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Why I reject the “Strong Black Woman stereotype” 

The stereotype of “the Strong Black Woman” has become deeply ingrained in culture. There seems to be a script detailing the role that Black women must play. This role includes being a…

How to get over perfectionism

Perefctionism kills progress. I know because 2 years and 2 months is exactly how long I let my need for perfection stop me from working on Cocktails and Ambition. I had so…

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Important ways to Invest in yourself

There are so many articles out there on the topic of self-improvement . Some articles and advice focus on ways to become a more productive, coffee drinking, all nighters pulling, brand new…

Signs you need a break

We all need breaks from time to time because life will never stop being overwhelming and exhausting. Maybe you are running a full-time job and working hard for career growth, or you…

Everything you need to know before getting a life coach

Life coaching is a booming business especially on social media. It seems like every day a new coaching account pops up with pretty quotes, a cohesive feed and absolutely no credentials. Despite…

How the pandemic changed my approach to goal setting

The start of the new year for me often means vision boards, yearlong goals and the hope of new beginnings.  This year proves to be different. After all the chaos of 2020,…

Lessons from Becoming by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama ‘s documentary “Becoming” on Netflix was such a pleasant experience. I confess that although I have the book, I never made it past the first chapter. Not because the book…