been speaking out loud about wanting to be in an academic environment — and, as always, god delivered 🕊️
spent the weekend at @cornelluniversity speaking with the MBA program’s Retail + Luxury Club on how culture and commerce meet through creativity and content.
grateful for every room that makes space for the girls without degrees but still come oozing with expertise. I don’t take it lightly! 🥹
For the latest interview, I tapped social media strategist and creative director, Alyssa Ackerman (@alyssaheartbreak ).
From shaping the social presence of brands like @sheamoisture , @topicals , and more her work is grounded in a deeper understanding of beauty as identity. That perspective carries through her storytelling approach—intentional, attuned, and centered on us in our fullness.
🔗 Read more at the link in bio.
One of the best things I did in 2025 was take a solo trip: a full blown itinerary, investment in the best lodging and experiences, like you’d do when traveling with a companion. I was completely offline — even left my phone in New York — to be as present as I possibly could be in the desert. It was truly the best soul food! If there’s one thing you need to do in 2026, it’s to give yourself experiences that can’t — or aren’t supposed to — be shared with others. Sometimes friends, family or partners can’t (or don’t want) to go with you, sometimes their spirit isn’t called to it — and that’s ok! Always remember your life is YOURS and yours alone. You owe it to yourself to journey your own path. Walk it with the grace of God and others will meet you when/if they’re supposed to 🫀
