Howdy! As you all know, I have grown very fond of secondhand shopping this past year and am all about the Goodwill. This love for thrifting developed while shopping for my apartment and now I cannot resist the urge to check out the local thrifts to see what treasures I can find. So, when another […]…
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THE COME-UP: Grammy Nominee Brandon Markell Holmes on Songwriting & Musical Influences
Meet Brandon Markell Holmes : a musician, artist, and influencer. I had the pleasure to chat with Markell about challenges and highlights as a musician, advice for aspiring songwriters, and the path towards success. How long have you been a musician? B: “I’ve been singing since I was four years old. I wrote my first…
How to Avoid Procrastination and Achieve The Art of Self-Discipline
Hey my loves, Have you ever woke up in the morning in the best mood? You have a breakfast fit for a King/Queen and you feel on top of the world! You tell yourself that you’re going to get so much accomplished today and nothing can damper this awesome mood you’re in. Then the day…
The Year of Execution: 5 Key Strategies to Smashing Your Goals in 2020
The Year of Execution: 5 Key Strategies to Smashing Your Goals in 2020 by Shaterica Washington As the year 2020 approaches, we are beginning to reflect on 2019. We take the time to bask over our accomplishments, our wins, and our losses. We go back over the goals we set at the beginning of the…
The Hard Truth About Facing Personal Fears & Convictions
Hey my loves, When we hear the word ‘conviction’, our instant thought is probably being guilty of a criminal offense by a jury or judge in a court of law. But that’s not the kind of conviction I want to blog about today. Lately, things have been changing in my life that are stretching my…
How ‘Life With Ashley B.’ Uses Her Platform to Impact the Women of our Generation
Meet Ashley B., a lifestyle blogger and the Founder of Julius Hill CHF Foundation. Also a super mom and alpha woman, Ashley B. has mastered the art of balancing life & business. I had the pleasure to chat with Ashley about her non-profit organization, the life of being a mompreneur, and the art of consistency…
Wellness Wednesday: 25 Sayings & Quotes to Start Your Morning Right
“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 we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones…
10 Christmas Treats For The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Check out these 10 Christmas Treats that are nice and neat! Gingerbread Cookies (Recipe from Delish.com) Makes 25 Servings, Total Time: 1 Hr, 10 Mins Ingredients 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 2/3 c. molasses 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1…
6 Tender Meat Recipes You Won’t Regret Making for the Christmas Season
Hello, December! Check out these 6 Meat Recipes just in time for the Christmas season! Lobster Tails (Recipe from tasteofhome.com) Makes 6 Servings, Total Time: 30 Mins Ingredients 6 frozen lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each), thawed 3/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon…
CEO of The Makeup Chamber Alexis Brumfield Speaks on What Success Means To Her
Meet Alexis Brumfield, the CEO of The Makeup Chamber. Alexis and I crossed paths on Facebook when I came across her platform that focuses on the art of makeup artistry and also providing a way for beginning and seasoned MUA’s to display their work and talents. I had the pleasure to chat with Alexis about…
