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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Monica Odom
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Intentional Care
As most of you know, I'm home for a family emergency. Continued prayers and positive thoughts requested and all those that have been sent...
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Monica Odom
Mar 10, 20222 min read
Just checking on you
Such a small phrase, but over the two weeks the weight of it really hit home. My dad had a heart attack 2 weeks ago. Because of COVID, I...
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MichelleRena
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Dope Women make the world go round!!!
It’s International Women’s Day and y'all know I have no issue hyping up how Dope Women are yesterday, today, or any other day! Women are...
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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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Monica Odom
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Rationing Love
As we wrap up love month, I'm still in 'What does it all mean?', or 'it's this all there is?', or a 'make it make sense.' kinda 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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Monica Odom
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Grieving Love
These posts are heavy, but very necessary. I didn't expect it to shift this way but I've been in a very introspective space so it doesn't...
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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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Monica Odom
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Love...Scary?
I think the scariest thing I've ever done is love myself. Why do I say that? As a recovering people-pleaser, I often looked at putting...
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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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Monica Odom
Feb 7, 20221 min read
It's the Sweet One!
I don't like Dr. Pepper, but it fits. *Oprah shrug* The world can be cruel, so why do we feel the need to add to it? From comments we...
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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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Monica Odom
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Emotional Rollercoaster
This song describes love in my teens and early 20s. "Up and down it goes." #teamshambles #fixitJesus 'You know what's funny? I always...
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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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Monica Odom
Jul 12 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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MichelleRena
May 272 min read
He Will Rescue Me!
As I continue my reading of Psalm 91, I think about the verse I shared yesterday Psalm 91:15 about calling on the Lord God when I am in...
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