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Thank you #rachelfeintzeig of @wsj for featuring me in this fantastic story about how to bow out gracefully from a "big job" offer when it no longer aligns.

After years of burnout, this year I decided to prioritize my mental health over ta

This year, I have chosen to give the gift of allowing myself to simply be. I am intentionally unpacking everything I learned during these past two years, and what has become abundantly clear is that it is time for Felami to take care of Felami. The w

I know, I know... it's been a while since I last posted.

Even the moon passes through phases to return to full. I went through a year-long retreat from social media to focus on healing. And healing takes time.

Now, days before my birthday, I turne

“What were you before you met me?"
"I think I was drowning"
"And what are you now?"
"Water.”
— Ocean Vuong

#waterbaby #watercolors #waterdance #oceanlover #sea #sunset #africa #kenya

I want to live so densely. lush. and slow in the next few years, that a year becomes ten years, and my past becomes only a page in the book of my life.

#cancerseason #july #the4th #lushlife #allthingscolorful #beautyinnature #africa #blackaesthetic

we are sudden stars
you and i exploding in
our blue black skin ✨
— sonia sanchez

#selfportrait #selflove #profileart #blueblack #sisterhood

Finally found my home in the sun 🌞

Happy Memorial Day my 🇺🇸 familia 🤍

#kenya #homesweethome #westtoeast #mybeautifulafrica #everydayafrica #africanstyle #memorialday #melanin #mood #vibeoftheday #nature #naturalbeauty #roots #soulpath

Thank you, 2020, for the growth. And the scars. Because of you, I am stronger. We are stronger. I strengthened my relationship with myself and every single person I hold dear who consistently showed up and showed love. Through every challenge and sin

The ocean sent me...

To be a witch
They cannot
Burn 🔥

#sea #oceanlife #goddessenergy #reinvention #newseason #firestarter #ownyourlife #behold #bebold #bethechange #ancestralhealing #comingforourthings

Everyone of us accepting our we made-it-through gifts in 2021, and honoring those who didn't.

Because of broken WIFI in this sweet little part of the world, I didn't get to say it yesterday, but Merry Merry Upcoming Newness to us all.

2020, you ha

New news!! 💌

Kenya has been ranked as Africa's leading tourist destination in 2020, and I just signed on a place nestled right here beside the Indian Ocean.

America, after a tumultuous year, I have not given up on you, but for right now you will n

Branching out 🌳 For the culture.

Beautiful people, sometimes we must travel far and wide to find the people and opportunities most in alignment with our progress. I was honored to be asked to speak about my spiritual past as a way of framing the fu

This year I’m back on land where roots are deep and the earth and skin run dark. And this year I’m coming as all the things rooted in nature that force change and growth.

Who are you going to be this 2020?

#yearofgrowth #seeingthingsdi

Lightly child, lightly.
Learn to do everything lightly.
Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply.
Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.

Throw away your baggage and go forward.
There are quicksands all about you,

Dear Motherland, love me and lead me... 🤎🐪✊🏾
@siriusscarves
#africa #travelafrica #thisisafrica #capturethewild #shotsofafrica #africageophoto #kenya #diani #africansummer #beachday #africafashion #africannature #iloveafrica

When Africa calls you home, you come &hearts;️🖤
#wakandaforever #blackexcellence #blackjoy #blackwomenmatter #sayhername #african_portraits #baobabtree #africatotheworld #everydayafrica #warriorspirit

Gutted 💔 I woke up during my first few days back in Africa to this news today. It was such an enormous pleasure to meet this gem of a human last October. He loved us so deeply.

You were our beautiful black shining king 👑 and you will always be our

It's suppose to be 95 degrees fahrenheit in NYC today. It may thunderstorm, too. It's also my birthday. So, I am basically bringing the sizzle, crackle and all of my colors direct to you on a Monday. You're welcome &hearts;️⚡️🎈🥳😜

Shine bright tod

NOW...
#sayHERname #breonnataylor #blacklivesmatter #defundthepolice #justiceforbre

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