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GUEST POST | Lukewarm People: Are They Your Friends Or Not?
by Jessica Hughee I maybe should have been a psychology major. I find myself trying to solve people; making it a mission to decipher their words, actions, thoughts, etc. Yes, I admit that this can be...
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Thank God for Growth
I was working wasting time on Facebook when I received a notification from a high school classmate. She tagged me in a photo which made me curious since we had not seen each other since graduation....
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The Importance of Sisterhood
Sadly, on numerous occasions I have heard women claim that they don’t have many female friends because they are catty, disloyal, and full of drama. They claim to prefer the friendship of men because...
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Whether you are adding stamps to your passport or hustling at your internship, I hope everyone is making time to enjoy the sunshine. It’s hard to believe that we’re already a couple weeks from August....
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Love & Relationships | Does Your Future Lie in Your Past?
I was at work reviewing a report with my supervisor when a coworker stopped by to say good morning. She had some news to share with us. “I just wanted to tell you all that I got married over the...
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The Benefits of Having a Sister (Video)
After writing “The Importance of Sisterhood,” my sister Jessie and I decided to collaborate on a fun video. Check it out on my YouTube channel and let us know what you think! Love, Peace, & Afro...
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Keep Your Dreams to Yourself
As children we were told to keep our hands to ourselves, but did you know the same applies to our dreams? If you’re not careful, your goals and aspirations can spoil before they have the chance to...
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Three Words I Hate: “You’re Too Nice”
If I had a dollar for each time someone told me that I’m too nice, I’d be a thousandaire. Some would consider this to be a compliment, but I have a bit of an issue with it. It’s often been said that...
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My sister Jessie loves listening to Christmas music all year long. Some would give her the side-eye for jamming to “Silver Bells” in the middle of summer, but I just think it’s one of those things...
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Here’s to a New Season
“It’s a new season, it’s a new day…” Chris Brown was right- it’s never a right time to say goodbye. Though I’m moving back to the first place I called home, leaving my second home is not easy. New...
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Got My Monthly MetroCard So I Know It’s Real
In the weeks leading up to my move to New York, I was repeatedly asked the same questions, “Are you excited?” “You ready?” “Has it hit you yet?” To be honest, it hadn’t. I tried to hype myself with...
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When You Can’t Take Your Own Advice
I am often asked for advice by loved ones; whether it’s concerning bickering besties, boy drama, or some minor incident. In most cases I am well-equipped with a quick response or a listening ear....
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Fearlessly Imperfect
Hi, my name is Tara and I am a recovering perfectionist. For years I sought to be free from flaws, not necessarily in my eyes, but in the view of others. And those who know from experience can attest...
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Say It With Your Actions
One of my favorite Chrisette Michele songs begins with, “Say it with your actions. Saying those words to me doesn’t mean anything.” And though she is singing about a boyfriend who says but does not...
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New Year, New You… Or Is It?
My sister Jessica and I are back with a new video just in time for the new year. Here are some tips on how to truly be a new you for the new year. Be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel as well as...
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Bittersweet: A Poem
I have come to learn that there are two types of people– those who God placed in our lives for a lifetime and those only meant to be around for a season. Hanging on to something that once was will...
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The Best Advice I Ever Received: Mom & Dad
They started off as teenage friends back in the day. My dad said she read a book on their first date [Her argument: “I didn’t read a book, I flipped through it. And it may have been a magazine.”], but...
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Don’t Forget Self-Love On Valentine’s Day
It seems like so many are looking for love in clubs and cafés, while overlooking one of the most important places– the mirror. This may be shrugged off this Valentine’s Day as you see countless...
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Spring Is Sure To Follow
When people I meet find out that I moved back to New York from Florida, I’m often hit with the same question, “Why are you here?” Sarcastically I reply, “For the lovely weather, of course!” This...
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Why “Follow Your Heart” Is The Worst Advice I Ever Received
“Just follow your heart!” You hear it all the time in romantic comedies and Disney films. I would often receive this piece of advice from friends and follow it. After all, it seemed like the easiest...
