Author: BB

Self-acceptance advocate born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland who adores fashion and style and all it entails. Believes the perfect look begins and ends with confidence. Desires to instill and reinforce confidence in the true beauty found in all of us - inside and out.
— DOSBB Podcast Season Two —

DOSBB Podcast: “The Benefits of Therapy: A Conversation with Psychotherapist Tanea Couther, LCPC”

February 18, 2021

There seems to be a stigma associated with seeking therapy for mental health issues. In the latest episode of the podcast, Psychotherapist Tanea Couther, LCPC shares her expertise on the benefits of therapy. I believe utilizing it is an act of self-love, so let’s change the narrative. If you are interested in seeking therapy, visit… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “The Benefits of Therapy: A Conversation with Psychotherapist Tanea Couther, LCPC”

— Keys in life —

That Unselfish, Loyal, and Benevolent Concern

February 14, 2021

During my daily analytic check of my blog, I learned a few people viewed a post I wrote about Valentine’s day in 2017, Valentine’s Day…Bah humbug. I reread the post and—in spite of the punctuation errors—I am still pretty proud of the words I wrote. It is four years later and I’ve continued to believe… Read More That Unselfish, Loyal, and Benevolent Concern

— WWBBW —

WWBBW: “You Should Have a Blog”; Confessions of a Fashionista Part Deux

February 5, 2021

The words that comprise the title of this post were spoken to me by one of my new-ish co-workers. I think it was my second day in the office when she said, “I think I’m going to like the way you dress.” It is no secret that I like clothes. Shopping is high on my… Read More WWBBW: “You Should Have a Blog”; Confessions of a Fashionista Part Deux

— DOSBB Podcast Season Two —

DOSBB Podcast: “Addressing Racism in America: Can We Find Common Ground? with Dr. Lisa Witzig”

February 1, 2021

In the latest episode of the DOSBB Podcast, Dr. Lisa Witzig joins me in a discussion about combating racism. Systemic inequality exists and racism is alive and kicking. How can we fix it? Can it be fixed? Like any problem, talking about it is a vital step toward a remedy. Lisa and I started the… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “Addressing Racism in America: Can We Find Common Ground? with Dr. Lisa Witzig”

— DOSBB Podcast Season Two —

DOSBB Podcast: “Infant and Pregnancy Loss: A Necessary Conversation”

January 14, 2021

In this week’s episode, Laurie Peterson and James Berry join B.B. in a candid conversation about experiencing infant and pregnancy loss. Laurie and James share their stories and words of encouragement for fathers and mothers who have experienced losing a baby. I invite you to tune in. Until the next time be you—and more important—love… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “Infant and Pregnancy Loss: A Necessary Conversation”

— Plus-size Community —

Dazed & Confused: Being Called a “BBW” is a Form of Fetishizing?

January 9, 2021

An article was sent to me today that left me a bit confused. In most cases, I don’t like using the word confused. Mainly because I know who the author of confusion is—but that is a topic for another day. However, I couldn’t identify a more appropriate word to describe how I felt. In a… Read More Dazed & Confused: Being Called a “BBW” is a Form of Fetishizing?

— DOSBB Podcast Season Two —

DOSBB Podcast: “Embracing ‘Enoughness’ with Shontae Smith”

January 7, 2021

Season two of the DOSBB Podcast is underway! This week, B.B. had the honor of sitting down with author and entrepreneur Shontae Smith in a discussion about recognizing we are enough. Tune in and embrace your “enoughness” by declaring you are fearfully and wonderfully made! Be sure to order Prophetess Smith’s books: This Little Black… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “Embracing ‘Enoughness’ with Shontae Smith”

— Love & Happiness —

Body Acceptance: I’m FAT (Foxy and Tempting)

December 30, 2020

“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” – May Sarton A recent conversation with one of my male friends made me question what transpired within me that enabled me to accept my body as it is. We were discussing the importance of women sharing their… Read More Body Acceptance: I’m FAT (Foxy and Tempting)

— DOSBB Podcast, Just a Thought —

DOSBB Podcast: Just A Thought; Self-Acceptance Over Social Acceptance

December 19, 2020

In the latest episode of the DOSBB Podcast, B.B. revisits a video that degrades overweight black women and shares some simple thoughts surrounding her push for self-acceptance. Until the next time be you—but more important—love you. Being uniquely you is being uniquely beautiful. -B.B. 💋