Hellloooooooo. It has been a minute, and for good reason. I’m excited to fill you in on some of my excursions from the past month! You may remember that I was participating in the Burnout challenge sponsored by Gwee Gym …
LATEST PODCAST: Be Brave; Be Well ft. Shanina Dionna
If you’re looking for something new to listen to this weekend, check out the latest episode of my podcast, Meraki Mentors, which features an interview with visual artist Shanina Dionna! In this episode, you’ll meet visual artist Shanina Dionna, a …
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New Poems Published in The Grief Diaries
I recently was featured among a group of talented artists in The Grief Diaries, a magazine of art and writing about loss. I knew I wanted to work with this publication because my first chapbook was centered around various forms …
Congress vs. MeToo: What Dr. Ford’s Testimony Proved About Attempted Rape
When Brett Kavanaugh took the oath for the Supreme Court yesterday, many eyes watched and many averted. Those who averted did so for reasons immeasurably deeper than political dissent. As women, we have endured a spectrum of sexual violence: rape, …
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My Podcast Launches Today!
Hey everyone! I’ve been on a very brief hiatus over the summer so work on a very important passion project of mine that has been in the works for the past 5 months or so: my new podcast, Meraki Mentors. …
MOVIE REVIEW: Netflix’s “How It Ends” Leaves More Questions Than Answers
courtesy of Netflix Somewhere between Meet the Parents and your favorite apocalyptic film lies the potential for How It Ends, the 2018 thriller produced by Netflix during their recent rollout of original entertainment. The film is described as “ominous” by the streaming giant, which …
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Launching Your First Podcast – My Story
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been working overtime on a bunch of different projects, and I’m so excited to share this with you (drumroll please): I’M STARTING A PODCAST!!!!! This isn’t something I ever dreamed about doing in …
How Kashif Boothe is Amplifying the Voices of Black Britains
It’s not every day that you meet someone who’s created two web series, documentaries, and is producing a talk show and podcast. This may sound like the life of a big-name media mogul, and judging by Kashif Boothe’s work ethic, …
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Art in the Age of Cancelling Culture
In light of Cosby's recent trial & Kanye's slavery comments, Candace Howze challenges the connection between art and artist. Are we at risk of losing influential art? Click below to find out.
My Thoughts on the Royal Wedding
I wanted to pop in really quickly (aside from our normally scheduled programming) to recap yesterday’s Royal Wedding (which is currently streaming on Hulu if you missed it). Much of the world has been preparing for the nuptials between Prince …
Everything You Need to Know About Installing Senegalese Twists
So, you guys are fully aware that I’m natural and have undergone a long process of learning to love my kinks. I wouldn’t call myself a connoisseur of protective styles, although I love them and typically use one about once or …
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