I'm back! It has been a while since I've posted but I'm back and ready to share all the things life has taught me.
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Nature is the Best!
Outdoors, a place that is filled with sunlight, trees, bugs, wind, dust, pollen and so many other elements that might make you want to stay indoors instead of going outside. But being outside is very important for YOU! especially when trying to stay healthy. Nature was the doctor before there ever was a doctor. Did you know that spending time outdoors is important for the immune system? When you spend time outside in nature, you are getting sunshine and fresh air. Both are important in fighting off an infection and promoting a healthy immune system. Fun Fact! In 1919, there was a flu epidemic in California. Thousands of people were sick which was…
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Boss Lady Series: Success is Improving Yourself
I hope that you enjoyed Boss Lady July as much as I did! Even though July is over, I have one more Boss Lady I want to share. This week, I had the privilege to interview one of my college roommates, Kaylah Joseph. I consider her one very successful person. She was nominated as one of 2017 Forbes 30 under 30, talk about success! With that being said, let me introduce you to Kaylah! Kaylah! Introduce Yourself: Tell us who you are, what you do and a little about you. Dumela! Hello, Readers! “Dumela,” pronounced doo-meh-luh, is Setswana for “Hello.” Setswana is the language spoken in Maun, Botswana; this land…
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Boss Lady Series: Live an EPIC Life – Courtney
I hope that you have been enjoying Boss Lady July as much as I have. Before we end July, I have one more Boss Lady story to share. I met Courtney back in college and she has been a blessing in my life. Unlike the other Boss Lady July lady’s, Courtney is going to actually share her story. I hope that you are blessed. So without further ado, let me introduce Courtney Buckhanon! Hi! I’m Courtney Buckhanon and I am Miss Black Georgia USA! I get to enact my platform, BossUp (Merging the economic gap between black and white America through entrepreneurship and financial literacy) throughout the state of Georgia!…
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Boss Lady Series: Recognizing Your Royalty
I would like to introduce to you to Taylor Griffith! I met Taylor in college and have been tremendously blessed by her music and her ministry. Taylor! Introduce Yourself: Tell us who you are, what you do and a little about you. Heyyyyy…I’m Taylor Griffith…A.K.A T.Marie! I hail from the great city of Detroit, Michigan!! I am an Oakwood University Music Department graduate!! ANDDDD I am the CEO of “Queenin’ For Da Kingdom Ministries. As the C.E.O of QDK, I produce and provide inspirational events, music, literature, fashion products, and mentorship programs for women. Girl! You are busy! So, what inspired you to start Queenin For Da Kingdom, writing…
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Boss Lady Series: Living Life on Purpose
I am so excited to share this gorgeous and talented Boss Lady. I had the privilege of growing up with her and I have seen her become an incredible woman. So without further ado, Let me introduce to you Songwe! Introduce Yourself: Tell us who you are, what you do and a little about you. My name is Songwe Chiyombwe… different I know! I was born in Zambia but the United States has been home since I was three years old. I am currently on a journey of self-discovery which entails figuring out who Songwe really is. This is nothing new, I am sure that most people if not everyone…
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Boss Lady Up Series
Hello everyone! It has been a while! I have been so busy but I am excited because for the month of July I will be doing a miniseries called: Boss Lady Up! I have had the honor of meeting some incredible people in my life. For July, I am going to share five incredibly successful women’s stories and how they are a Boss Lady. When you think of a boss lady, what comes to mind? For me, I think of Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Kate Middleton, and other BIG names. However, there are boss lady’s that are not former first lady’s, famous tennis players, or duchesses, that make a difference.…
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Stay Calm and Exercise
Exercise, the majority of people have a love-hate relationship with it. However, exercise is very important in staying healthy and staying/ getting in shape… did I mention it is GREAT for you and fun! According to Healthy People 2020*, more than 80% of adults and adolescents do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Physical activity (exercise) is important because it can improve your health and the quality of your life, which is important in becoming the best version of yourself. By exercising regularly, you lower your risk of death, coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and depression. Not only that but by…
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ALL HE DOES IS WIN!!!
It has been SOO long since I wrote, I have missed all of you! I took a break from writing to study for the MCAT. If you have been reading the blog and have been a part of this journey with me then you know that being a doctor is the dream. However, I became paralyzed with fear when I graduated from college because my GPA was not competitive enough (so I thought) and I did not think that I could complete the dream. But then, God showed me His promises that tell me how He is for me. I decided to take a leap of faith and to take God…
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Wakanda forever
On February 15, 2018, the movie that we all have been waiting for came out, Black Panther. In the opening weekend of this movie, it made over 400 million dollars. People came out and supported this incredible film. Some people dressed in African garb, while others wore outfits representing the African American culture. We all were captivated while we watched T’Challa, Kilmonger, Princess Shuri, Okoye, Nakia, and the other amazing characters come alive on the screen. But what truly made this movie special was Wakanda. Wakanda, a city ran by Wakandans (Black people), occupied by Wakandans, highly technologically advanced, and home of all the Vibrainium in the world. Wakanda is a…
