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Reimagining Grief: My Journey Through Loss and Healing
In the process of reimagining my grief, I am discovering healing in ways I never expected. Here is my journey through loss, the insights...

teryndenae
Feb 175 min read


One Year of Radical Self-Love! 🌀
One Year of Radical Self-Love, from moving to a new city, ending a relationship that no longer served me, bar exams, and releasing my f...

teryndenae
Oct 16, 20244 min read


Mindful Moments: Music Matters 🎶
Music has always been something that I was immersed in. I grew up in Atlanta, where in the words of Andre 3000, "the South got somethin'...

teryndenae
Sep 28, 20243 min read


Community: The Summer Scrap Up 📔✨
Step into the world of creativity and community at 'The Summer Scrap Up'. Between the hands-on activity, the music, fellowship, and delic...

teryndenae
Sep 11, 20243 min read


10 Ways to Rest, Radically. 🧘🏾♀️✨
Did you know that Black and Brown girls and women stress at higher numbers than many of their non-Black or Brown male and female counter...

teryndenae
Sep 3, 20243 min read


How Can Community Impact Mental Health and Well-Being?
Over time, I've seen the transformative effects of music. Whether it's going down memory lane or manifesting that everything is just fine, m

teryndenae
May 20, 20243 min read


Earth Day is Everyday. 🌍
Celebrate Earth Day every day with sustainable habits and support for Black and Brown environmental advocates.

teryndenae
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Black Dollaz Matter: My Favorite Black Women Owned Businesses
There is so much power in supporting Black women-owned businesses. Support some of our favs with our curated list. From multimedia developer

teryndenae
Apr 17, 20242 min read


10 Affirmations to Show Up With Confidence💁🏾♀️
Tap into the power of positive affirmations and yoga to show up with confidence. Here are 10 affirmations for self-esteem and confidence.

teryndenae
Mar 18, 20243 min read


How to Make the Most of Your Free Friday: Self-Care Ideas and Activities
Unwind and recharge with these refreshing Self-Care Ideas and Activities for Free Fridays. Embrace freedom, prioritize self-love, and...

teryndenae
Mar 8, 20242 min read


5 Practical Steps to Transform Your Goals into A Reality
Monday's are an opportunity to put our intentions [for the week] into action. Let's turning goals into reality, here are 5 practical...

teryndenae
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Remember, Pour Into Yourself. ✨
Sometimes the days and weeks become a blur and it can be difficult to remember to pour into yourself. Nonetheless, with a new week...

teryndenae
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Thank A Teacher! 🍎✨
Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Show gratitude to the educators who shape lives daily. Let's #ThankATeacher this week and

teryndenae
May 18, 20222 min read


Black Girls Breathing 🌬
I don't know about y'all, but it feels like we need to take a collective deep breath. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for as...

teryndenae
May 12, 20222 min read


HerStory, Our Future: Showing Up for Black Women.
I am so happy to collaborate with my sister, Jada, on this series of posts from both of our blogs! Show up for Black Women!

Jada Haynes
Apr 11, 20225 min read


This Woman Votes. ✨
I am a fourth-generation Southern Black woman voter. I vote because I want to have a say in my communities and I want better for our...

teryndenae
Jan 20, 20221 min read


Black Women in Politics: Adrienne's Story.
Adrienne Spinner is a stay-at-home mom of two and a community advocate. Her political experience began with a run for her county’s Board of

Adrienne Spinner
Aug 25, 20205 min read


Resistance.
Black folks have resistance in our DNA. I can say that I'm feeling so damn proud to be Black.

teryndenae
Jun 1, 20205 min read


#BeCounted. 🙋🏾♀️
The Census will decide how millions of federal funding will be allocated in our communities for ten years.

teryndenae
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Giveaway but make it Social Action.
In the spirit of voting and dope ass apparel to match, For Black Girls Who Have A Lot to Say is doing a giveaway! I’m a voter because the...

teryndenae
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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