On Sunday I woke up to the news that HRH Megan Markle, Duchess of Sussex had been invited to be the guest editor for the September Issue of British Vogue. In this issue, it was her desire to highlight the power of the collective. As women from all walks of life were recognized for their efforts to initiate as representatives of “Forces for Change” in their everyday lives. So when I went through the list of 15 and began to familiarize myself with those I didn’t know — I was pleased, but not shocked to see that Yara Shahidi had made the list. I mean she’s been my WCW for ages, it feels like. So much so that, I might have been more than a little salty if she hadn’t made the list. Continue Reading
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I can’t believe I have to write a post about this, about boundaries. But y’all we are in an era where the exes are just not getting it and because of that the demise of relationships are happening everywhere. I can’t even begin to explain to you all how many times I have seen an ex step out of her lane. Thinking that it’s appropriate to do certain things or behave a certain way when communicating with her former man, who is now your (my) man. If it’s not a text message saying “wyd” past 7pm, it’s a “Good morning” text before the sun rises. Neither of them being okay to send to a man who is with someone else. Don’t they get it? Their former man is taken. He is with someone else now and y’all are happy. Thriving in a way that doesn’t welcome distraction, disrespect, or other people. Exes included.
So without further ado, lets jump straight into things shall we? Today’s post is for the boundaries your man’s ex woman should respect. Hell needs to respect if we’re getting literal. Continue Reading
Excited, but slightly anxious.
That’s the best way I can summarize how I feel about starting my nurse journey. Continue Reading
As much as the times call for women empowerment and taking charge, there is a significant deficit when it comes to applying such sentiments to dating and women making the first move. Whether, it’s the fear of rejection. Or it’s the traditional mindset you were raised with. Most women prefer NOT to make the first move. In today’s post, I’m sharing my thoughts on why it’s so hard for most women to make the first move, advice on putting yourself out there and just doing it + my personal experiences.
SO, keep reading for more. Continue Reading
Mean girls listen up.
You’re mean.
Not mean in the sense that you have resting bitch face, until you’re approached and your charm is turned on. Or even the mean like the person who’s apprehensive of others before someone begins speaking to them.
No, you’re just mean and this open letter is for you. Continue Reading