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Let’s talk about Beyoncé’s Renaissance…

Aug 2
2 min

Let’s talk about Beyoncé’s Renaissance…

I have read so many quick thoughts on this album from my friends on social media. I don’t always chime in but as an artist this is one that I can’t pass on. In my humble yet extremely talented and valuable opinion (humble brag) this is Beyoncé’s best work to date. This album is giving creative, grown woman, eclectic freedom. This album reminds us that it’s ok to be different, you’re free to do it (life) how you please! I fully embrace this energy!! Quite honestly, it sounds a

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Hello August…I’m so glad you’re here!

Aug 1
3 min

Hello August…I’m so glad you’re here!

There was this morning meeting song that Laila’s PreK class sang every morning welcoming each child by calling their name and ending with “I’m so glad you’re here!” Y’all know August is one of our favorite months over here at iamMichelleRena.com and I’m screaming 🗣🗣🗣 “Hello August, I’m so glad you’re here!!” Mostly because both of our birthdays are in August, but also because when you have small children this is your new year. August is the kickoff for everything. School

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My first Mother’s Day gift…Zahra

May 7
3 min

My first Mother’s Day gift…Zahra

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, right? Heck naw! Wrong is quite likely an understatement. Absolutely nothing could truly prepare me for motherhood. May 7, 2008 at 1:45pm the tiniest, most beautiful little thing I’d ever seen was excavated from my body. I say excavated because she clearly had zero intentions of leaving my womb on her own. (42.5 weeks pregnant😩😩😩) In hindsi

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May is giving…

May 1
2 min

May is giving…

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 funeral of my dear friend and pastor, John Perkins. Shook is an understatement to describe how his death has impacted me. I still struggle to process it because who do I call when I have a spiritual or biblical question? But I’ve been pressing forward. April was filled with trials and triumphs. May has come and now it’s time for the next chapter

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Everyone is talking about Will Smith...

Mar 28
5 min

Everyone is talking about Will Smith...

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 everyone is talking about Will Smith and not because of his Oscar win for his portrayal of Richard Williams in 'King Richard' but for his very "un-Will Smith like" response to comedian Chris Rock and his joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith. We all saw it. It was literally the slap seen around the world. It is amazing to read and see the variety o

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How are you showing up today?

Mar 22
2 min

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 helps guide me in my interactions with them. When I know how you’re showing up I know whether or not you feel safe and in many cases ready to receive what I am preparing to share. As I am learning to exercise more grace with myself, I have started asking myself the same question. “Michelle, how are you showing up today?” Asking myself this

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

Mar 21
2 min

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 late, and binge watching tv. It’s rare that I get a chance to just unplug and do nothing. I needed it…BAD!! So I did just that. I laughed with husband and kids. Loved on my Mama and youngest nephew and really had time to sit and incubate. The last shedding of winter took place for me. There’s something about coming out of winter that feels li

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Happy Lovers Day y’all!

Feb 14
1 min

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 fashion! I talk a lot about the road to get to where we are now and the honesty with one another that it required. There’s not a flower or present that I could’ve received today that is greater than the freedom of peace and life we have created together. That’s the gift y’all! In years prior I had the bags, the cologne, the flowers, etc and w

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The Power of Girlfriend Love

Feb 11
1 min

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 at some point. But it’s those real girlfriends for me that show love in such a way that you are able to grow and go through the various seasons of life. Girlfriend love is a different kind of love. It’s powerful. It’s honest. It has so much power. It’s ever evolving and downright MAGICAL. Girlfriend love starts out with you talking and possib

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Transparency Tuesday: The Truth About Love and Relationships

Feb 8
2 min

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 sweet love stuff when we talk about relationships and marriage when things are going well. When things are good, love is well...lovely! But what about the in between times and the downright ugly moments. I promise you, every relationship has them. Relationships have ebbs and flows and sometimes you are ebbing way more than you are flowing and i

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A Dope Black love story

Feb 7
4 min

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 people a real depiction of what love can look like. We are not perfect by any means but I think our story shows you that love can be found in strange places at strange times AND that sometimes even when you find it, it may still need time to work itself out. So when I met my hubby what feels like a forever ago, I was visiting West Palm Beach,

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The first step to showing real love and care is showing real GRACE!