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Small Moments of Self-Care
We all need those brief escapes that give us peace of mind. Today’s world moves so fast that it can be hard to live in the moment. Especially for self-proclaimed dreamers, we are always thinking of...
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Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Your Gifts.
Instagram memes: Hustlers never sleep! While you’re sleeping, I’m working! While you’re eating, I’m working! While you’re breathing, I’m working! Immune system: Keep neglecting me and see where that...
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I Am Not An Easy Woman to Want: Inspired by Nikki Giovanni
“It seems no matter how I try I become more difficult to hold. I am not an easy woman to want.” —Nikki Giovanni, Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day I am not an easy woman to want. On occasion, I can be a...
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Immerse Yourself in Creativity
As Lemon Anderson’s play ToasT came to a close, the actors lined up for a final bow, as the intense emotions of the final scene was still etched on their faces. I too sensed the goosebumps on my arms...
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Facing Your Flaws: Getting Personal with Jessie
We love to show off our good side, usually because we like to impress others. But what about the other side that we hide? The “ugly side,” which holds anger, depression, or unhealthy habits. In this...
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This Morning I Said a Prayer
Photo taken at vigil for Kalief Browder This morning I said a prayer. It wasn’t filled with the usual laundry list of things I need God to fix for me, like my checking account balance or my increasing...
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Lost Myself: A Poem
Photo Credit: Jessie Tayy Photography When I found you, I lost myself. And when you were long gone, well, so was I. I yearned for you strongly and without hesitation. It was a deep desire incapable of...
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4 Reasons Why You Need a Creative Community
When you’re an artist you discover that support is crucial if you plan to turn your passion into a career. Sure, you can find an abundance of love and support from any number of family and close...
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Pook’s Playlist | Music That Keeps Me Motivated
Whether it was helping me ignore cat-callers on the streets of NYC or cheering me on through a tedious day at work, music has always been there for me. Even beyond my daily routine, music has...
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Forgiveness: What It Is. What It Isn’t.
I used to think that forgiveness took place like the ending of a Full House episode; that those who hurt you would humbly arrive with soft acoustic music and a heartfelt apology. Then after a corny...
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If You Want More, Prepare for More
It started with a dream. I was preparing for Sunday Service at my family’s church as I had done times before. The speakers were ready, the microphones were in place. All that was missing were the...
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How I Went From Journalism Dreams to Pastoral Counseling
Last week I began the second year of my Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care masters program. And despite having a few semesters under my belt, I’m still asked the following: Wait, what happened to...
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Let The Dead Things Go
“The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go.” —Anonymous
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God Belongs In My City: A Recap of My First Experience
Shine your light and let the whole world see We’re singing for the glory of the risen King —”Mighty to Save,” written by Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding On Saturday I had the amazing experience of...
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Finding Freedom in Sharing My Mess
I used to take pride in having it all together. Or should I say appearing to have it all together. In between replies of “I’m fine” and “I’m doing alright” lied the truth– I was a hot mess waiting to...
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Because He First Loved Me
I’ve been going through what I call a spiritual lull these past couple of weeks. I haven’t been reading my Bible as much as I should, and when I do pray it’s more out of Christian obligation than...
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Thank You NYC, For Making Me a Better Person
I usually avoid Times Square like carrots in my shrimp fried rice, but tonight I couldn’t help but stand here for a few minutes. I’ve learned a thing or two from the tourists I rush past. They’re so...
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Seek Peace and Pursue It
I’m learning that in spite of the hardships I face, I can still choose to rest in God’s peace. My use of the word choose is intentional, as the past year-plus taught me this while I managed anxiety...
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The Mystery and Misconception of Tara
People just don’t know what I’m about They haven’t seen what’s there behind my smile There’s so much more of me I’m showing now These are the pieces of me —Ledisi, “Pieces of Me” On more than one...
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The Embarrassing Yet Freeing Thing About Crying in Public
There’s something particularly embarrassing yet freeing about crying in public, especially for someone who tried so hard to shield any emotion that embodied vulnerability. Yet there I was on Lenox...
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