Melanin MotifOct 7, 20203 minWho Are You?Understanding you're divine purpose. Divine messages are everywhere. These messages can revel themselves in something as innocent as a ch...
Melanin MotifAug 11, 20202 minMy postpartum body and what I learned about acceptance.A turning point to having a healthier relationship with my body. Aiyana recently turned 22 months old and my postpartum body is NOT where...
Melanin MotifJun 10, 20202 minAn Aiyana Story...Clearly the first of many!! All parents have a handful of stories about their children. Usually, these stories express some moments when...
Melanin MotifApr 11, 20203 minWhat’s Next After Being A Stay At Home Mom??Embarking on a New Journey to Empowerment & Financial Freedom. The “what’s next?” post-baby was an awkward place for me. Although I didn...
Melanin MotifOct 15, 20193 minThe Naming Ceremony of Aiyana:Connecting to our African Heritage In #Africantradition, the name represents the spirit in physical form. It connects the #spirit to the...
Melanin MotifSep 27, 20192 minProduct Review: Muffin SistersAfrican Print Baby Accessories Being a product of New York, I was exposed to many cultural experiences as a child. My grandparents were ...
Melanin MotifAug 5, 20193 minIf You're Breastfeeding...this is a MUST HAVE!The MUST HAVE product I suggest to EVERY mom/mom-to-be. There can be many challenges with #breastfeeding. Mommy and baby can have many d...
Melanin MotifMay 10, 20193 minPostpartum: What you NEED to know.The importance of a support system. I was a native New Yorker for more than 35 years and just three years ago, I moved to California. Thi...
Melanin MotifMay 10, 20192 minWhat advice would you give a mom-to-be?3 important things I would share with moms-to-be Kindred Space LA has become my haven. The mommy & baby group meets weekly at 6820 La T...
Melanin MotifMay 10, 20191 minMommy vs FashionistaHow to balance great (and practical) fashion while navigating motherhood. Fashion has been a part of my life since I was in high school. ...
Melanin MotifMay 10, 20194 minMy Birthing StoryHow I imaged my labor & delivery experience vs the reality of labor. I knew my #birthstory very well. My mom and dad went for a check-up...