday, friends! I hope you all ushered in the new year with your loving friends and family. I honestly still can't believe it's 2017. That just sounds unbelievable to say, and perhaps it's the unbelievable, the magical, the mystery that makes this year feel so...special. Or maybe it's all the intentional goal-setting I've… Continue reading Motivational Monday: New Year, More Patience
Auld Lang Syne: 2016 in Review
I know I don't usually post on the weekends, but today is a special day: it's New Year's Eve. I'm sure you've been keeping up with this week's goal-setting guides, written your resolutions, selected the perfect outfit, and are ready to ring in the new year in style (or at the very least, surrounded by… Continue reading Auld Lang Syne: 2016 in Review
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