Thanksgiving is in two weeks so let’s chat about the holiday season! Truthfully, I am getting a little ahead of myself on purpose. Before we know it we’ll be full blast, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. And while that all sounds lovely, we know the truth. That rather than slow down, things tend to […]
How often do you stop to affirm yourself? To look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself how powerful you are? Not sure where to start? Here are 10 affirmations to repeat to yourself today- and throughout the day as needed. 1. Today, I choose my own peace, joy, and happiness. No one else can […]
I’m a huge proponent of traditional therapy. I know firsthand how therapy can empower you and heal you. But, I also know that therapy comes in many forms. One of the most therapeutic activities for me is being out in nature. I’m not implying that getting outdoors can take the place of actual therapy from […]
When you’re stuck in a rut, it’s natural to start looking around for what could be the cause of our own unrest and unhappiness. This damn job is sucking out my soul.These kids are driving me crazy.My partner isn’t supportive or helpful.My friends aren’t really there for me. And truthfully, it’s possible that all those things […]
I don’t know exactly what time you’ll actually sit down to read this, but my hope is that you made it here just in time for a much needed reminder to do something SOLELY for you today. It doesn’t have to be huge (but it can be). The only requirement is that you do it […]
Work.Take care of others.Sleep.Repeat. Does that sound familiar to you?Maybe this hits home because it’s your current season of life.Or maybe it’s someone you know. We’ve all been in seasons where the grind and the hustle take precedence. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do until you can do what you want […]
Recently we announced that our Fall 2019 Color Outside Retreat is taking place in Moab, UT, October 10 -13th. We hope that it’s on your to-do list. While we plan to have the best damn time of our lives, the reason it needs to be on your list is simple: This event was created with you at […]
You need to take yourself out on a date.Spend more time with you. More than anything else…you should stop putting off the things you want to do simply because you’re waiting for someone to do it with you. Your happiness and quest for adventure shouldn’t be tied to someone else’s desires aligning with yours.If you […]
This week while scrolling through Facebook I landed on an article from Ebony Magazine, titled “The Pressure of Being a “Strong Black Woman” Often Leads to Depression. My visceral reaction was FINALLY. Finally, the world is starting to recognize that the idea that black woman can and should endure ANYTHING and keep pushing is asinine. […]
I’m absolutely PUMPED about the Fall 2019 Color Outside Retreat! We’ll be announcing the details soon (like within the next week), but first wanted to give you a few hints about where we’ll be basking in some soul-stirring adventure! Here are some clues: This area is home to not one, but TWO, well-known and visually-stunning […]