1 day agoMember-only10 years in NYC Hospitality: The One Thing I LearnedHospitality is not for the weak. NYC hospitality is known to be the go-to gig for an artist who’s not quite where they want to be but has to pay big city rent. The opportunities are endless, the schedule is compatible with those pursuing art during the day. …Self Improvement3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyDating Me is No Fun.I’m thankful I’m not dating myself. Imagine, not expanding and growing because there isn’t someone to show you a different perspective. Imagine having a mirror placed in front of you mimicking your every move. Dating someone with similar goals is good but is matching characteristics a requirement? In movies, the…Dating2 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyBlack Faces in White SpacesIf you know, you know… This article is for black people in predominantly white spaces. There are industries where you’re the only one that looks like you. Corporate Americas, including finance, tech, and law. It may even be a posh restaurant where black women are rarely hired in management which…Life4 min read
Sep 25Member-onlyWhat Being an Army Diesel Mechanic Taught MeYes, you read this correctly. I was 10 year Army Reserve veteran whose job was fixing construction diesel vehicles. I learned the train during AIT, and in 3 months learned the mechanical trade(kinda). I hope this doesn’t mess up my security clearance, haha. I was based in Wisconsin, the hottest…Lifestyle3 min read
Sep 25Member-onlyYou’re Not Missing Out, No FOMOFOMO and I had a beautiful bond. I would try to adult and not go anywhere but the thoughts of the fun I could be having would get the best of me. God forbid my friends would go and call the talk about the good time they had. In the…Life3 min read
Sep 21Member-onlyHow Anxious Spells Saved My LifeLook at my name. There’s no MD behind it so I encourage you to take this with a grain of self. I intentionally described anxiety by saying “spells” because while anxiety is a state of being, it's also a serious medical diagnosis. I don’t want to minimize anyone’s experience who…Mental Health3 min read
Sep 18Member-onlyHappiness is Not a DestinationDoes True Happiness Exist? Happiness began to feel like a fable. Will I ever be happy? Will I have the lover I dream of? Will I have a family free of turmoil and pain? Is it safe for me to have a dream I can envision but have yet to physically embody? The answer…Life3 min read
Sep 12Member-onlyWhat Happened to the Fashion Runway?NEW YORK FASHION WEEK IS HERE! In light of this beautiful time in NYC, I wanted to discuss one thing: What is this walk we have to find a name for that's being served on the catwalk? You know the one where you look drunk, hunched over, and pray no…Fashion2 min read
Sep 3Member-onlyStop Asking for Advice, Do This InsteadLive your life, that’s the answer. The Art Of Venting. Our friends and families are there for us in times of need. They are the shoulder we lean on when times get rough. If we sat down and counted all the moments we were able to vent to a loved one, we would thank them more. …Journal2 min read
Sep 1Member-onlyAre You Visible?Being a writer, you have a voice. You have thoughts you communicate with words. But what good are these words when no one reads them? As a writer, we get stuck on getting views to take care of our lifestyle. …Writer2 min read
