August is National Black Business Month. A month to support and to be an ally for equity in funding. For my part, I want to highlight the small businesses of people I have met along my journey of learning and trying to grow my own small business. Today’s business is Ivellise Beauty Cosmetics. It’s a…
Give and Take not Give or Take
You give some, you take some! In life, no one person can conquer the world on their own. But, on the other side of everything, no one person should continuously take from another to get what they want. In more recent times, I have heard so many stories about people taking more than giving….
Supportive Fridays (Part I)
August is National Black Business Month. A month to support and to be an ally for equity in funding. For this month, I would like to highlight small businesses. These are businesses I have met along my journey of learning and trying to grow my own small business. Being supportive of others is something that…
Hello August!
A new month is upon us. It’s almost the halfway point of the official summer season. The question to ask yourself now is, how do I make the most of the time left? You may be preparing for a vacation, preparing to start college/school, or just planning to to get more rest. The options are…
Mindful Monday (Part IV- The Finale)
Today is the last Monday in July which is National Minority Mental Health Month. This month is to bring awareness to the various conditions. With this series the goal is to bring educate ways to think about your mental wellness whether you have an actual diagnosis. As humans, we have so many stressors that…
A Good Person
As I am getting closer to being another year older, so many things happen that make me reflect on life. Wondering if I have done your best so far. Thinking of my future goals. And, wondering how people in my life see me. This past week a part of my childhood memories was altered…
Mindful Monday (Part III)
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. Everyone does not have a clinically diagnosed condition. But, our mental health can be affected in many ways. Whether diagnosed or not, being mindful of it is important. Daily responsibilities can sometimes come in the way of this being aware of how you feel and this is…
Mindful Monday (Part II)
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. As mentioned previously this month is relevant due to disparities in access to care. As we all know, mental illness discriminates against no one and what can be a typical life one day, can suddenly become one of dealing with mental health the next day. We all…
Summer 2025 New Music Rotation
Summertime is the time where you find many music festivals and outside free concerts due to the warmer weather. Most times it’s the artists who have been around for years doing these shows, compared to the newer artists. This past weekend was Essence Festival. I heard of many great acts performing such as Lauryn…
Mindful Monday (Part I)
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. This month was created to bring awareness to the disparities that still exist as it relates to access to good treatment. Yes, mental health affects all, but when I look out on the streets of New York City, I can see the differences. There is still a…









