You made it this far, do you want to give up now? “I already know what giving up feels like. I want to see what happens if I don’t.” Neila Ray Last week we talked about what essential tips are needed to get you started on your fitness journeys in 2021. This week we are going to see those essential […]
“A Delay is Not A Denial: The Road Less-Traveled”
Do you know where you are, where you are going, and how you are going to get there? Today, we are going back to 5 years ago. February 2016. But, first, let’s go back a little further than that. I didn’t make the decision to go to law school until my junior year of college. (I talked more about that […]
“Please, Don’t Take My Confidence! Robbing You of Black Love, Part II”
Who is your celebrity crush? (This post is a continuation of last week’s post. If you missed it, click here to read Black Love, Part 1. Again, there will be no photos in this post, sorry! But I promise it’s another good one!) I am sure we are all familiar with the “free pass” some significant others give to their […]
“Hands Up, It’s a Stickup! Robbing You of Black Love, Part I”
Do you think that America has robbed Black men of love? (Apologies, there aren’t any photos in this blog post. The topic is so heavy but enlightening at the same time. I’ll just let the words speak for themselves!) A few weeks ago I went out to a late lunch with my intern. We went to a local restaurant downtown […]
“Simply Becoming: Public Defender. Community Advocate. Black Queen”
What is one “random occurrence” in your life that you’d always be grateful for? As I’m listening to Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming, I can’t help but notice how much God showed up in her life. If you read (or listened to) her book, you would know a lot about her – from her childhood, how she grew up, how her […]
“Know Your Worth: Living Single, Part 2”
When did you first experience true love? “Where my man at?!” I’m just curious where my future husband is located. QTNA! (Questions That (STILL) Need Answers). I am in a wedding in February. No, it is not my wedding (you wish!). I am in one of my girlfriend’s wedding, and this past weekend we celebrated her bachelorette party in Houston, […]
“Yes, We’re Still Out Here Crushing Our Fitness Journeys! — Part 2”
How are your fitness and nutrition journeys going?! Like many of you, I incorporated fitness into my 2021 goals. And I know so many people habitually make hitting the gym or dieting as a new year resolution. But sometimes, not everyone sees those resolutions and goals through during the entire year. Trust me, I’ve been there way too many times! […]
“Home Alone — A Covid Christmas”
How do you normally celebrate the holidays? “I’m fine, thanks!” That was my notorious, go-to response when my inbox would fill will questions of how I’m feeling or if I needed anything. At first, I felt flattered having everyone and their mama reaching out to me to make sure I was okay. But then, after the first flood of texts, […]
“Jump The Hurdle! It’s Okay If You Fall.”
Are you standing in the way of your own goals? Ah, it’s Thursday December 31, 2020. The last day of this [wretched] [terrible] [draining] [scary] [perfect] [eye-opening] [great] [long] [whatever adjective you choose] year! I don’t know what adjective I’d use to describe 2020, maybe “inevitable.” I had some ups and downs in this year. Some doors open and some […]
“Fun Fact: I Play the Violin”
What is one skill or talent you have that not everyone may know about? I mentioned in my last post on my 2020 highlights, that one of the highlights was me terminating my cleaning business. You may be thinking you never knew I owned a cleaning business. Or you may even be thinking how did she own a cleaning business […]