Beauty vs. Brains
Creating a brand isn’t easy. It’s frustrating, actually. For me the most frustrating part is finding a balance between my […]
R.I.P. to the Runway
A few weeks ago I was in NYC during New York Fashion Week and had the opportunity to attend a […]
The Power of the Tongue
Words carry so much weight. How do you feel when you’re insulted? How do you feel when complimented? Your feelings […]
The Hot Box
A few years ago, I saw the strangest thing while watching reality television. Four women were sitting over some contraption […]
A Love Letter to J
Dear J, Happy Valentine’s Day! I wanted to let you know that you’re amazing! You’re not the woman I knew […]
Embracing My Sexy
I have a confession…I sometimes struggle with receiving compliments. I receive numerous “you’re cute”, “you’re beautiful”, “you’re pretty”, “you’re gorgeous”, […]
I am Worthy of Love
For years, the way I felt about myself (specifically my size) was a hindrance when it came to developing and […]
The FUPA Phenomenon
I have a confession…I had never heard of the term FUPA until two years ago during a group photo shoot. […]
Does the “Dr.” Bother You?
It’s hard being a Black woman. It’s hard being full-figured. It’s even harder being a full-figured Black woman with a […]
Behind the Mask
I never thought at the age of 14 I would need to seek therapy. I never thought as an adult, […]