Tag: Flava News
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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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H&W|Trusting The Process & Ending With Gratitude
Sometimes life unfolds in ways we could never arrange on our own. When we stop trying to control every outcome and learn to trust the process, something beautiful happens — our mind softens, our body relaxes, and gratitude begins to take its place. Today’s Health & Wellness reflection explores how trusting the journey can bring…
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Business Review|Fluffy Donuts
Sometimes you just need a sweet treat day. From a buttery bacon, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich to a blueberry cake donut and a beautiful strawberry croffle, today’s delivery from Fluffy Donuts in White Center was a delicious reminder of why I love supporting small neighborhood businesses.
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A Taste of Flava|End of Week Reflection
Sometimes life shifts quietly. A snowy drive into the city, a meaningful conversation with my doctor, and the decision to step into a new way of working reminded me that change doesn’t always arrive with noise. Sometimes it falls gently—like snow covering the ground overnight—until you wake up and realize a new chapter has begun.
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RealTalk|Respect of Generations
Sometimes the gap between generations isn’t about intelligence or capability — it’s about experience and perspective. One generation carries wisdom earned over time, while the next brings new energy and ideas. When both sides respect what the other brings, we move faster together. When we don’t, we slow ourselves down. Inspired by a message from…
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H&W|The Quiet Power of Unplugging
Sometimes the most powerful form of self-care isn’t another app, notification, or productivity tool. It’s stepping away from the noise. In a world that constantly pulls our attention toward screens, taking time to unplug can restore something we didn’t even realize we were losing—our sense of calm. A walk outside, writing in a journal, reading…
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RealTalk|Tone, Words, and the Power We Hold in a Conversation
In every conversation, tone and words carry power. But the greatest power comes from mastering your own reactions and boundaries.
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ASipOfFlava|A Dream I Had Last Night
Sometimes our dreams take us back to the places where our journey began. Last night I found myself standing in the first flower shop I worked in as a young girl — but this time I wasn’t twelve anymore. I was the woman I’ve grown into, confidently running the shop, turning away bad roses, and…

