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On Mediocre Mayhem, Meaningful Mantles and Manuscript Magic
Hey Reader,We lost a giant this week. The legendary Nikki Giovanni, poet extraordinaire, truthteller supreme, and legendary literary voice has ascended to be with the ancestors, becoming an ancestor herself. A Delta Dear who dared to dream of a world where Black love flourished and justice reigned supreme. Her pen was her sword, and with it, she carved pathways through the darkness. 🕊️❤️ I, of course, wrote her an Oriki. The way it hit me when I heard the news. I had to pause and sit with...
On Societal Spiraling, Sacred Strength and Story Sharing
Hey Reader,The world is SO WEIRD right now. The vibes are completely off. And when I say the vibes are off, I mean they packed their bags, left a note, and ain't even paying their part of the rent anymore. 😩The energy is giving unhinged but let's get into what's on my mind this week... RANT We're living in dystopian times and it's wild.Listen. I try not to be one of those "end times" people who stay catastrophizing everything. But WHAT IN THE ENTIRE WORLD is happening right now? Every single...
On Dinner Drama, Disrupting Decorum and Daring Designs
Hey Reader,The holidays are here and WHEW. What a year this month has been. Between global chaos, economic foolishness and just gestures at everything, we've all been through it. But we're in the final stretch of 2024, and somehow we've made it. 🙏🏾I don't know about you, but I'm ready to close out this year with some intentional joy. Some purposeful peace. Some chosen cheer. Because even in the middle of everything going on, we deserve to find pockets of light. Now, let's get into what's on...
On Multiverse Madness, Mindset Makeover and Money Mentor
Hey Reader,I've been on my "Have Laptop, Will Travel" wave this week, from New York where I got to see my sis Cynthia Erivo KILL IT as Elphaba in Wicked (y'all. The VOCALS. The PRESENCE. I was in tears! Give her the Oscar!), to California where I got to share some wisdom alongside the legendary Jon Batiste and my boo Eunique Jones Gibson on the AdColor stage. 🎭✈️ Being back on stages and in rooms with amazing people has been energizing. But even as I'm experiencing these beautiful moments, I...
On Faulty Foundations, Forged Faith and Finding Financial Freedom
Hey Reader,It's been over a week since election day, and I've been sitting with all of this. Processing. Reflecting. I think about Toni Morrison's words: "In times of dread, artists must never choose to remain silent. This is precisely the time when artists go to work." In this moment, that feels like a beacon of light. 🕯️Let's get into what's weighing heavy on my mind... RANT America keeps showing us exactly who it is. It's time we believe it.The most consequential election of our lives has...
On Misplaced Malice, Meaningful Movements and Monumental Mission
Hey Reader,We are now down to the wire of this election and I don’t know about you but my tired is tired. 😩 We’ve aged and grayed a little bit, and the last few months have felt like years because Mango Mussolini won’t let us loose with his fckery and I’m over it. 🙅🏾♀️ PLEASE LET US GET HIM TF OUT THE PAINT COME NOVEMBER 5th. SAINTS and AINTS, #LettucePray and fast because LET US BE DONE WITH HIM, FATHER GOD, come Tuesday!!! 🙏🏾Let's get into what's on my mind this week... RANT Stop making...
On Ending Evilness, Empowering Effort and Efficient Elections
Hey Reader,It feels like I'm in this season where I’m either wildly productive or am getting absolutely nothing done. The amount of work I HAVEN'T done this week... 😩 When I woke up a couple days ago and put on a polka dotted onesie, I knew it was not a day for me to be serious. Over here dressed like a 39 year old baby. I KNEW I wasn't gon get nothing done. 😭😂 Yet somehow I’ve still been chugging along. Saving democracy is hard. 😫Anywho, while we're talking about important stuff we need to...
On Caucasity Chaos, Courageous Communication and Championing Courage
Hey reader,This week has been NUTS. I came home from vacation and the world went wild. Hurricanes, flooding, white people yelling crazy things in my direction on the internet. The fact that I've been able to get actual work done in the middle of the last 5 days of pure fkry... I'm very proud. 🏆And trending for being in an internet beef with Jill Stein the grifting cicada (word to Wendi Aarons) was def not on my bingo card. This week has been topsy turvy AF, y’all! Whew!!! 😮💨 Let's jump into...
For the ones whose names were never on keychains! 🥰
Hey Reader,So many of us grew up with names that teachers mispronounced and kids teased. 😔 Beautiful names that deserved to be spoken with pride, not shame.It’s why I’m so excited to announce that my second LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER book, featuring our girl Little Luvvie, is now available for preorder (and dropping into the world on May 6, 2025)!!! 📘❤The cover of LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER DEFENDS HER NAME was revealed exclusively by PEOPLE Magazine today (which WOWWWWW 🤯🤯🤯) and this book is truly my...
On American Arrogance, Awakening Authenticity, and Adventurous Advice
Hey reader,I just got back from celebrating my anniversary in paradise at Ambergris Cay in Turks and Caicos, and let me tell you, I'm feeling rested, rejuvenated, re-energized, and so incredibly grateful. 🏖️✨ It's amazing what a little time away can do for the soul, especially when you're surrounded by crystal clear waters and endless sunshine. It was SO SO GOOD for my soul! Now I’m back in the United States, so please send me your thoughts and prayers for this difficult time. 😭 RANT The...