"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
Cape Off: Self-care as a remedy for the Superwoman Syndrome
"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
Becoming: Reflections from My First Year of Blogging
"The brand you are building will impact the world. So will your success story of how it all began." How it all started When I started My Living Spree a year ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, what the blog would become, who would support it, or how I would manage it. All I knew ... READ the POST
EmpowerHER: The PowHER of Your Unapologetic Self
“Phenomenal Woman, That’s Me” –Maya Angelou Image above captured by Urban Love Tree Photography From Cubicles to Cocktails Recently, I attended an amazing event entitled "The PowHER of Your Unapologetic Self," hosted by one of my fellow Houston bloggers—Christa Clarke! This event was part of ... READ the POST
Why Your Crisis Establishes Your Credibility
“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” Lean in Funny enough, today’s post was supposed to be something totally different, but I was lead in a completely different direction. Sometimes God places things specifically on my heart because He knows someone ... READ the POST
Living Single: 5 Ways To Start Living and Enjoy the Wait!
“Forget yesterday. It has already forgotten you. Don’t sweat tomorrow. You haven’t even met. Instead, open your eyes, and your heart to a truly precious gift; today.” As Valentine’s Day (a.k.a. Single Awareness Day lol) is around the corner, I’ve started considering my own journey through ... READ the POST