By Tonya Ladipo How often as Black women do we ignore headaches, hunger pangs, and back aches? How often do we keep it moving regardless of how much pain we’re in? Last week I ran into “Stephanie” who had just been released the hospital. Her mind was racing with all of the appointments and responsibilities
Read MoreBy Tonya Ladipo We’re all too familiar with to-do lists. Supposedly they keep you organized and productive. The seemingly endless lists also adds the burden of anxiety and feeling overwhelmed that you’ll never complete what’s on your list. Rather than create another to-do list try making a to-don’t list. A to-don’t list is a
Read MoreI’ve often mentioned managing your time effectively, because time is the one thing that you cannot get back. This has been increasingly important for me because I have a ton of things on my plate and I am kind of Type A so I think that I can do everything. When you look at your
Read More“…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 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 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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