making our own way

Between roughing it through life and the people we’ve come across sometimes it’s hard to keep a consistent balance of how much you are truly worth. We let people come into our lives and diminish the light that we hold inside of us. The light that illuminates our spirit and …

Written by: Jewel Gould

We’re human. And we tend to forget that when we’re looking for our better, other half. We forget that they are human. And being human, means that they are flawed, just like us. We seek perfect, flawless individuals. Wrapped in a nonexistent fairy tale. We seek perfection.

“Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings.” ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie Life happens. Friendships end. I understand this. We grow up, we outgrow each other, and we learn what we truly desire out of someone.

I have spent a lot of time reading devotionals and the bible. I took a lot of time to self reflect and get myself back on track. I tend to do this a lot,especially when I find myself at a crossroad.  I come across bible verses and devotionals that speak to …

This picture was taken in 12/31/ 2011. There’s a story behind this photo. That motivates me to do everything and be EVERYTHING that this brand stands for.

I have never truly understood why skin color is used an excuse. Subconsciously, many people are prone to this type of thinking. Many use skin color as a reason or excuse for something.

Disclaimer: I will be very sappy and honest** I consider myself to be a hopeless romantic. I genuinely love seeing people in love and happy. Real love.

Black women already have the “hater” stigma. People automatically assume that ALL black women don’t know HOW to compliment, encourage and uplift each other. That is a false statement. Not all women are like that.  Not all black women are like that. And black women are not the only ones …