It’s Time To Normalize Being Single
by“Oh my, you’re 34? You should get married already!” Their shock doesn’t shock me anymore. I don’t understand why people see being single as…
Love Yourself
When Was The Last Time You Made Yourself The Star Of Your Story?
byDo you ever notice how much time and effort we invest in our relationships with our partners, families, friends, and co-workers? What about the…
Reclaiming My Quiet Power As An Introvert
byI come from a long line of Black homebodies. After recently reading the stories of Black introverts who struggled to get noticed or promoted…
How The Fashion Industry Profited From My Insecurities
byI used to love fashion. It was my drive. My passion. Ever since I remember, I have always said The Devil Wears Prada is…
It’s Time To Cancel “Cancel Culture”
byDo you ever wonder what you were doing this time ten years ago? What were your morals and beliefs? It’s hard to reliably think…
The Only 5 Things That Should Be On Your Summer Checklist
byIf you’re prone to seasonal moods like me, each year you’ll find yourself reaching for the latest magazines’ summer checklists. Holidays, regardless of the…
This Is What I Want Every Girl To Know Today
byDear little girls, Decide that you are pretty, decide that you are powerful. Don’t wait for Mom, or Dad, or a boyfriend, or whoever…
My Body Is My Home
byI moved from London to Nigeria when I was six years old. The first thing you notice is the heat. The hot, sticky feeling…
The Many Faces Of My Eating Disorder And Me
byThe cool tiles of the kitchen floor do their best to comfort me as I collapse into myself again. Lunch should not be this…
Nobody Wins At The Comparison Game
byTraining our minds to forego comparison is the undertaking of a lifetime, perhaps even more so for women. We can spend years stuck in…