My sister was giving me the Love Island run-down, which is basically just our deepest societal tropes on display, all from a deceptively sunny villa. This season’s plot is a familiar one, starring two archetypes: The Accuser and The Accused. The Accuser fits a profile we know too well. She’s often a woman, probably wrestling with her own place… Continue reading The Demonization of Black Women Will Be Our Downfall
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The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 9 Check-In
My Mantra: “Consistency over intensity. Progress over perfection.” This Week’s Vibe: Birthday Vibes & Gentle Growth 🎂 🏆 The Weekly Lowdown Career & Biz: Slow and Steady The Scene: I made some progress on the workbook, so I’m celebrating that. The Real Win: I’m not beating myself up for my slow progress. Challenge: Keeping momentum without getting discouraged. Next: One small… Continue reading The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 9 Check-In
The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 8 Check-In
My Mantra: “Consistency over intensity. Progress over perfection.” This Week’s Vibe: A short week for me... and that's okay. 🏆 The Weekly Lowdown Career & Biz: A Slow Return The Scene: I've been dealing with a lot of disruptions to my routines. The Real Win: I found ways to adapt without feeling overwhelmed or super disappointed. Challenge: Shaking the guilt… Continue reading The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 8 Check-In
The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 7 Check-In
My Mantra: “Consistency over intensity. Progress over perfection.” This Week’s Vibe: Course Correction & Self-Compassion 🏆 The Weekly Lowdown Career & Biz: The Post-Launch Slump The Scene: I dropped the ball. I allowed other priorities to take over and did zero work on my workbook or planner promo. The Real Win: 🔍 I caught the pattern in real-time. I noticed that… Continue reading The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 7 Check-In
One Habit at a time
A little over a month ago, I made a decision: Walk 10,000 steps every single day for 30 days—no excuses. The rules were simple: No skips. If I missed a day, I’d start over. No distractions. No matter what else was happening—blog deadlines, work, life—this was my non-negotiable priority. Why This Challenge? On paper, 10,000 steps shouldn’t be hard… Continue reading One Habit at a time
I’M THAT GIRL → ALIEN SUPERSTAR: A Self-Worth Journey
I’m in the era of rebuilding myself—not just superficially, but deeply. I’m not interested in treating myself like an afterthought or drowning in self-criticism. I feel like I have a lot of love to give to others, so why can’t I put that energy toward myself? It’s a daily practice: How I speak to myself… Continue reading I’M THAT GIRL → ALIEN SUPERSTAR: A Self-Worth Journey
The Court Of Curiosity 