I feel like I’m distant from my family in a way that most families aren’t supposed to be. I feel like I get judged by not being as responsive or communicative as a family member would be to another. I don’t really feel like I have ties to people outside of my immediate family because […]
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Zendaya Dreams Again in InStyle Magazine
Queen Zendaya has graced the pages of InStyle Magazine with the help of AB+DM behind the camera. In her cover story, Zendaya got the chance to speak with Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors to talk about about the adjustments being made during the pandemic, anxiety, and activism towards the progression of black lives. Being […]
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Kim Lim is a Pocket Full of Sunshine in L’Officiel Singapore
Kim Lim is a beautiful young entrepreneur. In her interview with L’Officiel SIngapore, Kim talks about various topics including her new business venutres, reflecting on past challenges, and the key lessons she’s learned so far. About Papilla Haircare and Illuma Therapeutics “I’ve always had the entrepreneurial spirit in me. I’m excited by beauty trends and […]
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Simone Biles Stands Up and Speaks Out in Vogue
Simone Biles is on the list of one of my favorite people. She’s a prolific gymnast that has persevered through a lot to get to where she is today. In her interview with Vogue, she talks about that perseverance from when she started gymnastics to today. Annie Leibovitz shot the photos of Simone that caught […]
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Tessa Thompson is a Woman in Action for Porter Magazine
I love Tessa Thompson. She’s one of my favorite actresses and has been involved in some of my favorite films. This time we see her modeling in the the August issue of Porter Magazine that was shot by Shaniqwa Jarvis. In her interview, Tessa talks about a few topics including Black Lives Matter, her new […]
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It’s Okay to Not Be Well-Liked By Everyone
There’s a misconception that we should be liked by everyone we come across. The issue with this line of thinking is that everyone is different, so being well-liked by everyone is impossible task. We still try by pandering to one another, laughing at jokes when they aren’t funny, and agreeing to one’s opinion when you […]
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Most People Stay Busy So They Can Stay Happy
There are many things that differentiate the human from the animal. One of those things is the need to stay busy. Plenty of animals would be happy doing absolutely nothing, knowing that they have love, shelter and food, of course. They have no problem spending the rest of their days doing nothing. Don’t believe me? […]
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Cindy Bruna is More than Meats the Eyes in FASHION
It’s hard to model in a world of social distancing, but Cindy Bruna pulls it off for FASHION Magazine. In the September 2020 issue, Cindy talks about her accomplishments in fashion, her perspective as a mixed race model, and her role in fighting against domestic violence against women. On Her Achievements “I’m very proud of […]
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Playing it Safe Isn’t Doing You Any Favors
Whenever you have a new idea, or want to try something new, you’re going to get a little inkling. An inkling that will tell you not to do it. That hit of anxiety that tells you that you shouldn’t take the risk because of all the “what ifs.” Our fight or flight brain doesn’t realize […]
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Your Reality is Just Your Perception of Reality
A couple weeks ago, I posted “Do you believe everything you think?” People probably saw that ominous quote and was like… wtf? This blog post is about perception. I feel I need to write about this because we hear it all the time, “Perception is reality.” I remember teachers telling me not to be myself […]
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School Doesn’t Prepare You for Life
I’ve gone through the public school system up to getting my Master’s degree. The biggest regret while going to school is thinking that it would prepare me for the practical issues that life brings. The more that I learn about life outside of school, the more I know that I won’t make the same mistake […]