So here we are, at the end of 2016. Tomorrow we officially bid farewell to 2016. Before we move into 2017, I wanted to take some time to reflect on 2016. To say that this year has been challenging is an understatement. A lot happened in the world this year, and I found myself experiencing a myriad of emotions from sadness to…
This past Black Friday was my first *major* Black Friday weekend for my lifestyle apparel brand Ven & Rose. All the planning, strategizing and long nights (that turned into early mornings) were worth it, but afterward I was TIRED. Enter Aveda. A few days after Black Friday, I got to check out the new Aveda Experience Center at NorthPark Mall here…
THE LEAST. These two words which perfectly describe exactly what I’ve been doing with my hair. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my hair hasn’t been high on my priority list as I’m currently focused on growing other parts of my business. BUT, I still needed to do something with my hair. Enter the KinkyCurlyYaki Afro Curly Upart Wig. Outside of…
At the time of this post there are 40 days left in 2016. A lot can happen in 40 days, but if there are 2016 goals you haven’t started on, you may be feeling a bit discouraged at this point. While 2016 is practically “over”, your 2017 can be very different, if you take steps to make sure it is.…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dove and The bLink Marketing Network. The opinions and text are all mine. Social media is an amazing place. It has allowed me to connect with so many amazing people, start and grow a business, and I have developed partnerships and friendships because of it. I didn’t grow up with…
I have been a bit extra quiet on the blog in the last few months. I was rereading at a post from last around this time where I talked about having “blogger burnout“, and while I have been experiencing some “blogger burnout”, and some boredom, I think I’ve mainly been in a “be still” period. Every time I would try to…
