There’s a term that might be unfamiliar, but its meaning resonates far beyond its historical context: Lavender Marriage. It originally described a union between a man and a woman where one or both partners were secretly gay—marrying to conceal their true identity in a...
In our fast-paced world, many high-achieving women—especially those of us who lead, serve, and show up for everyone else—often find ourselves running on empty. We’re so used to taking care of business (and everyone in it) that we forget to tend to the most sacred part...
For many Black and Brown women, stepping into femininity is more than just a mindset shift—it’s a radical act of self-liberation. We have been conditioned to be strong, resilient, and self-sufficient, often out of necessity. While strength is beautiful, it can also...
Today, I want to talk about something deeply personal and important: how to recognize when staying in a relationship is costing you more than leaving. Last Sunday, I was asked a question that made me pause: "Why did you stay in your unhappiness for so long—27 years?"...
Today, I want to take that conversation a step further and explore how you can fill your own cup—and keep it full—through the practice of daily self-care. It’s easy to think of self-care as something we do only when we’re burnt out or overwhelmed, but real self-care...
