My uncle would get on me about using products that contain harmful chemicals. For instance, he is extremely strict about toothpaste. We’ll eat a box of cookies together and caramel …

Hi everyone! This month’s small business highlight is Reida Bourjolly. She is a licensed cosmetologist and the owner of This is Your Salon located in Valley Stream, NY. And she …

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving this year and tried out that sweet potato casserole recipe I shared. It’s the first week of December!! Oh, my goddess, the …

This week, I got creative. I found a pack of unused wrapping curls in the closet and I wanted to try something different, other than my traditional faux loc hairstyle. …

If you’re in Atlanta, Georgia, and looking for somewhere to work from, I have the perfect place for you; Switchyards! This co-working/social club blends creativity, collaboration, and community. It is …

For my 24th birthday, I challenged myself to get outside my comfort zone. The objective was to get birthday freebies from different restaurants and brands. It was rewarding the more …

When I was in community college, it was easy to get acquainted with the come-and-go lifestyle. For me, that looked like just taking my classes and then catching the next …

Back in my undergrad days at Spelman College, one of my favorite classes was “Contemp African American Writers” taught by Dr. Sequoia Maner. One of my assignments consisted of reading …

I remember the first time I had my period, I was in the 8th grade. I was at school and I remember feeling cold and sick. I was also irritable …

Hi everyone! This is a new series I am adding to my blog & YouTube channel, “From Passion to Profession”, where I provide insights into different careers for students in …