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Life Lessons…
One thing I’ve learned about this thing called life is you can never be prepared for it. It’s like playing a video. Just when you think...

MichelleRena
May 24, 20211 min read


You don't know what you don't know
So there I am sitting in this lady's office, and she's basically telling me that I'm doing the most for the lesser. Like wait, isn't that...
Monica Odom
May 20, 20212 min read


Meet Janice Daphne, Author of Divorce: The New Little Black Book
Last week I highlighted a Dope Black Woman working to preserve Black families, but this week I am highlighting another Dope Black Woman...

MichelleRena
May 19, 20213 min read


I survived…
So yesterday I went back to my work location for the first time after working remote for 14 months. The anticipation of returning set my...

MichelleRena
May 18, 20212 min read


Yeah, 'Bag Lady' hit different now
This song has been in my head allllllllll week. Makes sense though, because last week I kinda opened the door to how I got started on...
Monica Odom
May 13, 20212 min read


Meet Alyssa Noel of The Wright Family Values
Alyssa Noel is the millennial warrior for single women, couples and families. Alyssa holds a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a...

MichelleRena
May 12, 20212 min read


But first…
You ever had one of those days where you really want to get it all done but you just can’t quite push yourself to do it. That was me...

MichelleRena
May 11, 20211 min read


An Ode to Motherhood: The Greatest Joy
I already told y’all I had no idea what I was doing when they gave me a baby! But once I got the hang of it I was like…OKAY THEN!!! We...

MichelleRena
May 9, 20212 min read


Welcome to the Teenage Years Zahra!
Y’all my big girl is officially a teenager! Somebody pray for me! Oh my how I initially dreaded this day 🤦🏽♀️ The idea of my baby...my...

MichelleRena
May 7, 20212 min read


Healing, a necessary mess
Healing is a hot topic lately. It's all over social media. The books, the memes. Therapy is being talked about and encouraged. The level...
Monica Odom
May 6, 20212 min read


Seed Planting
Hey y’all! I went to bed and woke up with seed planting on my mind. When we plant seeds we have to nurture them but the most important...

MichelleRena
May 4, 20211 min read


The Word is Intentional!
I try to focus each month on a word that I believe can help improve my life. This month’s word is intentional. I chose it after having a...

MichelleRena
May 3, 20211 min read


Monday Musings: It's ok to live your dream
So I shared this in my IG stories yesterday: It was just a passing thought after listening to the May messages from @theoverflo and...
Monica Odom
May 2, 20211 min read


Welcome May...what are you on?
May is here and this is the month that we celebrate mothers, graduates, fallen veterans, and mental health/awareness! For me it’s also my...

MichelleRena
May 1, 20211 min read


Boundary violator? Who, me?!?
There are a lot of conversation around boundaries lately. How we should uphold ours and people should respect ours, but what about other...
Monica Odom
Apr 29, 20212 min read


Meet Kandyce and Sheena Hansbrough, Dope Black Wife Duo
I love sharing stories of how I meet people and I love it even more when those meetings come full circle. Almost 15 years ago, I can...

MichelleRena
Apr 28, 20212 min read


It’s ok to just be ok.
Happy Tuesday y’all! Positivity and strength are in the eye of the beholder. I had to learn that there is a such thing as toxic...

MichelleRena
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Let people change and heal at their own pace!
There’s honestly nothing scarier as a parent than watching your child hurt and feeling like there is nothing you can do about it. Friday ...

MichelleRena
Apr 25, 20212 min read


Follow Friday Feature: Faith Broussard Cade @fleurdelisspeaks
Happy Friday Y’all! I am so happy we made it to the weekend. I have a quick Friday feature I want to share. I don’t know if you’re...

MichelleRena
Apr 23, 20211 min read


Earth Day 2021
Happy Earth Day Thursday Y’all! What are you doing to preserve the planet and reduce your carbon footprint? Simple things like recycling...

MichelleRena
Apr 22, 20211 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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