“We are all given the power to create the story we wish to tell. It’s up to you how you tell it. If you live your life as a reflection of this story, authenticity will shine as your actions align with your words.” -M.R. All of us in some way or another have tried to live up to the expectations of others. We’ve all had that one teacher who never gives us the grade we think we deserve. […]
“The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.” – Diana Vreeland Recently I teamed up with Happiness Boutique, an online fashion accessory and clothing company based out of Berlin, Germany. With their dazzling yet affordable statement pieces and “glass half-full” attitude, I was confident in uniting our brands. The item featured is the Honey-Bee Statement Necklace, a jewel-toned vintage piece inspired by natures pollinators. Similar to the necklace, […]
“We go away from the silence into the world of noise as if into a vast buzzing of insects, pushed to exist within the permanent irritation of dissonance. Without silence, we are lost and cannot become still enough to find our way back.” -Mystic Mama Lately I have been seeking refuge in the most natural way, nature. Living right outside of Los Angeles, I find comfort in knowing I can marvel at the city lights from […]
Change your perspective, change your view. -M.R. In 2014, I became aware that I was beating myself up over what I was without. The issue was I couldn’t seem to notice or appreciate the great things in front of me that I did have. It wasn’t until December that I realized this unhealthy pattern needed a perspective check, pronto. Hence introducing, The Gratitude Journal. Each morning I would date a fresh page and start out with an intention for the day. That […]
“Now, usually, I don’t do this but uh, “Go head on and break ’em off wit a lil’ preview of the remix” – R. Kelly, Ignition Not even a week has passed since my latest piece was featured on WorldLifestyle, yet I remain a whirlwind of emotions: stunned | amazed | humbled | blessed | grateful For everyone who took the time to read my article and reach out to me with genuine appreciation, I want to say thank you. Last night […]
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” -Socrates Photographed by Evan Woods, Ace Hotel DTLA When I first moved to Chinatown, I was curiously drawn to a large hill on White Knoll Dr. As I ascended, the familiar flow of Jay-Z and Kanye flooded my mind, “Made a right on 79th, I’m coming down South Shore Drive (I remain Chi-Town) […]
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan As I made my way up the third concrete hill of my hood, I repeated to myself, // you’re stronger than you know // For the entirety of my run, I compared my physical stamina to that of my mental endurance. In life there will always be hills. Most of us see the hill and run for cover, […]