Life

Life Goals! I’m Learning to Sew (Finally)

May 14, 2021 by afrobella 8 Comments

This post is sponsored by Brother Growing up in the Caribbean gives you a different perspective on style and fashion, and so much of that has to do with our sewing culture. In my homeland of Trinidad and Tobago, if you visited the downtown streets of Port of Spain you will find stylish little boutiques…

New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs

January 4, 2021 by afrobella 9 Comments

For my business, I find it beneficial to outline new year’s resolutions for myself as well as words of the year. Maybe mine can help you. These are the New Year’s resolutions I’m making for Afrobella.

Attitude of Gratitude – Ways to Be Thankful for Your Small Business

December 14, 2020 by afrobella 5 Comments

This is the time to dig into your inner well of gratitude and find reasons to be proud of the work you do. Then tap into your resourceful side, and envision ways you can pivot your business to fit today’s needs for your community, so you can earn what you need to thrive. Not just survive, thrive.

Building Your Small Business – Memories and Insights from Women in Business I Admire

December 1, 2020 by afrobella 14 Comments

So many people are considering starting their own small business. What were the first investments I made when I realized my hobby was becoming a business? Where did some of the entrepreneurs I admire do to begin their businesses? Read on to find out!

When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What’s Still Around

March 27, 2020 by afrobella 8 Comments

Trying to make sense of our new normal in a stay-at-home, self-quarantined, dealing with coronavirus world.
I’m depressed, sad and working through a lot right now, but I intend to use this time to lean into my purpose. The world is running down. How can we make the best of what’s still around?

Words of the Year

January 10, 2020 by afrobella 4 Comments

In the stillness of your mind, think of your goals and aspirations. Don’t fill your thoughts with past regrets or disappointments. This is about looking to your future and seeing clearly what you need for the upcoming year.

8 Gift Ideas for Introverts and Homebodies (Like Me)

December 19, 2019 by afrobella 3 Comments

Through the years I’ve done enough quizzes and read enough books to know that I’m more of an introvert than an extrovert. Most of these points apply to me. I can try to tap into my extrovert side for events and such, but my general way of being is introversion and I’ve made my peace…