From ages four to sixteen, my father was largely absent. He was a ghost — who was alive, but emotionally missing. I didn’t have warm, comforting memories of him as a little girl. I had moments of confusion, fear, and a longing I didn’t even understand yet. After my parents divorced, I rarely saw him.... Continue Reading →
I Need To Tell You Something About Happiness
I need to tell you something, it’s about happiness... Happiness is non-negotiable. Happiness isn’t a luxury or a reward. It is linked directly to our mental and physical health. It is not something anyone can give to you, but you can give it to yourself. Real happiness comes from inside, so we can never find it when... Continue Reading →
Diary Of A Perfect Woman EP 5 – A Love Letter To Myself
Dear Diary, Lately, I have been chatting with a number of my girlfriends in their 40s and 50s. These are all women of different races, nationalities and cultural backgrounds. What do we have in common? Let's say we all allowing fear, guilt, self-sacrifice and some regrets to hold us back. Many of us are overcoming... Continue Reading →
Diary Of A Perfect Woman EP1
If you are a career perfectionist seeking happiness, then my new Tiktok series is for you. It is called "Diary Of A Perfect Woman." Before you jump to conclusions, my life is not perfect. However, it was difficult for me to find happiness while seeking perfection. I had to make a choice between perfection and... Continue Reading →
Lessons I Learned By 50
I give thanks for turning "50 Fine".Fifty is an age that is "tricky" for most women. Very few women I know will bring attention publicly to their 50th birthday. Well, y'all already know I dance to my own beat. I am very excited about turning 50. So much so that I had to remind myself... Continue Reading →
Ask Basia Video Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 – “How To Discover Your Personal Style?”
By BASIA ALICIA POWELL There is a huge difference between fashion and style. Fashion goes in and out of season but style is permanent.Fashion is what you wear and style is more about what you won't wear. When you know your style, everything that is in fashion is not for you. In episode 11 of... Continue Reading →