Four Ways to Destress That Don’t Involve a Bubble Bath

Just the other day I recorded an episode for STEMulating Podcast with Dr. Qualls, where I shared how stress and a lack of cultural fit caused me to walk away from a role that could have been perfect for me. In this “Team No Sleep,” “Outwork Your Competition,” dog eats dog world, stress has been and still is the number one killer of Americans. Research has shown that 71% of millennials wake up in the middle of the night thinking about stressors at least three times in a week. Millennials are more anxious than older Americans, and rightfully so with…

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New From NARS Cosmetics! NARSissist Wanted and Highlighting Powder ( A Quick Take)

We’re all pretty much over winter am I right? It’s gotten to the point where I honestly feel like some of Winters antic’s are a personal attack against me, my ever growing to do list and the need for my legs to get some sun. If the weathers got you down in the dumps, you might find your spirits rising after you see the latest products launched from NARS featuring spring hues and bold colors that make you want to pack up your winter coat and bring out your cute peep toe shoes. The NARSissist Wanted collection wants you to raise…

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nyakio Skincare Global, Cultural, and Indigenous (Review)

Two weeks ago I participated in a focus group. In the group, I was asked what to share my skincare routine including products. My eyes immediately went to everyone in the room. They were fellow beauty enthusiast. They knew how loaded that question was. It would take too long for me to ramble off everything I was using as when it came to skincare since, for me, it all depended on what I was trying to accomplish. The other issue was during this particular week I was actively trying out nyakio (NEH-KAY-OH), a prestige skincare line from Sundial Brands who also houses…

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Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp and Haitian Vetiver Bath and Body Review

It’s not every day my husband pops is head in the bathroom while I’m showering to ask me what I’m using. He said he couldn’t resist. As the fragrant Haitian Vetiver drifted through the air and out into hall the soft lemongrass scent mixed with Indian hemp caught his attention. In the shower, I was just as entranced by the Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver body wash. The silky moisture-rich lather transformed my everyday shower into an impromptu of self-care experience Nubian Heritage is a part of the Sundian brands that also houses SheaMoisture, which as you know from…

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How A Simple Change with NYX Professional Makeup Helped Open My Eyes

Why is change so hard? It’s the most constant thing in the world and while we all know that we sometimes fight it with every fiber of our being. Often times the hesitation comes from a place of comfort. Admittedly change is scary.  We want more, but we don’t want to give up our comfort to get more. It’s easy to get stuck in one place or mindset for so long that even the thought of something new paralyzes you. You want a change of scenery and new opportunities but you’re afraid to move. You want a promotion but you’re…

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