Musings

  • 5 Essential Questions for Selecting Your Mentor, Coach, or Nutritionist

    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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  • 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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  • Moments

    If we really lived each day like it was our last, what would we do? What would I do? This has been a concept that’s been on my mind during the past few weeks, especially during this past first week of August. For me it means saying what I mean, and meaning what I say.…

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  • Keynote Speech

    Two weekends ago, I had the honor of being able to write and deliver a speech. I am thankful for the opportunity to share my wisdom, gained experiences, and other sentiments. Besides being able to speak, I was able to have a beautiful weekend spent connecting with my cohort and other classes of scholars and…

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