Just one week into a promotion at work, I received the shock of my life. Hahnemann University Hospital will be closing on September 6, 2019. This announcement sparked instant tears in the packed auditorium and soon enough it would make headlines across the country. The place where I’d spent pretty much all of my twenties, […]
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Perhaps one of the coolest things about living in America’s Birthplace is that you don’t have to look too far to join in on the festivities. In the days leading up to July 4th, there are events happening all over Philadelphia. Whatever your ‘thing’ is, there’s something for that! As of lately, my thing has […]
Networking/Netwerking. No matter how you dress it up, networking is just another dreaded task on the ever-growing adulting checklist, especially if you’re an introvert like myself. It is essential however, in growing your #brand, selling your product, or making connections within your industry. In other words, get used to it because you gotta do it! […]
Growing up in a black household, there were a few haircare products I can remember that were trusted to maintain my tresses. Among them was Luster’s Pink Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion. I know y’all remember getting your hair slayed with some of this! It always made my hair feel really soft and not to mention, […]
It is my lifelong dream to one day visit my father’s homeland of Liberia, West Africa. A ‘sh*thole country’ in the eyes of some, but beloved by many. Until the day comes, I look forward to learning as much as I can about African culture by attending events like the ACANA Festival. For the past […]
Right about now, Fashion Week is taking place in Philly and while I would love to attend every show, the way my life is set up right now, I just CAN-NUH! Between working a full-time job and completing grad school, I’m pretty pressed for time. Luckily though, I did get a chance to attend the […]
What better way to celebrate the last days of summer than by dining out during Restaurant Week? Sounds like a good time to me! This go round we dined at Valanni, a Mediterranean Restaurant in Center City. Our reservations were for nine Friday evening but due to the high demand from Restaurant Week, the kitchen was backed […]
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Exploring Philly After Hours
When’s the last time you took the opportunity to explore the beauty in your own city? I mean really look around, not in a rush to get somewhere? Would I be jumping the gun if I said never? Why is it that we can willingly explore the depths of other lands, spending hundreds upon thousands […]
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It’s My Birthday!!!
(Cue Uncle Luke Birthday Song) And I’m pretty darn excited about it too! But I shouldn’t be. The closer you get to thirty, society gives you a list of reasons why you should be wallowing in your own pity. You have a job, not a career. You’ve accumulated thousands of dollars in student loan debt, which […]
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How’s Your 2017 Going?
Can you believe it’s June already? We are halfway through 2017. This year is just flying by! I hope you’re chipping away at those resolutions or goals as I like to call them, that you set wayy back in January. It’s easy to fall off track with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but […]
