Yesterday as I watched footage of the violent, genocidal invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces I felt incredibly overwhelmed, tender, and rageful. Not only are these systems of oppression constantly traumatic, particularly for Black people, but we have been living through a pandemic, and on top of that we’re witnessing…

I’ve been trying to make new friends since I moved back to so-called St. Louis after living in so-called Portland, Oregon for most of my twenties. And it’s been exhausting and rough. …

Authenticity isn’t a one and done act. It’s a process of continual self-discovery, a commitment to unlearning your conditioning under systems of oppression, and an embrace of healing from trauma. What are you drawn to? What people, places, or things catch your eye? Chances are you are drawn to that…

I happened to come across this live chat on Instagram in which Marie Forleo and Laura Belgray were talking about copywriting and how to be an authentic writer. The intro is so cringey with Forleo immediately letting out a white-washed “YAS” bouncing to Bill Withers “Lovely Day,” and then continuing…

How are you doing with the aftermath of the Scorpio full moon? (cringe-face emoji) Just me? I was feeling like Harley Quinn, hung-the-fuck-over, just wanting a perfect fucking egg sandwich. How reliable. How consistent. How comforting. But the gut-wrenching lesson is that no matter how badly you want something it…

I’ve noticed we are confusing cancel culture with accountability. I’m speaking particularly to fellow white women… Read, respect, and pay educators like Ericka Hart and Wagatwe Wanjuki who are leading conversations and actively writing about this. I’m grateful to them and credit them for my understanding about this topic.

I’m back in my body. If I was who I was before I would’ve shown up at his house tears streaming down my face. I’m not a relationship expert or therapist, so take everything I’m about to say with a grain of salt. But what I’ve learned about relationships is…

Election season is here in the so-called United States. Maybe you’re feeling depressed, anxious, numb, irritable. Maybe you’re feeling fine. I encourage you to feel all of your feelings. Whatever you’re feeling is completely valid. We know that this is nothing new, but on top of police brutality being at…

*You can also listen to this essay here* Have you heard this before? “What’s possible for me, is possible for you.” Or I’ve also heard, “What’s possible for them, is possible for you.” I hear this a lot in the coaching industry and not only is it just not true…