MichelleRenaMay 73 minMy first Mother’s Day gift…ZahraFourteen years ago today, I was preparing to become a mommy. I’d read the books and taken the classes and by all accounts I was ready,...
Monica OdomMay 52 minPixie DustAbout a week ago, I started reading Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones also know as Luvvie on Social Media. (Look her up....
MichelleRenaMay 12 minMay is giving…April was a whirlwind. I am in awe of the blessings and depression that came as a result of the past 30 days. April 1 I attended the...
MichelleRenaApr 192 minTransparency Tuesday: Teaching My Girls How to Be a Friend By Being a FriendI am learning that while I truly value transparency and the freedom of openness that it affords me, it is critical that I narrow down...
MichelleRenaApr 182 minThe shift…I literally have a thousand ideas run through my head on a daily basis but I struggle to get them all down. I could honestly write 2-3...
MichelleRenaMar 285 minEveryone is talking about Will Smith...I rarely get into pop culture on the blog, yet here we are. There is so much to think about and all of it is not about the slap. But, yes...
MichelleRenaMar 232 minMeet Demetrius Dorn of A'Dorn Scrubs & MoreEvery woman has a story and honestly the more I interview these amazing DOPE Black Women the more intrigued I become with learning the...
MichelleRenaMar 112 minDream Without FearSomeone said "sometimes you just have to do it scared" and honestly for me that couldn’t be truer. A lot of times we are so hyper focused...
MichelleRenaMar 82 minDope Women make the world go round!!!It’s International Women’s Day and y'all know I have no issue hyping up how Dope Women are yesterday, today, or any other day! Women are...
MichelleRenaMar 42 minFear is keeping you from being the best version of yourselfSo I have been working on overcoming my fears for a while. Honestly it’s a daily goal to not let fear keep me from doing the things I so...
MichelleRenaMar 23 minMeet Dr. Tommie "Tonea" Stewart Retired Univ. Prof/Dean/Actress/Museum Exhibit DirectorWhen Dr. Linda Holloway shared with me that she was referring some Dope Black Women for me to interview I was so excited. When I found...
MichelleRenaFeb 232 minMeet Deidra Wilcher, Our Favorite Neighborhood Homegirl, NurseBAE, and PodcasterWe are still celebrating all things love this month and I figured why not close out this month’s Dope Black Woman series with another...
MichelleRenaFeb 141 minHappy Lovers Day y’all!Happy Valentine’s Day lovers! I hope this day finds you loving yourself first and foremost. I hope that you have loved on yourself good...
MichelleRenaFeb 94 minMeet Dr. Linda Holloway, Professor, Self Published Children's Book Author, and Story Activist Y'all know I love meeting new people and Miss Linda, as I like to call her, is no different. This Dope Black Woman completely rejuvenated...
MichelleRenaFeb 82 minTransparency Tuesday: The Truth About Love and RelationshipsSo let’s get right to it. All you need is love right! Love conquers all right! Yeah, it’s easy to talk about all of the mushy, gushy...
MichelleRenaFeb 74 minA Dope Black love storyHappy Monday y’all! Oh yeah, we still on love over here so get ready. I love sharing my Dope Black love story because I think it gives...
MichelleRenaFeb 44 minA Love Supreme…I don't know if you've noticed by now but in case you haven't we LOVE FEBRUARY! Love is kinda our thing over here at iamMichelleRena.com...
MichelleRenaFeb 22 minMeet Nikki Parker Saint-vil, CEO of Sheeann CandlesY'all know I love meeting people and this next Dope Black Businesswoman is no different. Nikki Parker Saint-Vil is a South Florida native...
MichelleRenaFeb 13 minThe first step to showing real love and care is showing real GRACE!I spent most of the month of January fasting, meditating, cleansing, and purging quite a few areas of my life. When your thoughts are...
MichelleRenaJan 253 minTransparency Tuesday: Family DynamicsHappy Tuesday y'all! I found myself so sad last night as I laid in bed talking with my hubby. I shared with him a truth that I often...
Monica Odom6 days ago2 minIntentional FriendshipAs yall should know by now, I'm a military spouse. With that comes a slew of new ships. Friendships. Acquaintance-ships. Emergency...
Monica OdomJun 162 minMore TimeI have 5 more days left in Misawa, Japan, and a recurring theme is "I wish we had more time." It's a typically refrain when it's time to...