self reflection

If You’re Reading This, it’s Never Too Late (Sorry Drake)

Finding self-worth in a society that makes us feel like we are never enough.

The Depth Behind a Beauty Pageant Most Don’t See

The benefits of competing in beauty pageants. My Miss NY USA story

The Greatest

A review of Sia's music video for The Greatest.

The Act of Forgiveness When You Are an Overthinker

What is my key life lesson to date? Learning to forgive and to stop overthinking issues I need to let go. Forgiveness in principle sounds so easy. But if you are an overthinker like me, forgiveness is extremely hard.

You're Allowed To Walk Away From People You Love, Especially When They Belittle You

Walking away from people you love is not a failure. It’s listening to your intuition.

Do Not Write Your Story Before You Actually Live It

This is the advice I'd love to give to my younger self. Maybe it can help you, now.

"You're Pretty... For a Dark-Skinned Girl"

Growing up, every image depicted around me gave the message that most dark girls were ugly. So, when people would say, "You're pretty for a dark-skinned girl," I took it as a compliment.

How To Treat Yourself Like A Queen

Sometimes the person you have to stand up to is you! There I was, rewatching the Miss Universe 2019 competition. Which I do for inspiration from time to time. (No, seriously!) There is something about seeing women on stage, in full-on glam mode, and speaking with confident assuredness that really lights my fire! I have seen this Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa win this crown so many times before, but something about this particular viewing, her delivery or her words, touched something inside me a

Why Women — Even Successful Women — Doubt What They Deserve

What do you believe you deserve? That's a pretty loaded question, isn't it? In more than twenty years working as a women's life coach, I've asked it thousands of times, and I've received countless answers. The majority of responses I've received have been disheartening, and they've revealed a startling truth. Women - even very successful, accomplished women - doubt their deservingness.

10 Signs That You Are Guilty Of Self-Sabotage

Stop Commenting On Women's Appearance

A few weeks ago, while I was boarding a plane, one of the male flight attendants was checking me in. He looked at my passport, looked back up at me, and said "I like your hair better blonde. You should dye it back." My jaw dropped. What gives him the right—the entitlement—to comment on the way I look?, let alone tell me which way he prefers I look? I am not there for his consumption!

It’s Time for Women to Stop Worrying About Being “Too Much”

We are living in a time when women are rising to new heights which means they are regularly being confronted with the fear of being "too much". For women in business this is pervasive and costly. A few ways women can be perceived as "too much" are:Speaking up about their successes and achievements. Sharing one too many photos of their cute kids. Telling one too many people about that date night. Looking a little too good in that swimsuit.

Work-Life Balance Is a Load of Bullshit. Here's Why

The word balance connotes images of a scale where the two sides are equal in weight in order to have equilibrium. As a working mother of 2 children who runs a Branding and Marketing Agency, is very committed to daily exercise, and juggles a handful of other professional and personal commitments, I've learned to accept that balance doesn't really exist. (And I know I am NOT alone!) The elusive work-life balance is BS.

Can Our Pain Be The Greatest Equalizer

Your Daily Gratitude Formula for Overcoming Negativity

Life Lessons I've Learned On Becoming Ageless

A Step-by-step Guide To Go From Powerless to Powerful

The Amazing Places Self-Reflection Took Me: Running A Business at 21-years-old

10 Happiness Hacks For A Shitty Day

4 Tips For Protecting Our Entrepreneurial Minds

The Unexpected Lesson I Learned From My Solo Travels