Exploring big feelings. Asking big questions. Diving in headfirst.
In a wild year marked by self-exploration and growth, I’m sharing the 12 nonfiction books that challenged me, changed me, stretched me, comforted me, and made me feel the most seen in 2021.
It’s a well-known taboo to share pregnancy news earlier than 12 weeks. But is the rule just perpetuating the stigma of miscarriage and pregnancy loss?
My unique position as a mixed race woman has exposed me to all different types of hair. So why aren’t professionals being encouraged to learn about all different types of hair? Why are we styling by race?
Oh, self care. It’s an answer to so many problems we’ve all faced. From disappointments and overpacked schedules to anxiety, depression, and trauma. When we’re going through a tough time, or when life gets overwhelming, we all know by now that ‘self care’ is likely needed. And when we see people we love struggling, we […]
My dad caught me listening to an Alanis Morissette CD when I was 12. Our resulting conversation made me question more than just my music preferences. It made me question who I was.
When it comes to life after Covid-19, the pull to go “back to normal” is strong. But we are different than we were before. Going “back to normal” means that we get a shot at redefining what normal means to us.
Many actors of color know what it feels like to be on “the list” of people who get called to fill certain roles. The feeling is nuanced, and it changes depending on the theater’s actions, or inaction.
When it came to pregnancy, statistics had never been on my side. Then, a traumatic labor and delivery experience brought to mind the odds Black women face when giving birth.
I’ve always had trouble connecting with my roots. But I discovered the power of food, and the recipes we pass down. These recipes create a bridge to a past that once felt foreign.
When I felt it was time to speak up and speak out, I had to confront that judgmental voice inside my head and get out of my own way.
