It’s officially “Mon”day over here at iammichellerena.com because it’s our DOPE AF contributing writer, Monica Odom’s, birthday!!! Happy...

Fourteen 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,...

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...

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...

Every woman has a story and honestly the more I interview these amazing DOPE Black Women the more intrigued I become with learning the...

When I conduct professional development this is one of my favorite welcoming rituals. I like to know how people are showing up because it...

I took some time off to enjoy spring break. During what felt like the shortest week ever, I really enjoyed not going to work, waking up...

Someone 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...

So 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...

When 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...

One 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...

We are still celebrating all things love this month and I figured why not close out this month’s Dope Black Woman series with another...

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...

Our girlfriends are the ones who see us through life. Yes, you have your parents and you will possibly have your spouse and/or children...

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...

So 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...

Happy 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...

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...

Y'all know I love meeting people and this next Dope Black Businesswoman is no different. Nikki Parker Saint-Vil is a South Florida native...

I spent most of the month of January fasting, meditating, cleansing, and purging quite a few areas of my life. When your thoughts are...