Abiola Abrams's Blog, page 129

The Great Media Fast of 2013! TV, News & Social Media Blackout, um, Brownout

Yummy Social Media Brownout notice… Hello my loves! So what the heck is a media brownout? Well a blackout would be a total shut down. I look forward to doing that on my next vacation! I’m still working so I am doing a brownout. That means taking a fast from the media in August. No [...]



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The Leo Birthday Horoscope (Yay) PLUS Your August Astro Affair Zodiac by Grear

Yay! Calling all cats. It’s my birthday and it’s an Astro-Affair. Like myfavoritedivas Halle Berry, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, I am a Leo. In true lioness fashion, I first chose to make this month’s featured pic me celebrating my b*earth day with my lion’s mane afro in...



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How Full Is Your Abundance Tank? Fabulous & Frugal Financial Video Advice!

Our personal finance expert Kara Stevens is back. Today she’s talking abundance. Kara’s last post here was about financial boundaries and healthy relationships! Vibrant and juicy energy is contagious. You’ve experienced this in the presence of other people, right? Kara...



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I Confess! ‘The End of My Marriage: Married Roommates;’ A Reader’s Story + My Essence Advice Column

Divorce statistics being what they are, chances are that either you or someone you love will experience a life-changing break up in your life time. Let’s talk about the syndrome of “married roommates” and how to keep the “Honeymoon Effect.” Greetings Goddesses &...



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Video Diary: How I Released 55 Unhealthy Pounds! My Self-Love, Affirmations, Mindful Eating, ‘Diet’

How’s your passionate living journey going? I made this video in Montego Bay, Jamaica at my brother’s wedding to share with you some tools that I’ve used successfully along my body love and self acceptance journey. Can we all agree that diets don’t work? Let’s talk!...



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How to Have a Fun Vacation Without Killing Each Other! Whether Traveling with Your Man or Your Besties

You don’t really know you love someone until you take a trip together and still like them afterward. Let’s talk about traveling together and all coming back alive at the end. And no, we’re not talking about travel safety! -aa “Work hard, play hard” is the motto many of us live by...



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Can Your Personal Relationships Sabotage Your Health & Weight Loss Goals? Body Love vs. Romantic Love!

Big conversation today… Let’s discuss weight release, body acceptance, health, fitness goals and sabotage by your loved ones. We don’t live in avacuum, nor should we want to, right? So what do your closest relationships have to do with yourwell-being? You’d be surprised!...



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‘I Love You But You’re Stepping On My Financial Boundaries!’ Fab & Frugal Advice (Video)

Personal finance expert Kara Stevens explains the importance of having boundaries when it comes to our money and our relationships. Boundaries in all areas of our lives are essential to healthy self-esteem. As women, many of us were not taught to talk about money openly and honestly. We’re so...



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Why Didn’t He Call? Love, Self-Esteem & Second Dates for Babble.com

Before the relationship there is dating, hopefully! Let’s talk about it… Lifestyle blogger Devan McGuinness had her last first date 14 years ago. It was with her husband. To that end, the idea of dating terrifies her — and rightfully so. It can be scary out there, and as a...



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How to Use Meditation, Mindfulness & Yoga to Heal Stress & Addiction with Donna D’Cruz (Video Episode 2)

Let’s continue the divine feminine energy flow we started earlier with the Goddesses of Hip Hop Feminist Art. DJ, Yogini and all-around empowerment guru Donna D’Cruz is the doyenne of Rasa Living and creator of the new CD, Rasa Swank. This is our third enlightening post with the...



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