Category: Advocate for Creativity
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RealTalk| ART and The Experience of It
What if we experienced art before we knew who created it? Before the labels, the categories, and the expectations. Art has the power to move us through music, film, stories, scents, textures, and images in ways that go beyond culture, ethnicity, or geography. In today’s Real Talk, I reflect on what it might look like…
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RealTalk|Creativity| It Has to Grab Me Now
I used to live inside creative communities. Now I live inside the experience. At this stage in my life, art doesn’t have to impress me. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be layered with noise. It just has to connect. Whether it’s a painting, a voice in an audiobook, or a…
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RealTalk|Improvisation: Gift or Survival Skill?
Some people panic when plans fall apart. Others pause… assess… adjust… and keep moving. Is improvising something you’re born with? Or something life forces you to learn? From rolled-up blankets in car windows… to navigating insurance denials… to surviving seasons that could have broken me… Let’s talk about the power of figuring it out. Thursday…
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RealTalk|Wigs. Eyelashes. Body Shapers. And the Places That Shape Our Choices
Wigs. Eyelashes. Body shapers. Not judgment — just curiosity. How much of what we wear is self-expression… and how much is shaped by where we live, what’s expected, and what feels safe? Sometimes it’s confidence. Sometimes it’s convenience. Sometimes it’s just choice. Let’s talk about it — honestly.
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ASipOfFlava|Writing as My Daily Commitment
Writing became more than words for me — it became a commitment, a calm, and a way to process life. This A Sip of Flava is about finding an outlet that helps you breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself — especially when life feels heavy.
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Blog Challenge|What I Admire 🤩
What makes you pause when someone walks into a room? Authenticity, presence, kindness, and that unmistakable vibe you can feel. Today’s A Sip of Flava is about the qualities that quietly spark admiration — and why they matter.
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Life|150 Days of Blogging
150 days in, I finally understand why blogging feels like home. This journey isn’t about numbers — it’s about voice, purpose, and showing up for myself every single day.
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H&W|What’s Your Passion?
Discovering what lights you up isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of your wellness. When you weave your passions into your daily life, even in small ways, you create a rhythm that grounds your spirit and brings you back home to yourself.
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A&|🎷 The Chitlin’ Circuit: When Music Was Pure Soul
Before the flashing lights, million-dollar productions, and auto-tuned perfection—there was soul. The Chitlin’ Circuit was where it all began… smoky rooms, raw voices, and music that came straight from the heart. This was the sound of survival, pride, and joy — pure Black excellence in motion. 🎙️🌻
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A&E|🎶 When the Music Starts to Lose Its Soul
Technology has changed how we create and consume music — but in the middle of all that noise, something real got lost. I’ve seen the shift firsthand… from live bands and raw voices to auto-tuned perfection and tracks layered until the story disappears. This isn’t a complaint — it’s a reminder. The magic lives in…
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