Lessons in Entrepreneurship: Building Powerful Partnerships
Entrepreneurship is a wild ride: one opportunity can lead to another, taking you down paths you never imagined. A lesson that became the thesis of my year, The Hustle Legacy's relationship with Bee Terrific Media is a great example of that. Bee Terrific Media is a comics and literature company that was founded on the need to bring diversity to the cherished world of magic and superheroes.
Love the Way You Lie II - Eminem Series
I grew up in fear of my father. Although his abuse stopped long before it could get to me, the threat of his violence to my mother and older sister remained. I remember the moment I realized that it wasn't normal to have your first memory being your father giving your sister a black eye.
Buy Yourself the D*mn Flowers
"Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers" brings you on a transformative journey to becoming the type of woman who finds everything she needs within herself. Author, Tam Kaur, shares her personal journey of self-love and empowerment by recapping tales of old relationships and friendships, discussing how she discovered the power of self discovery, and relaying the tools she learned along the way.
101 Essays That Will Change the Way that You Think
Brianna Wiest's "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think" is a collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays that challenge conventional wisdom and offer fresh perspectives on life, love, and relationships. Wiest delves into the complexities of human psychology, exploring topics such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the power of mindfulness. She encourages readers to question their beliefs, embrace their imperfections, and cultivate a more mindful and intentional approach to life.
The Oedipus/Electra Complex: A Lens for Understanding Relationship Dynamics
Imagine having a crush on your dad. It sounds appalling, yet, one of the oldest theories of human behavior, the Oedipus and Electra Complex, is based on the idea that all of us are behaving on the subconscious notion that we aspire to be with our parent of the opposite sex.
Giving My Family's Dreams the Roots it Needed
When I moved back in with my parents, I knew that the sacrifices I chose to make could not go in vain. As I continued to refine the environment of The Hustle Legacy, I also began to make plans for turning my mom's cooking passion into a business. This was a large feat to undertake. Although entrepreneurial in spirit, the one thing my family lacked that kept them from starting a business in the past was a clear understanding of how businesses were built. Luckily for them, their youngest daughter had been studying entrepreneurship since the ripe age of 15.
Design Your Legacy Recap: The Hustle Legacy’s First In-Person Event
The Hustle Legacy is built on the belief that Self Discovery flourishes within a supportive community. The connections we make with others, the shared experiences, and the courage to explore our creative sides are the keys to fully understanding ourselves. This philosophy was the driving force behind our first in-person event, a collaboration with Kat Herrick, founder of Design Your Interior.
Dear Mommy & Papa, Thank You for Giving Me the Gift of Dreaming Big
Introducing a new series of letters written for The Unsealed community, a writing initiative that uses a collection of voices to ignite and empower individuals through the exchange of inspirational open letters.
Culture Making
A Target exclusive novel, Culture Making explores the transformative entrepreneurial journey of Equality advocate and Target partner, Houston White, Jr. This novel unravels the intricate dynamics of culture creation that challenges conventional perspectives on how society evolves. White believes that by celebrating the variety of human experiences we live, we all are better equipped to tap into our creative power in order to build a Legacy that becomes larger than ourselves.
Negotiating as a Woman
This post highlights an episode from the Money with Katie Show podcast that unpacks traditionally masculine negotiation strategies and why these techniques may not be as successful for women. With more women prioritizing their careers than ever before, this episode is a tool to help us assert our value at work.
Getting Started on YouTube: The Experience
Getting myself on YouTube has been over 10 years in the making. People have been telling me to get my a** on YouTube since my early teenage days. But, I always had an excuse why it wasn't the right time. It felt like such a commitment. I couldn't officially make the decision to grow an audience on Youtube until I had proven to myself that I had what it takes.
A Look Back at 2023
It was a year in isolation. After recognizing how bad I was at choosing people that actually align with me, I decided to spend 2023 prioritizing my relationship with myself over all others. It was peaceful. No unnecessary drama, no one to judge my actions, no toxicity draining my energy.
Put on a Pedestal (2023 Rewrite)
Imagine a world where everyone treats you as "Little Miss Perfect". Born pretty, polite, and gifted, the world treats you as if you could do no wrong. Placed on a pedestal, you're taught to look down on everyone that could never amount to all that you are.
Girls Can’t Win: Why We Compete in Friendships
I've always been notoriously known for having a bunch of guy friends. Often times, this gained me the reputation of:
seeking for attention
being a flirt or a tease
not valuing myself
not being a girls' girl
The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls
Journalist and activist, Mona Eltahawy, courageously defies our foundations of society in this manifesto against the patriarchy. She challenges her readers to imagine what the world would have been like if girls were raised to embrace the same qualities that are encouraged in boys. Eltahawy demands that the responsibility to deconstruct the patriarchy and build a safer world for our women and girls falls upon us.
What’s So Wrong with Being a Hoe?
Growing up, I didn't believe in sex before marriage. It was taught to me that this wasn't something that "good girls" do, and I considered myself a good girl. Once I reached high school, my opinions on sex started to change. I suddenly wanted the world to see me as sexy and desirable.
Intoxicating
The Narrative Method, Tuesday Night Write - 9/26/23
Today, I wrote a story about a woman who walks into an art gallery and meets a mysterious man.
I Love You, Too
A poem, written when I was 19, about the man who I thought was the Love of My Life. A glimpse of the pain I brought into our relationship and the faulty foundation our love was built on. A statement about our internal battle with self-love and acceptance.
Once a Cheater
The Narrative Method, Tuesday Night Write - 9/26/23
Today, I wrote a story about a man nurturing his heartbreak while on a walk with his dog.
I was Possessed by Regina George
Last year, I was possessed by Regina George. She took over my whole body and my mind. She cut my boyfriend of three years loose then drove her ass to Philadelphia to drop herself in the middle of a brand new social scene. She played musical chairs with all the guys. Was "frenemies" with all the girls. And made her grand exit by releasing her own Burn Book for the entire world's entertainment.