In a group chat with some of my best girlfriends, someone said: “Have you all watched Black Love?” My response was, “what’s that?”. The next thing I knew, I was binging season one on my […]
District Valley
A Black Girl's View on Life, Culture, Career & Society
Let go of your timelines
Two years ago today, I walked into what I now know as forever. I had a first date with someone I now call my life partner, my Husband. There was something special about this person. […]
Lift as you climb – An entrepreneur’s story about creating her business with no starting point in mind
The best connections happen organically. That is what happened when Erica Strunkey, CEO and Founder of Sincerely Glamatrix. I met Erica during a professional development event, she was seeking a new career venture. After realizing […]
Q&A with a CEO and Founder of an Image Consulting firm that Focuses on Style, Confidence, and Well-Being while on a Budget
Think your idea is already taken. The industry already saturated? Don’t let any of that deter the plan you created. Check out this Q&A with the CEO & Founder of Sincerely Glamatrix. Jemia Williams: Hey […]
My D.C. Brunch Day Party Wedding – All under $40K
Since the moment I started to tell people about my wedding plans, my friends were insisting that I write a blog about the planning and experience. I mean, when I explained my vision to people, […]
Intersectionality – A Privilege Conversation
In April 2017, Merriam-Webster added the word Intersectionality to the dictionary. This is the definition — the complex, cumulative way in which the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism, and classism) […]
Inspiration shows up in the most random ways
The Essence Festival is one of the largest gatherings of Black Girl Magic in America, also known as a party with a purpose. It started as a one-time festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of […]
