Being (Open)ionated

Everyone’s mad at this mom for asking her daughter to pay $50–$100 for helping out — but honestly, I understand her completely. We talk about independence like it’s free, but it’s not. Groceries, bills, Wi-Fi — everything costs. And if your mom’s keeping a roof over your head, contributing to her isn’t crazy. In this episode of Being OPENionated, I’m breaking down the viral debate, the economy we’...

Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie from The Real Housewives of Potomac were arrested on fraud and theft charges — accused of staging a fake burglary and filing inflated insurance claims. But beneath the headlines, there’s something deeper: the pressure to look like you’re winning, even when life’s falling apart. In this episode, I’m breaking down what happened, how reality TV money doesn’t stre...

They lied to you — it’s not your face, it’s your funds (or lack of them). In this episode of Being OPENionated, we’re talking about the myth that “money makes you pretty” and why that’s not the whole truth. From DIY self-care to low-cost glow-ups, I’m breaking down how confidence isn’t about price tags — it’s about intention. We’re also talking budgeting for maintenance, rejecting unrealistic beau...

This week on Being OPENionated, we’re diving into why “nobody owes you anything” — even if they could give it. Tyler Perry sparked a convo on financial boundaries that had the internet in shambles, and I’ve got thoughts. Let’s talk about the pressure to give, the entitlement mindset, and protecting your peace (and your pockets).Plus, we get into this week’s HOT MESS:☕️ The Tea app got hacked… and...

We need to talk. 👀 From the Basketball Wives family feud between Jackie and Chantel to the brewing tension (or is it?) between Nicki Minaj and SZA, and the never-ending noise around Megan Thee Stallion’s dating life — this Open Mic episode is full of takes, side-eyes, and real questions. Disrespecting your mother on reality tv solves what? Why does Nicki insist on keeping us in the groupchat? And...

In today’s episode of Being OPENionated , we’re talking all things first dates — not just the butterflies, but the blueprint. From planning with intention to showing up with confidence and closing with class, I’m breaking down what actually matters before, during, and after that first link-up. 👀 Let’s get into: 💅🏽 Why consistency and planning aren’t optional 👗 How your appearance sets the tone...

So recently, a man asked me if I could be friends with someone I had sex with… and it made me realize just how complicated “friends with benefits” really is. In this episode of Being OPENionated , I’m sharing why I’ve never truly been “just friends” with someone I was physically intimate with — and why that kind of dynamic usually ends in confusion, not connection. I’m talking about: 💔 Why sex co...

I’ve got a trip coming up, and when the girls mentioned dropping $300 in one night just to “be outside,” I had to pause. In this first episode of Being OPENionated, I’m unpacking the reality of outside culture — the unspoken pressure to spend money, show up, and make it look like you’re having fun… even when you're questioning if it’s worth it. We’re getting into:The real cost of going outside...

Coming to y'all with some topics that will hopefully teach you that things aren't always what they seem in these social media/ celebrity relationships. However there are some things we can learn and apply them to our own lives.

I've been gone for a while and there's been a lot going on. The super bowl has gone extremely viral, plus sized rapper wants accommodations, and we have another unwed couple with kids breaking up.

There has been so much going on in these social media streets. From TikTok ban for less than 24 hours to Donald Trump wanting to go to mars?

So we have to say goodbye to TikTok as we know it January 19, 2025. Can we say we’re not even a full month in the new year and it’s been a whole lot going on. BUT LOSING TIKTOK has us in shambles fr!

First episode in the new year! Everybody popping out pregnant. Siri listening to our conversations! Kirk Franklin play too much?

One thing I've been learning is the power of pray and the relationship I want and need with God. I'm not a perfect human but I know I want better for my life.

Welcome to an episode of Being OPENionated, this is technically the second episode of me deciding to try something new. Blueface den got thick, Denzel was on that stuff?, Khalid exposed, and Ne-Yo being honest.

Loneliness is a state of mind. Sometimes it takes you to remove yourself from society and center yourself.

Vivica A Fox was on the Tameron Hall Show and she she has gain a little weight and had also aged. She was talked about as if she's supposed to look how she did in her prime. How to you all feel about the forever changing beauty standards?

This is a cautionary tale with two messages. 1. protect yourself if you are involved in physically intimate situations 2. Be aware of your digital footprint These things last forever and so thing you will never be able to get rid of or live down. Danae is a 20 year old OF model that as come out to expose that she did not take the proper precautions to protect her s*xual health

DDG said that we should use 9-5 to fund a business. Do you agree or disagree with his stance? For me there are pros and cons of both starting a business and working a 9-5. This is my OPENion about the situation.

Being OPENionated: I have a story/ cautionary tale if you will to share with y'all. This guy from high school tried to come back around and I should've just left him back in high school. This was just another thing to teach me a lesson and I hope y'all learn something as well.

So in recent news DDG and Halle has split. This doesn't come after a full year of bringing a child in this world. There's something in the air and for those who do not have children please hold your breath. This is my OPENion, how do you guys feel about having children pre-marriage?

If you need some motivation, here you go.. I'm time of making these companies rich while we only get to pay our bills! You invest all this time in making other people rich. Take some time to become successful yourself!

In today’s thought-provoking video, we dive deep into the concept of marriage, Kirk Franklin did an interview with Cam Newton and stated that marriage has been a prerequisite in our familial and social society?

Boundaries is to protect you, take it seriously. The moment you allow people to do things you don't like will be the moment the respect is gone!

I'm minding my business on TikTok, and I see it's not only me having the hardest time ever finding a JOB! Let's share our (Open)ions!