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    3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Set Up a Public IG Account

    The other day I got a DM in a long line of similar messages asking for tips on creating a successful Instagram account. The first time I received such a message, I was flattered. I thought to myself…”I’m successful? Wow!” Then I tried to share tips that came to mind but ended up coming up […]

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    October 12, 2020 By Chinny
  • Lessons learned from nano-influencing
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    What I’ve Learned From Nano-Influencing for the Past 18 Months

    So roughly 18 months ago, I decided to jump headfirst into blogging or as most would say ‘influencing’. I’ve always been a reluctant blogger. In love with content creation but terrified of putting myself out there. However, after this epic shoot at the tail end of 2018, I decided to get over myself and actually […]

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    July 15, 2020 By Chinny
  • Consistency tips from content creators
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    How to be Consistent: Tips and Tricks from Your Favorite Content Creators

    Consistency, consistency, consistency. That elusive skill I’ve always struggled to master. Passion strikes and I dive into whatever I’m passionate about. Then life happens, inspiration dries up, fears and doubts show up, everything slows downs and stops. Sound familiar? You work out for a couple of weeks, work gets busy, you stop. You’re taking up […]

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    February 20, 2020 By Chinny
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    This Procrastinator’s Way of Staying Accountable

    If you’ve read my previous posts, you’ll know 2019 is meant to be my year. I launched this blog in the latter part of 2018 chock full of positive inspiring messages to be fearless and amazing! I was gonna blog consistently and honestly. I was gonna connect, engage and keep at it….. Sad to say […]

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    March 25, 2019 By Chinny
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    Is it Still Worth Starting a Blog? What 5 Established Bloggers Think

    Hello world, my name is Chinny and I’m a serial half-hearted blogger. This is my fourth blog to date and my most personal and honest. My previous attempts included a blog ‘diary’ to post my angsty thoughts (I was super emosh in my early twenties), a blog for my professional self (in all my pretentious glory:)) and finally, my […]

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    December 24, 2018 By Chinny

Hi, I’m Chinny

Figuring out life in NYC dressed in prints and color, with a baby on my hip, a good book in my bag and a brunch date around the corner.

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South Africa is always a good idea 🫶🏾✨✨✨ Spent the past 10 days celebrating lovely @nnennaobioha across 3 beautiful parts of South Africa - giving glam, nature, art and next level good vibes 😮‍💨….first ever trip without the kids, since we made this trip exactly 8 years ago (who remembers this)…..memories to last a lifetime! 🥺💛✨✨✨

P.S. Prepare for an epic story dump! 😉😁✨✨

#visitsa #southafrica #visitafrica #visitsa
Commiserating the last day of the #cowboycartertou Commiserating the last day of the #cowboycartertour with this throwback to June when my sister and I went to see the #queenbey for the 4th time! Always always a vibe! 

I tell everyone you’ll always have a great time at her tours - next level performer!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾

P.S. Drop a note if you’ve seen her live? I’ve seen her in New Jersey, New Orleans, Vancouver and most recently, Houston. It’s become an opportunity to see swarms of gays and gals take over different cities 🤪😁✨✨

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#cowboycarter #beyonce #cowboycarterhouston #blackgirlmagic #memoriesofalifetime #livemusic #blackandcountry #austincreator #austincontentcreator #blackatx #bohobraids #humanhairbohobraids #texascreator
Go on that girl’s trip…fill up your cup 💕💕✨✨
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Just got back from a girl trips with my soul sisters…didn’t realize how much I needed this time together 🥹. Book that flight, go that trip, you deserve it 🫶🏾
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P.S. will share Tulum memories on my stories shortly!! 😁 

#howlonghavewebeenfriends #girlfriends #blackgirlmagic #blackgirljoy #blackjoy #blackmothers #40andfabulous #austincreator #blackcreators
Celebrating another year around the sun with this Celebrating another year around the sun with this throwback of the lovely intimate surprise celebration the hubster threw for my landmark birthday....reminding myself that everyday with my loved ones is a celebration...happy birthday to me 😄❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉

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#austincreator #blackinfluencers #happybirthday #happybirthdaytome #birthday #4thdecade #blackfamily #blackfamilies #surprisebirthday #austinhomes #coolmom #blackmomsblog #blackmomskillingit #momoftwo
Commiserated 8 months in Austin at Austin City Lim Commiserated 8 months in Austin at Austin City Limits #acl last week. Good music, great company, great weather, good food…..a good time was had! 😄 Will share a whole load more in my stories! 😉😁✨✨✨
Big reveal of my #renaissanceworldtour outfit (I w Big reveal of my #renaissanceworldtour outfit (I went for shiny and comfy 😉), my lovely crew and finally the queen, Beyonce!! ✨✨ Third concert of hers I’ve been to and it's always always worth it! Mama puts on one hell of show!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾✨✨✨

Captured so much. If you're a Beyonce fan, my stories are about to become your happy place 😉💛✨✨✨

