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"I wouldn't have to teach my people to love themselves if they weren’t being taught to hate themselves first.” -Unknown Back to the South I recently traveled home to visit my family in Birmingham, Alabama. I've always been aware of Birmingham’s role in the deeply-rooted history of ... READ the POST
"May this season reveal to you that your identity should not be bound up in your productivity, but your perceptivity. You're more than these roles you perform." I took a break from blogging on my website for a little over a year. At first, it wasn’t intentional. Then, weeks and months started to ... READ the POST
The Lavish Life meets The Living Spree I've been following Loren Sanders (@lavishly_loren) on Instagram for a while now and I honestly fell in love with her content right away. We shared so many similarities and became instant supporters of each other's platforms. Loren is uplifting, positive, ... READ the POST
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some STYLE." Maya Angelou My first experience at Hotel Alessandra was last year in June 2018, when I visited for my very first staycation. Needless to say, this experience ... READ the POST
"People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together."Michelle Obama March was Women’s History Month—a time to honor women in history, inform the present and inspire future generations. While March marked the national celebration of women, I believe it ... READ the POST
"Nothing will work unless you do." The Journey Exactly one year ago I completed a fitness challenge that helped me achieved some of my most amazing fitness results to date. As a matter of fact, you can read about #mylivingspree and my fitness journey HERE. For me, it wasn't about transforming ... READ the POST
"Self care is how you take your power back." Superwoman syndrome Last year, I experienced extreme burnout. I gave until I couldn't give anymore trying to be "everything for everybody." I did it all: worked full and part-time as a nurse practitioner, managed a blog, worked towards a healthier ... READ the POST
"I am my ancestors' wildest dreams" Influence If you follow me on social media, you may know that my grandmother passed away back in December of 2018 a couple of days before Christmas. Naturally, I was heartbroken. So much of the woman I am today is due to the immense influence she had on my ... READ the POST
"When in Cuba, Do as the Cubans do." I wanted to star this new year off by highlighting my favorite travel destination of 2018—Cuba! Cuba has always been high on my travel bucket list due to its rich culture, and because I’m a low-key history nerd with a deep love for historic sites and anything ... READ the POST
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