It’s been so very long since I last got to post a blog and although right now it’s 12:24 am I feel energized and enthused to be doing the part of this work that truly brings me great joy and warmly welcomes me home! In my past life, I was a blogger. One who sat at home in a warm cozy robe, enveloped over my frame and matching comfy slippers to match, nestled over my perfectly gel-manicured toes. I envision having a personal assistant to keep me on deadlines, the necessary influencer Mac Book to elevate my status just a bit, my trusty Nespresso, milk frother and an abundant supply of espresso ..read more

Rooted MKE has been open just a little over 2 months and I’m writing this blog in tears. Emotionally I am tired, drained, and on a mini wooden rollercoaster-like the antique one at Six Flags that sort of shakes your body from side to side despite accelerating forward. There are days when I feel so grateful, blessed, and enthusiastic to continue the work of uplifting BIPOC voices and literacy. Sprinkled on top and between these layers are days of discouragement, confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty. Running a business is nuanced and complex. While I think I understood that every day would be dif ..read more