Final look 
Pants @anthropologie 
Corset @thelatestscoop_ 
Sneakers @nike 
Jewelry @wedreamincolour 
Facebeat @glambychima 

#renaissancetouroutfit #renaissancetour #beyonceconcert
Which look should I go for? 2000s, slinky, snatche Which look should I go for? 2000s, slinky, snatched waist? 😅 

Outfit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 from @zara
6 & 7 @anthropologie 
8 @mineandyours2.0 
9 @thelatestscoop_ 

#renaissancetour2023 #renaissanceworldtour #renaissancetour #renaissancetouroutfit
Greetings from Vancouver for the #renaissancetour Greetings from Vancouver for the #renaissancetour 🎉🎉 As a card carrying member of the last minute club, I ordered my outfit too late, it didn't arrive on time and now I'm running around Vancouver looking for a silver outfit 😅 

But hope is not lost! Hop onto my stories to see what I've found so far 😉✨✨

P.S. If you've ever been to Vancouver, drop spots I have to check out in the comments. Muchos gracias!! 💛✨
#purapartner But real talk, he was ridiculously co #purapartner But real talk, he was ridiculously comfy in @mypura diapers. 

3 things to know about this amazing brand:

1. They put baby skin safety first. 99% water, organic aloe vera, and fragrance-free. Vigorously tested and certified. Diapers have a stretchy comfy waist and super absorbent
2. Good for the environment. Wipes are 100% biodegradable, and 100% plant-based. Diapers are made with plant-based materials
3. Affordable! Wipe packs start at $2.89 and diaper packs at $10. Available at most Walmart stores! Head to my stories for your nearest location

Enough reading, more doing! Go check out at select Walmart or on Walmart.com (hop on my stories for the link)…then thank me later 😉✨✨
How best does this beauty shine? With or without a How best does this beauty shine? With or without a stand? 🤔….bearing in mind she didn’t have a pot on the stand 😁

Pot @rejuvenation 
Stand and small planter @hiltoncarter @target line 
Credenza @target
I can't be only one who's secretly glad skinny jea I can't be only one who's secretly glad skinny jeans aren't in anymore 🤪

It took blood, sweat and tears to get into those things...then you look at yourself and realize you're giving off sausage vibes 🤣🤣🤣 Team flares baby!!! 🤪😄💛💛💛

Flares @uniquevintage
Our last few weeks in NYC….soaked in every secon Our last few weeks in NYC….soaked in every second of the sights, sounds and deep friendships I made in this beautiful city….you will have always have a special place in my heart, New York City…always❤️✨✨✨
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P.S. Prepare yourselves for 6 months worth of captured content that’s been sitting on my phone! 😉😁✨✨
Constantly tired yet constantly missing them when Constantly tired yet constantly missing them when they're gone.....ok only, for the first 5mins...then I sip my coffee and quickly come to my senses 🤪✨✨
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As cliche as it sounds, the days really are long, yet the years are short. I'm so grateful @framebridge helped me memorize this little moment in time, where these two hugged and giggled on our little balcony in NYC....a special moment capturing their wonderful sibling bond ❤️✨✨

#Framebridge gorgeous high-quality frame complemented the beauty of the photos perfectly. Their attention to detail and expertise ensured that this frame showcases these memories in a way that truly does them justice. 

...and ensures every time I sit down with my morning coffee and admire their handiwork, I'm reminded that my kids can spend 5mins together...without fighting 😅✨✨
First 2 slides - Dec 30 2022 in LIC, NYC. 4 days l First 2 slides - Dec 30 2022 in LIC, NYC. 4 days later, we left this wonderful island I’ve called home for 8 and half years…

3rd and 4th slide - April 9th 2023 hosting Easter Egg hunt in our new backyard 😄

5th slide….where we call home now 😄
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These past 6 months have been the most tumultuous months of my life! From moving cross-country, getting unexpectedly laid-off (expect that story soon 😉), starting a job search, settling in a new city, reevaluating my life, starting a new adventure!….a lot happens in 6 months! 😅
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If you made it to the last slide, feel free to drop your fav spots and things to do in Austin Texas….it’s gained a shiny new content creator keen to explore all that it has to offer! 😉😁❤️✨✨
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Shoutout to amazing @5borosphotography who kindly offered to take these gorg nyc pics in the freezing cold (hence my kids expressions 😂). Book him for your shoots guys, you won’t regret it!! 🙌🏾
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#austintexas #austin #blackbloggers #austincontentcreator #texascreatives #blackfamily #blackfamily #newbeginnings #crosscountrymove #leavingnyc #leavingnewyork #blackmothers #blackmothers #citykids #livingcolorfully #blackgirlmagic #blackaustin #mamaof2 #blackmomblogger #mamaoflittles #mamaandme #longislandcity #nycliving #thebigapple #austinmoms #austinmom #austinmomsblog
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