Chapter 1 : Where’s mom?
I woke up because something was different. I was 5 years old, and as far as I could remember, my mom had been there when I woke up. I didn’t…
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How My World Came Crashing Down in Miami 👿🌴
You know that feeling when everything that could possibly goes wrong happens exactly how it would if your enemy were writing your life story? Yea, well… that’s exactly…
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The Lessons I Learned from Loss
The only thing that hurts me more than to watch a mother lose her son, is to watch a sister lose her brother. On November 3rd, we lost…
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The Annual @IROKART Pop Up Show – Brooklyn, NY
If there is one things I’m always reminder of at the @IROKART pop up show is that I have to dedicate my heart more than anything else.…
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My Hot Girl Summer (Defined)
The heat is on. Women have never been as powerful as they are today and I’m here for it. The streets have dubbed this summer “Hot Girl Summer”…
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New Job: Stay Hungry, Stay Humble
I’m officially in the 10th year of my professional career, so I’m not here to play games. I’m trying to tread carefully, but prove myself at the same…
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How I Tripled My Worth.
As a woman or color, I honestly feel the “Olivia Pope Pressure” in which I have to be twice as good as everyone else; my excellence isn’t celebrated,…
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A Letter to Nipsey
Dear Nipsey,
This is my first of these; I figure I can speak directly, now. I can’t say I was your biggest fan, I just…
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Finding the right time & place.
I’ve been trying to be patient with everything & everyone; from my job to my friends to my boyfriend, if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Over the years,…
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Office Politics + Mind Games
I got so stressed out at work I started reading The 48 Laws of Power. For the 4th time in my career, I feel like I’ve been looked over…
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Get Out of that Bad Mood
From the outside looking in, it can seem like you’re always in a bad mood and like no matter if you were given the sun, moon and the stars,…
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Learning to Say “No”
The first step towards getting what you want, is to stop accepting the shit you don’t want. But that’s easier said than done, I know. In order to be…
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How I Force a Peaceful Existence
Written by President ELLA
I’ve spent the last year trying to find peace. Since I don’t want to give up on possibilities, I’ve found myself redefining…
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Rainy Days Ain’t Got Nothin on Me.
Written by @PresidentElla
When you’re fighting a winning battle, you rarely feel the scratches through the blows. While I was with Timothy, and while I waited for our…
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What are you Afraid of?
Written by PresidentELLA
I’m afraid of not being afraid enough. I’m the type of person who confronts battles alone and face first. I would be the type…
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Who is your competition?
Written by President Ella
“Yea, you’re definitely rapping tonight,” CJ said looking at the flier. I was set to hit the stage at Apache Cafe in Atlanta,…
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Are you a leader?
Written by PresidentELLA
I saw Jesus last night; I was walking up Courtlandt at about 11:30 at night when he poked his head out of his…
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Do you think you’re too good?
“You think you’re better than everyone,” they often say.
“No… But you obviously think I think I’m better than everyone. Why is that?” is always my reply.
How much work does a dream take?
Written by President Ella
I had an AMAZING time at the Legacy Concert Series… and I know exactly why…
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Do you Swim with Sharks?
Written by @PresidentElla
If you don’t believe in me now, watch when I get rich. I’m gonna have you in the basement like a chopa,” a maid, I…
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Is it Time to Try Something New?
Written by ELLA
I get really bored, really fast. While I enjoy stability (mostly financial), I just don’t think my life is supposed…
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What’s your dream?
by ELLA
Ideally, I would like to start my days by moving when I want to move. Unfortunately for my boss, I do that now. I still…
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Is too much honesty a mistake?
Written by: Ella
The problem with writing a blog is that… people on here know me. But how many venues does a person truly have to be who they…
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How do you Deal with Bitter People?
Written by @PresidentElla
On my birthday, I got an angry IG post subliminally dedicated to me by a female who has my phone number but no courage to…
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Would you Take Nude Photos?
Written by: Ella
I received a Twitter DM, a phone call and a salty text message warning me of a “compromising” photo…
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Are you a “Boss” or just “Bossy”?
Written by Ella
I love this campaign Bey is a part of, especially because she’s teamed up with such a powerful cast: Condoleeza Rice,
The “Bad B*tch” Discussion.
I don’t care about the word “bitch” unless the intent is to offend me. Some people simply don’t like the word because they don’t curse. Some women don’t like the…
Keep readingWhat are Flaws, Really?
According to someone, somewhere, something I’m doing right now is probably wrong and something about me is incorrect. A woman working. Twenty something and not married. Melanin infected. The…
Keep readingWhen is it Time to Quit?
If I haven’t made a complete fool of myself, I’m probably not done. I can’t say that works for everyone, but you’ve got to decide which risks you’re willing…
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