On Suffocating Systems, Sincere Self-worth and Skin Secrets
As I continue to talk about my trash ass 2023 year of business, the messages I keep getting are affirming my decision to do it. The ways folks are like “YOU TOO?” is letting me know to keep going because one of the things we need more of, is the …
On Foul Formula, Fulfilling Faith and Fenty Fabulous
A year ago today, my first children’s book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess dropped into the world and it is my favorite book of all that I’ve written. What was wild was as I was publishing the book, I was firing my whole team. This is what I’ve dedicated my …
On Costume Controversy, Calculated Confusion and Culture Tags
This week kicked off with a bang, as I pissed off all the Swifties by pointing out the unavoidable reaches of whiteness when it comes to success. But I stood on business and I said what I said. It’s actually right on time because Black History Month is HERE and …
On Contributions, Coachability and Chicness
Happy Women’s History Month! Also, it’s Money March. So what are we gon do this month? Mind our coins and take up space. All while trying to maintain some semblance of balance and sanity. This month is truly March Madness for me. I have 7 work trips for this month …
Consume the Room (with June Ambrose) – Episode 39 of Rants & Randomness
I’m excited for you to hear this episode of Rants & Randomness. Go ahead and listen right away in the player below, or scroll on to learn more. On this episode, I’m feeling good about learning I have a little namesake out there in the world, I’m ranting about how …
Grant Yourself Grace (with Tai Beauchamp) – Episode 36 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! This week, I’m bringing you another episode of Rants and Randomness! On this episode, I’m feeling good about the holiday season – it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m soaking up all of the positive vibes from my home in Chicago. I’m ranting about the …
#BuyBlack – BONUS Episode 4 of Rants & Randomness
Welcome back to Rants and Randomness! This week, I want to talk about the importance of buying Black. In this episode, I’m diving into the #BuyBlack Movement. As brands like Gucci and Prada exploit Black culture for profit, it is so important for us to support Black-owned businesses. Designers like …
Whose Idea Were These Terrible Birkenstock Boots?
First came the most expensive frock on the Oregon Trail. Then came the uglass skants (skirt pants). And now I’m convinced that fashion designers are just trolling us on purpose to entertain themselves, because look at this mess. What in the tacky ass caucasery hell is this?!? Birkenstock has gone TOO …
Whose Uglass Skants (Skirt Pants) Are These?
There’s so much WTF going on in the fashion industry these days, it’s hard to keep up. A few months ago, LuvvNation roasted this Oregon Trail frock that was as expensive as it was ugly. But that dress doesn’t seem so bad in comparison to…whatever this is. I don’t understand these …
Stella McCartney Tried It With Her House Gown Ankara Appropriation
Another day, another case of cultural appropriation. This time, fashion designer Stella McCartney is getting heat for using ankara prints in her latest collection. An article from OkayAfrica breaks it down: The brand infused ankara designs into their new collection to create dresses, jumpsuits and tops, that look a lot like what …