How Traveling to South America Made Me Comfortable Living Outside of My Comfort Zone.
The Year Was 2010. My trip to South America came at the perfect time in my life. 2010 was a tumultuous year. I was going through a spiritual transition, learning more about myself, getting closer to God and growing more comfortable and confident in the skin I was in. Then, April 11, 2010. My brother died. My older brother, my only brother, who was loved by so many, that most of them couldn’t even get into the church during the memorial service. To many, that time would have b
Birthday Trip to Dubai
Earlier this month I celebrated my 30th birthday by taking a trip to Dubai. My boyfriend and I flew into Abu Dhabi (yes, I did get the infamous flare glitch that happened on Christmas day of 2014) and took a bus for 1.5 hours into Dubai. While I was there I went on an awesome Desert Safari Tour with Platinum Heritage. They picked us up from our hotel, took us out to the desert and we hopped in this sick Land Rover... They also gave everyone on the tour burkas to wear. After
Traveling Beauties: Tiffany
What do you do for work? I’m the personal style blogger of The Werk! Place (www.the-werk-place.com) and a fashion & beauty freelance writer for Hello Beautiful. Where are you from originally and where do you live now? I’m originally from Southfield, Michigan. I currently reside right outside of Phoenix, AZ but I’m a student of the world and stamp my passport regularly. What are some of your favorite places to hang out and dine out in your city? The Breakfast Club in Old Town
Black Business Interview: PULLEDTOGETHER
Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us. We’ve seen so much about what you’re doing with Pulled Together, but for those who don’t know, what is PULLEDTOGETHER all about? RF: PULLEDTOGETHER is somewhat a celebration of my upbringing. It represents my family, my southern roots, family reunions, summers on the lake… just the nostalgia of my childhood with good food at the center. What was the driving force behind you starting PULLEDTOGETHER? PULLEDTOGETHER came about
Traveling Beauties: Sanáa
Tell us about a bit about who you are and what you do. My name is Sanaa and I am a recent PhD graduate from the University of Florida. I am currently pursuing my passion for yoga. I am taking a risk that many are afraid to do and it’s to do what I love. I have been traveling all over the world trying to inspire and motivate many to be the best versions of them. And I am more than grateful to have a platform to do so. How long have you been practicing yoga? Is it a hobby, side
Festival Season in New Orleans
When the weather warms and the days grow longer, you can bet one thing… It's Festival Season in New Orleans! There is nothing better than good food, good drinks and good music all in one place. Here is a list of some of the most popular festivals in the city, so you won't miss a beat! French Quarter Festival http://fqfi.org/ When: annually mid April Where: French Quarters New Orleans This entire section of town shuts down and becomes a pedestrian walkway for the weekend. Musi
