The Trouble With Always Representing

I thought of all the times I felt the responsibility to be an ambassador for Black women. I remembered being very young when my mother warned me that I better behave myself no matter where I was because I represented her and she had eyes everywhere. I grew to understand that in the eyes of people who had limited meaningful interactions with Black women, I represented all Black women, and those limited eyes are everywhere.… Read More The Trouble With Always Representing

Real Talk: Lately I’ve Been Building Much More Than I’ve Been Balancing

Much like what I’m doing for my client, I am developing systems and processes for myself. I know that I can do all things because Christ gives me strength. I also know that most of the time things have to be done one step at a time.… Read More Real Talk: Lately I’ve Been Building Much More Than I’ve Been Balancing

2 Black Bloggers: Ladies Who Inspired the Build and Balance Blog

From my perspective, what they’re doing appears to be working so I’ve been visiting their blogs and observing their online presence, watching them be great! They’ve truly inspired me to believe that I can do this, so without further ado, please allow me to introduce you to two Black women bloggers who inspire me to keep going – Dee Hollins, creator of The Nola Chic, and Natalie Tellis Robertson, co-creator of BeFabDaily.… Read More 2 Black Bloggers: Ladies Who Inspired the Build and Balance Blog