by Jessica R. Simmons | Mar 21, 2023 | Beauty, Lifestyle
Today, I want to give you 5 keys to mastering your wash and go. Despite what you may have heard, natural hair isn’t hard. Natural hair only seems hard when you don’t have the right information to care for your hair. Washday doesn’t have to last all day. Washday really...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Mar 17, 2023 | Health, Health & Wellness
Self-respect and setting boundaries go hand in hand. If you have any respect for yourself you have to set boundaries. Why? Simply put – if you don’t set boundaries, people will always be willing to cross the line and try you. Unfortunately, most people will try...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Feb 20, 2023 | Culture
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but someone has to say it – we can’t “Black Girl Magic” our way out of reality. Yes, I know it’s Black History Month, which is meant to be a time of celebration for our people and our accomplishments, but we can’t allow celebration...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Feb 13, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Personal Development
Sis, you’re not here to make others comfortable. That’s not your job. You don’t exist to make others feel better by stroking their egos and boosting their self-esteem. You’re not an emotional support dog or pack mule. That’s not why you were placed on this earth. Your...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Feb 6, 2023 | Relationships
Many times we ask others what they bring to the table in a relationship, but ask yourself – would you want to be in a relationship with you? Now, when I say relationship, I’m not just talking about romantic relationships. I’m talking about friendships, business...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Dec 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s New Year’s Eve, so now seems like the perfect time to discuss what we’re leaving in 2022. Personally, I’m not a New Year’s resolution person, but I do believe in looking back and reflecting. Please choose yourself by making the decision to leave behind those...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Dec 12, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Personal Development
Sis, if you want better for yourself, you have to be willing to take control of your own narrative. If you don’t take control of your own narrative you’ll be left with the crumbs of what this society and others are willing to let you have, which I assure you isn’t...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Nov 14, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Personal Development
Sis, what’s your vision? Better yet, do you even have a vision for your life? If you don’t, you should. When I say your, I mean just that – your vision. I’m not talking about someone else’s vision that you’re copying because it looks good. The truth is, if it’s not...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Nov 3, 2022 | Books, Culture
If you’re currently on a healing journey, here are 5 books on healing every Black woman should read. As we travel through life, we’ve all encountered situations and circumstances that have left us broken – spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally. Just...
by Jessica R. Simmons | Oct 31, 2022 | Health, Health & Wellness
What brings you joy? Do you know? Joy is defined as “to experience great pleasure or delight.” In today’s world it’s more important than ever to create moments and opportunities for joy. Joy has a positive impact on both physical and mental health. Most opportunities...
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