25 Life Lessons for 25 Years + My First Tattoo Terri Lomax December 4, 2014 15 Comments I celebrated my 25th birthday on November 23rd! I had such an amazing birthday and post birthday weekend. For me 25 symbolizes my rebirth. Besides finally being able to rent a car without the extra "youngin" fees, I feel like I'm finally coming into my own as a woman. Continue reading...
Why the People in Your Life Might Be Disrespecting You Terri Lomax October 31, 2014 8 Comments Growing up I had very low self-esteem; but most people didn't know it. My mom kept me and my sister's hair done, clothes pressed and from the outside, we had a decent life. On the inside, I was insecure and I hated the reflection I saw in the mirror. Continue reading...
Are You Letting Bitterness Hold You Back From a Fulfilling Life? Terri Lomax October 23, 2014 10 Comments Out of nowhere Pearl looks up at me and asks, "Terri, why us?" I'm a little confused because clearly she's not speaking in complete sentences, so I inquire. "Pearl, what do you mean sweetie? I don't understand." She replies ever so quickly, "Why us? Continue reading...
7 Business Tips from YouTube Vlogger GlamAholic54 aka Jayla Watson Terri Lomax October 17, 2014 2 Comments Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of eating dinner with Jayla Watson, a popular YouTube Vlogger also known as GlamAholic54. We "met" via email a few weeks ago and finally found some time to chat over dinner. I thought we'd probably meet for about 30 minutes but the conversation was so good Continue reading...
3 Quotes to Inspire You When the Numbers Say You Suck! Terri Lomax October 9, 2014 5 Comments The past 4 months have taken me on a hell of a roller coaster ride. I quit my demanding day job only to find out that it's nearly impossible to find a part-time job that pays me enough to pay my bills. My 2 degrees became more of a burden than a blessing. Continue reading...
New Experience Diary: A FREE Vacation, The Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show & Hollywood Exploring Terri Lomax October 1, 2014 3 Comments My fiancé and I flew out to Los Angeles, CA last Wednesday for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show. We stayed at the Loews Hotel in Hollywood and got VIP treatment during the show. We had an incredible time in Hollywood! What made our trip even better was the fact that it was FREE. Continue reading...
Mocha Girl on a Mission: Bridgette Bartlett-Royall from BlackBridalBliss Terri Lomax September 20, 2014 1 Comment I am a Mocha Girl on a Mission because I launched BlackBridalBliss.com five months after getting laid off from what many of my friends and family considered a "good job". My goal was to create an online space where Black women Continue reading...
Mocha Girl of the Week: Shadé Adu Terri Lomax September 14, 2014 4 Comments Shadé Adu is a Mocha Girl on a Mission because she is an international educator, world traveler, and motivational speaker destined to inspire others, and live life on purpose. Shadé is the founder and Chief Savvy Officer at Savvy Solutions Consulting, LLC and shadeyadu.com. Continue reading…
4 Tips to Help You Maintain During An Uncomfortable Transition Terri Lomax September 9, 2014 10 Comments About 2 months ago I decided to quit my (very secure and well paying) job because I was downright miserable. I wasn't passionate about the work I was doing and I desperately needed a way out. Work began to dictate my life in and out of the office. Continue reading...
Mocha Girl of the Week: Thais Francis Terri Lomax September 8, 2014 I am a Mocha Girl on a Mission because, there is no mountain big enough, and even if that mountain is too big, I will chip away at it with faith and a toothpick. As an artist, I have decided not to wait for permission to create. Continue reading...