• A Home From Shana Foundation: Advocating for Better Black Maternal Health

    A month ago, one of my dearest college friends, Jessica, extended an invitation for me to attend the 1st Annual Philly For Better Birth Brunch on October 3rd, hosted by, A Home From Shana Foundation Inc. It had been a while since I saw Jess, so I knew this would be a great time to show my love and support…
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    6 Things I’ve Learned in 6 years of Marriage

    In July, Rich and I celebrated 6 years of marriage! And WHEW CHILE, last year was the hardest year yet, hence, why we started couples therapy. We (mainly I) noticed there was a disconnect in our communication.  According to our therapist, we’re TOO responsible. Like SERIOUSLY?!? One can be TOO responsible…I guess so (Kanye shrug). Over the past few years we’ve been putting…
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    5 Tips for Attending an Event Solo When You’re an Introvert

    She slid into my DMs, y’all! Yes, CherRaye, founder of Brownce app, the new on demand beauty service app that helps Black and Brown people find nearby hairstylists slid in MY DMs asking if I would be interested in attending her launch party. I was so shocked and I’m not even going to lie, for a quick second, I thought…”Is…
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    Qualities I Looked For When Selecting Our Couples Therapist

    Soooo I hired a therapist!…dun dun dunnn…lol seriously, 2020 was ROUGH to say the least. Corona, Corona, CORONA! Will it ever leave? Working in the healthcare field, I saw more deaths in 1 year than I could have ever imagined. I had a couple emotional breakdowns in my office. It was just so sad, literally heartbreaking. Experiencing a pandemic while…
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    Melanated Queen Jawn

    After seeing this sweatshirt on a coworker I knew I had to have it! I don’t mean to sound conceited but I KNEW this color would look BEAUTIFUL on my chocolate skin. While talking to my coworker, I found out For The Jawns was created by a Black woman AND a portion of the proceeds benefits at risk youth in…
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