Category Archives: Featured

How I Turned My Job Elimination Into The Opportunity of A Lifetime!

Whose Shoes

This post is part of Whose Shoes Blog Tour which I am excited to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and to join us as we tell the world how we walk boldly in our own shoes, CLICK HERE! When I lost my job 14 months ago I was really shocked. Really. It was like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I was a top performer and model employee for a company that I had given almost 20 years … Continue reading →

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Our Carnival Sensation Anniversary Cruise to the Bahamas!

Cocoa Beach

Our 13th wedding anniversary this year was definitely one to remember. We spent it on a luxurious relaxing cruise to The Bahamas on the Carnival Cruise Line “Sensation”. With this being our very first cruise we really didn’t know what to expect. All I know is that I wanted to do something that we’ve never done before and I wanted to do it away from here. Last year was rough for us. I lost my job early in the year and my husband lost his … Continue reading →

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Wine, Wellness & You

Wine and Wellness

I decided to drive out to Historic Roswell on Sunday to check out my friends over at the Green Yoni Boutique. The Green Yoni Boutique is a holistic wellness boutique for women and is also the home of the V Bar. For those of you not familiar with the V-Bar its is an all natural feminine hygiene soap that is known for it gentle cleansing and healing properties. The V Bar was created by the boutique’s owner Ms. Tanya Tibbs aka “The V Bar Lady“. … Continue reading →

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Mommy Natural Hair Confession Series #1: I Combed Out My Daughter’s Locs

Unlocking Locd hair

This is a story about one mother and her daughter’s decision to change her hair. About a month ago. I conducted an interview with Tiffany and her daughter Kody. Kody decided in December 2013 to have her locs combed out or “unlocked”. Prior to combing them out Kody’s hair had been loc’d for 2 years. “Kody wanted to unlock her hair because she was tired of it. Her hair color was too light. No matter if her hair was freshly done or not, it always … Continue reading →

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New Purex® Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh (Review + Give Away!)

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The benefits of being a Purex Insider never ends! For a self proclaimed laundry lover like me I can honestly say that I am enjoying the hell out of reviewing their products and also sharing them with you! This time I got to check out the New Purex® Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh. This is the latest Purex® Brand laundry enhancer. “This limited edition bottle and scent will add a colorful escape to your laundry day” I have never used any in-wash fabric boosters before … Continue reading →

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Fusion Teen Talk Show Episode 2: No Bullying Allowed

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It was my pleasure to attend the screening of Episode 2 of Fusion Teen Talk Show: No Bullying Allowed with my daughter. This was presented at Woodruff Arts Center here in Atlanta and I must say that the hosts, producers and directors did a wonderful job. My daughter and I checked out the event at the invitation of the show’s creator and producer Shakethia “Queen” Robertson. Fusion Teen Talk Show itself was created in an effort to open the lines of communication between adults and … Continue reading →

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#TheSoulMan Twitter Viewing Party 3/26 10p EST

The SOULMAN

Not only do I get to watch Hot in Cleveland LIVE and The Soul Man LIVE with the folks at TV Land as their special invited guest at their LIVE Twitter Party here in Atlanta, but I will also get to LIVE Tweet during both shows with people from all across the nation! TV Land has brought us all together to support these two hilarious sitcoms and I want to make sure that everyone knows about them. I’ll be coming to you LIVE from the … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Sistah Cafe’s Newest Contributor - Keianna Johnson

Keianna Johnson

I am so very pleased to introduce you to The Sistah Cafe’s newest contributor! Introducing Keianna Johnson. Some of you may already know who Keianna is since she has been the Social Information Contributor for Our Natural Kids since 2010. Keianna also goes by “KeeKee”. Let me tell you a little bit about her. Keianna Johnson aka “KeeKeeAllNatural” is a certified Natural Hair Care, Braiding and Lock Technician. She was certified through Madam Walker’s Braids, Lockery & School. She is also the owner of Chi Chi … Continue reading →

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2014 Blogger/Entrepreneur/PR Conference Schedule

There are SO many useful, informative and educational conferences across the nation. Conferences are a good way to learn from industry leaders and keep yourself in the know about everything that pertains to your particular niche. I like to learn from people that have already reached the goals that I want to meet as far as blogging, entrepreneurship and PR. You simply gather together with like minded folks for a day or two and teach each other. Conferences are a Great Way to Meet new … Continue reading →

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Childish Gambino Covers P.M. Dawn’s “I’d Die Without You”

PM Dawn

You must understand how it makes my heart smile to hear one of these kids remake a song that I jammed to like crazy when I was younger. I promise you that I was the only devout P.M. Dawn fan that I ever knew of. Back in the days before the internet, Napster, iTunes and YouTube. A time when people went to the record store to buy CD’s. When CD towers were necessary to house your music and the GB’s were unlimited. I proudly owned … Continue reading →

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