A story of where my upbringing, self-expression and healing intersect. — When I was younger, my mother used to give me silent treatment whenever I disappointed her or made her angry with me. And because she never told me what I did wrong, I was forced to figure it out on my own. In the silence, I would handwrite apology letters…

A story of returning to oneself and reclaiming space. — I thought ‘home’ was found in others. Now, I find this to be mostly untrue. The term ‘homebody’ has been showing up in my conversations more frequently as I continue to learn and lean into who I am as an individual. …

No highlights—just real talk. — Honestly, I don’t know what to make of this year. 2020 was a blur. Where I live, we weren’t officially quarantined until late-March but I was already working from home before then. At the time, I was extremely excited to commute to the office anymore but that feeling was short-lived…

It’s the “permanence” for me — Last year, I wrote a chapter in a book called ‘Women Let’s Rise”. While I was writing it, I kept getting lost. I knew I wanted to share my experiences and the journey that has made me better but I didn’t know where to start. …

CHIKA didn’t come to play—her pockets’ already getting bigger. — Meet CHIKA—a game-changer from Alabama. If you haven’t heard of her, it doesn’t matter—you’re finding out now. Only 23 years-young, CHIKA is relevant as hell in the fight for equal rights as a woman, as a member of the LGBTQ+ and as a part of the BIPOC community. Since…

Thoughts on lifting limitations to live our best lives with clarity and conviction. — I’m a night owl but this morning, I woke up early. It’s not my conscious mind that keeps me up. No. At night, it’s my subconscious that’s lighting up the darkness. Over the years, I noticed that I’m privy to some interesting dreams. And last night, there was a plethora…

He’s “Giveon” us all the vibes on his debut EP. — For the last three months, 2020 seems to be playing us. And with every bit of chaos happening in the world, we need each other more than ever. And Giveon has dropped his debut EP, “TAKE TIME” at the moment we needed it the most. Giveon is a singer-songwriter…

Find your groove with our new normal and make the most of it. — COVID-19 has indefinitely changed the world as we know. Many companies have implemented work-from-home as a temporary new normal to help flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19. I’m part of such normal. …