Okay MJ

24/08/2020

Engaged in some restorative this weekend.
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Although we spend time around each other working from home, I felt like we needed uninterrupted time *with* each other. No phones. No work. Just us, brunch, and belly laughs!
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I love Mr. Foster with my whole ❤. And I also really like him as a person. If I weren't married to him, I'd still want him to be in my life in some capacity. However, he made it VERY clear on our 3rd date that be had 0 interest in just being my friend! 🤣
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For anyone who is coupled up, or interested in being coupled up, I would encourage you to find someone you genuinely like. Someone, you can be your real, totally unfiltered self around. Someone you can trust with your raw emotions, and know that they won't judge you or manipulate you for being who you are.
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And when you find that person, be kind. Intentionally shower them with love and affection. Show them that they are valued. And be yourself --- your whole self --- from the very beginning. There's only so long that you can keep up a facade.

24/08/2020

Everything that you're telling yourself that you can't do is a bald-faced LIE.
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Get out there and claim your blessings!

24/08/2020

Okay, so I'm getting into essential oils & am pinning recipe blends like crazy on Pinterest!
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For all of my EO believers, what are some of your favorite blends? I'm looking for diffuser and rollerball recommendations because -- as you see --/i got a lot to work with. 🙃
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24/08/2020

These past few months have taught me the true importance of having multiple streams of income. There is no guarantee that the job you have today will sustain you 6 months to a year from now. But a diverse skill set and varying areas of expertise will.
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While learning about investing in the stock market and trading is overwhelming for me, I'm doing what I know I need to in order to create sustainable wealth. I don't like the idea of being financially insecure and the anxiety that comes with it. Not wanting to experience that is a true motivator.
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THINK ABOUT IT 🤔
If you can devote 1 hr. to mindless tv watching, you can give yourself 1 hr. to listen to a financial literacy podcast that will help you get your money ish together.
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30/06/2020

I'm very much equipped to sip tea and mind my business. All day. Every day.

27/06/2020

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It's been a heavy few months. And you may not be fully feeling like yourself. That's okay. You're still shining, even if it's not as bright right now. 😌
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27/06/2020

The 🏆 for goes to...these matte gray !!
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I have been high key obsessed with these things since they arrived a few weeks ago.They're perfect for making any meal or snack look fancy at with less than 1/4 of the effort. I got a set of 6 for $43 on . and get some too!
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👩🏾‍🍳 - yours truly! (y'all know I like to cook!) @ Harlem

12/06/2020

Little do many know, I've been working on a candle line since mid last year.
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I've had so many stop-starts because:
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1) I doubted the hell out of myself. I mean, who am I to start a business and become an entrepreneur?!
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2) The perfectionist in me felt every little thing needed to be exactly right before I put myself out there -- the name, the labels, the vessels, the website, the marketing plan, etc.
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3) I wanted to make a product that I genuinely LOVED. Finding the right wax/wick/fragrance combo for a consistent cold and hot throw is deceptively hard. I've been testing out all sorts of combinations to ensure that whatever I put my name on, I believe in.
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I'm happy to say that I'm almost ready to launch officially!
- My LLC has been approved and adequately published per NY state laws. 📰
- I have a tested formula that I'm happy with and have been using regularly around the house. 🧪
- My label design and website are both in progress and looking fantastic. 🙌🏾
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I share this to encourage you to step out on that limb and do that thing you've been so scared to do. Turn all of that negative thinking off. And make like ...BET ON YOURSELF!
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Yes, you may fall. And that's okay! I'm prepared to take whatever comes next as the lesson I need to learn to step into my full greatness.
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I'll keep y'all posted on the official launch🚀 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀
It's gonna be LIT. Pun fully intended 🌞

10/06/2020

I am not okay, and I am tired.
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Being a D&I leader during this time is especially challenging. I have non-black people coming to me, angry and fired up to 'stand with Black people,' but aren't doing the work to understand and learn about allyship.
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And honestly, I'm not able to code-switch as efficiently as I usually can because there are times during the day where I just burst into tears. I'm so angry and frustrated because of the work that I have done, and continue to do, is so easily counteracted with thoughtless actions and remarks done and said across the company's media platforms.
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For anyone who is asking, 'How can I help?', take it upon yourself to do a Google search and avail yourself of the resources that are out there. Please stop asking your Black friends and colleagues for ish right now and expecting them to provide you with all of the answers. We're struggling to reconcile our mental and emotional states so that we can show up on a 30 min Zoom call without falling apart or cussing everybody out.
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08/06/2020

🗣ON THE BLOG!
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It's my anniversary, y'all! And amid all of the turmoil around us, I'm taking a moment to celebrate and stand in the bright spot that is . 🖤
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Many couples have traded larger weddings for smaller ceremonies and elopements due to concerns. For Mr. Foster and me, eloping was the only way to go. A year later, we have not a single regret. 😁
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If you're wondering why we went that route before it was en vogue, check out the post! 🤔🧐
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🔗Click the link in the Bio!!🔗
https://okaymj.com/f/why-eloping-was-the-best-decision-for-me-my-husband
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02/06/2020

26/05/2020

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Period, Pooh.
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