Monica Odom4 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...
Monica OdomJun 21 minSummer, Summer, SummerTimeOk, I know I can serious over here, because life is fucking serious, but can I get real with you today? I'm tired. I am talking dog ass...
Monica OdomMay 182 minInner CompassLike many of you, when I arrived into this existence, I was given a preprogrammed compass. It didn't point to my true north. It pointed...
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 OdomApr 283 minClarity from ChaosSo if you follow me on my FB or IG accounts, then you know this week was hectic. If you don't, first of all Second, we are a military...
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 173 minWhen Sunday Comes…I usually try to avoid getting too churchy but I make it known that I have a deep spiritual relationship. I saw this posted and felt like...
Monica OdomApr 142 minYou don't have to live here anymoreI think I'm a good friend, and I'd like to think that my friends and associates feel the same way, unless yall lying... For the past few...
Monica OdomMar 312 minSo what are you afraid of?Came to me in meditation today. Last year Michelle and I talked about "doing it afraid"; "it" being anything and everything because...
Monica OdomMar 182 minIt's A ProcessThis phrase has taken up residence in my head over the past few weeks. It's a process. But what's a process, Mon? Hell, everything. ...
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...
Monica OdomMar 111 minIntentional CareAs most of you know, I'm home for a family emergency. Continued prayers and positive thoughts requested and all those that have been sent...
Monica OdomMar 102 minJust checking on youSuch a small phrase, but over the two weeks the weight of it really hit home. My dad had a heart attack 2 weeks ago. Because of COVID, I...
MichelleRenaMar 12 minHappy Women’s History MonthOne thing for certain, two things for sure…we are advocates for all things Black and woman over here. I am always honored to share space...
Monica OdomFeb 242 minRationing LoveAs we wrap up love month, I'm still in 'What does it all mean?', or 'it's this all there is?', or a 'make it make sense.' kinda space....
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 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...
Monica OdomFeb 71 minIt's the Sweet One!I don't like Dr. Pepper, but it fits. *Oprah shrug* The world can be cruel, so why do we feel the need to add to it? From comments we...
Monica Odom4 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...