It’s Tip Tuesday, and today I’m talking about how I’m intentionally showing up for me in this season — and how you should, too. Showing up for ourselves is so important, and doing it with intention is key. Sometimes, we show up for everyone and everything else, to only save the leftovers for ourselves. It’s timeout for that! We should be our own number 1 priority, and we shouldn’t feel guilty about it or make excuses for not prioritizing ourselves. I’m currently focusing in on the following 5 ways to show up for me - no matter what…
Read MoreI talk a lot about growth and goals. Today, I want to talk a little bit about another g word — grace. We all should hold ourselves to a standard of grace and not perfection. Often times we are way harder on ourselves than we are on others. I'm working hard to give myself grace, just like I do others. However, I also recognize the dangers of too much grace. If we're not careful, sometimes grace turns into excuses for stagnation. Today, I want to share some of my perspectives on how grace and grind plays into our personal and professional growth.
Read MoreAs they say, all good things must come to an end. We've made it to the final day of the daily 7 series, and I hope this series has been insightful. Before we end this, I'm sharing my 7th daily focus, along with a guide to help you cultivate your own daily focuses - whether that's 7, 5 or 3 things.
Read MoreFun, enjoyment, rest, relaxation, and leisurely activities are so important. Many of us spend countless hours working and adulting in general, so taking a break to do something enjoyable or relaxing is essential.
Read MoreTime…365 days, 12 months, 24 hours, 1,440 minutes. Money…something we all spend, and at the same time want to keep and increase. That said, one can't help but to focus on time and money. My focus as of late has been centered around investing my time and money wisely, and sowing seeds that in turn will reap a harvest.
Read MoreMy personal and professional mission and vision are a big focus for me. They keep me up at night. Offering my gifts to the world, fulfilling my purpose and pursuing my dreams are on my mind daily.
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 MoreAs the saying goes, self-care is not selfish. Self-care in it's simplest form is caring for one's self. Self care is an act of self love, so because I love myself, I'm working on being more intentional in this area. Let’s dig into my thoughts on self care, and how I’m working to prioritize it daily.
Read MoreI've been working hard to trade in the #allthethings mentality for a more simplified and intentional way of focusing. Insert the Daily 7, which I shared with my newsletter tribe in February and received such good feedback on. That’s why I’m bringing highlights from the Daily 7 to the blog. This 7 day series was created to help us better cultivate our daily focuses for peace, success and happiness.
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.
Read MoreWith Easter right around the corner, I have the perfect bunny breakfast for your kiddos to enjoy (and you, too). Plus, it’s super easy to make. You can recreate this breakfast with regular pancake mix or my tasty recipe.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, when we fail to plan, we plan to fail. This is why really thinking through our goals and outlining the steps to achieve them is so key for success. As quarter one is soon coming to an end, I wanted to share how I’ve been goal planning thus far this year, along with some tips to help you achieve your goals this year.
Read MoreMy favorite dessert is strawberry shortcake, and the kids and I figured out a way to put a love themed spin on it. Remember, love goes beyond Valentine’s Day. Grab this must try recipe
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