After applying to speak at a travel conference, I was rejected. That “no” hit harder than expected. It brought up years of quiet sacrifice, missed chances, and self-doubt. I wanted to be seen, especially by women like me. Instead, I faced the truth—I’ve spent years settling when I wanted more.
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Dear Spammers, My Blog Isn’t Free Marketing for You
I receive guest post requests almost daily, but most feel like cold, careless spam. I’ve lost count of how many emails I’ve received that start with flattery and end with a request to use my blog to sell someone else’s product. They don’t care who I am. They haven’t read…
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The Truth About Instagram vs. Real Travel Experiences
Social media inspires travel—but also distorts it. This post explores the power-of-influencers and how curated content shapes where we go, what we expect, and how much we spend. From crowds to debt and cultural strain, we need a more honest conversation about the real impact of picture-perfect travel online.
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Perception vs. Perspective: Travel Stories That Changed How I See the World
A stare too long. A whispered word. A moment I almost walked away. But what happened next shifted everything I thought I knew about traveling as a Black woman. This isn’t just a story—it’s a reminder of what happens when we pause, stay, and see the world with new eyes.
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How I Found Purpose Beyond Going Viral: A Writer’s Truth in a Content World
I’m not chasing algorithms anymore. I’m choosing writing over performance, storytelling over scrolling. In the constant pull between content creator vs writer, I’ve made my choice. This post is about letting go of trends, owning your voice, and returning to what matters—honest stories told on your own terms.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Why Blogging While Black Tells the Stories Travel Needs Now
Blogging while Black challenges the idea that Black travel stories are too niche. Through honest, emotionally rich reflections, this post explores how vulnerability and personal truth connect across race, age, and identity—proving that powerful storytelling isn’t limited by who you are, but deepened because of it.
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How Bad Experiences Can Make the Best Travel Memories
Before I travel, I scroll through perfect pictures and glowing reviews. Everything looks perfect—sunlit balconies, smiling faces, food that’s too pretty to eat. But what I see online rarely matches what really happens when I get there. The truth is, travel also includes missed trains, strange meals, awkward moments, and…
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How WITS Connects Women Who Love Travel and Content Creation
Why I Keep Going Back to WITS Creator Summit Is WITS worth attending? Absolutely. I asked myself that same question before signing up for my first Women in Travel Summit in Portland, Maine. I didn’t know a soul. But by the end of the weekend, I felt like I had…