Natasha Glover and I first met at a beauty event a few years ago. Since then, we have become kindred spirits on social media and friends off line. She inspires me because she’s a strong advocate for supporting black-owned brands. Natasha is a font of knowledge...
Swimming as a casual past time has a problematic history for the black community. Many of us don’t learn to swim untill adulthood OR not at all. In the Caribbean it’s fear for the oceans around us. While our cousins in the USA were barred during...
It’s globally accepted that Christmas is a time for children. The majesty, sacredness and wonder of the season can best be appreciated through the innocence of a child’s eyes. Growing up Caribbean, I never believed the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus it didn’t...
Briefly… when Covid-19 reached global pandemic stage, I envisioned a world were women would have a better chance of working from home and/or granted flexi hours. Then the reports started coming about lost jobs and furloughs and how women were badly affected. I...
Just over one year ago, I spotted some beautiful accessories on TMBoutique’s Instagram page made with fabric from a company in Trinidad named Land Of The Hummingbird. Not only did I purchase a hummingbird themed necklace from them, I approached Land Of The Hummingbird...
My friend Debbie has been doing amazing things during the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. She’s truly inspirational. I decided to share her story with you. Debbie’s made a mark on my life that I had to pause and think, ‘how did we meet?!’ It feels like a...
