Dear Baby Cerise, Today you turn 36, Happy Birthday! You’re a real grown up now, can you believe it?! You won’t believe where you are in life right now, or even the events that have happened to get you here, but it’s a good place. Exactly where you need to be in fact, for now … Continue reading Happy Birthday Lil One
Your Mindset is Your Testimony
I met someone today whose daughter was just diagnosed with breast cancer on Monday. It was still fresh and new to her and her family, and since her daughter is 25 with a young child it was difficult to see anything but sorrow. I understood exactly what she was feeling and shared my testimony … Continue reading Your Mindset is Your Testimony
Mind of A Conqueror
The Mind Of A Conqueror When I was diagnosed with Carcinoid Cancer, I knew right from the beginning that it wasn't going to be easy. I felt a variety of emotions at once: numb, disbelief, fear, and confusion. But the one thing I never felt was defeated. Not one time did I feel like this … Continue reading Mind of A Conqueror
I’ve Got A Story To Tell…
I’ve Got A Story To Tell… I wasn’t going to say anything. I was going to carry this secret of mine until the very end, only letting my family and a few choice friends take this journey with me. But then I thought about it. What if I cheated myself out of the chance to … Continue reading I’ve Got A Story To Tell…
Christianity does not give you the right to judge
Christianity does not give you the right to judge The recent controversy involving Gospel singer Kim Burrell and everyone’s favorite daytime talk show host (she happens to also be gay) has been gaining lots of attention over the past couple of days. NBC News article states that during her one of her sermon’s Kim talks about … Continue reading Christianity does not give you the right to judge
Black Mirror Project = Black Girl Magic
Black Mirror Project = Black Girl Magic I’m scrolling through Instagram one day and I happened to come across this amazing photo series called #BlackMirror. The series was done by a model named Debbeh Howard and her boyfriend Raffael Dickreuter to help bring light to the lack of diversity in the modeling industry. She takes … Continue reading Black Mirror Project = Black Girl Magic
Not Black Enough For You
Not Black Enough For You So, I'm on my way to work this morning, and I stop at a McDonald's to grab a cup of Caramel Hot Chocolate. (SN: If you don t know about this, it is absolute heaven.) As I begin to order, I hear this voice behind me say “Damn, she talk … Continue reading Not Black Enough For You
Naked Is Not Talent
While I was at work today, one of my coworkers came over to me to show me the latest images from her photo shoots. With the biggest smiles on her face, she scrolled through on her phone of the different looks and outfits that she styled for herself. And she looked really pretty, her hair … Continue reading Naked Is Not Talent
Not for the Fame, But for the Art…
People have often said to me “I didn’t know you were a Model.” And my answer is always the same: “I’m not a model, I just enjoy taking photographs.” I like Photography. No, I take that back, I LOVE photography. My interest in Photography and the beauty of image it brings out. I love the way … Continue reading Not for the Fame, But for the Art…
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