Located in the northern part of South America, the flight time to Rafael Núñez International Airport from New York City was just under 5 hours. I loved that our hotel was inside the ancient-walled city, a section of Cartagena overflowing with palm-filled plazas, brightly painted colonial buildings and fabulous floral archways. Everything within Cartagena’s Old Town is within walking distance…
Read MoreMaking Memories In Music City
Country music had a big presence in my childhood home. My grandfather loved listening to Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers. Contrary to popular opinion, country music has had a place within the African-American community with early country music being infused with the blues. The African-American influence on country music starts with the banjo……
Read MoreWords Don't Flow As Easily As Whiskey
During the 3 hour tour, I learned that in the mid-1800’s, over the hills above Lynchburg, there was a Tennessee farm owned by a preacher who had a small whiskey distillery as side hustle. Nathan Green aka “Uncle Nearest” was the enslaved black man who distilled the whiskey using a special charcoal filtering technique used to clean water in West Africa. Still used today, his method of filtering whiskey through sugar maple tree charcoal became known as the famous ‘Lincoln method’…..
Read MoreSailors On The Winds Of Change
It officially feels like summer in New York City and I had an AMAZING afternoon yachting! A 78-degree June day offered the perfect opportunity to celebrate a friend for her birthday. As a woman of color, I am cognizant of the many different threads that are woven into the history maritime experience….
Read MoreGone Glamping: Adventure Is Worthwhile
Upon pulling up to the outdoor hotel comprised of luxury tents and decked out Airstream suites, I quickly discovered that the only thing better than waking up to the sunrise gleaming through your tent is doing so from a swanky, campsite bed with a chic en-suite bathroom. For the unenlightened, “glamping” aka glamourous camping, is the luxurious cousin of traditional camping….
Read MoreBlooming In The Seam Of A Desert Horizon
Tapping into the real Morocco is a journey that lies far from the elaborate touristy suites and buzzing restaurants of the north. Found deep in the southernmost region, where the ungenerous stone begins to surrender to the saffron gold dust of the Sahara….
Read MoreBarbados: Not All Classrooms Have Walls
Speaker, author and confident coach, Taria Pritchett challenges women to reevaluate the way they are living and be mindful about how something being “off” can impact all areas of your life. In between hosting workshops and private/group coaching sessions, Pritchett has been featured on FOX 29’s “Q Show” and continues to gain momentum from her Tedx talk. I had an opportunity to connect with Pritchett over a decade ago when I booked a client for an expo that she organized at the University of Delaware a few years ago.
Before Pritchett became an entrepreneur dedicated to helping women retrain their mindsets, she used an opportunity to study abroad as a college student….
Read MoreThe Future Is Looking Rosy: 2021 Inauguration Day Celebration
Although there weren’t any presidential themed ice breakers or trivia, it felt good to take a break from a soul crushing morning of Zoom meetings to celebrate the historic moment with friends virtually. Hands down, we all agreed that Michelle Obama brought the FIRE with the sharpest OOTD and Lady Gaga’s voice was outstanding….
Read MorePassport To Freedom
While creating community has always been Tanesha’s gift, being able to incorporate her global life experience into The Black Freedom Colony has expanded her skills. “I am learning that community building takes the proper application and balance of education, clarity, love, patience, grace, hard lessons and boundaries”……
Read More"Tree-mendous" Restaurant Above The Maya Jungle
On a recent trip to Tulum, Mexico I discovered a tree house concept that is all grown up with a sexy makeover. In my search for a retreat from the more party centric vibe of the region, I stumbled upon an oasis at the Azulik Resort that came with a “tree-mendous” view! Rising from the jungle floor above the thick tree canopies, the eco-friendly adult retreat is tucked away at the beginning of Tulum’s main beach drag……
Read MoreMexico’s Casa Malca Turns It Up A Notch For "Narcos" Fans
When I found out Pablo Escobar’s 24 room mansion was now taking reservations, it quickly inched up my Tulum “to-do” list….
Read MoreFrom Tulum With Love....Jungle Love
Being swept away in the waves of Tulum’s famous turquoise beaches and exploring the well-preserved ancient Mayan ruins I eagerly embraced the way I was choosing to lean in as the world is experiencing a massive shift….
Read MoreNeither An Anchor Nor Sail: Fatherly Love Is A Guiding Light
Some men hear women empowerment and instantly think, anti-men and that is so far from the reality for me. What better woman to have in your corner than a woman who lives up to her own actions? While I unapologetically embrace my feminine energy, I wouldn’t be who I am today without the men who had my back since childhood and continue to support me as a woman. It takes a strong man to accept somebody else’s children and step up to the plate that another man left on the table……..
Read MoreStand Tall And Follow The Sunlight
It’s that time of year when you gaze up at the sunny blue sky, inhale the remnants of summer wafting through the autumn air and seek out the best places to get your sunflower fix before the season is over. The end of summer and the beginning of fall, I celebrated my first sunflower season with an instant “happy boost” at Von Thun Farms’ pretty field of blooms…..
Read MoreGreat Lakes State Of Mind
Deeply immersed in the COVID-19 pandemic and a hurricane known as Isaias creeping up the Northeast coastline, I found the perfect refuge when I was invited to stay at a friend’s beach front home overlooking Lake Michigan. And it was no coincidence that I was working on my “Pink Girl’s Run The World” book. Michigan’s beauty goes beyond the big cities…….
Read MoreDust Off, Saddle Up & Hold Tight
Influenced by the Kentucky Derby, it felt so good to finally check horseback riding off of my bucket list 4 years ago. The Kentucky Derby prides itself on being a time-honored American tradition about bringing people together. The Triple Crown race that was postponed from the first Saturday in May is now rescheduled to be held without spectators on 9/5/20. Just in time for the Derby, read all about Millstone Riding Club owner, training and riding instructor; Anne Butler in my latest PGRW interview…..
Read MoreLet There Be Brunch: Posh Pink Picnic Style
Extra Is My Ordinary founder, Donna Hendricks, was my table leader at the Diner en Blanc 2019 event. When she reached out to me with the idea to host a Global Virtual Pop-Up Brunch experience in August, I jumped at the opportunity. We secured an on-site location under a gazebo in Jersey City’s historic Hamilton Park that was limited to 12 attendees with tables placed 6 feet apart…..
Read MoreWhen All Fails: Follow The Sweet Smelling Lavender Route
I have travelled to France, but never had the opportunity to visit the town of Grasse tucked away in the hills north of Cannes on the French Riviera. You can’t help but to look forward to being seduced by the “Routes de la Lavande” when wandering the purple hued fields is 1 of the top 10 things to do in Grasse. While my Summer 2020 Provence dreams were postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am excited about stumbling upon Boyne City Michigan’s Lavender Hill Farm….
Read MoreLowcountry: Charleston And Beyond
People gravitate to Charleston, SC for a lot of reasons: its charming southern restaurants, proximity to the beach, swanky bars and historic homes that line the Battery. One long summer weekend in 2017, I decided to go on a Girls’ Trip to the birthplace of shrimp & grits to soak up all the southern charm that the city had to offer…..
Read MoreNailed It: Mani Mocktail Inspo That Ignites Wanderlust
As an avid traveler I have grown to appreciate how our nails differentiate a hand from one country to the next. I couldn’t help but notice the negative space nail designs on a trip to South Africa, the sticker nail art on hands that peaked through carefully covered arms during a Pink Girls Run The World to the UAE…….
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