{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"J Primous | The Be Empressive Brand","home_page_url":"https://beempressive.info","description":"J Primous | The Be Empressive Brand","author":{"name":"J Primous | The Be Empressive Brand"},"items":[{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/learning-to-fly-the-art-of-holding-on-and-letting-go","html_content":"

There are seasons in life when you don’t realize you’re learning to fly until you’re already in the air.

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It’s been a year.

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Embracing the Uncharted Mid-Air

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Reflections on \"Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid\"

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For the longest time, I had a real aversion to the phrase \"the struggle is real.\" It felt like a cop-out, a lazy way to label life’s inevitable challenges. I would hear it and roll my eyes, thinking, \"Come on, is it real...

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Hey everyone,

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Hey there, fabulous readers of 'Behind The Times'! Gather 'round, and let's have a little heart-to-heart, shall we? You might have noticed a little gap in our regularly scheduled programming. Yep, I missed a blog post .....

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/life-been-lifin","title":"Life Been Lifin'","summary":"Hey there, fabulous readers of 'Behind The Times'! Gather 'round, and let's have a little heart-to-heart, shall we? You might have noticed a little gap in our regularly scheduled programming. Yep, I missed a blog post .....","date_modified":"2024-07-10T07:39:25Z"},{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/the-beauty-of-being-solo-without-the-shtshow","html_content":"

As I sit here, sipping my herbal tea and basking in the glory of my own company, I can't help but reflect on the profound journey of self-discovery that being single has afforded me. In a world that often glorifies roman...

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When I set sail on the turbulent seas of magazine publishing, I had no idea the storm that awaited me. But hey, what's life without a little drama, right?

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Let's strip away the fairy tale façade for a minute, shall we? We're diving deep into the tangled web of romantic relationships, where mental health lurks in the shadows, ready to throw a wrench in the works.

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MINORITIES IN THE WORKPLACE:

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In the grand finale of Mental Health Awareness Month, we stand on the precipice of profound transformation. As we bid farewell to this month of introspection, let us not merely close a chapter, but ignite the flames of a...

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/unveiling-the-power-within-a-journey-to-mental-wellness","title":"Behind The Times: The Power Within-A Journey to Mental Wellness","summary":"In the grand finale of Mental Health Awareness Month, we stand on the precipice of profound transformation. As we bid farewell to this month of introspection, let us not merely close a chapter, but ignite the flames of a...","date_modified":"2024-05-27T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/the-unheard-cries-black-women","html_content":"

Alright, let's have a heart-to-heart about something that's been weighing heavy on my soul—the way black women in America are often left feeling unheard and unprotected. Now, I get it, not everyone may see things the way...

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/the-unheard-cries-black-women","title":"The Unheard Cries: Black Women","summary":"Alright, let's have a heart-to-heart about something that's been weighing heavy on my soul—the way black women in America are often left feeling unheard and unprotected. Now, I get it, not everyone may see things the way...","date_modified":"2024-05-23T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/navigating-the-maze-mental-health-in-single-mothers","html_content":"

In the chaotic maze of life, single mothers often find themselves at the epicenter, juggling an ungodly number of responsibilities, battling societal bullshit, and fighting tooth and nail to maintain their damn sanity. B...

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In a world where being \"manly\" often means burying emotions deeper than buried treasure, it's high time we dug up the truth about mental health in Black men. Let's dive into the stats, sprinkle in some humor, and debunk ...

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I know this is an off-scheduled post, yet I had to share an 'off-scheduled encounter' that I truly believe is an ON-SCHEDULED revelation: I am passionate about empowering voices through inclusion and advocacy.

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/behind-the-times-nurturing-diversity-and-advocacy","title":"Behind the Times: Nurturing Diversity and Advocacy","summary":"I know this is an off-scheduled post, yet I had to share an 'off-scheduled encounter' that I truly believe is an ON-SCHEDULED revelation: I am passionate about empowering voices through inclusion and advocacy.","date_modified":"2024-05-09T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/breaking-the-silence-lets-talk-mental-health-race-the-future","html_content":"

Hey there, beautiful souls! Today, we're diving deep into a conversation that's long overdue: Mental Health Awareness.

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A Rant About Navigating the Wild World of Online Presence. .

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Alright, buckle up, folks. We're diving into the wild and wonderful world of sapiosexuality—a term that's about to become your new favorite conversation starter. Picture this: you're out on a date, sipping your fancy coc...

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/behind-the-times-confessions-of-a-sapiosexual","title":"Behind the Times: Confessions of a Sapiosexual","summary":"Alright, buckle up, folks. We're diving into the wild and wonderful world of sapiosexuality—a term that's about to become your new favorite conversation starter. Picture this: you're out on a date, sipping your fancy coc...","date_modified":"2024-04-22T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/behind-the-times-ghosting-the-art-of-disappearing-act","html_content":"

So, let's talk about ghosting. You know, that delightful little habit people have of vanishing into thin air without so much as a \"see ya later.\" As someone who's been ghosted more times than I can count, I've become som...

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Hey there, star seekers and cosmic explorers! Get ready to buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into the celestial spectacle of the Aries Solar Eclipse, happening TODAY! But before you go running for your eclipse gl...

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/behind-the-times-igniting-cosmic-healing","title":"Behind the Times: Igniting Cosmic Healing","summary":"Hey there, star seekers and cosmic explorers! Get ready to buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into the celestial spectacle of the Aries Solar Eclipse, happening TODAY! But before you go running for your eclipse gl...","date_modified":"2024-04-08T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/behind-the-times-my-journey-to-launching-empressive-times","html_content":"

Hey there, truth-seekers and culture connoisseurs! Today, I'm taking you on a wild ride behind the scenes of my journey to launching Empressive Times, where the truth flows like fine wine and the sass is served extra spi...

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\"Hey there, fellow truth-seekers! Just a heads up: this article contains more F-bombs than a Quentin Tarantino movie and enough sass to make a Kardashian blush. So if you're easily offended by a little colorful language ...

","url":"https://beempressive.info/empressive-times-1/f/behind-the-times-unleashing-my-unfiltered-truth","title":"Behind the Times: Unleashing My Unfiltered Truth","summary":"\"Hey there, fellow truth-seekers! Just a heads up: this article contains more F-bombs than a Quentin Tarantino movie and enough sass to make a Kardashian blush. So if you're easily offended by a little colorful language ...","date_modified":"2024-03-24T18:43:47Z"}]}