“…one day all them bags gone get in your way…so pack light” ~E. Badu 15 years ago I heard a song with a simple beat, meaningful lyrics and a message that will stay with me forever. Listening to a neo-soul playlist recently, I heard that song again and was reminded why I love the
Read MoreBy Tonya Ladipo There’s talking for the sake of talking and then there’s talking for the sake of understanding our experiences. Just like listening is key for communication so is speaking. It is not a debate, not a chance to out talk someone, or to prove that you are right and they are wrong. It’s talking
Read MoreIn my quest to get ready for fall, I thought I’d share the 5 things I change in my wardrobe to prepare for the chillier temps: 1) My canvas jacket is totally not going to cut it when the wind starts whipping through my clothes so, I’ll switch it out for my parka or wool peacoat.
Read MoreSo, I was minding my business getting my hair done when Mister Jessie, a 69-year old hustle man, entered the salon with his handtruck, which was loaded with two big brown boxes that only stayed in place because of the blue ropes that kept it in place. At first, I was annoyed that he
Read Moreby Tonya Ladipo Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend time and energy on something (or someone) that isn’t good for you? Whether it’s seeing the seemingly perfect lives of everyone on Facebook or spending time with someone who constantly complains and criticizes it’s easy to find yourself in a situation that leaves
Read MoreA man’s pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.~Bear Grylls One of the hardest things for me swallow was being told I was too independent. I didn’t understand it, it made no sense to me. NONE. As long as I was able to
Read MoreI was speaking to a girlfriend that was looking for advice on how to manage her finances better. She was proud to share that she had no debt, but when it came to savings, she had none. Living Beyond Your Means I know for some, this is a hard concept to grasp. We usually hear
Read MoreAs a hoarder lover of all things beauty, I recently did an audit of my medicine cabinet, the cabinet under the sink and my vanity and….it was #toomuch! The overflow of product is literally out of control! I no longer have a medicine cabinet as it is full of half used products, products I tried
Read MoreHey Feminista Family! I want to introduce you to our newest contributing writer, Tonya Ladipo! She is the owner and director of The Ladipo Group, an organization that provides high-quality, professional counseling services. Give her a warm Feminista welcome in the comments below. – K Nothing says self-care like surrounding yourself with people who
Read MoreLife happens and it happens quickly. No matter how much we plan and prepare, we can never predict how things will end up. When it rains, it pours, and it may even flood!! Still, we have to put on our cute rain boots and look forward to the rainbow! When it feels like things are
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