Just for the email tribe A Special Gift Dear Reader, I hope you are having a lovely day and finding some space for joy. I wanted to take a moment and welcome our new email members. It trills me that our tribe is growning. You can invite your sister squad by forwarding this email. Now on to the good news. I recently shared my new podcast series, The Soft Life is Political, with you, and because I am extra, I felt called to take it a step further. After many conversations with women walking…
Hello Reader, I hope your weekend brought you a moment of peace, a little joy, and the space to just be. I’m continuing my podcast series, The Soft Life is Political, created with us in mind, Black women who’ve held it down for everybody else, and are finally ready to hold space for ourselves. This series was inspired by the 92%. The ones of us doing the most, carrying the weight, and still showing up with grace. I wanted to offer a space where we could slow down, breathe deeper, and gather…
Hello Reader, I hope your day is well and your weekend will be groovy. We often hear about the soft life, but I want to have a deeper discussion about it, as many of us are taking a step back from the… well, you know. I’ve been holding this close to my heart for a while. The soft life is political. It’s not just a vibe. It’s a quiet revolution. A declaration that we’re no longer available for burnout, for over-functioning, for being everything to everyone. Choosing softness doesn’t mean we…
Good Afternoon Reader. I hope your day is going well. , I was thinking about us this morning, as I do most days. Over the weekend, I celebrated my birthday. Normally, I’d have extravagant plans, but this year was different. I took a step back and reflected on the story of my life, the good, the bad, the regrets, and the triumphs. And you know what I realized? I have been working hard my whole life. Not just in my career but to prove myself. I love the work I do. From the beauty industry to…
They Want Us Silent. We’re Getting Louder. HelloReader, I hope you and your family are doing well. By the way, have you watched Shonda’s new show? The final eposide monologue is amazing. This week, I want to talk about why sharing our stories is paramount in this new era of our nation. Every day, we see another attempt to erase us. Another law. Another headline. Another push to make our stories disappear. Now, they’re even coming for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History…
Monica Wisdom March 20th Fresh Off the Computer. Your Soft Life Blueprint is Here ↓ Dear Reader, I could not wait to share this with you. Journaling has been my sanctuary, my space for healing and self-discovery. Since the day my mother handed me a pen and a notepad, telling me to write what I could not say, journaling has been a powerful part of my life. It has held my hopes, dreams, and reflections—and most importantly, it has helped me rewrite the life I desire to live. There is something…