Category: Let’s Talk About It

• RealLife|Cycle of Addiction and Personality Traits

  Some patterns don’t start with us. They begin generations back — hidden under charm, buried in silence, disguised as “that’s just how our family is.” Addiction. Volatility. Control. Denial. We may inherit the roots… but we don’t have to grow the same tree. In this week’s Real Life & Workplace Wisdom, I’m sharing what I’ve…

  Lady Flava News

  February 17, 2026

  A Great Lesson, Abuse, Abuse and Addiction, Addiction, Be Honest with Yourself, Be Mindfully Aware, Break The Curse, Break The Cycle, Create A New Way of Thinking, Different Generations, Domestic Violence, Family Dynamics, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, Flava’s Be Aware Blog, Generational Trauma, Health and Wellness, Health Awareness Information, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Researcher, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Lead By Example, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Letting Go of Mess, Life Challenges, Medical Awareness, Mental and Emotional Crisis, Mental Health and Wellness, Mind Body Connection

  #RealLifeWisdom #BreakingCycles #GenerationalHealing #AddictionAwareness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #Boundaries #SelfAwareness #CycleBreaker #SimplyFlava #LadyFlava, Health and Wellness, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Sharing My Thoughts, Thinking Outloud

• RealTalk|Holding Space for a Community in Pain

  Today, I’m holding space for two young lives lost, their families, and a community that knows this pain far too well. This is not distant — it’s close, personal, and deserving of care, love, and respect.

  Lady Flava News

  February 3, 2026

  Advocate for Young People, awareness, Community Awareness, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, Flava’s Storytelling, Know What To Do To Help, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Support, Lady Flava’s Blog, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Life In Seattle, Senseless Killings, Teenagers Who Were Gun Down

  #RealTalkTuesday #LadyFlava #LadyFlavaNewsSeattle #RainierBeach #CommunityHealing #HoldingSpace #GoneTooSoon #SeattleCommunity #WithLoveAndRespect, Community, Lady Flava, Life, Mindfulness, Rainier Beach, Seattle, Sharing My Thoughts, Thinking Outloud

• ASipOfFlava|It’s A New Season.

  I’m not who I was last year—and I’m not trying to be. This season is about softening, listening, preparing, and choosing life on my own terms. Let’s sit together, sip something warm, and talk honestly about aging, change, and what comes next—without fear, without pretending, and without apology.

  Lady Flava News

  January 6, 2026

  65 and Counting, A Day in The Life of Lady Flava, A Great Lesson, A New understanding, A Strong Foundation, A Touch of Sunshine, Advocate for Seasoned SoulZ, Advocate For The Aging, Don’t Count The Old Lady Out, Flava is A Taste, A Style, A Feeling…What’s Your Flava, Flava’s thoughts…, Home Based Business, Honest Conversation, It’s Time For A New Chapter, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Researcher, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava’s Blog, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Preparation, Retirement, Seasoned at Work, Seasoned SoulZ, Self Awareness, Self Worth

  #ASipOfFlava #NewSeason #AgingWithGrace #SeasonedSoul #LifeAfter65 #RetirementReflections #SoftLifeSeason #UnapologeticallyMe #NextChapter #SimplyFlava, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life Lessons, Personal Growth, Retirement, Seasoned SoulZ, Sharing My Thoughts, The Next Chapter, Thinking Outloud

• H&W|Mental Health Awareness During the Holidays

  The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that truth deserves space. If this season feels heavy, overwhelming, or lonely, you’re not broken. Mental health matters during the holidays, too.

  Lady Flava News

  December 24, 2025

  A Challenging Time, A New Approach, A New Way of Thinking, A Purposeful Way of Living, A Touch of Sunshine, Accessibility To Healthy, Advocate For Health & Wellness, Advocate For Self Care, Be Honest with Yourself, Be Kind To Yourself, Be Willing To Learn A New Way Of Thinking, Building Community, Caring For Each Other, Communication, Community Building, Create A New Way of Thinking, Create A Routine, Feeling Hopeless, Feeling Vulnerable, Find What Works For You, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, Flava’s Be Aware Blog, Flava’s Informational Blog, Healing Journey, Health and Wellness, Health Awareness Information, Honest Conversation, Honor Yourself, Honoring Each Other, Informational Blog, It’s A Whole Vibe Thing, It’s Time To Explore, Know The Signs, Know Your Body, Know Yourself, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Lessons Learned, Let It Go, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Life, Life Challenges, Life Lessons, Life Trauma, Life’s Challenges, Mind Body Connection, Mind-Body-Spirit, Mindfulness, Minding My Own Business, Mindset, Own Your Feelings, Own Your Reaction, Pay Attention, Peace of Mind, Peaceful, Prayer and Meditation, Reflections & Growth, Resourcefulness, Respect, Safe Connections, Safety Concerns, Self Awareness, Self Care, Self Love, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing Wisdom, Simply Flava, Simply Flava by Lady Flava, Simply Flava Storytelling

  Be Prepared, Healing Journey, Health & Wellness Mental Health Awareness Holiday Blues Seasonal Affective Disorder Holiday Stress Emotional Wellbeing Self Care Matters Mental Health Support Simply Flava Seasoned Soul, Health and Wellness, Holiday Self Care, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Reflections, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life Lessons, Mind Body Connection, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Peace, Personal Growth, Reflection, Seasoned Soul, Seasoned SoulZ, Self Awareness, Self Care, Simply Flava Reflections, Thinking Outloud

• Life|“What Kind of Brain Do I Have?”

