Raising Self blog
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Where have you come from and where are you going?
There is arguably no better time than at the end of one year, and the precipice of a new year, season and decade to ask yourself a seemingly simple question that can be as abundantly complex as life itself:
Where have you come from and where are you going?
AfroTech 2019, Black Girls CODE Alumnae Summit and Fall in Oakland
The Black Girls CODE alumnae summit brought together an intimate group of young women who are just starting their professional journey to equip and empower.
I was Terrified of Becoming a Mother
I was terrified of becoming a mother. I ran from it. I did so much to prevent it. I was…
Debunking Skincare Myths with Retinol Eye Cream
Sis, skincare is a journey, not a destination. Educate yourself and find the products that work for you. For me, a good cleanser, a balancing toner, and an amazing moisturizer was a game-changer. Add a good serum or an eye cream like Retinol24 and you’ll find yourself ahead of the game.
My Mother was a Greenliving Minimalist Before Instagram Told You It was a Thing You Should Be Doing
I took my daughter thrift store shopping a few weeks ago and she was intrigued by the artifacts we found…
Sex Your Husband September
I’m going be intentional about having daily sex with my husband in September and see how it impacts my marriage as well as my own individual mental and emotional health.