I've known Nia my entire life. Actually, I've known her for her entire life since I'm the older sister. Sisters are a beautiful addition to any woman's life. Whether they are biological (that's you Nia!), from a sorority (skee-wee my Sorors!), or friends who will last a lifetime, sisters are the ones that hold us … Continue reading Facing My Goliath

Think of songs on a CD. Sometimes when you play a song frequently, the CD forms a scratch on its surface where that song is encoded. When you play the song again, you may find that there's a part that skips. The other songs are fine, though, and even the rest of that song is … Continue reading Sitting with the Skip

  It has always fascinated me the way that Facebook can be a place of pure foolery one minute and deep revelation the next. If your timelines are anything like mine, it can be hard to distinguish between the two after a few minutes of mindless scrolling. Perhaps that was the reason I missed this … Continue reading Walking Away

In May of 2011, I went to my future Alma Mater for early registration. Standing in line with my dad to have my ID picture taken, I was a ball of nerves! I was super excited about all the doors that the hilltop high would open for me. Standing directly behind me was a girl … Continue reading Lessons Revealed

Ya'll. This has been a tough couple of weeks to exist and hold space in. In the midst of a pandemic, we have found ourselves again mourning the loss of lives at the hand of police brutality. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. George Floyd. The list of names continue to grow and plant seeds of despair … Continue reading The Breaking

I met Tina Phillips while interviewing for my very first professional position. Right off the bat, her presence was big. I'm talking about the kind of big that makes you feel your confidence go up ten levels, just because you know she's in the room with you and she's got your back. And her soul … Continue reading But for Grace

When I think of growth,  I think of a seed, planted and loved until it unfolds to produce something beautiful. Whatever comes from it, whether it's a tree or a flower, has its own journey to manifestation. Depending on the process, the seed may face hardships growing into the forms we get to see and … Continue reading Growth in Discomfort