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My Quarantined Birthday

This was the weirdest birthday of my life, but it taught me about joy and human connection in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. My 28th birthday was this past Sunday. I spent it alone. I have never been…

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My Sleeveless Summer

Why this was the best summer of my life and what real body positivity means to me This summer is absolutely the best summer of my life for one very simple but very upsetting reason: it’s the first time…

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Give Back Scholars Summit

Earlier this year, I got to spend a day with some amazing high school students, who are a part of Give Back. It’s an amazing organization that provides full scholarships to low income young people pursuing their higher education goals.…

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Humanity of Connection Launch

Excited to sit on the Society of Millennials Council with AT&T and Humanity Of Connection. Too often, conversations about millennials are lacking all nuance & context (whether or not we’re even included in the conversation). We’re going to change that.…

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Canvassing for the 2018 Midterms

Spent today canvassing in the district I grew up in. #BYBG I knocked on 100+ doors making sure folks know who to vote for, where to vote, and what time they’re gonna go vote. Tom Malinowski was a hero…

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#SWOSound: January ’18

Happy New Year! ? Gotta start off 2018 the right way — with good vibes & good music. This is a feel good playlist from beginning to end, and I hope it makes you smile listening to it as much…

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#SWOSound: December ’17

Oh, y’all thought I forgot about #SWOsound? Pshh… we’re closing out 2017 with good vibes for a Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, a blessed Kwanzaa, and festive New Year! Enjoy & let me know what you think. Call me, beep…

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#SWOSound: November ’17

Safe travels to everyone this week — the Thanksgiving traffic will be a nightmare, so just turn up the music & make it feel like a road trip! Enjoy & let me know what you think. Call me, beep me,…