Tag: Self-Care

5 Meaningful Ways to Support a Man During Men’s Mental Health Month and Beyond

June 28, 2025

June is Men’s Mental Health Month — a powerful reminder that mental wellness isn’t a gendered issue but a human one. Yet for too long, men have been conditioned to “tough it out,” to suppress rather than express, to isolate rather than seek help. The result? Millions of men suffer in silence. With Father’s Day … More 5 Meaningful Ways to Support a Man During Men’s Mental Health Month and Beyond

5 Key Lessons From Attending My Dad’s Funeral In Nigeria

May 22, 2025

Two weeks ago, I traveled to Onitsha, Anambra State in Nigeria, to honor my dad’s dying wish to be buried in his ancestorial home near his mother and father. It took place in his village Ogboli Olosi and I am very glad I had the opportunity to witness both his funerals (the other one was … More 5 Key Lessons From Attending My Dad’s Funeral In Nigeria

What Traveling to the Olympics Alone Taught Me: The Transformative Power of Solo Travel

August 16, 2024

Last week, I traveled Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games to support my sister Cindy as she competed in the 100-meter hurdles. Being that I’m a retired professional athlete who spent her 20s basically living on a plane, I’m no stranger to travel, and I’m certainly not scared to travel alone. Once I got over … More What Traveling to the Olympics Alone Taught Me: The Transformative Power of Solo Travel

Three Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Live Our Lives For Others

July 6, 2023

I learned young that you do yourself a huge disservice when you are overly consumed with what people think of you, and even worse if you let their opinions affect how you live your life. It’s one thing to take heed to the advice from wise counsel, but a completely different thing to base your … More Three Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Live Our Lives For Others