Home is where the heart is, but home should also be where the Zen is! There is no better feeling thatn having a sense of peace that surpasses all understanding, and the best place to experience this is in the comfort of your own home! I’ve recently moved into a new house and have…
Hey B&B friends! I know I’ve been a little MIA over the past several weeks, but I[‘ve been preparing for one of the biggest blessings of my lifetime… having a baby boy! Yes, I’m expecting my first baby any day now and while I’m absolutely excited to be on the home stretch–it hasn’t been the…
One of my yogi friends sang a beautiful song once with the lyrics “I go to the mountains for my healing.” I can absolutely relate to this. Sometimes we allow self-doubt to become a giant in our lives, leaving us feeling small and alone. Oftentimes, it takes a departure into nature to help…
Outfit details: Shoes via Topshop/Cut-Out Midi Dress (similar) via Nasty Gal/ Warby Parker Shades Time for me to keep it real! I have insecurities despite posting pictures of myself on my blog and social media. Sometimes we amplify things about ourselves that others don’t even notice. That’s why I’m taking time to…
One of my biggest personal goals is to live life more intentionally and to be more mindful, but what does that really mean? Mindfulness can mean many things to many people. According to Google it means: conscious or aware of something. To me it means the same thing, but there’s an added element…
Hustle beats talent when talent doesn’t’ hustle. – Ross Simmonds Many people equate having hustle (or strong work ethic) to having a by-any-means-necessary approach to success. This can be the best or worst thing ever! If you’re willing to step on others, lie and deceive to accomplish your dreams, the hustle isn’t worth it. If…
Would you believe me if I said you can eat your way to whiter teeth? Well, it turns out, the foods that you eat can assist in keeping your smile on point! Certain ingredients like malic acid, calcium and Vitamin D are amazing for combating tooth decay and discoloration. I’m not saying to binge on foods full of…
Everything you want is on the other side of fear. -Jack Canfield B&B friends, can I keep it real with y’all for a minute? I’ve been a bit of an emotional wreck lately. Recently, I shared how self-awareness helped me get my joy back after going through a rough patch in my professional life, and I…
Have you ever felt like your hard work was in vain and no matter how much you try to convince yourself that the “struggle” is worth it, things seem like they’re in a constant state of regressing instead of progressing? That was the story of my life at work for the past several months. I found…
#BlackGirlsRock founder @BeverlyBond gave a beautiful speech full of honesty, pride and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/WzHb8t2WQl — HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) April 6, 2016 This year marks 10 years of the Black Girls Rock Awards. This year’s honorees were queen mother writer/director/producer Shonda Rhimes, actress/playwright Danai Gurira, actress/ social activist Amandla Stenberg, the legendary singer Gladys Knight, singer/fashion icon Rihanna,…