Hey! Don’t you just love a good book? I’ve always had a love for books which was the main reason I became a writer. The art of storytelling has a way of capturing your feelings like no other feeling in the world. When you find a good book that takes you into another world, every…
6 Ways to Tap Into Your Spring Artsy Side
Spring reminds us that our bodies, minds, and surroundings are always developing! This is also a good time to tap into a new side-project or get back in alignment with your passion! Here are 6 artsy ways you can be creative this beautiful spring season! 1.) Visual Arts There are so many avenues of visual…
Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do
It was a beautiful Thursday afternoon. I was in the car riding with my best friend and her husband. As I sat there thinking, the song “The Dreamer” by Anderson. Paak blasted through the speakers. The beat caught my attention and I liked the song automatically when I heard the chorus: “This one’s for all…
You Gain Strength By Crossing Your Spiritual Desert
Have you ever found yourself in a spiritual desert? I know I have and it wasn’t always a pretty journey. Lets rewind for a minute… On December 16th 2023, one of my best friends since high school passed away. I was devastated and feeling lost after it happened. In the last two weeks of December,…
Entertainment Creative Briana Cole Walks a Successful Road Towards Writing & Film Production
I’m so thrilled to present bestselling author and filmmaker Briana Cole to the platform and share her amazing journey! I first came across Briana’s work when I watched her TUBI original movie The Marriage Pass based on the bestselling novel. When The Marriage Pass was released, the book club I’m in decided to make the…
THE COME-UP: Artist TySolo Blesses Us Again
It is such an honor to feature Tyrus Solomon aka TySolo once again and say this is our third time collaborating together! I first met Tyrus back in 2019 at an empowerment conference and we connected which led us to his first feature here. Back in 2020’s interview, THE COME-UP: The Artist Still Known as TySolo, we chatted…
Make Your Customers Fall In Love With You in 6 Ways
Making your users happy is good for business, but making them fall head over heels in love with your brand is even better! It’s not as difficult as you might think. Here are 6 ways to make your customers happy: 1.) Whisper Sweet Nothings with Customer Engagement Software One of the first things you are…
How to Stay Emotionally Focused on Your Goals
Procrastination is not your friend. Get that idea out of your head! In order to stay emotionally focused, its just like anything else we want to improve and master in. It’s also a form of self-care by staying focused on the things that serve us instead of getting caught up in life’s distractions. Staying emotionally…
Hiring Your First Employees: 8 Tips for Success
Most entrepreneurs have to wear multiple hats when they first get their business off the ground. After all, at that stage, money is tight, and is nearly always better spent elsewhere. Once you’ve achieved some success, however, you’ll need to invest in a working space and begin hiring some employees. This will, of course, eat…
Discernment is a must…
Hi Guys, When we hear the word ‘conviction’, our instant thought is probably being guilty of a criminal offense by a jury and judge in a court of law. But that’s not the kind of conviction I want to chat about tonight… Lately, things have been changing in my life that are stretching my growth,…
YEAR OF YES Book Review: Finding the CHAMPION in me
Hey Guys! If you’ve been following my site for a while, you know how I am when I have been away. I start off with this paragraph about how sorry I am for staying away for so long and how I hated the thought of not posting much. Then I’ll say the last thing I…
Hello 2024…
Hey Guys! Welcome to 2024! I hope this year brings us all prosperity, love, and peace. A new year means a fresh clean slate to start something new. It also is a good time to freshen up ideas that were in your head in 2023 that you need to manifest this year! While I was…
And Here Goes “Perception”
Hi Guys, I know its been a minute and I hope everyone is doing well. I’m currently burning the midnight oil writing this, but it’s necessary for me to release it and also for the person who may read this and need this message as well. As for me, life is still crazy and it…
A Proverbs Thang
Hey yall, I hope everyone that’s reading this is doing well and I hope that you’re hanging in there. Life can be hard, and its not fair at all. We have no choice but to make the best of it, even when it hurts or when we don’t have control of the situation. All of…
Zip’s Wellness Wednesday
Hi Guys! I just wanted to leave some quick gems on this wonderful Wednesday. I hope the quotes, affirmations, and wellness keeps you inspired. “Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being.” – J. Stanford “What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body.” –Caroline Myss “If…
When You Can’t Say #IssaBae on V-Day
Hey My Loves, Today is #IssaBae Day originally known as Valentine’s Day. I know what you’re thinking. All the taken women are going to be flooding your timeline with gifts, adoration, love, and some will get surprise marriage proposals. You will secretly lurk on social media and might put a few heart eyes emoljis comments…
Indie Author Cyn Alexander Talks About Running her Successful Business “Cynful Monarch”
As an author myself, I always get excited when I have the opportunity of featuring women authors who are doing the damn thing! Meet Cyn Alexander, the author of multiple bestselling books and also the owner of Cynful Monarch. Cyn and I have been connected virtually for a few years, so it was a pleasure…
The EUTSAM Journey With Owner Brittany Schexnayder
I’m honored to introduce the first feature of 2022 which is Miss Brittany Schexnayder! I had the pleasure to catch up with Brittany about the start-up of her business EUTSAM (Everything Under the Sun and Moon), how she balances life and business, and reflecting the ups and downs of 2021. Tell us about EUTSAM! What…
What Y’all Readin’?
