The new me was birthed earlier this year, I'm just waiting on the new year to catch up. As I reflect on 2022 and prepare to enter the new...

So last month I kicked off August with so much excitement. Mon and I were ready to celebrate our birthdays, moves were happening, and...

It’s officially “Mon”day over here at iammichellerena.com because it’s our DOPE AF contributing writer, Monica Odom’s, birthday!!! Happy...

First things first, I had a birthday a week ago today but wasn’t able to celebrate because my entire house was sick with Covid. I...

I have read so many quick thoughts on this album from my friends on social media. I don’t always chime in but as an artist this is one...

There was this morning meeting song that Laila’s PreK class sang every morning welcoming each child by calling their name and ending with...

Fourteen years ago today, I was preparing to become a mommy. I’d read the books and taken the classes and by all accounts I was ready,...

April was a whirlwind. I am in awe of the blessings and depression that came as a result of the past 30 days. April 1 I attended the...

I rarely get into pop culture on the blog, yet here we are. There is so much to think about and all of it is not about the slap. But, yes...

Every woman has a story and honestly the more I interview these amazing DOPE Black Women the more intrigued I become with learning the...

When I conduct professional development this is one of my favorite welcoming rituals. I like to know how people are showing up because it...

I took some time off to enjoy spring break. During what felt like the shortest week ever, I really enjoyed not going to work, waking up...

Someone said "sometimes you just have to do it scared" and honestly for me that couldn’t be truer. A lot of times we are so hyper focused...

So I have been working on overcoming my fears for a while. Honestly it’s a daily goal to not let fear keep me from doing the things I so...

When Dr. Linda Holloway shared with me that she was referring some Dope Black Women for me to interview I was so excited. When I found...

One thing for certain, two things for sure…we are advocates for all things Black and woman over here. I am always honored to share space...

We are still celebrating all things love this month and I figured why not close out this month’s Dope Black Woman series with another...

Happy Valentine’s Day lovers! I hope this day finds you loving yourself first and foremost. I hope that you have loved on yourself good...

Our girlfriends are the ones who see us through life. Yes, you have your parents and you will possibly have your spouse and/or children...

Y'all know I love meeting new people and Miss Linda, as I like to call her, is no different. This Dope Black Woman completely rejuvenated...