Every since Ciara’s hit song, “Level Up” debuted last summer, it has become a popular hashtag and phrase, used by many to express an advancement in life or career. Whenever someone gets a new job or promotion, new boo thang, car, or even lose a few pounds, then they’re leveling up. Acquiring material possessions is [...]
I have never been a person who enjoys talking on the phone. I didn’t really recognize it until I moved away from Texas and people started giving me grief for “never” calling or returning texts. My own mama still gives me the blues about it. And I am like… c’mon. I even have a friend [...]
Hi, my name is Brittany, I am 34 years old and I do not have children. Although women, particularly Black women, have made great strides in becoming entrepreneurs and degree earners, those who don’t have children are often sneered at with reproach. To get a reaction like that is very offensive. It's like all of [...]
Dating is probably one of the most annoying things I’ve ever experienced. It’s an exhausting and daunting encounter. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had some great, fun, decent dates, but the things most cherished from these failed attempts at finding love are the lessons I’ve learned along the way. The Bible says to guard your [...]
Happy New Year! Many people approach the end of the year with a renewed purpose, attitude and hope; however, these past couple of years had me filled with so much dread and disappointment. I essentially had to start all over at the bottom of my career and finances. I had to rebuild my spirit and [...]
