Let’s be real here, no one actually has their life together. Even the people who seem like they do, I promise you, they don’t. Social media has distorted our perceptions and it’s natural to fall into the Instagram Effect and feel pressured to constantly play catch up. Remember, social media is a highlight reel, not necessarily the reality! That pretty influencer with flawless skin who is always traveling? Those are filters and she’s probably in a lot of debt. The…
Kindness is my superpower. Some people say it’s positivity, but my positivity is rooted in kindness, self-kindness to be exact. I’m not nice with an agenda. I’m nice because that’s just who I am! Ultimately, people won’t care or remember what you look like or what you wear, but they’ll remember how you made them feel whether that’s through your words or actions. My genuine niceness got me where I am in life, and will continue to do so. I…
We all dream of flawless skin, but achieving that everlasting glow can be so difficult! Skincare takes work and tons of discipline. I had my share of breakouts as a teenager (I’m 30 now) and all kinds of other skin issues from dry patches to adult acne since. (Adult acne has sadly become so common due to pollution, stress, and toxins in every day products.) But through all those ups and downs, I’ve learned how to best nourish, maintain, and…
One of the MOST asked questions I get is how to pursue your dreams/dream job. Before I get into it, I need to clarify there’s a difference between pursuing your dreams and successfully pursuing your dreams. Anyone can work for years on their craft, but never achieve it. This is a loaded question, but one I feel pretty confident answering because I’ve come a long way in successfully achieving my own dreams. Long story short: I failed out of two…
It’s very important to me that my platform be as inclusive and intersectional as possible. Many sustainable, ethical, non-toxic, and conscious brands fall well into that category already. In wake of the Black Lives Matters protests, I wanted to be sure I’m also highlighting Black-owned businesses as well. Below are my favorite Black conscious fashion and non-toxic beauty brands. A number I’ve loved for years and some I recently learned about through social media! I’ve done a lot of research…
I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in being an ally for the Black community, but unsure how to go about it. It’s not enough to say “I’m not racist.” You must actively practice anti-racism and unlearn years of systemic micro-aggressions. It’s shocking how many ‘influencers’ with thousands of followers went back to posting their outfits as soon as it seemed ‘acceptable’ again. Not surprisingly, it’s the same ones who shared a performative black square & called it a…