  Lady Flava asked Jessica a simple question… “What kind of brain do I have?” The answer surprised me, grounded me, and made everything about the way I think make sense. This is my Flava. 🌻🐆

  Lady Flava News

  November 20, 2025

  A Purposeful Way of Living, A Touch of Sunshine, Acknowledgement Matters, Bridging the Gap, Build Win Wins, Building Community, Caring for Others, Communication, Doing What’s Right, Don’t Count The Old Lady Out, Don’t Just Talk About It Be About It, Don’t Place People In A Box, Effective Communication, Flava & Jessica, Flava Blogs, Flava is A Taste, A Style, A Feeling…What’s Your Flava, Flava’s thoughts…, Good Attitude, Good Vibes, Honoring Others, I Know Myself, I Know What I know, I’m Intentional With My Storytelling, It’s Okay To Ask Questions, Know What To Do To Help, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava’s Blog, Lessons Learned, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Life, Mindfulness, My Style, My Therapist, My Therapist Jessica, My Way Of Explaining Information, People Skills, Positive Attitude, Power of The People, Proud of Myself, Resourcefulness, Seasoned Soul, Self Awareness, Simply Flava, Simply Flava by Lady Flava, Simply Flava Storytelling, Storyteller, Storytelling Flava Style, Training Through Storytelling

  #LadyFlavaBlog #SimplyFlava #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #NarrativeIntelligence #StorytellerBrain #EmotionalIntelligence #LegacyCollection #LifeReflections, Lady Flava

• H&W|Choosing Love Without Losing Yourself**

  A powerful truth-talk about choosing love from clarity, not loneliness — and refusing to settle for relationships that cost you your safety, your peace, or yourself.

  Lady Flava News

  November 17, 2025

  A Great Lesson, A New Way of Thinking, A Purposeful Way of Living, A Touch of Sunshine, Advocate For Health & Wellness, Advocate For Self Care, Ask Questions, Be Honest with Yourself, Be Honest With Yourself Series, Be Responsible, Communication, Compatibility, Continue To Learn, Control Your Emotions, Education of Life, Effective Communication, Eliminate Distractions, Empath, Feeling Safe, Flava Wellness Journal, Flava’s thoughts…, Get To Know Someone First, Good Attitude, Good Vibes, Great Information, Healthy Connections, Healthy Environment, Healthy Interactions, Kindness, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Laughter, Lessons Learned, Let It Go, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Relationships, Self Awareness, Self Care, Self Love, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing Wisdom, Simply Flava, Simply Flava by Lady Flava, Simply Flava Storytelling

  Ask Questions, • Emotional wellness • Relationship health • Boundaries • Nervous system safety • Trauma prevention • Self-awareness • Self-preservation • Growth, • Seasoned SoulZ • Emotional Safety • Relationship Wisdom • Self-Discovery • Boundaries • Mental & Physical Health • Personal Growth • Love Without Settling • Know Your Why, Connection, Health and Wellness, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life, Life Lessons, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Sharing My Thoughts

• Life|The No Kings Protest of 2025

  Democracy: The No Kings Protest of 2025 Today, the streets of Seattle overflowed with voices — loud, united, and unwavering. From beneath the Space Needle to the heart of downtown, tens of thousands gathered to say one thing clearly: No Kings. The march stretched more than a mile long. The Seattle Police Department estimated nearly…

  Lady Flava News

  October 18, 2025

  A Purposeful Way of Living, Artist and Activist, Be Fully Present, Be Mindful, Be Responsible, Blogging, Bridging the Gap, Build Win Wins, Building Community, Create A New Way of Thinking, Democracy, Feeling Unsafe, Feeling Vulnerable, Flava Blogs, Flava is A Taste, A Style, A Feeling…What’s Your Flava, Flava’s thoughts…, Healthy Connections, Healthy Interactions, Honoring Myself, Honoring Others, I’m Just Saying, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Researcher, Lady Flava Speaks Her Truth, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Let Your Voice Be Heard, Let’s Do This, Let’s Help Each Other, Let’s Talk About It, Life, Life Challenges, Mind-Body-Spirit, Mindfulness, Political Stressors, Power of The People, Processing A Hard Topic, Processing Life, Purposeful Movement, Respect, Safe Connections, Simply Flava, Social Justice, The Nation Has Spoken, There is Power in Numbers, Thinking Out Loud, Together We Can Make A Difference, Unapologetically Flava, Your Voice Has Power

