“Just a thought with B.B.” was established a few years ago. They typically comprise thoughts that pop in my head related to a song, a movie, a television show quote, or something I hear in everyday conversation. Three years ago, I also started a YouTube channel, which has been dormant for quite some time, I… Read More Just a Thought with B.B.: “The Secret to Building Self-Confidence”
Season two of the DOSBB Podcast is underway! This week, B.B. had the honor of sitting down with author and entrepreneur Shontae Smith in a discussion about recognizing we are enough. Tune in and embrace your “enoughness” by declaring you are fearfully and wonderfully made! Be sure to order Prophetess Smith’s books: This Little Black… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “Embracing ‘Enoughness’ with Shontae Smith”
This week’s DOSBB Podcast episode addresses one of my issues, comparing. I share the technique I implemented to stop comparing. I realized giving in to thoughts of comparing hindered me from embracing my individuality and uniqueness. Give it a listen, then share it with a friend. Until the next time be you—and more important—love you.… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “It’s About Reaching Your Level; Don’t Compare Apples to Oranges”
Life never ceases to amaze me, and I’m not sure why. I know everything happens at a certain time for a particular reason, but when I see or hear things related to something I’m considering or planning, I am always amazed. About two years ago, I got the idea to start a podcast. I envisioned… Read More What’s New Pussycat?
Over the past 5 months I have been struggling with my self-confidence. I gave thought to sharing this weeks ago, but I hadn’t put pen to paper, so to speak, and today I asked myself why. Could it be because of the potential vulnerability that could arise? I believe I’ve always been transparent in my… Read More Am I Not as Confident as I Say I Am or Am I Growing?
In a fictitious world with unicorns and mermaids everyone is probably accepted regardless of what they look like and how they choose to live their lives -but, that is not reality. Our world consists of hatred, judgement, ridicule, and non-acceptance which is why I choose to promote love, understanding, celebration, and self-acceptance. A few weeks… Read More Is Being Socially Accepted a Necessity?
My favorite color is pink. It is my number one choice when selecting nail polish, fuzzy slippers, and bikini panties. But, when it comes to my favorite color for a dress – hands down, it is red. And I think every woman should own one – or three, little red dresses (LRD). The color red… Read More Every Woman Should Own a Little Red Dress
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Why should I be concerned about how another sees me? What will the approval of another provide for me? Will it increase my knowledge? Will it increase my bank account? What will it give me other than the satisfaction of knowing you… Read More What Would it Profit?
Dear Towanda, I am writing to you to encourage you and to let you know you are enough. Right now you are a junior at Randallstown Senior High School wearing a coat indoors throughout the day because you do not want to be seen. Right now you are comparing yourself to the other girls who seem to be everything you… Read More Dear Towanda, You Are Enough: A Letter to 16-Year-Old Me
Confidence is the state of being certain. When one is certain, the subject at hand is known for sure or established beyond doubt. Regardless of what anyone says, confidence can exist in any body – not just the thin ones. There is an expectation from some people that those of us with body fat should be… Read More Fat + Confident = Possible
