Category: A Great Story
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H&W |Kindness
In a world where so many people are carrying silent battles, one simple thing still matters… Kindness. 🌻 Friday’s Health & Wellness blog is a reminder that kindness is not weakness. It is powerful. It heals, connects, comforts, and reminds people they are not alone. Sometimes the smallest gestures: a calm voice, a little patience,…
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A Taste of Flava| Truth & Transparency
There is a reason truth and transparency matter so much to me. Life taught me that honesty may hurt sometimes… but confusion, silence, hidden truths, and pretending everything is okay can hurt even more. I have always been someone who will respectfully speak up, especially when it comes to people I love, fairness, patient care,…
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RealTalk|Artist of Words
Words are more powerful than people realize. The tone. The pause. The intention behind them. This Thursday Real Talk is personal for me… from growing up watching my daddy speak as a Baptist Minister, to hosting Open Mics at Flava Coffee House and calling poets and spoken word artists “Artists of Words.” Because words are…
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H&W|Navigating The Speciality Health Care System
Have you ever found yourself frustrated trying to get through to a doctor’s office or specialty clinic? As someone who works in healthcare here in Seattle and is also a patient myself, I see both sides of the experience every single day. Pain. Fear. Long waits. Phone calls. Referrals. Insurance. Confusion. And people simply trying…
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ATasteOfFlava|Vegas back Home to Seattle The Different Climates
Seattle rain and Vegas desert heat taught me something important… My body responds differently depending on the environment I’m in. Lately, I’ve been paying attention to warmth, stiffness, fatigue, movement, and the little things that seem to help my body soften instead of brace against pain. This morning, sitting in my tower with my small…
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Did You Know|Sunflower Theory
Did you know there is something called the “Sunflower Theory”? 🌻 It’s the beautiful idea that when life gets dark, sunflowers turn toward each other instead of the sun.
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RealTalk|Accountability
Accountability doesn’t have to feel heavy… or forced. Sometimes it’s the quiet structure that keeps you aligned. Sometimes it’s choosing to be seen in your consistency. And sometimes… it’s the one thing that helps you actually follow through. But what does that look like for you? Let’s talk about it.
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H&W | My Hips Are Talking
Some conversations with yourself hit differently. This week, after starting a new approach to physical therapy, I found myself processing more than just pain. I started thinking deeply about mobility, quality of life, possible hip replacement surgery, recovery, and what it means to intentionally support my body instead of simply surviving in it. As someone…
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Wednesday A Taste of Flava|Patient Advocacy
She knew the medical side… but needed help seeing the whole picture. Sometimes clarity is what brings peace.
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RealTalk|Where’s The Plus Petite
Finding clothes shouldn’t feel like a struggle… but for plus petite women, it often is. This isn’t just about affordability—it’s about being seen, sized, and styled correctly. Let’s talk about the real issue. 🌻
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