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Transformation/Transparency Tuesday: We can’t become what we want by remaining what we are!
The thing I love most about growing up in my era (being born in the 80’s, raised in the 90’s, teen/young adult in 2000’s) is being able...

MichelleRena
Sep 7, 20212 min read
If you’re off today, be off!
Take advantage of rest and use this time to recalibrate! That’s it…that’s the post! XOXO, MichelleRena

MichelleRena
Sep 6, 20211 min read


Self-Care Sunday: Call a thing a thing so you can move on
If something gets you rattled address it, call it out, handle it accordingly and move around. do not, I repeat, DO NOT let it linger or...

MichelleRena
Sep 5, 20212 min read


ICYMI: I was cheated on in my marriage! (Spoiler Alert: I stayed!)
So it’s kinda funny how this post came about. I received an interesting email yesterday from someone whom I’ve never met but they felt it...

MichelleRena
Sep 3, 20215 min read


...but do you see me?
There are so many things that come to mind when I hear 'but do you see me?' Romantic, platonic, familial. They are require us to step...
Monica Odom
Sep 2, 20213 min read


The Power of Peace and going at your own pace
This is a reminder to go at your own pace!!! Do not get caught up thinking you have to compete with anyone or anything. I used to think...

MichelleRena
Aug 31, 20212 min read


Reflections of 38
For the past few years, I've really looked forward to my birthday. During my quiet time across the past week, I've been thinking about...
Monica Odom
Aug 26, 20213 min read


Let’s be honest…sometimes you have to be your own hype woman!
So I’m sitting here reading my sisterfriend, Atoya Follins book “Girl, You Have Purpose“ and getting the much needed reminder and gentle...

MichelleRena
Aug 20, 20211 min read


You're Built For This
So last week, we talked about the anxiety that comes up as things begin to pile up. I've been staying on top of the things that bring me...
Monica Odom
Aug 19, 20212 min read


Starting my new year off basking in gratitude!
Friends and family thank you so much for all of the birthday love shown yesterday and the continuous love you show me on the regular. The...

MichelleRena
Aug 15, 20211 min read


Happy Blog-aversary iammichellerena.com and Happy Birthday to Me!
A year ago today I invited you all on a journey to self-discovery. I had no idea where this journey would take me but I promised to be...

MichelleRena
Aug 14, 20213 min read


Learning the Lesson this time
So school starts soon, and all 3 will be in pivotal grades, K, 3rd, and 6th (now at the middle/high school). They also all start on...
Monica Odom
Aug 12, 20212 min read


First day of school and other things that may make you tired!
For many of us this week is the start of school for our kiddos. Tuesday marked my girls first day of school and for us it was a whirlwind...

MichelleRena
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Permission to rest!
This is just a friendly reminder that it’s okay to take a break! Sometimes we feel pressured to do more and keep routines that may be...

MichelleRena
Aug 5, 20211 min read


New month, new goals!
It’s Sunday…Happy Sunday y’all! I try my best to reserve Sundays for my self-care and rest. I fell off for a minute but I’m working on...

MichelleRena
Aug 1, 20212 min read


Meet Amari Cooper Ferguson, Toddler Author and Future Paleontologist
A few months ago, before I got sick I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most adorable kids ever. His name is Amari Cooper...

MichelleRena
Jul 30, 20213 min read


A Tribute to my Kai Elizabeth as you turn 10!
Dear Kai Elizabeth, My goodness...how are my kids growing up so fast? Is it me or is time in wharp speed? Today, you, my middle child, my...

MichelleRena
Jul 28, 20212 min read


Y'all Ain't Gone Worry (or is it Wear?) Me...
So the Olympics have started (yeah, I'm in Japan and can't go #sadness), and this week we see Simone Biles in all her magnificence say......
Monica Odom
Jul 28, 20212 min read


Do you booboo…
I say this all of the time but I still find myself hesitating when it’s time to do what’s best for me. Whether it is walking away to...

MichelleRena
Jul 27, 20211 min read


Back in the saddle…but balanced this time!
So the last two weeks have been an amazing whirlwind and realignment for me. I went on the best vacation/baecation with my hubby and we...

MichelleRena
Jul 26, 20212 min read


Through the Chaos
So I just finished a devotion called “Through the Chaos” it was only 10 days long but I started it on July 30th and literally just...

MichelleRena
Oct 93 min read


Renewing Body and Mind
As I endured a 22 minute roast session in the sauna. I had time to really think and the thought that resonated most was “you can’t heal...

MichelleRena
Sep 42 min read
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