Meditation, God, and the Brain: Redefining My Path to Faith

About a year ago, I had a deep conversation with my cousin. She was struggling spiritually, feeling more like an atheist than a believer. Her biggest question: How could a loving God allow terrible...

The Unsolicited Advice Giver: A Lesson I Didn’t Know I Needed

There’s a funny thing about advice—it usually comes from a good place. And yet, when it arrives uninvited, it can land all wrong. I come from a long line of advice givers. The kind of family that c...

Emotional Labeling: Teaching Our Kids to Name Their Feelings and Build Resilience

One of the most powerful lessons I’m teaching my kids — and re-learning myself — is that we are meant to feel all of our emotions. Not just the good ones. You can’t selectively numb your feelings. ...

Reclaiming My Energy: Reflections on BK Shivani’s Deep Sleep Teachings

After watching How to Have DEEP SLEEP to Energize Your Mind & Body? by BK Shivani, I found myself rethinking not just how I sleep—but how I live. Her words were gentle yet firm reminders that m...

Don’t Buy Black Out of Anger—Buy to Honor a Legacy

During my fireside chat with Maggie Anderson, I walked away with something I can’t shake: we often Buy Black as a reaction—not a commitment. After George Floyd was killed, we saw it. Black-owned bu...

Unlearning “I Am Third”: A New Take on Selflessness, Faith, and Compassion

Unlearning “I Am Third”: A New Take on Selflessness, Faith, and Compassion When I was a kid, I spent my summers at Kids Across America (KAA) camp—a place that shaped my heart, my faith, and my valu...

Train the Mind to Respond, Not React: My Takeaways from Sister BK Shivani’s Wisdom

In a world that moves fast and feels heavy, I find myself craving tools that help me move through it with intention. I recently listened to Train The Mind To Respond, Not React by Sister BK Shivani...

Embracing a Villager Mindset: A Return to Self-Sufficiency and Community Capital

In a world where consumerism often reigns supreme and corporate brands dominate the market, it's easy to feel like we have no choice but to rely on big companies for our needs. But what if there wa...

Today’s Blackout: A Call to Pause and Provoke Change

In a world where every swipe and click fuels the status quo, today we’re taking a bold stand. Yes, we’re a marketplace, and we believe in shopping Black and living green. But today, we’re asking yo...

Conscious Spending: Aligning Our Money with Our Values

Lately, I’ve been thinking more about how I spend money—not just how much I spend, but why I spend. Too often, we buy things out of habit, convenience, or impulse rather than genuine need. But what...

Why BLK + GRN Is Moving to a More Sustainable, Direct-Shipping Model

When I first launched BLK + GRN, I was shipping products straight from my home office. I ordered in small batches to ensure we cleared inventory quickly, avoiding excess stock and making sure custo...

The Sustainability Dilemma of AI: How We Use ChatGPT Matters

When I was first introduced to ChatGPT, I was enthralled by its capabilities. From brainstorming ideas to drafting detailed emails, it seemed like the ultimate productivity hack. Like many others, ...

How Do You Make Smart Money Moves Without Sacrificing Your Goals?

I’ve been called cheap my entire life, but I wear it as a badge of honor. For me, money has always been a tool—a way to create opportunities, build security, and work toward my goals. I’ve learned ...