Sometimes Netflix drops a documentary that makes you stop mid-task and just stare at the screen in disbelief. That was me last week while painting my upstairs living room with Sherwin Williams Black Fox (yes, I’m finally tackling that space). I just needed some background noise, so I put on Unknown Number: The High School…
Boundaries, But Make It Generational: Teaching My Kids What I Had to Learn the Hard Way If you’ve been here a while, you might remember my post on boundaries—how I grew up as the youngest in a big African household where respect was non-negotiable, silence was golden (especially if you were the child), and boundary-setting…
Tech moves fast—and so do the skills we need to thrive. Reports show that a significant share of today’s roles will change in just a few years, driven by automation and new tools. Adopting a growth mindset is essential in this environment, because flexibility isn’t optional; it’s survival. Growth Mindset Meets Mom Life My north…
Listen, being a working mom means I don’t have six uninterrupted hours to fry down peppers and stir pots like my aunties used to. But I also don’t believe in sacrificing the rich, bold flavors that make Sierra Leonean food so special. ✨ Today we’re talking about one of the cornerstones of Sierra Leonean cuisine:…
How a Mini Room Refresh Breathed New Life Into My Bedroom (and My Sanity) There’s a moment that sneaks up on you after the baby phase ends. The crib is out. The bassinet is folded. The breastfeeding pillow’s been packed away. The tiny co-sleeper who once snuggled beside you has moved into their own room—and…
Last year, during my big living-room refresh, I went on a full-on sofa hunt. You know the drill: 47 open tabs, 19 saved Reels, and three kids testing every display model while you’re trying to decide between “slate,” “stone,” and “smoke.” I needed something substantial—a sofa or sectional that could withstand real family life: movie…
Hello Babe—picking paint can feel like picking a baby name in the hospital lobby: high stakes, low patience, and everyone has an opinion. After years of trial and error (and a few frantic late-night repaints), I finally embraced a product management style approach. In PM we ask, “What problem am I solving?” At home, I…
Because Mom Life Deserves More Than Leggings (Most Days) Let’s be real: motherhood can pull your style in every direction. Some days I’m juggling back-to-back meetings. Other days I’m wrangling my kids while also running SparkSynergy. But even on the most chaotic mornings, I still want to feel like me — stylish, confident, and a…