My Journey to Understanding Afro-Caribbean Healing
How do I cut through all the B.S. and remain true to my culture? It’s a bit messy but self-reflection makes it oh so worth it.
Life Update
TLDR: Yoga Teacher certification, travel, and new business opportunities
Looking Back: 🇻🇳From Vietnam with Love🇻🇳
This piece kicks off a series where I will take you through my time in each Asian country I visited from January to June 2018, sharing funny stories and poignant life lessons along the way.
Women of the Waters
Yorubaland encompasses southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Taínos are the native peoples of modern day Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Hispaniola. I see myself as a bridge between two worlds: a daughter of Taíno and Yoruba, my very existence a beautiful unification of two peoples forced to endure lives they had not chosen.
Garbanzo Quinoa Salad
For everyone who wonders “Where do vegans get their protein?” This is for you. A hearty, protein packed vegan salad to help you close out the summer.
How to: Advocate for Yourself
How To: Advocate for Yourself is live on @mataiagency, the agency for change and women’s empowerment! For ex-people pleasers and #recoveringnicegirls like me it can be hard to stand up for what you want. In the article, I outline 7 ‘laws’ that help make it easy for you to build that confidence. 🌙 Law #1: Believe in What You Are Asking For 🌙 Law #2: Step Out of the Victim Mindset 🌙 Law #3: Decide Exactly What You Want — And Go For It 🌙 Law #4: Draw Up a Plan of Action 🌙 Law #5: Seek out Support 🌙 Law #6: Communicate with Clarity 🌙 Law #7: Be Firm and Persistent
History Lesson: Matcha 101
This post is juicy, I go all in about matcha: its history, benefits, and my personal love for it. Give it a read and tell me what you think :)
Vegan Lemon Cake with Lemon Grapefruit Glaze
A bright and delicious vegan lemon cake recipe to wow your summer barbecue guests.
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
Breakfast of champions.
CBD Part 4: Commercialization
CBD Part 4: Commercialization The last article of a 4 part series exploring the history of cannabis and ways we can make the industry more inclusive for black and brown people.