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Happy New Year. How are we already in 2026, when 2021 was just yesterday? Nonetheless, I hope the year is off to a great start for all of you. But before we get into all the 2026 things, let me take you back to the summer of 2023, the day I decided that things must change. This is how it all began.... I had scheduled a braiding a appointment to get box braids. I was ready. I made sure to send my reference picture to the braider days beforehand and she confidently reassured me

As someone who is overcoming people pleasing tendencies, this is a question I often reflect on. So often we are so fueled by external validation. We are fueled by the compliments and recognition that make us feel good. We are fueled by the accolades, degrees and accomplishments that captivate people. This is not to say that these accomplishments are wrong but when external validation is the " juice" that keeps us going, then we will never be satisfied. On the other hand, per

I can't believe it's been three months since my last blog post. To be honest, I have been in a slump. I am stuck between having too many...