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MichelleRena
Aug 2, 20222 min read
Let’s talk about Beyoncé’s Renaissance…
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...
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MichelleRena
Aug 1, 20223 min read
Hello August…I’m so glad you’re here!
There was this morning meeting song that Laila’s PreK class sang every morning welcoming each child by calling their name and ending with...
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MichelleRena
May 7, 20223 min read
My first Mother’s Day gift…Zahra
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,...
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MichelleRena
May 1, 20222 min read
May is giving…
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...
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MichelleRena
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Meet Demetrius Dorn of A'Dorn Scrubs & More
Every woman has a story and honestly the more I interview these amazing DOPE Black Women the more intrigued I become with learning the...
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MichelleRena
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Dream Without Fear
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...
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MichelleRena
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Fear is keeping you from being the best version of yourself
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...
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MichelleRena
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Meet Dr. Tommie "Tonea" Stewart Retired Univ. Prof/Dean/Actress/Museum Exhibit Director
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...
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MichelleRena
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Happy Women’s History Month
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...
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MichelleRena
Feb 23, 20222 min read
Meet Deidra Wilcher, Our Favorite Neighborhood Homegirl, NurseBAE, and Podcaster
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...
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MichelleRena
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Happy Lovers Day y’all!
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...
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MichelleRena
Feb 11, 20221 min read
The Power of Girlfriend Love
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...
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MichelleRena
Feb 9, 20224 min read
Meet Dr. Linda Holloway, Professor, Self Published Children's Book Author, and Story Activist
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...
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MichelleRena
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Transparency Tuesday: The Truth About Love and Relationships
So let’s get right to it. All you need is love right! Love conquers all right! Yeah, it’s easy to talk about all of the mushy, gushy...
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MichelleRena
Feb 7, 20224 min read
A Dope Black love story
Happy Monday y’all! Oh yeah, we still on love over here so get ready. I love sharing my Dope Black love story because I think it gives...
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MichelleRena
Feb 4, 20224 min read
A Love Supreme…
I don't know if you've noticed by now but in case you haven't we LOVE FEBRUARY! Love is kinda our thing over here at iamMichelleRena.com...
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MichelleRena
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Meet Nikki Parker Saint-vil, CEO of Sheeann Candles
Y'all know I love meeting people and this next Dope Black Businesswoman is no different. Nikki Parker Saint-Vil is a South Florida native...
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MichelleRena
Jan 12, 20223 min read
Meet Kathy Perkins, Event Planner and CEO of Elegant Events
Summer 2021 was a whirlwind, but one of the major highlights was in the midst of my struggle. I attended the wedding of my cousin-in-law...
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MichelleRena
Jan 5, 20222 min read
Meet Yarnell Williams-Long, CEO of EEMC Consulting, LLC
I love that social media helps to connect people who otherwise might not ever get the chance to get to know one another. My timeline is...
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MichelleRena
Dec 28, 20212 min read
Reflection on a thousand…
I know you all are likely wondering why I have been so quiet. I have literally been in reflection all of December. My mind has raced with...
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Monica Odom
Jan 63 min read
2024...where did you go, Mon?
I went a lot of places. If you follow me on IG or FB, you know I went to Greece, Turkey, London, and Paris. But for most of 2024, I went...
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Monica Odom
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Drums Please....
Summer, summer, summer time! We are almost one month into summer break over here. As a child, I hated summer break. Mostly because I...
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