If you’re anything like me, you may fear getting out of your comfort zone, which leaves you living in this bubble you wish you could pop but you’re too afraid to find out what will happen once it burst. One thing I’ve learned about myself is, once I’m set in my ways it’s very hard … More Five Ways To Get Uncomfortable.
It’s crazy how life can change so quickly. As of last Monday, I officially have a new job! I was starting to panic seeing that it was almost December and I had officially been unemployed for two months, but I continued to apply and got offered a position at an attic insulation company. At first … More Employed AF
By Palmira Muniz (@vivalapalma) Sade Ndya is a young Indian and African American photographer who hails from what she calls, the “boring-ass” town that is Palm Springs, and despite her small town upbringing, Ndya’s work is far from boring. I had the pleasure of interviewing the artist, who currently has her studio and resides in … More On the Rise: Sade Ndya
We all have to hit the metaphorical reset button on our lives at one time or another and I won’t lie to you, it’s terrifying. But, it tends to work itself out. If you don’t believe me, allow me to walk you through my post-college, quarter life crisis phase… After graduating college in 2013, I … More Pressing the “Reset” Button on Your Life is Scary as Hell
As a work from home mom, I have come to face many difficulties over the years. Between caring for my children, taking care of the home and making sure we have food on the table, there isn’t much time left for business, let alone time for myself. I have realized that the only way to … More 5 Tips To Being A Happy And Productive Work-From-Home Mom
When I was younger I got made fun of constantly for being skinny. I was called a giraffe and boys would say things like “look at those mosquito bites” referring to my non existent boobs and “save some for the other trees” when I would drink from the water fountain. Most of my friends developed early … More My Body
When I left work Friday I felt very anxious. My palms were sweaty and I felt like I was going to be sick. Did I make the right decision? Before I left for the weekend Friday, I decided to email my boss and ask her for a raise. Although I just got a raise in … More Finally Decided to Demand What I Deserve
So yesterday was my review at my full time job. I was SO nervous, because my boss lowkey chewed me out the day before, because I didn’t complete some tasks she wanted me to. But regardless of that I had told myself that if she didn’t offer me the amount of money I felt like … More Issa Celebration
Hey ya’ll! So tonight I had an interview with the Culture Junkies organization. After this interview, two of the founders were walking me to my car and they inspired me so much I had to come home and write about it. I am going to start by defining a term: guerrilla warfare (n.) the use of hit-and run tactics by small, mobile groups of irregular … More Steppin’ it Up
Hey ya’ll! This weekend was a good weekend. Friday I stayed in, Saturday I did promo for the Warriors playoff game and today I went to Oakhella, which was lit. The most exciting part of this weekend was finishing my article on Shayla “ShaylaBang” Jamerson, the founder of SoOakland. The interview I had with her … More Figured Out My Next Goal!
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