When you’ve lived somewhere long enough, it can be easy to take things for granted. For example, here’s a slightly embarrassing confession – I’ve lived in Chicago since 2009 and I didn’t make it to the top of Willis Tower until this year. 2023. I know! It’s ridiculous. I’d been to the top of the... Read More The post Dinner in the Sky – An Unforgettable Chicago Experience appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

A detailed review of Tricoci – the Michigan Avenue salon and spa that’s been beloved in Chicago for 40 years and counting. The post Chicago Spa Review: My Luxurious Experience at Tricoci Spa appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

I’ve been working from home for myself since 2009 and it’s been an ongoing lesson in self-discipline and personal management, for real. You need knowledge of self to keep on this erratic entrepreneurial path for the long haul, and I have a full understanding of my habits, good and bad. I’ve come to realize the... read all The post How Improving My Home Office Ended My Afternoon Energy Slump appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

OMRON has challenged me to make a 90-day decision to start a journey towards monitoring and improving my blood pressure. I’m ready. I’m doing it for me, and I’m doing it on the advice from my mom who doesn’t want me to go through what she’s experienced. The post Intentionally Improving my Blood Pressure — Join Me on This 90 Day Journey appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

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. The post New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

I know I’m not alone in the post-holiday impulse to treat myself. This year I discovered some great products that truly helped me work better, live better, or relax a little more. Here are some tried and tested items that are truly worth your splurge if you’re in the mood. The post You Deserve – 10 Tried, Tested Self-Care Gifts to Get Yourself appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

This is the beginning of a series of pandemic projects I’m going to share with you, my adventures in trying new things and how they turned out. First up, making pasta from scratch, with the new tools I got from Abt Electronics! The post Pandemic Projects – I Learned How to Make Pasta from Scratch appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

I realize there are a few things I can do to improve the quality of my sleep. At the very least I can try to improve the likelihood that I get a full night of sleep before going to bed. Sharing all of this in case it helps you too! The post A Few Sleep Tips for Insomniacs Going Through It Right Now appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

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. The post Attitude of Gratitude – Ways to Be Thankful for Your Small Business appeared first on Afrobella ..read more

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! The post Building Your Small Business – Memories and Insights from Women in Business I Admire appeared first on Afrobella ..read more