top of page

Search


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


Meet Brittany Ingram, Pro Makeup Artist & CEO of Candid Beauty
Six years ago I enrolled my girls in a dance studio in Belle Glade, Florida. At the dance studio, I had the pleasure of meeting some...

MichelleRena
Aug 4, 20211 min read


Take a break…
This is just a reminder to take a break (I’m preaching to myself really!) Life comes at you fast and it’s easy to fall back into the idea...

MichelleRena
Aug 3, 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


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


Who you talking to?
Yeah, you read that with an attitude, huh? That's usually how it's given. Lol Communication skills are hard to come by when you grow up...
Monica Odom
Jul 15, 20213 min read


Meet Pamela Simon, CEO of Divine Mindset
Meet Pamela Simon, a Teen Mindset Coach that has been helping and mentoring for over 20 years. Pam has a Bachelor's Degree in Educational...

MichelleRena
Jul 14, 20211 min read


Triggers…It ain’t just the kids…
So I shared how the kids have been a major trigger point recently. And while I love them I had to dig a little deeper into why it is the...

MichelleRena
Jul 13, 20212 min read


Note to Self: Keep Going!
I find myself saying this way more often than I would have ever imagined. (Whispers) Keep going Michelle! When I am not quite sure that...

MichelleRena
Jul 12, 20211 min read


Hey Y’all! Happy Friday! We made it! (barely…lol!)
But we did though! I have a few new followers so I wanted to say hey 👋🏽 and welcome you to the space! I am MichelleRena and I am happy...

MichelleRena
Jul 9, 20212 min read


You in the kitchen, but are you putting in the work?
So I'm not one to preplan content. I usually have a general idea for a topic only to get redirected when I sit down at the computer. ...
Monica Odom
Jul 8, 20212 min read


Triggers, Triggers…everywhere!
The onset of events that led to me becoming ill recently was overwhelming to say the least. Teenage woes, issues with bullying,...

MichelleRena
Jul 6, 20212 min read


No Back to Normal For Me!
Hey Y’all! It’s been a minute. I’ve missed sharing my thoughts each day with you all. The last 26 days have been quite a whirlwind. From...

MichelleRena
Jul 5, 20213 min read


It's the Forgiveness for ME!!!
Forgiveness has been on my mind this week. Yeah, I know we talk about forgiving others, but I ain't worried about them. I'm talking...
Monica Odom
Jul 1, 20212 min read


My Baby Is 6 Months Old💕
What baby, Mon!?!? This blog, silly! LOL I've been nurturing this thing for 6 whole months, and just like any birthing experience, it...
Monica Odom
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Happy Father’s Day…
For years I had no reason to celebrate this day and even tried to keep myself busy to avoid thinking about it too much. My dad died when...

MichelleRena
Jun 20, 20212 min read


Happy Juneteenth!
It’s been a minute. I’ve been resting and reflecting on a lot lately. My health took a strange turn 11 days ago that left me immobile and...

MichelleRena
Jun 19, 20212 min read


I Didn't Make It...
So I said I was gonna write in May, but I didn't make It. The entire month of May, I navigated the challenges of my own mental health and the mental health of those around me and I didn't have the capacity to write about It. I fought the fight alone most days, but those who check on me constantly, like Mon, and the K-Squad, saw the spiral happening in real time and finally my homegirl said when are you going to call your therapist because this isn't you friend! I meet with my

MichelleRena
3 days ago3 min read


2026 - Revelation
Once you know, you can't unknow. So be careful when you ask for things to be revealed, if you aren't prepared to deal with the revelation.
Monica Odom
May 81 min read


Book Review: The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson
Favorite quote: "I never really did fall out of love. I just learned to live without her."
Monica Odom
Apr 302 min read


Book Review: The Perfection of A Moment by Kimberly Brown
Favorite Quote: "I'm not perfect, but she'll always get the best parts of me." - Hiram asking Mr. and Mrs. Solomon for their blessing to propose to Ximena.
Monica Odom
Apr 232 min read
bottom of page

