Motherland Essentials Blog
Self-Care Tips for the Busy Boss Lady
You're in a Zoom meeting when suddenly you notice a naked 4 year old in the background dancing around. Just as you excuse yourself to clothe the wildling, you notice the smell of burnt bacon, followed by the loud shriek of the smoke detector sounding off. It's at that moment that you realize your significant other was trying, unsuccessfully, to make the family breakfast to give you a break for that meeting. Is this just a scene in my house, or can you relate? Being a boss lady can get a little rough, so we have some tips that will help you to take care of the most important person in your life - you!
The Marathon Continues. . .
When I created the Marathon bar and fund, I wanted to honor the legacy of Nipsey Hussle by giving back to my small business community. When I started my business, I didn't have a lot of money, but I had a plan, determination and the support of amazing people who believed in my vision. I want to pay that forward and help someone else realize their vision.
Soapmaking 101 - Have Fun
This month’s soap challenge was right up my alley, as I have been teaching soapmaking for the past year now, but mainly to small groups of people. This time I had the privilege of teaching one-on-one with someone who I’d say is more creative than myself. Artist, activist, writer, and all-around creative genius friend, AsiahMae stepped into my soap studio with headwrap and vibes high. Our challenge was to create and submit a soap including at least one technique of our choice - drop swirls or triple pencil lines.