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An Autumn Woman’s Guide to Staying Cool this Summer
Okay firstly, did you know that cherries are one of summer’s most effortless cooling allies? A bowl of hydrating sweetness that calms the body from the inside out. With a naturally high water content and powerful antioxidants, they help pull excess heat out of the tissues, reduce inflammation, and support smoother digestion so your system…
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5 Essential Questions for Selecting Your Mentor or Coach
Not every “coach” is your coach. Not every “mentor” can hold your mission. In a world where anyone can call themselves a guide, it’s sacred work to choose wisely—and protect your nervous system, your creativity, and your calling. As a trauma-informed coach, business owner, and someone who’s been both the student and the teacher, I’ve…
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My Top 3 Tips for Reducing Hyperpigmentation *Naturally*
Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns, often caused by factors like sun exposure, acne scars, or hormonal changes. As a woman who loves skin care, I feel that I’ve cracked the code to hyperpigmentation quite well actually. While it can be stubborn to treat, incorporating the right products and habits into your…
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No One Owns the Forest
The forest is a healing oasis that once upon a time was a place of solace for indigenous and Black people. The forest does not belong to one specific group because they want to keep its beauties for itself – the same can be said for the oceans, rivers, and springs. In Oregon, there is…
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Sun That Shines on You
In the midst of silence and trees I have found myself connecting to the magnificence of Spirit. In the throes of confusion, I can handle being the cloud that gives protection and shade. In this life I consider the babies and the bees to be my friends. With me being the tulip that opens up…
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Cycles of Life
Last weekend I stayed with my grandmother and she took us to visit her aunt, which makes her my great-great aunt. She is the oldest living relative on my maternal side. We talked and laughed with her, while the Steve Wilkos show played in the background. One of the first things she mentioned when she…
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Dear Ego,
As I write this declaration to you I can’t help but to feel conflicting feelings But I am inclined to amidst reflections of our previous dealings Showing your face in moments of intensity and fear Frequently seen anticipating the perfect moment for your will to appear You’ve reared your head in my relationships Constantly seeing…
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After the Exhale
Waiting to Exhale is one of my favorite movies. It’s one of my favorites because it talks about the many walks of black womanhood – love, friendships, healing, identity shifts, self-confidence, owning your personhood, reclaiming your soul, want, lust, desire, self-realization, growth, and at the end of it all: forgiveness and acceptance. Forgiveness and acceptance…
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