Why I’m Retiring the Mocha Girls Pit Stop Blog and How We Can Stay Connected Terri Lomax November 17, 2019 3 Comments In 6 days I'll be 30 years old. What a milestone! It still feels so surreal that I'm finally leaving the 20's club. This year also marks 7 years since I started the Mocha Girls Pit Stop blog. 7 years ago I was a broke grad student trying to find my way and heal from my unpleasant past. Continue reading...
Community Self Care: How to Promote Self-Care Practices Amongst Your Friend Group Terri Lomax February 22, 2019 When we talk about self-care, we may often think that it's purely an individual thing. That it’s something we do to take a step back from everyday life to only focus on ourselves, but self-care can also be done through a group. Community self-care is a thing. Continue reading...
The HER Space Podcast: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman Terri Lomax January 1, 2019 I’m thrilled to announce that after years of toying with the idea, making excuses, researching, and ideating, I’m launching the HER Space podcast, a podcast for black women and women of color. The great thing about endeavor, is I'm partnering with my good friend. Continue reading...
12 Inspirational Quotes for Black Women From Mandela SH Dixon Terri Lomax December 18, 2018 Angie introduced us to Mandela and began to interview her about her career and life in the tech industry. For those of you that don’t know Mandela SH Dixon is the Founder & CEO of Founder Gym, an online training center for underrepresented founders. Continue reading here...
How to Say No And Why You Should Say It More ( + Update on my fall hiatus) Terri Lomax August 20, 2018 Do you know how to say no? Of course you do. But why is it so hard for us to say no when it really matters? When we were children we would scream it from the mountain tops when we knew wanted our way. As teenagers we were quickly to shoot a “No!” Continue reading here...
Why Nia Wilson’s Murder Hits Close to Home for Many Black People (plus 8 MUST read safety tips for black women) Terri Lomax July 29, 2018 3 Comments The MacArthur BART station where Nia Wilson was murdered is the same BART stop I get off at to see my therapist, every two weeks; I have many black friends and colleagues in the Bay Area that frequent this stop. Continue reading here...
7 Tips to Help You Cope With Traumatic Life Experiences Terri Lomax June 24, 2018 3 Comments When we bring up the topic of trauma we often think of the after effects of a war, natural disaster or life crisis. But sometimes it's the war, the disaster, or the crisis in our minds or hearts that's traumatic as any of the above listed. Continue reading here...
How a Hair Transplant Can Reverse Traction Alopecia and Thinning Edges Terri Lomax May 26, 2018 1 Comment In a world of perfected brows on Instagram and baby hairs that look like works of art, there is one conversation in particular that can be incredibly hard for women (especially black women). It's something I've personally struggled with. Continue reading here...
How to Thrive in the Midst of Depression (and Support Depressed Friends) Terri Lomax May 26, 2018 1 Comment Life is good. I have a great job, a loving husband, supportive friends in my corner, and I'm making more money than I've made before. By looking at my social media channels and the accomplishments under my belt, I'm LIT... but the thing is, Continue reading here...
How Social Media Impacts Our Perception of Body Goals Terri Lomax May 25, 2018 1 Comment From tummy teas to waist trainers, to Kim Kardashian’s most recent ad for an appetite suppressant lollipop, to thousand of social media posts dedicated to comparing bodies with rated numbers. Whether we want to admit it or not... Continue reading here!