There's no feeling quite like getting up from a salon chair with a clean scalp and hair full of body. A trip to my stylist is one of my favorite forms of self-care, especially since transitioning into a full head of naturally curly 4B-4C hair. When it became challenging to get an appointment with my stylist, I began the journey of learning to do my own blow outs and silk presses at home.
In 2022, I’ve finally arrived at a place of satisfaction styling my hair and wanted to share some of the “secrets” AKA tips, products and strategies that helped me get here. Seven simple practices I’ve learned and adopted over the last five years have been a game changer.
Read MoreAfter creating heaven God's first words were “let there be light.” At the beginning of time before humans existed, He knew we would need light and be light. There are several references of light throughout the Bible, but as I studied and reflected on what I thought was being revealed to me as a focus of the year, three verses stood out.
Read MoreIt's the first Real World Wednesday of 2022 and Q4 of 2021 was definitely a challenge to show up here. Consistency was my word for the year and although I didn't master it, I experienced levels of it throughout different areas of my life that I had never reached before. I showed up for myself every day in different ways and learned that consistency is not perfection.
Although I took time away from the blog in Q4, I continued to check in and I was and am always happy to learn which posts see new and returning visitors. These are my most read blog posts of 2021.
Read MoreDEI conversations often seem hard and heavy. This year during our annual staff retreat at TGR Foundation, we were joined virtually by Farzana Nayani, a recognized Diversity, Equity & Inclusion specialist, Intercultural practitioner and author of Raising Multiracial Children: Tools for nurturing identity in a racialized world. Her presentation was a refreshing look into DEI and her personality made it easier to think about and engage in dialogue around practices that can help us all understand and grow together.
Seeing her passion and smile throughout the session changed the atmosphere even though we were all in separate rooms. I loved how she provided specific examples, personal stories and practical tips that we can implement with ease. While addressing a topic that can be easily be "preached," she opened the door for engagement and encouraged it. I think anyone who did not gain value from the session wasn't paying attention. Although there were several valuable insights, I wanted to share four tips and quotes from Farzana to help you lead with a DEI Mindset.
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