I have been on my own therapeutic journey which started during the pandemic. My past trauma had meant that I liked to be constantly busy, a high achiever and a pleaser to others. I had created a lifestyle that had always supported this and essentially, I was always on autopilot. During October/November 2020 life slowedContinue reading “Intentional Living”
Tag Archives: black woman
Best of Reality TV
Welcome to the entertainment section. In this particular edition I will be talking about reality TV series both current and past. The Real Housewives of Potomac First on the reality series is ‘The real housewives of Potomac’. This franchise is currently in its sixth season and is definitely amplifying the dram; from alleged cheating rumoursContinue reading “Best of Reality TV”
Do black people need sun screen?
As a black woman, I’ve always thought there is no valid reason to use/wear sunscreen. For one, Black don’t crack, and our skin absorbs the sun. Secondly, my family back home in Jamaica, has never worn sunscreen, so why should I and lastly, we have strong, vibrant melanin, so we don’t need it. Period! GrowingContinue reading “Do black people need sun screen?”
The cats out of the bag
When I first heard the term ‘Catfish’ I remember being baffled that it was even a thing. When I finally got round to watching a couple of episodes of the show I was struck by how pitiful some of the catfishers seemed to be. I was honestly shocked and a little saddened that there wereContinue reading “The cats out of the bag”
2021 – The Call to Action
Millennial Femme has been on a hiatus for a rebrand and launch which looks and feels amazing & which I hope you enjoy! It also means I haven’t written an article for a while. But you know what, it’s been good to have a reprieve, as things have been tough working in the Equality &Continue reading “2021 – The Call to Action”
Championing Black UK Homes
During my time scrolling on Instagram I often come across a lot home accounts, the ones that I come across tend to be the ones which are white owned, with a huge following and a lot of sponsored items. I think that it is about time some light was shed on Black UK Homes thatContinue reading “Championing Black UK Homes”
How well do you know her?
To kick off Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month, we need to address the topic at hand, how well do you know Her? Now, you may be asking yourself ‘who is that?’, ‘Her, as in me?’ Or ‘is it the voice within?’ Without acknowledging there are two important internal voices to listen to: the heart and the womb.Continue reading “How well do you know her?”
‘OG’ hair product your mum til this day swears by!
I can already smell the Pink lotion while writing this article. Pretty sure everyone remembers those days where you used to sit between your mum’s legs while she was yanking your hair trying to get those knots out so she can braid it properly. To make sure you didn’t lose all your hair, chunks ofContinue reading “‘OG’ hair product your mum til this day swears by!”
GUEST POST: My Social Purpose by Jessi’Nyota
When you go through life so set on Plan A, dismissing that you’ll ever need a plan B or C, it can be disheartening when Plan A does not live up to your expectations. I’ve always loved working with children and deemed a career in teaching to be the perfect fit. I did start toContinue reading “GUEST POST: My Social Purpose by Jessi’Nyota”
Millennial Femme 