Hey Guys! I’m back for another blog and the topic for this lovely Wednesday morning is READING! As a blogger, I love to write but another favorite pastime of mine is reading also. I am a very avid reader and when I have time, I will probably read up to four books in a month!…
Apply Major Pressure in 2022
Hey, yall! I know, I know…its been a long time since I posted a blog! I hope everyone had a wonderful 2021 even though it was probably a rollercoaster for all of us! With Cov-id and everything else going on in the world, the mission is to keep going and keep a positive mindset. Per…
The Graceful Chapter
The thought hit me at 5am this morning. I haven’t written a blog in over five months. FIVE MONTHS. Yet, I’m still here. I’m currently here in front of my laptop awaken early in the morning with my mind set to release this blog. I’m still blessed to have a brand and website that is…
Actress Novi Brown Expresses Her Acting Journey & Landing the Role of Sabrina on Tyler Perry’s ‘SISTAS’
Novi Brown is an actress, producer, photographer, model and writer currently starring as “Sabrina Hollins” in this year’s hugely successful BET show, Tyler Perry’s SISTAS. With each episode written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, SISTAS has debuted to large ratings and a social media cult-like following. The already beloved show revolves around a group…
Toni Morrison Paved The Road to The Writer in Me
Toni Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher and professor emeritus at Princeton University. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970. She won The Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for her visionary force and huge impact left on our hearts by her words. “We die. That may be the meaning of…
When You Can’t Say #IssaBae on V-Day
Hey My Loves, Today is #IssaBae Day originally known as Valentine’s Day. I know what you’re thinking. All the taken women are going to be flooding your timeline with gifts, adoration, love, and some will get surprise marriage proposals. You will secretly lurk on social media and might put a few heart eyes emoljis comments…
6 Golden Rules for Women In Their Late 20’s
Hey Guys! It’s been a while since I wrote a personal blog, so I decided to share the most important things that matter to me now as a 28 year old woman (which I’m pretty sure other women in this stage of life can relate also). You remember when something bad happened in your early…
Keeping Your Employees Happy In Their Work
It’s a great thing when you know that your employees are genuinely happy. As long as they are, you can be sure that you are going to get a lot more out of them, and that the business itself is therefore going to be a much more successful venture. But the question is, how can…
Starting a Non-Profit Organization as a Business Owner
As a business owner who is primarily focused on profit, starting up a non-profit organization might never have been on your radar. But actually, it’s something well worth considering! While the primary goal of a nonprofit is to address social, educational or environmental issues (rather than generate profits like you’re used to), there are several…
A Guide to Preparing Your Employees for Achievement
In the competitive landscape of today’s business world, success hinges not only on the products or services you offer but also on the strength of your team. As an entrepreneur, ensuring your employees are set up for success is paramount. Before your employees even step foot into the workplace, it’s crucial to establish a robust recruitment…
A Guide to Preparing Your Employees for Achievement
In the competitive landscape of today’s business world, success hinges not only on the products or services you offer but also on the strength of your team. As an entrepreneur, ensuring your employees are set up for success is paramount. Before your employees even step foot into the workplace, it’s crucial to establish a robust recruitment…
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