Category: Flava Blogs
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A&E | Lady Flava News
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? If Something Were Named After Meā¦ š»ā£ļøš» If I could have something named after me, it wouldnāt be a street, a building, or a park bench. It would be a place ā a living, breathing hub of creativity, community, and advocacy. I imagine…
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Blog Challenge|65|My Community |West Seattle
How would you improve your community? How Would I Improve My Community? š»ā£ļøš» When I picture my ideal community, itās one where everyone ā no matter their age, background, or income ā feels safe enough to walk outside and enjoy whatās around them. I imagine neighbors strolling to our small businesses and local eateries, popping…
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65|Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer
Winning Without the Fight: Protecting Your Peace from the Trouble-Stirrer š»ā£ļøš» We all know that person. The one who thrives on stirring the pot. They might show up at work, in your family, through a friend of a friend, as an in-law, an annoying cashier at the gas station, or even your next-door neighbor. And…
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65|My Living Scrapbook
My Living Scrapbook š»ā£ļøš»ā£ļøš» Today, as I scrolled through my blog posts, I found myself smiling. Each entry ā whether itās a deep reflection, a moment of joy, a piece of wisdom, or even a challenge Iāve worked through ā is part of a bigger picture. I realize now that my blog has become something…
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65|When Race Becomes a Wound You Didnāt Expect
When Race Becomes a Wound You Didnāt Expect I was born Japanese and German, but I was raised in a Black community from the very beginning. My family, my friends, my church family, my mentorsāmy whole world was Black. The culture, the traditions, the loveāitās what I know. Itās what shaped my spirit. I have…
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H&W|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness ā From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness ā From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my fatherās side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen ā really listen ā to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…
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65|āWriting Is Healing Meā
āWriting Is Healing Meā Every day for the past 40 days, Iāve shown up for myself through writing. Sometimes it was a deep reflection, sometimes a playful post, sometimes a quiet thought from the heart of Lady Flava. But every word mattered. Writing is helping me heal, inside out. And itās also allowing me to…
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65|The Power of Proactive Wisdomā
āWhat Years of Experience Have Taught Me: The Power of Proactive Wisdomā A Calm Through the Chaos Reflection Thereās something that years of showing up, adjusting, and learning under pressure gives youā a seasoned lens. Itās the ability to pause in a moment of tension or uncertainty and ask yourself: āWhatās really needed hereā¦ to…
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Blog Challenge|65|30 Things That Make Me Happy
List 30 things that make you happy. 30 Things That Make Me Happy (WordPress Prompt Challenge) Happiness lives in the big, bold moments and the tiny, quiet ones. Sometimes itās as simple as a good nap or a strong cold brew, and other times itās the people (and fur babies!) who fill my heart. Here…
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