Seasonal skincare swaps to make depending on what season you are going into
The change of season is officially upon us and if you are like me, you are already making the necessary preparations. For those of us in the northern hemisphere. This means doing the dreaded but necessary spring cleaning and changing out winter coats and clothes, fro lighter clothing. For…
How to combat sexual or physical abuse getting in the way of your relationships
Not too long ago I wrote an article about how being raped as a toddler still affects me today. Many months have passed since that article and the number of emails and messages I receive to this day astounds me. Not because I am surprised by how so many…
What I learnt from the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview
If you are one of the millions of people who tuned into Oprah’s special sit down interview with the Duke and Duchess of Suxess, then you probably fall under one of two camps. The camp that is in support of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. And the camp that…
3 Alternative investment and saving opportunities
With each new decade comes an opportunity to gain some new wisdom. At this junction in my life, as a new mom, business woman, editor and wife, one thing that I (and many of my friends in similar positions think and talk about often), is how to save better….
Dealing with inequality in your relationships
As someone who has been dating for the past few years, I can tell you now that inequality in relationships is normal if not par of the course. As a feminist, I have always expected and even wanted my relationships to be equal. But society and gender norms tend…
Baby items to have with you when heading out
Having a baby or toddler can be an exhilarating, exhausting exercise in preparedness. As someone who is knowingly almost always never prepared. My life has been turned almost upside down when I became a mother. But almost one year in and I can say that I have a bit…
Bite Size: Secure attachment; what it is and how to practice it
If I could describe the first year of motherhood in one sentence it would have to be “information overload”. With so much information out there on how to take care of a tiny human (and they do require a lot of care and work), it can sometimes get overwhelming….
What diversity and inclusivity in the workplace should and could look like
if one thing came out of last year, it was the rise in social consciousness around diversity not only in our homes and on our instagram feeds, but also in the workplace? But what does that actually mean? I can say that as a black female, who has worked…