I have to document everything. How else will I know this wasn't all a dream? If you're looking for me I'm probably on the other side of the room laughing really loud. Architect of Words.
Author: Candace Howze
The National Memorial for Peace & Justice
This past week I stopped by the Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice on my way to the Florida Panhandle and spent an hour or so at this new memorial that honors the thousands of Americans who …
12 Ways the KonMari Method Changes Your Behavior
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the KonMari Method. The Internet is abuzz with the announcement of Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show arriving in just a matter of days. The famed Japanese organization consultant is bringing her …
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How the KonMari Method Changed My Life
This is the first in a 3-part series. I am a clutterer. Actually, that’s not a real word, but I think you know what I’m saying. I’ve had an issue with clutter since I was a kid. The benefit …
3 Things I Learned About Podcasting From FinCon
I'm excited to present this guest post as part of our new Podcasting series. This blog is brought to you by Danielle Desir, founder of The Thought Card, and co-founder of WOC Podcasters. With eight podcast episodes published to …
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 …
