by Teakisi | Jan 26, 2016 | Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Feature, Hair & Beauty, Health, Lifestyle
Article by Christelle Mekoh Are you ready for 2016? Crazy how another year just went by. Hoping you’ve enjoyed your Holiday season and you took some time to reflect on the last 365 days and think about what the future holds. For some, starting a new year is synonymous...
by Teakisi | Jan 7, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Poem
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. Eleanor Roosevelt – one of America’s greatest First Ladies – once said, “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” One cannot help but wonder how well this powerful quote...
by Teakisi | Jan 5, 2016 | Business, Empowerment
By Divine Muragijimana It’s not everyday you meet a woman who just makes you want to become a better you. Even if you know you’re a hustler, there are people in your life that will just push you, by essentially being rock stars, to become a better and more...
by Teakisi | Dec 31, 2015 | Development, Empowerment, Health, Thoughts & Reflections
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. For years, I struggled to fully understand the idea that forgiving is not for the benefit of the other person, but for us as individuals. I am reminded of this conventional proposition: “You’re not forgiving for them, but for you.”...
by Teakisi | Dec 11, 2015 | Development, Empowerment, Family, Francais, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
By Aline Tou Ma grand-mère paternelle, qui a eu de nombreuses filles et petites filles, a appris à celles qu’elle put voir grandir, une leçon importante. Elle disait à chacune, qu’elle devait chercher à posséder le plus possible de bijoux en or, pour qu’en...
by Teakisi | Nov 30, 2015 | Culture, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Kye Makyeli I had forgotten what it felt like to constantly look over both shoulders as I walk down the street. I had forgotten that I had to scrutinize my clothing to avoid “sending the wrong message.” As soon as I resumed my nightly outing routine (after a short...
