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Repurposing the Stress in Blessings
I had a supervisor in the past that would constantly remind of Philippians 4:6-7 whenever my anxiety for home or work would overtake me....

MichelleRena
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Made for this
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” LUKE 1:30 NIV This weekend after another doctors...

MichelleRena
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Restoration
Before I even begin, let me address the elephant in the room. You all hadn’t heard from me since September 2023! I know, I know! Trust...

MichelleRena
Apr 14, 20242 min read


An ode to my mental health…
***Disclaimer*** I have been writing posts and not publishing them because I needed to journal but was ready to have the actual...

MichelleRena
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Meet Schelli Jones of NinabayandCo
NinabayandCo is a mother and daughter operated brand. Schelli Jones and her mom hand-craft bags and accessories. Schelli sews and her mom...

MichelleRena
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Author Spotlight: Meet Ashley Paul, Dope Black Wife, Mom, and Author
Ashley Paul, creator of Ask The Ashley LLC the brand was born and raised in Macon, GA. Ashley is a Wife, a Mom, a member of the most...

MichelleRena
Jan 11, 20212 min read


Meet Soila Konchellah, Designer and CEO Konchellah
The encounters that I have with DOPE BLACK WOMEN are cosmic! Every single one is a testament of how we are meant to give light and love...

MichelleRena
Jan 9, 20213 min read


Meet Nzinga Wallace of Empower Me Chic
Watching your friends glow and grow is such an amazing feeling. I have known this Dope Black Woman for over 20 years and every encounter...

MichelleRena
Dec 7, 20202 min read


Meet Charcy Robinson Rogers, Wife, Mom, and Boss
I met Charcy "CC" Rogers over 20 years ago at Callaway High School. We both graduated early and started out on this journey called life...

MichelleRena
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Meet "Mommy Be Blinging" CEO Candace Allgood Moten
Some girlfriends are the kind that literally give you all the feels. They make you feel gorgeous by hyping up your posts on social media...

MichelleRena
Oct 18, 20202 min read


Meet My "PictureBae"...Lomiekia Messam CEO and Founder of Dynamic Duo Photography
Have you ever met a soul so dope that you instantly knew you had a lifetime sister and friend? I know that rarely happens among women,...

MichelleRena
Sep 21, 20202 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
Jun 13 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
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