  #SimplyFlava #LadyFlavaNews #NoKingsProtest #SeattleProtest #DemocracyInAction #StandForFreedom #UnityInDiversity #SeasonedSoul #PeacefulProtest #CommunityPower #WeThePeople #RiseTogether #VoicesForCh, Be Prepared, Community, Flava News, Lady Flava, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life, Power of The People, Sharing My Thoughts, Thinking Outloud

• Life|Beyond Categories

  🌻 Beyond Categories | A Simply Flava Reflection I’ve lived long enough to see how the boxes we’re placed in—and the ones we place ourselves in—can both protect and divide us. I’m Japanese and German, yet I was raised within Black culture and community: the music, the rhythm, the language, the love for style and expression. …

  Lady Flava News

  October 12, 2025

  A Dream I Had, A Great Lesson, A New Way of Thinking, A Touch of Sunshine, Activist, Advocate, Attitude Is Everything, Be Honest with Yourself, Blessed, Blessings, Blogging, Caring for Myself, Caring for Others, Change The Narrative, Community Building, Create A New Way of Thinking, Don’t Place People In A Box, Embrace Diversity, Energy, Evolving, Expressing My Thoughts, Flava Blogs, Flava’s thoughts…, Honest Conversation, Honor Yourself, Honoring Others, I Appreciate My Parents, I Appreciate My Upbringing, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Speaks Her Truth, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Let’s Talk About It, Life, Make A Difference, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava, What Box

  #SimplyFlava #LadyFlava #BeyondCategories #BeWhoYouAre #AuthenticLiving #CulturalHarmony #UnityInDiversity #HumanKindness #LifeReflections #SoulfulWriting #SeattleBlogger #SeasonedSoulZ #FlavaBlog #Se, Community, Embrace Diversity, Health and Wellness, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life, Mindfulness, My Life, Reflection, Sharing My Thoughts, Thinking Outloud, What Box

• A&E|🎤 Bad Bunny, MAGA Backlash & the Power of Being Unapologetically You

  🎤 Bad Bunny, MAGA Backlash & the Power of Being Unapologetically You By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections When I read the headlines and watched the clips from Saturday Night Live, I couldn’t help but smile. Bad Bunny stood center stage — calm, confident, and unapologetically himself — responding to the backlash about performing at…

  Lady Flava News

  October 8, 2025

  A Challenging Time, A Great Lesson, A Touch of Sunshine, Acknowledgement Matters, Advocate for Clarity, Advocate for Creativity, Advocate For Health & Wellness, Artist Advocate, Artist and Activist, Arts & Entertainment, Attitude Is Everything, Be Fully Present, Be Mindful, Be Open Minded, Be Prepared, Believe, Believe in What You Create, Blogging, Building Community, Common Sense, Continue To Learn, Creative Soul Advocate, Cross Over Skills, Earned Wisdom, Embrace Diversity, Embrace Our Differences, Embracing Culture, Expressing My Thoughts, Flava’s thoughts…, Football, Great Entertainment, Great Talent, Health and Wellness, Honest Conversation, I Appreciate My Upbringing, Know What To Do To Help, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava Intention Setting, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Speaks Her Truth, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Lead By Example, Let’s Talk About It, Live Entertainment, Mindfulness, perspective, Sharing My Thoughts, Sharing My Truth, Sharing Myself Through Words, Sharing Wisdom, Storyteller, Storytelling Flava Style, Super Bowl, The United States of America is a Melting Pot, Thinking Out Loud, Unapologetically Flava

  Art as Resistance, Bad Bunny, Cultural Pride, Diversity in Entertainment, Empowerment, Identity, Lady Flava, Latin Music, Latino Heritage, MAGA Backlash, Music and Activism, Puerto Rico, Racism in America, Representation, Self Expression, Simply Flava Reflections, Spanish Language, Speaking Your Truth, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Unapologetically You

• Life|🎧 The Art of Listening

  🎧 The Art of Listening A Lady Flava Reflection When was the last time someone truly listened to you — not to fix, not to judge, not to reply… but simply to understand? We live in a world filled with noise. Notifications, opinions, constant motion — and somewhere in the mix, real listening has become rare.…

  Lady Flava News

  October 7, 2025

  A Touch of Sunshine, Attitude Is Everything, Be Fully Present, Be Mindful, Be Open Minded, Be Sincere, Blogging, Build Win Wins, Caregiver, Caring for Others, Eliminate Distractions, Feeling Safe, Flava Blogs, Flava is A Taste, A Style, A Feeling…What’s Your Flava, Flava’s thoughts…, Good Vibes, Health and Wellness, Health and Wellness Today, Honoring Others, Kindness, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Blog, Lessons Learned, Let’s Talk About It, Listening, Listening Can Be A Gift, People Skills, Positive Attitude, Self Awareness, Set My Intentions, Set Your Intentions, Simply Flava

  Active Listening, awareness, Calm Through the Chaos, Communication, Connection, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Human Connection, Lady Flava Reflections, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Purposeful Living, Relationships, Self Awareness, Simply Flava, The Art of Listening, Understanding