I was homeless as a child. We never slept on the street, but I remember sleeping in a car. I lived with my grandmother at the time and she was deep in her drug addiction. Most of the time we…
Category: Personal
Summer is officially over. Which means I’m planning my escape to warmer and beachier locales. My plus size travel plans for 2019 include; speaking at a travel conference, a group trip, a retreat, and a Workaway. I’ve been stateside for…
I recently binge-watched the latest season of Netflix’s Queer Eye and the episode “Black Girl Magic” got me in my feelings for a few reasons. I won’t be reviewing the episode. Instead, I’ll be sharing how I relate to Jess…
I’ve found the solution for my chub rub, ChafeZone by PlusZone! Thick thighs save lives, this adage is true. However, thick thighs can also cause friction, literally. One of my greatest struggles as a fat woman is chub rub. You…
I consider myself a positive person, an optimist even. I try to see the positives in every situation and rarely if ever go looking for a fight. Traveling while Black has become a major talking point in the last few…
It’s been too long since I’ve compiled a list of Links I Like. And honestly, there’s no excuse because this is one of my favorite types of posts. It allows me to give you a taste of the things that…
From missing weddings to births to birthdays, being a Digital Nomad has its pitfalls. Contrary to what you see on social media, the nomadic lifestyle is not always about sipping sugary drinks poolside while working on your laptop. It’s more…
This is a difficult post for me to write. I’m going to be incredibly honest. Sometimes uncomfortably honest. But I need to get these things out of my head and off my heart. As part of my healing process and…
You may or may not have noticed that I have a “Services” tab. I’ve had this idea for a while, to create an Exclusive Quarterly Subscription Service featuring my favorite fashion, beauty, and travel finds. If you follow me on…
It’s been a while since I posted an interview. As you know, I’ve been trying to get out of my comfort-zone and ask women who inspire me a few questions about work, life, and travel. I’m feeling a bit nostalgic…