July 2, 2026 Hey Reader, In May I attended the DC book tour stop for New York Time's Best Selling Author Kennedy Ryan when she released her new book SCORE. During the event she shared that she didn't get her first book deal until she was 40. I've watched interviews of couples on the Dear Future Wifey podcast and one or both spouses got married for the first time in their forties. Society likes to place limits on what we are supposed to achieve by a certain age. But that's the beauty about...
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May 7, 2026 Hey Reader, "Being Black is not exhausting.Living in a country that is terrified of your existence is.I donβt have the words to describe the rage I feel after six justices decided to rip the Voting Rights Act to shreds.Iβm angry for my generation and the ones who come after me.Iβm heartbroken for the generations that came before me.John Lewis, Hosea Williams, Amelia Boynton Robinson and every name not spoken. Our parents and grandparents.They marched, were beaten, and died for the...
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January 9, 2025 Please keep Los Angeles in your prayers. You can click the button below to find out how you can support groups on the ground in LA that are providing resources to those in need. MUTUAL AID LA The countdown is on!The Kickback With Keri podcast launches on Tuesday, January 14th! The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Check out the trailer below. It's been a long time coming. Please subscribe and share.I can't wait for you to...
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December 2024 AFFIRMATION Gratitude for 2024: I am grateful for my strength. I am grateful for my growth. I am grateful for new beginnings. I am grateful for my loved ones. I am grateful for life's lessons. I am grateful for simple joys. I am grateful for clarity. I am grateful for my journey. - I am Affirmations - KICKBACK COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH Turn hot chocolate into a festive frozen after-dinner treat that is sure to be a hit after the holidays. Recipe: Delish Hot Chocolate Martini4 cups...
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November 2024 If you missed yesterday's message, read it here. There were some historic moments during the electionthat deserve a celebration π Two Black Women Are Headed to the Senate For the first time in over 200 years, two Black women have been elected to Congress' upper chamber at the same time. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland. A Change Is Gonna Come Johnson becomes the first Black woman and youngest person ever to be elected as Jackson County...
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October 2024 One thing that is constant in this country is voter suppression. States have removed citizens from voting rolls and passed new election laws with less than 60 days before the election. Check your voter registration status here to make sure you are still registered in your state, especially if you live in the South. We're not just voting for the next President, but we're voting for Senators, Representatives, and State and Local officials. If we want things to change, we have to be...
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September 2024 AFFIRMATION Life is a precious gift and not everyone gets the chance to grow old. Embrace each day with gratitude and zest. Some people choose not to truly live, but why not be different? Wake up every morning, look in the mirror, and celebrate the gift of life. Live boldly, love deeply, and laugh often. - She Shines Inc - KICKBACK COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH This recipe is a fall spin on a French 75. The typical gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice are all here, but the Champagne is...
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August 2024 Lunchbag Linkup returns next month! Thank you to everyone who registered and made donations so far ππΎ We are making 200 lunches to support Elizabeth's House, Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and Montgomery County Coalition For The Homeless. If you can't join us in person, consider making a donation. Sponsored by Pursuit Travel | Primo & Cruex | Done Dissertation RSVP/DONATE HERE AFFIRMATION Things are about to start unfolding for you in unexpected and beautiful ways. Finally. The...
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July 2024 Lunchbag Linkup returns this September! Thank you to everyone who registered and made donations so far ππΎ We are making 200 lunches to support Elizabeth's House, Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and Montgomery County Coalition For The Homeless. Please click below to register. If you can't join us in person, consider making a donation. RSVP/DONATE HERE AFFIRMATION You've got something so special, and you are capable of living up to that potential you see for yourself. If you don't see...
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