For me, recognizing safe spaces has always been about knowing the difference between being held  and being tolerated . There is a difference, and my body has always known it, long before I had the language to explain it. Growing up as a military brat, movement was constant. Cities changed. Schools changed. Any space that began to feel familiar eventually required adjustment. I learned how to read rooms, soften my tone, and make myself smaller so I could fit. I survived many s

When I started my business journey in 2020, I had one simple desire. I wanted to have a podcast. That was it. I did not have a grand plan. I did not have a multi-tiered business model. I did not have a vision board full of products, launches, or revenue streams. I just wanted a space to encourage people through conversation. Especially women. Especially those who needed to be reminded that they were not alone. From that single idea, everything else unfolded. The podcast turne

January does not feel like a race for me anymore. It feels like a return. For a long time, I treated January like a reset button that demanded urgency. New goals. New plans. New pressure. This year, I chose something different. I chose a gentle return to myself. Not a restart. Not a rush. A return. This month, I am moving through four intentional practices: Pause, Breathe, Reconnect, and Restore. These are not steps to complete. They are ways I am learning to care for myself

A LYF According 2 Cree Reflection 'Tis the season to be jolly But how can I be when I have nobody The yuletide carol does not make it better Knowing that we will not be together A silent night I know it is gonna be Joy to the world But it is gonna be sad for me Those words capture something honest that many women feel but rarely say. The holidays can be beautiful, warm, and joyful, yet they can also bring a quiet ache, especially when you are single or spending this se

The holiday season begins early for me, right on November first , when the air shifts and the world feel a little softer. This time of year, always brings out my spirit of generosity, a feeling shaped by the kindness I received from strangers as a child. Those small acts stayed with me, so now I make it a point to give quietly and intentionally, not as “Cree Cole,” but as myself. I donate to community action initiatives in the Florence area, support winter drives, and offer m

By Cree Cole I’ve learned that being a Black woman entrepreneur means carrying a kind of power the world often doesn’t understand. We’re expected to be everything: visionary and vessel, leader and listener, brand and backbone, all at once. I know that feeling well. As a self-published author, podcaster, and the voice behind LYF According 2 Cree , I’ve spent years creating from my soul, turning pain into purpose, and building something I can call my own. But the truth is, even

As we step into the holiday season, I want to speak to your heart. This time of year brings so many emotions at once. There is joy, gratitude, and excitement, but there can also be heaviness. The holidays often remind us of who and what we’ve lost, and sometimes those feelings sneak up when we least expect them. Before everything starts moving fast, I want to remind you to pause. Breathe. Choose yourself. Nurture your peace. Be present for your own life. Living healthy isn’t

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