Iβm not sure Iβll ever be able to capture into words the the multi-layered love Iβve experienced with Trai. Or the kind of impression and impact that he has made on my life. Or the way we have learned how to hold each otherβs hearts through the hard times. Or the hours we have shown up for one another, committed to learn how to navigate conflict with love and respect. Or the way he has continued to redefine what it means to be partners; in every sense of the word. Or even how, in both the brightest and darkest of times, I turn to see his arms wide open, waiting to envelop me – a reminder that heβs there to go through it with me – every step of the way.
What I know is, he will forever be the One that I will always love the most.
Happy 6th Anniversary, my King. May we swim together synchronized until infinity.π€βΎπ€
@traibyers
coming back to the worldβ¦.
slowlyβ¦slowlyβ¦
i hope the beauty around you today
arrests you for just a moment
and youβre able to (just) breathe.
π€
growth journey π±
swipe β‘οΈ for 2 years ago.
i get asked often about how my hair has grown so fast. whatβs important to know is, every single person is different; hair type, genes, etc. itβs def not one size fits all. with that said, hereβs what works for me:
βοΈ re-learning my hair type/porosity
βοΈ lotssss of moisture
βοΈ little dyeing – i dye my roots occasionally and full hair only 1x a year with a profeshhh
βοΈ i donβt skimp on scalp massages
βοΈ trimming a few times a year
βοΈ NO heat (the recent Essence carpet was pretty much my first time in two years). i also diffuse lightly and slowly.
βοΈ co-washing
βοΈ letting her breathe (i try to stay away from constant tight pullback styles)
βοΈ when i deliberately nourish myself (food, hydration, supplements) my skin, hair and nails are happier
still working my hair-care regime and learning her personality as she gets longer.
some of my fav products have been @curlygirlcollective @bouncecurl @miss_jessies and @curlsmith_official.
if you have any faves, send them along!
where my curly girlz at? π
growth journey π±
swipe β‘οΈ for 2 years ago.
i get asked often about how my hair has grown so fast. whatβs important to know is, every single person is different; hair type, genes, etc. itβs def not one size fits all. with that said, hereβs what works for me:
βοΈ re-learning my hair type/porosity
βοΈ lotssss of moisture
βοΈ little dyeing – i dye my roots occasionally and full hair only 1x a year with a profeshhh
βοΈ i donβt skimp on scalp massages
βοΈ trimming a few times a year
βοΈ NO heat (the recent Essence carpet was pretty much my first time in two years). i also diffuse lightly and slowly.
βοΈ co-washing
βοΈ letting her breathe (i try to stay away from constant tight pullback styles)
βοΈ when i deliberately nourish myself (food, hydration, supplements) my skin, hair and nails are happier
still working my hair-care regime and learning her personality as she gets longer.
some of my fav products have been @curlygirlcollective @bouncecurl @miss_jessies and @curlsmith_official.
if you have any faves, send them along!
where my curly girlz at? π
#WineTasting in #Napa be like π·π
RIGHT NOW, tune into the #Olympics for the Menβs 50m Freestyle Swim! #CaymanIslands π°πΎπ°πΎπ°πΎ
β¨ Mama β¨
Your love is eternal. Your sacrifice is unmatched. I stand in awe of your heart. There is none like you.
Because of you, I am.
#HappyMothersDay to my Mama to all of the mothers out there. Lifting you high and celebrating you today and always. Thank you for all that you do. π€
Thank you @Deadline for todayβs #FYC Contenders Panelπ
stylist x @adenarohatiner
fit x @ongoajpairamofficial
makeup x @tayriverabeauty
hair x me
shoes x @stuartweitzman
Thank you Glam!π
#Harlem
#Emmys
@harlemonprime
Thank you @Deadline for todayβs #FYC Contenders Panelπ
stylist x @adenarohatiner
fit x @ongoajpairamofficial
makeup x @tayriverabeauty
hair x me
shoes x @stuartweitzman
Thank you Glam!π
#Harlem
#Emmys
@harlemonprime
This was a truly incredible moment for the #Deaf #CODA communities. β€οΈ
Growing up as a CODA, I was always hyper-aware of my parentsβ deafness. In our environment, it was a culture that few understood and even less were apart of, so, as a child, I constantly shied away from it. It wasnβt until I became a young adult that I truly began to understand how wonderful it was to be apart of this culture, and unique in this way.