Feb 1
3 min

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 clearer you can begin to reassess your purpose. I recognize that I will never stop learning about myself because I am an ever evolving being. While this process drained me mentally it also freed me and for that I am grateful. Now we are in a new month, one of my favorite months (although it is the shortest) and I am excited to share even more w

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Transparency Tuesday: Family Dynamics

Jan 25
3 min

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 gloss over as it relates to my relationship with my mother. I don't have a lot of expectations for people because I have been constantly let down by those whom I love the most. And while I am OK not being able to depend on those I love even for what seems like the simplest of things it still hurts when you can't. I never got to really experience

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In My Feelings...

Jan 24
2 min

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 them. I will do a recap once a month of what I managed to indulge in for Self care Sundays and whatever tips I learn along the way. I have to admit that I have been deep in my feelings for the last two weeks or so. Not in a bad way, but definitely in a...I need some time to think and process way. A recap of the last 12 days since my last blo

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Why is truth calling on a Monday?

Jan 10
2 min

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 prepping and washing/twisting my hair. I even got a late night steam in. Sunday was great...but then here comes Monday musty ahhh... Whew, it's only a few hours in and I'm OVA IT! Monday came in here full of emotions and wanting real answers and conversations out the gate. Sometimes when truth calls you feel the need to answer...other times you ha

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Affirmation and Confirmation

Jan 7
2 min

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 received which in turn has become confirmation that I am doing exactly what I need to be doing and on that path to something greater for us all. I am not sure if you remember one of my first blog posts, but it was about love languages and words of affirmation is at the top of my list along with quality time. Let me just say physical touch i

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First Self Care Sunday of 2022

Jan 2
2 min

First Self Care Sunday of 2022

Sundays have become my official self care day. It’s the day I get to press a hard reset for the week. I can choose to either rejuvenate by resting or finish up things that are on my to do list. Whatever I decide to do I make it a point to be intentional about the time I spend focusing on what Michelle needs and truly loving on myself! There are a few things that are must do’s like my weekly yoni steam using SheBlends Natural yoni steam, my weekly mask using either my Sirobe

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Happy New Year!!!

Jan 1
1 min

Happy New Year!!!

Y’all we made it to 2022! What an adventure these last two years have been. It’s something about the 2020-somethings that is determined to be memorable for all. I trust everyone had a safe welcome into the new year last night. We had a blast drinking sparkling grape juice, playing cards, and eating party food with the kids. I have no directives for January! If I’ve learned anything about life and time it’s that it’s unpredictable and I can only control my response to it. So I

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I finally met her!

Dec 31, 2021
2 min

I finally met her!

For quite some time I’d been looking for this woman. I went on a journey at the start of 2020 to find her and free her from bondage and I literally just found her. What woman…who is she? She is Me! I finally found myself! For years, I walked around feeling weighed down by some many things. Majority of which were things I had absolutely no control over. Things like, how people viewed me, if they thought I was pretty enough, what I wore or could afford, what they thought of my

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Reflection on a thousand…

Dec 28, 2021
2 min

Reflection on a thousand…

I know you all are likely wondering why I have been so quiet. I have literally been in reflection all of December. My mind has raced with ideas and wonderings. I have been watching the girls learn and grow and while I am extremely proud of them a wave of sadness drifted over me as I recognized that time is passing quickly and my babies are growing up right before my eyes. I recognized that I can’t spend my energy on anything other than what truly serves a positive purpose in

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I miss my friend…

3 days ago
2 min

I miss my friend…

Grief is so weird. One minute you’re laughing to the point of tears about something super funny you remember, then you’re literally...

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How is it Monday already?

4 days ago
1 min

How is it Monday already?

I have never been one to dread Mondays. Actually it’s one of my favorite days of the week. But as I get older it really does feel like...

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