When I filed for an order of protection, I thought I was doing the responsible thing—documenting a pattern of abuse and taking the right legal steps to protect myself. What I didn’t expect was to feel silenced, dismissed, and retraumatized inside the very courtroom meant to offer protection. This is my story of what happened in St. Louis city civil court and how survivors are often failed by the systems designed to keep us safe.

Being an artist means embracing sacrifice, solitude, and struggle. Julia Cameron calls it the ultimate sacrifice, and Rollo May describes creativity as a battle with the gods. Artists must be okay with being misunderstood, facing rejection, and navigating life without a safety net. Yet, despite these challenges, the creative path is one of profound self-discovery, courage, and resilience.

Men are often given the benefit of the doubt for behaviors that women are criticized for—whether it’s crying, showing vulnerability, or making mistakes. While men’s emotions are seen as human moments, women’s are labeled as excessive. This double standard reinforces outdated gender roles and unfair expectations. It's time to challenge these biases and demand equal treatment.

Sexual liberation isn’t just about being free to be sexual—it’s about existing without fear of judgment or obligation. True empowerment comes from unlearning shame, reclaiming autonomy, and embracing sensuality on your own terms. It’s time to break free from performance and step into your authentic, unapologetic self.

I never expected EFT Tapping to become a life-changing tool, but once I saw how quickly it helped me overcome fear and resistance, I knew it was something special. From struggling with confidence to unlocking creative flow, tapping has given me a way to shift my mindset in real time. Whether you're new to EFT or just curious, I’m sharing how this practice transformed my life—and how it can change yours too.

Begging isn’t what you think it is. Society mocks desperation, yet the same people who laugh at beggars often create the conditions that force them to beg. True begging isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s an overflow of self-love, a refusal to settle for less. But when someone makes you beg, it’s not about asking—it’s about power. So, before you judge, ask yourself: who made them beg?

I never asked to be in competition with the men I date. But somehow, love always turns into a power struggle.

I didn’t have a stage mom or industry connections to open doors for me. No nepotism, no shortcuts—just grit, persistence, and the decision to stop waiting for validation and build my career on my own.

Releasing my first single, LOOKING, was a journey filled with fear, self-doubt, and countless lessons in songwriting, recording, and artist development. For years, I waited for the 'right time,' only to realize that no one was going to hand me my music career—I had to create it myself. In this post, I share why it took me so long to release my debut song, the challenges I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way. If you've ever struggled with perfectionism or creative fear, this one's for you.

Releasing my first single, LOOKING, was an unforgettable experience—one that taught me lessons I wish I had known beforehand. From the realities of music marketing to the pressures of funding and streaming strategies, I quickly learned that putting out a song is just a small part of being an artist. In this blog, I’m sharing what I got right, what I got wrong, and what I wish I had done differently—so if you’re an independent artist preparing for your first release, you can go in with a little more insight than I did.

But I guess that’s the pitfall of pretty privilege. People will put you on a pedestal just to knock you down, and when you don’t break—you’ll wish you had.