Many years later, to see a film like @codamovie and to witness space being carved out for it – for the awareness of Deaf culture – brings tears to my eyes. A huge congratulations to the entire @codamovie for this historic win.π«
A gentle reminder: the thing that makes you different, is the very thing that makes you (deeply) special. π€
love yaβll π€π½.
CU on HMU details x
@tayriverabeauty – so much gratitude for your magic hands! π¨
hoops x @melindamaria_jewelry
rings x @melindamaria_jewelry @levian_jewelry
@adenarohatiner – π u βΎ
#FYC #Harlem #DeadlineContenders #Emmys
CU on HMU details x
@tayriverabeauty – so much gratitude for your magic hands! π¨
hoops x @melindamaria_jewelry
rings x @melindamaria_jewelry @levian_jewelry
@adenarohatiner – π u βΎ
#FYC #Harlem #DeadlineContenders #Emmys
Grace Byers as Boz #PHOENIX #WhoIsPhoenix #TvSeries #streaming #drama #thriller #espionage #independenttv
Growing up, we used to sing this song often. My heart remembered it recently, and I was able to piece it together on the piano. I canβt accurately describe the encouragement I received while doing it.
Today, more than ever, I pray that you will know that there are beautiful things to be made on the other side of it all.
#HappyEaster #ResurrectionSunday ππ½π
love u.
Today is a deeply important day because itβs the release of @jazmynsimonβs first childrenβs book: Most Perfect You.
When Jaz read these words to me for the first time, I cried. I was so moved because her words, the imagery she created through language and the overall message were all what our spirits needed to hear in this world.
Now, itβs finally here – in living, breathing, tangible form! π The illustrations by @tamisha.anthony are wondrous and itβs a true joy to finally behold all of it in full form.
The next book you add to your library, I pray for it to be this one. #MostPerfectYou avail for purchase now! π
Congratulations to my dear love, @jazmynsimon. I am so incredibly proud of you.π Go forth and SHINE! β¨
βItβs Motherβs Day weekend, and I canβt think of a better way to bring in tomorrow than with an extremely relevant and candid conversation with a fellow first-time mom and incredible friend of mine, Grace Byers!
I knew this episode would be special the moment we got together; the conversation just flowed effortlessly. It truly felt like two close friends and new moms openly speaking about some of the most challenging and beautiful moments of motherhood. You donβt want to miss this conversation! Motherhood was the subject, and honesty was the outcome! This truly is a Motherβs Day special!
Uncharted premieres TOMORROW, May 12th, on YouTube and all other podcast platforms! Go follow @unchartedthepodcast_ for links, updates, and new episodes as they come!β
βGIVEAWAYβYou canβt take care of others when you neglect to take care of yourself. How many of us are feeling burned out, drained, and empty right about nowβ¦and especially as parents β we are constantly pouring out to our kids. Which is why itβs so essential that we stay filled! We are so excited to be having a conversation about this Monday at 1pm PST/4pm EST on IG LIVE, where we are going to be talking about six life-changing rhythms to take care of your soul and keep you healthy and FILLED UP! This isnβt just about self-care, itβs deeper than thatβ¦ Itβs about SOUL CARE! And it can benefit anyone!!! Join licensed counselor and author @DebraFileta and the one and only @ladygracebyers as we talk LIVE on INSTAGRAM about Soul Care for Moms and Dads! And even if you are not a parentβ¦ And you are feeling drained in this seasonβ¦ This conversation is for you!!! β To prepare for our conversation Monday, we are also doing a giveaway!! All you have to do to enter is to FOLLOW both of us on Instagram (@debrafileta & @ladygracebyers) and COMMENT BELOW TAG a friend who needs this message as well!! π β₯οΈβWeβll choose two of you by Monday to win a SOUL CARE package of Debraβs booksβ including her newest book Soul Care as well as Grace Beyers bestselling childrenβs books plus a $50 Amazon gift card for a little extra soul-care! Canβt wait to see you all LIVE on Monday!
