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Embracing radical joy in challenging circumstances

I grew up hearing the Elders in my community chant, "This joy I have, the world didn't give it to me so the world can't take it away". It is a term that I've often sought to understand and find deeper meaning within myself especially when in unfavorable conditions or…

Does the 4 day work week increase productivity?

In today's fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is a challenge many professionals like myself face. The concept of a 4-day work week has emerged as a promising solution to this issue, allowing individuals to have more time for personal pursuits while maintaining pro…

10 Years of Riding the Waves of Freedom; The Joys and Challenges of being a Curvy Black Surfer Chick

Surfing is an activity that's always been associated with the free-spirited and being adventurous, but for me as a black woman, it's much more than that.  As I continue my series on celebrating my 10th Anniversary of surfing  this year, I wanted to share the joys and challenges …

When you're the brand is it hard to keep your business and personal life separate?

As an Entrepreneur, have you ever provided a service so well that your customer/client  wanted to hang out with you regularly and become your friend? From my experience, this hasn't always worked out well for me in the past so I've learned to keep my business life separate from my…

It takes Courage to Embrace Your Sexy Greatness

I want to take a moment to share a personal journey with you. A journey that has shaped me into the person I am today, living life as a 53 years young Surfer and Entrepreneur. It's a story of embracing my sexy greatness, defying expectations, and finding my true calling in life.  So…

Transforming your Entrepreneurial life in 90 Days: Embracing the qualities of Personal Growth

If you're a creative or lifestyle entrepreneur like me, you probably strive for daily positive change, but it can overwhelming or even unattainable when all sorts of financial challenges, haters or distractions are staring you in the face.  Especially when you have to get on social me…

Shine Honey, Shine with the Beach Culture Chic T-Shirt Line

I must admit, It's been a challenging  journey over the 3 past years to create the perfect graphics for the Beach Culture Chic T-Shirt line that I could be proud of. As a Gen X, Black Woman who loves to surf, I've often felt overlooked in the surfing world, and the lack of divers…