Jan 13, 2021The FatigueDear Reader, I want you to know that this piece initially started off quite differently than what you are about to read. My goal was to acknowledge the great loss of life, sanity, and normalcy we experienced in 2020, celebrate with you the accomplishment of simply making it to 2021…Capitol Riot6 min read
Sep 29, 2020Your Marketing Told On You — I Was ListeningGeorge Floyd’s murder amid the Coronavirus pandemic caused the scales to fall from many American’s eyes regarding racial injustice. There was a quick response from many organizations announcing their support, stance, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, many were not prepared for the backlash. There were calls to…Diversity5 min read
Sep 22, 2020A Proper GrievingThis year has been a difficult one, especially when you begin to take count of how many people we have lost to Covid-19, to tragedy, or to Father Time. So many were giants in the public eye; all were giants to those who loved them. When we were all shocked…Grief And Loss5 min read
Jun 3, 2020The FearDespite the Covid 19 pandemic, recently I’d been in a good place. I was settling into a new routine prioritizing and balancing safety and self care. My core group of friends and I finally came to a consensus about how we can gather and celebrate each other going forward…Racism6 min read
May 8, 2020The RageOne fed up black kettle is calling out all the other pots, pans, and skillets on the stove. Pun very much intended. Imagine a pot full of water left over a flame. A heavy, deep pot made of black cast iron with a lid left to simmer on an…Black Women5 min read
Mar 11, 2020The Marketing of Misery — The Coronavirus EditionFirst off, here’s my disclaimer: I am NOT a healthcare professional nor do I play one on IGTV. I am, however, surrounded by a plethora of super intelligent people who are and we talk about these and other healthcare concerns in detail. …Marketing3 min read
Sep 17, 2018The Love Of My FatherDays like today are hard for those of us who have lost a parent. Three years ago my first love — my Daddy, died. I knew days before that he wasn’t going to be sticking around these parts much longer. It was the way he said, “Girls, I’m tired,” on…Family2 min read
May 17, 2018The Marketing of MiseryOn the latest episode of “Who Needs Sensitivity Training?”, Kanye West decided to offend almost every African-American with his declaration that slavery “was a choice”. …Kanye West4 min read
Sep 15, 2017Becoming My Own SuperheroTwo years ago, I was on edge. On edge in my business because I couldn’t clearly define who I wanted to work with or if I should be working at all because I was also on edge in my personal life. I knew my Dad — my Superman and my…San Diego3 min read
Aug 1, 2017What Could Be Worse Than No?When asking for In-Kind Sponsorship Goes Wrong This weekend, an article was penned on Buzzfeed about the viral response from a bakery owner to sponsorship requests from TV shows “X Factor” and “Love Island” in exchange for “exposure”. Here’s the gist: TV Shows (and others asking): Hey! Those desserts look…Sponsorship4 min read