βGIVEAWAYβYou canβt take care of others when you neglect to take care of yourself. How many of us are feeling burned out, drained, and empty right about nowβ¦and especially as parents β we are constantly pouring out to our kids. Which is why itβs so essential that we stay filled! We are so excited to be having a conversation about this Monday at 1pm PST/4pm EST on IG LIVE, where we are going to be talking about six life-changing rhythms to take care of your soul and keep you healthy and FILLED UP! This isnβt just about self-care, itβs deeper than thatβ¦ Itβs about SOUL CARE! And it can benefit anyone!!! Join licensed counselor and author @DebraFileta and the one and only @ladygracebyers as we talk LIVE on INSTAGRAM about Soul Care for Moms and Dads! And even if you are not a parentβ¦ And you are feeling drained in this seasonβ¦ This conversation is for you!!! β To prepare for our conversation Monday, we are also doing a giveaway!! All you have to do to enter is to FOLLOW both of us on Instagram (@debrafileta & @ladygracebyers) and COMMENT BELOW TAG a friend who needs this message as well!! π β₯οΈβWeβll choose two of you by Monday to win a SOUL CARE package of Debraβs booksβ including her newest book Soul Care as well as Grace Beyers bestselling childrenβs books plus a $50 Amazon gift card for a little extra soul-care! Canβt wait to see you all LIVE on Monday!
SOUL CARE with @ladygracebyers β we talked about the six rhythms to help you take care of yourself and stay filledβ¦and shared how both Grace and I practice Soul Care in our own lives – especially in this season of being parents of small children! Itβs not every day Grace comes out on social media – and Iβm so grateful. She believed that this message was valuable enough to share with you!! Comment below and follow both of us on Instagram to be entered to win one of five 5οΈβ£ Soul Care Bundles of both of her bestselling childrenβs books as well as a copy of my newest book Soul Care β₯οΈβ
Wishing every mother a Happy Motherβs Day today. Your impact is like none other. We are deeply grateful for you. π
Today, as @felishafury launches her new podcast @unchartedthepodcast_, we speak for the first time about our own motherhood journeys; a vulnerable and transparent conversation between two friends. This is no-holds-barred convo that I pray you are blessed by.
As you watch this, my hope is that – more than anything – you feel inspired and empowered to share your own motherhood stories and/or create space for others to share theirs too.
Love you. π€
#HappyMothersDay
ππ THIS SATURDAY ππ
Join me at the Region North BSAP Family Reunion!
I am so thrilled to partner with @malikbooks and BASP/LAUSD for an amazing time!!
Hundreds of FREE copies of βI Believe I Canβ will be given out and Iβll be there to sign EVERY SINGLE ONE for you!
And thatβs not all!
Itβs a FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN! πΊπ½πππ½ with a bomb DJ, Food Trucks, BSAP Vendor Booths, Jumpers and FREE giveaways of GROCERIES, DIAPERS, CELL PHONES, EYEGLASSES AND MORE!
WHERE: 8140 Vanalden Ave, Los Angeles, 91335 at the Cleveland Charter High School in Reseda
WHEN: 11am to 3pm (Iβll be book-signing from 11-1pm!)
Itβs gonna be a great time for you and the kids! Hope to see you all there!β€οΈπβ€οΈ
@laschoolsnorth
@laschools
@bsap_lausd
@djbonds007
@thecaaasa_
@malikbooks
