How to Deal with People Dismissing Your Passions

Remember that sinking feeling when something you held precious to your heart was shattered by words of discouragement? There have been times–even recently–where I’ve tried explaining what I loved doing, and all I’d receive in return were confused and/or concerned looks. By family, I’d be told “I could do better” or my hurdles to find […]
“Test Driving” Tattoos with Inkbox’s 2 Week Tattoos

I’ve always daydreamed of not only what my creative life would look like, but how I’d look as the creative unicorn I’ve always wanted to be as well. And it’d always included visible tattoos. But I’ve always been a bit apprehensive about getting visible tattoos when I wasn’t sure what type of creative endeavor I would be […]
Why Investing in $5 Sweatshirts Gives Me a Better Quality of Life

You really have to be in-tune with what has a mental hold on you. In my case, it was old apparel from my middle school, high school, and college career. *This post contains affiliate links! So if you were to buy through my link, I get a small chunk of change from your purchase. But […]
Shaving My Head, and How to Survive the Policing of Alternative Black Bodies

I wanted to openly relish in my new color-coded electric clippers I had planned to use to shave the nape of my neck, but it was nearly impossible to do when everyone around me polices my body. I’m a sound decision-maker, but for those around me? They feel I’m lost and confused when I want […]
How to Easily Start a Blog from Brainstorm to Setup

Last Updated: April 2018 I remember my mouth dropping when I read an email that told me I could run a blog business about multiple things I was passionate about. And do it from the comfort of my home. Life got in my way at just the right time to make me truly believe that email […]
How to Practice Mindful Money Manifestation

This post contains affiliate links! So if you were to buy through my link, I get a small chunk of change from your purchase. But don’t fret, I only promote items that I truly love, enjoy, and use. =) Money isn’t everything. And once I learned that, it just came. Here it is! The follow-up […]
The Truth About Manifestation: A Skeptic’s Testimonial + Tips on How to Start

*This post contains affiliate links! So if you were to buy through my link, I get a small chunk of change from your purchase at no extra cost to you. But don’t fret, I only promote items that I truly love, enjoy, and use. =) I wouldn’t have ever believed manifestation was possible until I lost […]