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

MichelleRena
Mar 22, 20222 min read


Spring has sprung and now it’s time to blossom…
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...

MichelleRena
Mar 21, 20222 min read


Dream Without Fear
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...

MichelleRena
Mar 11, 20222 min read


Fear is keeping you from being the best version of yourself
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...

MichelleRena
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Meet Dr. Tommie "Tonea" Stewart Retired Univ. Prof/Dean/Actress/Museum Exhibit Director
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...

MichelleRena
Mar 2, 20223 min read


Happy Women’s History Month
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...

MichelleRena
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Meet Deidra Wilcher, Our Favorite Neighborhood Homegirl, NurseBAE, and Podcaster
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...

MichelleRena
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Happy 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...

MichelleRena
Feb 14, 20221 min read


The Power of Girlfriend Love
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...

MichelleRena
Feb 11, 20221 min read


Meet 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...

MichelleRena
Feb 9, 20224 min read


Transparency Tuesday: The Truth About Love and Relationships
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...

MichelleRena
Feb 8, 20222 min read


A Dope Black love story
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...

MichelleRena
Feb 7, 20224 min read


A 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...

MichelleRena
Feb 4, 20224 min read


Meet Nikki Parker Saint-vil, CEO of Sheeann Candles
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...

MichelleRena
Feb 2, 20222 min read


The 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...

MichelleRena
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Transparency Tuesday: Family Dynamics
Happy 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...

MichelleRena
Jan 25, 20223 min read


In My Feelings...
Hey Y'all! It's been a minute! Self care Sundays are still a thing but I am learning to enjoy them more by not focusing on posting about...

MichelleRena
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Meet Kathy Perkins, Event Planner and CEO of Elegant Events
Summer 2021 was a whirlwind, but one of the major highlights was in the midst of my struggle. I attended the wedding of my cousin-in-law...

MichelleRena
Jan 12, 20223 min read


Why is truth calling on a Monday?
So I had an awesome Self Care Sunday yesterday...so much so that I didn't even get a chance to blog. I spent my day resting, meal...

MichelleRena
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Affirmation and Confirmation
Whew...what a first 7 days of the new year! I have been overwhelmed by the amount of affirmations from other Dope Black Women that I have...

MichelleRena
Jan 7, 20222 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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