How to support parents returning to work after family leave (especially during COVID-19)

Here are some tips if you are planning your transition back to work from family leave and/or if have colleagues or friends coming back to work after a huge life transition.

Why I took a work break

I encourage you to evaluate when you last took a break — not a vacation, or the break you may get during a holiday, or maternity leave (because we know maternity leave is not a holiday) — but an actual break.

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

It’s really easy for self-doubt, internalization of negative thoughts about oneself, and low confidence to seep in when you’ve worked so hard only to be met with mediocracy. But there are things that will bolster that confidence back where it deserves to be: THROUGH. THE. ROOF!

It's Not Our Job To Educate You

I know that black women are magic and we set the tone for all that’s dope, but I strongly believe that we weren’t placed on this earth to be your emotional mules or provide unpaid labor.

I Would Like to Fight

Oprah is collecting names like Arya Stark, and I’m right behind her ass.

Everybody Hates Chris...For Real Though

I really wish I had something nice to say about this man, but I don’t. He’s literally the worst

When We Vote with Black Womyn in Mind

What if we lived in a world that prioritized Black Womyn and their experiences?

Lucifer Had the Best Voice in the Seraphim

Just because it's gospel music does not mean that we should automatically support it. In fact, if anything, we need to be more cautious.

Gratitude for Black Girls

As a millennial therapist specializing in all things girl, millennial and melanin power, I truly believe gratitude for us black girls is being self-compassionate in our authenticity.

How to Be an Ally

If you claim that you stand against racial injustice but continue to stand by while people of color suffer through these terrible interactions, this guide is for you.

On Men’s Social Immaturity & Women’s Suffering

It is not a woman’s lot in life to be responsible for any grown ass man. In a relationship, we are not supposed to be your mothers, grandmothers, handlers, teachers, etc., and we're certainly not responsible for teaching you right from wrong.

The Magical Negro No More: On Black Women & Giving Credit Where It’s Due

It’s time our society recognizes we’re not magical negroes but millions of black women who are working in our communities everyday to get shit done