Personal & Professional Development

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is to advocate for myself. As little girls we are often placed into a gendered box of femininity which oftentimes includes a hushed voice and “ladylike” decorum. A box that says being ‘too heard’ is shrewd or aggressive. Continue reading here...

Today we're going to chat about something many bloggers face... balancing your blog and 9 to 5 (or other responsibilities) because chances are, you're not a full time blogger just yet. Balancing blogging with your day job and your life can be quite difficult. Continue reading here...

Women often find their strength in the way they care for others, the way they manage their spaces, the way they deal with stresses and adversity, and in the situation in which they “overcome." But just for a moment lets add another strength indicator into the mix. Continue reading here...

Issa Rae is killin' it for the culture. It's been a golden year for the black woman creative, we all have come to know, love, and admire. What began as a YouTube series of her hilarious jokes and wildly relatable plot lines, has grown into a game changing magic. Continue reading here...

It's that time of year for a year in review reflection. We made it! With all of our strength, resilience, and through the power of sisterhood, together we have survived what many would consider on of the most difficult years in a while. Continue reading here...

Autumn is upon us! Along with cooler weather, golden leaves, cute boots, and pumpkin spice candles, the season brings up one more thing… Around this time every year I head into a bit of a hiatus from my weekly Sunday #TerriMail newsletter; self-care is crucial. Continue reading here...