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How I Saved My First $15,000 and Tips for You
At first, $15,000 sounds like a lot of money, but when you break it down, you realize it is just a hump you can get over. I first saved $15,000 in college when COVID kicked us off campus. For me, that meant moving back in with my grandmother, and at the time, that felt…
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The Birmingham Spots I Keep Coming Back To
If you’ve ever spent time in Birmingham, Alabama, you probably understand what I mean when I say this city has a way of pulling you back in. I believe I was first introduced to Birmingham through my mom. She lived here for a period of time with my brothers, but by then I was…
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How to Start Your Own Blog (And Why Owning Your Own Platform Matters)
I started my very first blog in high school. It wasn’t perfect. The design was basic, the posts were short, and I had no idea what SEO even meant back then — but it was mine. I had a space on the internet where I could share what I knew, what I was learning,…
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How to Stay Consistent With Your New Year’s Resolution
We are already entering the second week of the New Year. Did you know that nearly 80 to 88 percent of people quit their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday of January? Friday, January 16 is often referred to as “Quitter’s Day” — the point when most people give up on the goals…
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Desi Banks on Transitioning From Viral Fame to Sold‑Out Comedy Shows, Acting, and Purpose
Some conversations stick with you. This one did. Back in 2023, while Desi Banks was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, I had the chance to sit down with him ahead of a comedy show — and what stood out wasn’t just the laughs or the résumé. It was how grounded he was in his purpose.…
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Why I Built an Independent Journalist Blog — And What I’m Creating
Many of you may know me from watching television or following me on social media, but let me fully introduce you to who I am and what I am building. Why I Created This Website Have you ever felt like you just don’t fit in? Well, that’s exactly why I created my independent journalist…