by Brie | Sep 4, 2017 | Faith, Fear, Purpose
No one ever talks about how it feels to find out you’re pregnant and not be excited about it. Instead, everyone goes straight to the “children are a blessing” conversation. But as I walked through the kitchen to my husband, positive pregnancy test in hand, I wasn’t...
by Brie | Sep 4, 2017 | Community, Fear, Identity, Purpose, Self-Love
I’Sha Gaines is the Editor/CEO of HoneyBeNatural Magazine – a publication that seeks to empower women on their natural journey with the understanding that their respective paths are unique. When asked what she does, I’sha doesn’t hesitate. “I make things pretty but I...
by Brie | Aug 30, 2017 | Community
Yesterday marked the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic storm that claimed the lives of 1,500 people and damaged 200,000 properties. Sadly, as the sun rises this morning some of the same families who were affected by Hurricane Katrina and relocated...
by Brie | Aug 28, 2017 | Faith, Fear
Oh, New Orleans. Where do I even begin? Most people would tell you that I ended up in New Orleans by happenstance. I’m here to tell you I have followed God too long to think He allows moves like this one to occur by chance. This particular leap of faith...
by Brie | Aug 21, 2017 | Community, Faith, Purpose
I always tell people my faith journey began in the spring of 2009, when, much to my dismay I decided to attend the University of Missouri. Prior to choosing, I’d been convinced that I’d attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)....
