Creatively Cultured

Let’s be honest—the last thing you want is melting makeup dripping down your cheeks mid-surf sesh, looking like a runny mascara Picasso painting. Even worse? Some of those “everyday” beauty products can react badly with sun exposure , speeding up aging and making skin more sensitive. We…

I may not have used very much sunscreen until I got into my mid-40's but to be honest, I've always been very serious about my skincare, making my products and make-up foundation included SPF in them and staying hydrated as well as wearing hats. So I have been mindful to at the ba…

Growing up in Detroit, the hair Capital of the World, I was exposed to some of the greatest hairstylist in the US.  My west side community was a place of revolutionary trend setting style that have inspired me for 3 decades.  In the 70's when I was born, Detroit had ended the riots …

Recently I had a intense cognitive testing that I personally felt like it was speaking a language I didn't understand. The results were a concerning to me which compelled me to do some extensive research. I even asked Chat GPT, were the test outdated? In a matter of seconds, it replie…

I grew up hearing the Elders in my community chant, "This joy I have, the world didn't give it to me so the world can't take it away". It is a term that I've often sought to understand and find deeper meaning within myself especially when in unfavorable conditions or…

In today's fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is a challenge many professionals like myself face. The concept of a 4-day work week has emerged as a promising solution to this issue, allowing individuals to have more time for personal pursuits while maintaining pro…

Surfing is an activity that's always been associated with the free-spirited and being adventurous, but for me as a black woman, it's much more than that.  As I continue my series on celebrating my 10th Anniversary of surfing  this year, I wanted to share the joys and challenges …