I firmly believe that you can not make it through life without friends. A group of people who are loyal, dependable, and will be next to you through all of life’s ups and downs. It’s nice to have romantic and familial relationships, but cultivating friendships are essential for being a well-rounded person. Some people treat […]
ENRINCHED BLACK GIRL
Avoiding Toxic Positivity
Everyone puts up a front at some point in their lives. Whether on social media, with friends and family or on their job. Very rarely are people 100% themselves at all times. It’s ingrained in our psyche and our culture to present a very polished version of ourselves to the world. Polished in appearance and […]
17 Questions to Self Discovery: Using Your Quarantine Time to Build Self Awareness
I am no stranger to times in which I had to take an involuntary timeout, and/or spent moments in isolation. The first time was when I was a preteen, and my siblings and I were put on punishment for the entire summer because we were playing in the hallway and I kicked a hole in […]
EDIFIED BLACK GIRL
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5 Ways to be Intentional With Your Goals
For years, I felt like I was “planning” my life incorrectly. I would write down my visions and goals and then go about them haphazardly. There was no real planning or intentionality behind it and when things didn’t turn out the way I had hoped, I would be left stuck on stupid. Therefore my actions […]
Practicing Mindfulness Through Prayer
The practice of self-care and self-love has been dominating the space of wellness and mental health for a few years now. People are making their emotional and mental well being a priority. The removal of toxic habits and people is a key element in the practice of self-care. There is a heavy emphasis on getting rid […]
EMBRACED BLACK GIRL
How Not to Lose Yourself in a Relationship
For me, one of the most challenging things about being in a romantic relationship is making sure I don’t lose myself along the journey of making two become one. It’s a fatal mistake I’ve made in almost every relationship. And I know that I am not alone in doing so. There is a narrative being […]
In Conclusion, I Got Played
Dealing with a F**K boy is a rite of passage in any woman’s romantic relationship journey. It’s something you will inevitably have to deal with at some point in your life. Although you would rather not experience it, it’s unavoidable and an essential part of your growth. I am a Games of Thrones fan. This […]
Fear of Losing You
There are many things in life that I don’t understand. As a Christian, I believe that God’s ways go beyond our understanding. It can be hard to reconcile when good people leave the earth too soon especially in a horrific and tragic way. I didn’t know any of Nipsey Hussle’s songs. Prior to his death, […]
EMPOWERED BLACK GIRL
Cultivating Friendships
I firmly believe that you can not make it through life without friends. A group of people who are loyal, dependable, and will be next to you through all of life’s ups and downs. It’s nice to have romantic and familial relationships, but cultivating friendships are essential for being a well-rounded person. Some people treat […]
Girl Boss!, Michelle Ballard, Founder of Miche Beauty
Michelle Ballard took her love for beauty and hair and started a YouTube channel in 2012. Her passion for educating women on how to properly take care of their hair inspired Michelle to create a hair care line that would work perfectly on all natural hair textures. Miche natural hair products are handcrafted to leave […]
“Brown Skin Girl” and Reimagining Colorism
One of my favorite songs on the Lion King: The Gift soundtrack is “Brown Skin Girl”. Not only does it feature Beyoncé and other great artists, but Blue Ivory Carter graced us with her vocals, and now she’s the youngest artist to top the Billboard 100. Thus giving us another reason to celebrate Black girl […]
