Black Girl in Paris
“A contemporary tale of passion, adventure, and uninhibited sexual freedom as one young woman navigates through the City of Lights. Written and Directed by Kiandra Parks. Synopsis:...
View ArticleIs the Black Church Keeping Black Women Single?
From a previous Pastor’s wife. _ April Mason Blog // Twitter // Facebook // FAWF posts featuring April Mason The post Is the Black Church Keeping Black Women Single? appeared first on From A Wildflower.
View ArticleMirror, Mirror on the Wall
Insecurity. It’s the little bastard that sneaks up on us unexpectedly, snatches our confidence, and runs like a thief in the night and leaves us bare. Naked. Unexposed. Every one experiences it, no...
View ArticleI Found Out He Had a Girlfriend
It was shortly after 10 a.m. on a smoldering Tuesday morning when my cell phone rang, naturally causing me to slow my brisk stride and interrupting the music blaring out of my earphones. I was pushing...
View ArticleShould I Quit Blogging?
Most Captivating Comment from a Reader/Viewer: “I think as your product becomes more polished it may not hold the same resonance, and it’s ability to connect to most people. The safer the content...
View ArticleSolange’s “Cranes In The Sky” (Official Music Video)
Watch: Cranes in The Sky (above) Don’t Touch My Hair (below) _____ “A Seat at the Table” Digital Album Available Now Here Pre-order the physical album today: CD / Vinyl Directed by Alan Ferguson and...
View ArticleSolange’s “Don’t Touch My Hair” (Official Music Video)
Watch: Don’t Touch My Hair (above) Cranes in The Sky (below) _____ “A Seat at the Table” Digital Album Available Now Here Pre-order the physical album today: CD / Vinyl Directed by Alan Ferguson and...
View ArticleLearning As I Go
While acknowledging the necessary change for growth, I’ve learned quite a few lessons on this journey thus far. So I’ll share. There are some people you can vibe with and some you can’t. Stop forcing...
View ArticleFor Girls Whose Faith Sometimes Waivers
**The use of ‘G-d’ is not intended to offend anyone who may believe differently, agnostically, or atheistically. The word can be changed to ‘Universe’, ‘Energy’ or whatever seems fit. “Sometimes its so...
View ArticleRedefining the Beauty Standard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKE9W6MRRj0&list=PLA5Lzv1yRN4SGX4b-gY68ZUWRAJ-uCGpj&index=320“Why Am I Not Beautiful?” Episode 9 of #TheSlumberParty featuring Jackie Aina...
View ArticleAdulting Sucks but Here’s What I’ve Learned So Far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJkllvwUj1A&list=PLA5Lzv1yRN4SGX4b-gY68ZUWRAJ-uCGpj&index=327The struggle is necessary. Discussed: Balancing it all, anxiety, marriage, letting go of yourself,...
View ArticleAnd When It’s Time To Go, You Know
I waited for almost two years for all my feelings of resentment to leave. When they finally left it was a sunny day. I was clapping my hands for someone who had caused much pain in my life. It was as...
View ArticleA Reflection On Daily Travel as a Woman
I tend to over analyze imaginary situations when it came to riding the MTA. Like whether or not I looked too provocative in case I got off late. That day I broke my own rule of not ever wearing a skirt...
View ArticleI Just Want To Be Alone
The truth is that it never occurred to me how me wanting to be alone all the time affected those around me. I just believed that it did me good and others good. No fights, no drama, just those peaceful...
View ArticleOh, How We Danced -Empath, Meets Narcissist
Because you had the tendency to listen with your mouth, I believe you underestimated my silence–my eye rolls and exasperated smirks as signs that you were winning or have won. A pregnant silence with...
View ArticleThe Quote That Guided Me Through College
As someone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, I fall easily into patterns of self-doubt and low self-confidence. These sorts of challenges are incredibly difficult to deal...
View Article100 Millennial Lifestyle Bloggers of Color
When we started From a Wildflower back in 2014, we handpicked 40 Bloggers that we knew embodied what a Wildflower was – a soulful woman in her 20s or 30s discovering and learning all that the world had...
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How I Made $65,000 From My Small Blog
I’ve been blogging since 2005. In the beginning – of course – it was all for kicks. I never promoted it and only told about 5 people. All relatives. I made $0 and was probably the most happiest and...
View ArticleInsecure (Season 1, Episode 1)
In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee and her best friend Molly reconsider their life choices. Watch the half-hour comedy series Insecure, starring Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis and Lisa Joyce....
View ArticleEven Though I Have 1 Million Followers, The Internet Has Made Me Insecure
They say comparison is the thief of joy. _ Patricia Bright Youtube // Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // FAWF posts featuring Patricia Bright The post Even Though I Have 1 Million Followers, The...
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