Yvonne Orji is an actress and comedian. I got to know Yvonne after watching the first few episodes of Insecure, where she plays the role of Molly. Then I saw a trailer of a stand-up she was having, Momma I Made It! And decided to watch it. I didn’t know she was a comedian until this point. …
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5 of My Favorite Books to Read & Reread
You haven’t really read a book until you have read it at least twice. I’ve always felt that every time you reread a book, you get something new out of it. I mean, we are even told to read the Bible constantly. This is probably why I don’t mind rereading a book. Rereading…
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Let’s Talk About Sex Baby…
In a society where sex is not openly discussed, women do not have a voice. Often times all they know to do is what is expected of them. But what about their desires? What about their feelings? What about their wants? How can women get to a place where they can openly talk…
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5 Books To Read In Your 20s
The 20s are an interesting decade to live in. From transitions to navigating life, my 20s (so far) have been a mix of everything. I have lost and found myself, made many mistakes and learned about the world around me, among other things. Like me, your 20s must be full of many transitions….
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Books To Read With Friends
I have always done my reading all by myself – curled up on my bed or chair, slowly flipping through the book I am reading at that time. It’s like a date I’m having with my book. However, I have come to know that just like going on dates or brunch, reading doesn’t always have…
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An American Marriage – Tayari Jones
What comes to mind when you think about marriage? I love love, and for me, marriage is for life – literally. I know you may ask, “What if circumstances change and you realize you are unhappy? Do you just stay in it for life?” I’ll give my answer to that when I get…
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6 Reading Hacks That Will Make You Read More
Every time I post about a book I am reading and caption it as “Book number …”, at least one person in my contacts will ask, “How do you find the time?”, “What are your reading hacks?,” and “How do you read so much?” The truth is, we are all very busy and…
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My Favorite Quotes from ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’
Once in a while, you read a book so incredible you have to buy highlighters to mark your favorite phrases. Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear was one of those books for me. I first heard about the book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear from one of the people I follow on Instagram. Seeing…
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6 Books To Read When You Feel Lost
Some days we wake up and we are crushing all our goals. Other days, however, we feel lost. Luckily, there is a cure for when you’re feeling lost and have no money for therapy 😅. Get yourself a good book. Whether you are looking for an escape, some tangible advice, or major inspiration, there’s…
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Wild – A Journey From Lost To Found
I may have mentioned in the books I plan to read post that I had gone through Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club book recommendations and even added a few books to my list. This is one of the books I added and decided to buy a month or two ago. Every time I think about…