It’s Motivation

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Dayna 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…

There are two words for any person seriously doubting their ability to live out all of their dreams: Kourtni Mason. Kourtni is a Professional dancer, author, actress, public speaker, podcaster, and attorney all wrapped up into a humble package that makes it difficult to resist her charm and sweet personality. On any given scroll through her Instagram feed, you might…

Let’s face it. Being boss requires a certain set of habits that keep you at the top of your game. In paying close attention to women who have it down-packed (and with self-assessment of my own winning moments), I’ve noticed seven running themes. Early Mornings I’m still working to consistently master this one. But the simple truth of the matter…

He kept catching me.  Catching me in one of those moments when I can’t quite explain why I’m crying, but the tears won’t stop flowing. Even in my best attempts to sneak in a breakdown while he was away, he still kept catching me. Whether through a random facetime or call, he could see or feel that something was wrong.…

As I sat down to learn more about Rayna Anderson’s role as Career Coach at Auburn University, it became apparently clear that this mover and shaker has no reservations about drawing in a crowd. Without a doubt, her confident poise and proper posture, along with a  strong, steady tone, immediately command your attention. But no honest person can deny that…