Reclaiming My Cart: A New Kind of Spending Diary
Buying better, not perfect, in a world that wants it all to be black and white. In light of recent events… And yes, I mean the current state of U.S. politics. …I’ve been thinking deeply about where my money goes and how I spend it, beyond how it impacts my lifestyle. It’s an intentional move […]
The Roses Still Bloomed
Let’s talk resilience, rebirth, and rising in the face of chaos. These beautiful roses reminded me that everything will be okay. You see, life’s been life-ing. My little family experienced a tornado at the end of March, and just a week or so later, we learned we’d be dealing with unforgiving student loan payments. We’re […]
Hello 👋🏾…I’m Back ☺️
I’ve got to admit, it’s been too long. I miss creating content, and I miss y’all – my readers and followers. It’s been 4 years since I wrote a blog post here and 3ish years since I shared anything on my Instagram. Back then, TikTok was catching on. Clubhouse was a popular thing, and Twitter […]
Honestly, I Struggle With Pricing My Products
Honestly, I struggle with pricing my products. And as an entrepreneur, am I even allowed to admit that out loud? Even as I write this post, I’m mentally preparing myself for the potential backlash and statements like: “Well, you have a problematic relationship with money” “You are playing yourself by not charging more” …and the […]
How To Incorporate Black-Owned Businesses In Your Everyday Style
So you want to start buying from Black-owned businesses… Here’s a doable way that you can! Start with one (1) purchase. No matter how big or small it is, one purchase at a time is all it takes.
A Common Myth About SEO That Will Hinder Your Growth
What is the BIGGEST SEO myth? It’s the belief that once you publish your content, or launch your product, or service…plus you made sure to follow SEO best practices, that all of a sudden your content will go viral and generate traffic immediately. This is not true. SEO, aka search engine optimization, is all about […]
Hey Mama, You’re Allowed To Have Down Days
Hey sis, I was looking over your blog and I love the content! I also realized that all of your photos are of you smiling. No one is smiling like that all the time. It was another powerful statement from my little brother during our chats. He said it so nonchalantly, and there wasn’t an […]
What is SEO? A Helpful Explanation in Everyday Language
Does SEO sound like this super mystical internet thing to you? Does it seem like a foreign language? I completely get it! And I also have some good news. 🙌🏾 Here’s an easy explanation that will help simplify what SEO is, and will leave you feeling like a superstar.
My Honest Confessions About Being A Mom During Quarantine
I woke up a little later than usual and grabbed my phone. It was time for me to schedule a therapy appointment. In fact, it was past due. For some reason, I had assumed I could postpone my mental health maintenance until the COVID-19 quarantine was over. But a couple of weeks in, and I […]
Is It Actually Better To Build Your Own Website?
Should you build your own website or hire a web designer? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by aspiring content creators and business owners. And the answer is, not one-size-fits-all! However, there are a few practical steps that anyone can follow to determine what will work best for them.
