For those who may have missed Women Celebrating Women, fear not – the replays are available on my Instagram page for your viewing pleasure. From empowering mini convos to a heartfelt closing prayer, every moment was filled with love and inspiration. As we continue to bask in the glow of this celebration, I am reminded of the importance of celebrating ourselves on a daily basis. It's not just about waiting for special occasions or achievements; it's about recognizing and honoring our worth every single day. With that in mind, here are five simple yet powerful ways to celebrate ourselves and spread love to others:
Read MoreHey, glow getters! Navigating the online world and its multitude of social platforms can not only be overwhelming for creators like myself but also for all of us trying to digest the good stuff amongst the mass of information. Around this time last year, my mentor gave me some life-changing advice, and that was to niche down. Doing so has allowed me to center my focus on content and community and to not spread myself too thin across several platforms. Today, I’m rounding up the top places where connection, engagement, and style converge for me and many other creators.
Read MoreIt’s a mid year check in! No matter how the last 6 months have gone, don’t count 2023 out. Follow these 4 steps to win this year!
Read MoreI don't know who needs to hear this, but you deserve your flowers sis! Whether others are giving them to you or not, I hope you are giving them to yourself.
Read MoreThe rule of thumb in truly supporting a content creator is not to just consume the content, but to actually engage with it. Did a blog post resonate with you? Did you scroll upon a post on Instagram that inspired you or made you laugh? Did you see a picture or video you liked? Did you gain some tips from a podcast or IG Live? If you answered yes, then show that creator some love by engaging with their content. Today, I’m highlighting 5 ways to make supporting and engaging simple and easy, and how and why it helps creators.
Read MoreWhen it comes to products and services, I’m always on the hunt to try out more black owned brands. As a black entrepreneur myself for nearly 10 years, I know how important it is for our businesses to not only have visibility, but also revenue. With stores like Target that are a one stop shop, I love finding black owned brands represented amongst the wide array of products. Today, I’m sharing a round up of some black owned brands I love that are sold in Target, so that hopefully the next time you walk down the aisles or shop online, you’ll check them out.
Read MoreEarlier this week I talked about intentionally showing up for ourselves, and today I’m shifting gears to showing up for others. It’s no secret that I’m big on community, so I truly value being able to show up for others and likewise when others show up for me. It’s so important to have meaningful and dependable relationships, and to sustain these relationships, intentionally nurturing and cultivating them is key. Let’s dig into some ways to do this…
Read MoreI don't believe that any of us are meant to do life alone. ‘Your people’ aren't the same as mine, but we all have our person/people who are an important part of our lives. The most important people in my life are my family, so loving on, caring for and spending time with them is something I prioritize. Journeying through life with them is my greatest joy.
Read MoreToday is the last day of Women’s History Month, and I’m closing out my HERstory series with my girl, Keelay Carter. Fun fact: we met during a human resources course for our daytime jobs. As fellow content creators, we mutually and genuinely support each other, and I’m grateful for our friendship. Learn more about Keelay and how she encourages others to live with purpose.
Read MoreToday, I’m spotlighting Ericka Symonette and Lindsey Appiah, the 2 creatives behind Color Bloque, which is a vibrant community providing curated content to help you more easily live a life filed with inspiration, beauty, wellness and style. Fun Fact: Ericka and I went to the same church together for years, and she is one of my good friends. Learn about she and Lindsey’s joint venture and what they’re celebrating.
Read MoreToday, I’m spotlighting fellow blogger, Erica Sullivan. She is also the creator of Mom E Clean, which is an amazing non-toxic cleaning supplies company. You can use my code for 15% off of these awesome products: shalycetysons15. Erica and I first connected through the wedding planning industry years ago, and we’ve connected ever more over the past year as fellow content creators.
Read MoreToday, I’m spotlighting beauty and lifestyle blogger Shauniece Morris. When I first met Shauniece at a workshop/photoshoot last year, I immediately connected with her dope personality. She is a ray of sunshine and super cool. As a fellow content creator, I really admire her consistency and how she authentically shares with her community, better known as curl friends.
Read MoreToday, I’m spotlighting DC food blogger, Tomika Charles. Fun Fact: Tomika and I grew up in the same church, and she was one of my beloved Sensational Soirees brides. Her wedding still goes down as one of my all-time faves. During the planning process, she didn’t really need my help when it came to the menu and bar selections because she is the ultimate foodie. Learn more about her and her latest venture.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 3 of the Women’s History Month Celebration Circle. Today, I’m spotlighting lifestyle influencer and blogger, Jessica Lindsay, who is based in New York and using her platform in such an awesome way. She inspires women to live a life of confidence and purpose.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 2 of the Women’s History Month Celebration Circle. Today, I’m spotlighting one of my good friends whose light shines so bright. She is a joy to know, and it’s a joy witnessing her share her gifts with the world. Meet Maaden Eshete Jones — a women's wellness advocate, story teller, and lover of hospitality.
Read MoreIt’s Women’s History month, and I’m shining a light on some glow getters. Meet Candice Owens - a woman of many talents, who is fueled by a passion to connect with and embrace one’s true self. Check out my interview with this content coach, creative director and woman to know.
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