Author: Sage

  • My 10 Months in Guangzhou: A Black Woman’s Perspective

    My 10 Months in Guangzhou: A Black Woman’s Perspective

    I lived in Guangzhou, China, for 10 months. As a Black American woman, this journey was eye-opening, challenging, and life-changing. Before diving in, here’s a disclaimer: my experience was specific to Guangzhou, a massive city known for its trade and diverse influx of business travelers. The Bright Side of Guangzhou Guangzhou is beautiful, let me… Read more

  • What Does Self-Development Truly Mean?

    What Does Self-Development Truly Mean?

    Recently, I’ve been interested by the phrase “resource to self-development,” which I first came across on social media. The idea stuck with me, and I found myself reflecting on it further while reading Vibrate Higher Daily by Lalah Delia. This prompted me to examine my own life and the privileges I’ve had: the chance to… Read more

  • Growing Through It

    Growing Through It

    Restlessness has me again. My mind feels like it’s spinning in a thousand different directions, untethered but determined to land somewhere meaningful. Normally, I’d reach for my notebook and write until I’m settled, but I can’t do that now. My main bag, the one that held the tools of my clarity was left behind, deemed… Read more