Even if you’re not a sports fanatic, you likely know a few fundamentals about football. For starters, when your team has the ball, they’re on offense. When they don’t have the ball, they’re on defense. Most of us also know that when our team makes it to the endzone it results in a touchdown. But what about the huddle? From…
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At the beginning of the month, me and my husband decided to get back on track with our health. We recommitted to clean eating and exercising in hopes of making noticeable progress by the start of college football season. Week one came and went and both of us had followed through with the game plan with no slip ups. That…
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Ever met someone who was determined to be rude without even really knowing you? Over the last month or so, I’ve had several first-hand experiences with a girl who seems to make it a priority to be dismissive and flat out antisocial each time we are in the same setting. “I’ll be nicer than necessary,” I told myself, showing genuine…
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It’s easy to be positive when everything is going our way – a pleasure even. But we’re really put to the test in moments when our eyes are so clouded by tears that we can’t see the vision. About a month ago, I got the news that I was not selected for a promotion that I thought was the perfect…
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Honestly speaking, thirty has been the best year of life thus far. I developed patience with myself, took the pressure off to sprint toward this relative thought of success that was keeping me from enjoying my victories, and developed a greater appreciation for being present. This new dedication to self-love evolved. Through it, I learned to value myself enough to…
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Here’s the thing about dreams – they are constantly evolving. And what you initially thought of as success changes with experiences and perspective. At least that’s how it usually goes for me. Last year when I started this blog, I thought success would look like some major feature that helped me reach a 10k following or this awesome breakout moment…
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I had the awesome opportunity to discuss the #MoreThanPrettyCampaign on Good Morning ArkLaMiss. It was a pleasure to be a guest on the show to talk about something so important to me. What’s the Campaign About? The More Than Pretty Campaign is designed to spotlight inspiring women making notable strides in their given industries. It is centered on creating a…
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Once a year, Essence Fest converts New Orleans into the mecca of all things black girl magic. As a Louisiana native, the fest is a summer tradition that I live to take part in with sorority sisters, friends, and family. This past weekend was beyond incredible because I had the opportunity to work with The Lip Bar during Essence Fest.…
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Good ole Monroe, Louisiana – a city that most natives dream of leaving at the first sign of an opportunity elsewhere. At least me and my friends did. We wanted the excitement of the unknown. A new place full of career options, brunch spots, and excuses to get dressed up whenever we pleased. We wanted different and “more.” I left…
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Bold and Beautiful: This Millennial Mom Went from Working in Corporate Communications to Six Figure Beauty Influencer
by kandiceguiceDayna Bolden is a rising start whose radiant aura and smashing style are making big waves in the influencer arena. You might recognize her face from national beauty campaigns or her recent debut in Essence magazine. Perhaps you are among the 52,000 IG followers who lean on her for beauty tips and hair care advice. Either way, the future looks…