Travel is the Spice of Life, Vol. 2: My Greek Getaway

Posted on December 13, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

This past August, I traveled to Greece and it was by far one of the best trips I’ve ever been on. The food, the wine, and the sights were amazing. Even though it was primarily a food and wine tour, like my trip last year to Portugal, I also truly enjoyed learning about the history of the country and its beautiful islands almost as much as I loved eating the delicious food and drinking the wine. Even better were the wonderful women I traveled with who exemplified the idea that #blackgirlstraveltoo!

From the many wine tastings, the abundance of delicious traditional dishes (my faves were the salads and the seafood), to lounging by the pool and at the beaches, to visiting the businesses of some inspiring women, to an adventurous photoshoot in Santorini, every moment of the trip was memorable.

Read on to find out more about my incredible trip!

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Ask Dr. B – Part II

Posted on May 26, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

Today, we are giving you Part II of Dr. B‘s Q&A segment for Mental Health Awareness Month. Below the break, you will find Dr. B’s insightful answers to your questions about relationships, depression, and social anxiety, among others.

Thank you so much to those who sent in questions and a very, very special thank you to Dr. B for her thoughtfulness and care in answering them.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Ask Dr. B – Part I

Posted on May 11, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

As promised, our Mental Health Awareness month collaboration with Dr. Brittany Blackmon, a.k.a. Dr. B, is here! Dr. B is an LGBTQ affirming Clinical Psychologist and the owner of the empowerment-based organization, Dr. B Cares. She has graciously used her expertise to answer some of your toughest mental-health related questions.

In this first installment, Dr. B addresses topics such as coping with a breakup, how to know if you should seek therapy, and raising children with ADHD. Read on for more!

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“Femme Voices” Spotlight: Ya Gay Aunties Podcast

Posted on May 6, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

Ya Gay Aunties is a podcast hosted by Hanifah and Red, two friends who have taken it upon themselves to guide baby queer POCs in the right direction one episode at a time. They discuss topics such as relationships, pop culture, and politics and they also have special guest interviews. Their episodes are always thoughtful and sometimes controversial but at the end of the day, what’s important to them is reaching people by providing a different voice. This contribution to the community is priceless because many of us don’t have access to getting advice from those like us who have been in our shoes before.

Check out the interview below to learn about how Hanifah and Red began Ya Gay Aunties and how they deal with daily life as well as manage and curate such an important podcast.

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“Femme Voices” Spotlight: Island Couple, Shannon and Shanika

Posted on April 22, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

Shannon and Shanika, our next “Femme Voices” spotlight, are a femme couple living and loving in their native island, Jamaica. Shannon, a nursing student, and Shanika, a musician, are best friends and consider themselves to be twin flames after being reconnected via one fateful Instagram DM. They talk to us about their dreams and aspirations as individuals and as a couple. Their view on relationships and their energy-focused self-care methods allow them to have the capacity to love one another effortlessly, in the midst of an environment that isn’t exactly receptive to who they are. Shannon and Shanika share the things they are passionate about and their inspiring love story below!

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“Femme Voices” Feature: Photographer, Evelyn of “100 Womxn of Color”

Posted on April 15, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

This week’s “Femme Voices” feature is Evelyn, creator of “100 Womxn of Color”. This photographer overcame obstacles in her life and emerged with a new purpose. Evelyn took a hobby that had been discarded during darker days and transformed it into her passion and a way to pay homage to others like her who have survived much. With “100 Womxn of Color”, Evelyn showcases the lives of 100 vibrant women of color as well as her own growing talent behind the camera as a photographer and art director. Through this alignment, Evelyn forges ahead to perfect her craft and bring affirmation to her existence and that of others.

Read more about Evelyn and “100 Womxn of Color” below!

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“Femme Voices” Spotlight: Jewelry Designer, V of “BlackQueerMagic”

Posted on April 8, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

V of BlackQueeMagic is this week’s “Femme Voices” feature interview. V’s story resonated with me on so many levels, from personal to professional. This self-made jewelry designer explains how she went from a job that was wearing her down to discovering her creative talents and turning them into a fulfilling career where she is able to help others. V also speaks about the period of reconciliation that she had to go through in order to embrace her Jamaican heritage yet still hold on strong to her self-worth and identity. These challenges are very relatable to those of us who struggle to find a balance between purpose and passion while navigating through the conventions of our culture. But despite these difficulties, V managed to overcome and flourish in her Black Queer Magic.

Learn more about V’s journey below the break!

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“Femme Voices” Feature: Creative Entrepreneur, Latiana of “Office Hrs”

Posted on April 1, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

Credit: Yekaterina Gyadu

Our next “Femme Voices” Feature, Latiana, knows a thing or two about being flexible enough to embrace where life takes you. A lover of community, she establishes projects that focus on getting folks together through the creative process and shared experiences. Latiana’s latest endeavor is Office Hrs, an event planning company and management crew. No matter where her entrepreneurial spirit takes her, Latiana makes sure that she is doing what she loves and what makes her feel whole and free.

Read on to find out more about Latiana!

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“Femme Voices” Spotlight: Birth Worker, Sunny of “Yoniverse Talks”

Posted on March 25, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

Sunny is this week’s “Femme Voices” feature! Founder of “Yoniverse Talks”, Sunny is a birth worker who started her business after realizing how poorly women of color are treated when they seek medical treatment and the skyrocketing mortality rate of Black women during childbirth. Sunny offers many services, teachings, and products to help women through their fertility issues, childbirth journies, and even their trauma. Yoniverse Talks is centered around the idea that women of color must rally together to work towards healing and gaining access to safer and better quality healthcare.

Read on for more about Sunny and Yoniverse Talks!

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“Femme Voices” Fitness Spotlight: Cameil Ross of SealedClutch

Posted on March 18, 2019 by The Glam Femme-inist

Our next Femme Voices interview is with Cameil Ross of SealedClutch. Cameil is a fitness instructor who is dedicated to making sure that her clients not only get fit but that they have fun during the process. She does a great job of making those who work with her feel at ease and comfortable as she guides them through the steps it takes to live a more active lifestyle. As a fashion lover, Cameil uses her personal style and passion for fitness to create a brand that speaks to many different people and, most importantly, best represents herself.

Read on to learn more about Cameil and SealedClutch!

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