Unlearning codependent behaviors online in real-time. I write about trauma, addiction, abuse, and relationships, especially the toxic kind. I also write about dogs, chickens, and cows. Why? Because I’m versatile like that.

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Finding creative rhythm and throwing out the career rule book. Writing and podcasting on creative career change, interior design and living a multi-hyphenate life.

A publication for deep feelers and the intellectually curious—essays that make readers feel understood in their grief, doubts, and complicated truths

A newsletter about intentionally and habitually choosing the path of curiosity over the path of fear, and the deeply fulfilling, authentic career & life that comes of doing so. On behalf of trapped creatives everywhere.

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Catching the clearer thoughts that mostly arrive in the shower and making art with them.

Interviews of underrated fashion professionals, stories about the African diaspora in Europe, and debunking the myth of La Dolce Vita in Italy

Letters and postcards in the form of essays, mostly on wellbeing, culture, and style written by storyteller and author, LaTonya Yvette.

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