What is Support Your Girlfriends? Founder, Nikkia McClain of Tene Nicole Marketing and Public Relations is a huge advocate for building a community of supportive women. She created an initiative to foster a community of supportive women and her three concepts are SupportHer, Pow(H)er and CelebrateHER. She also created an annual trip for Support Your Girlfriends that has gained recognition from the likes of Forbes, Essence, HelloBeautiful, MadameNoire, Blavity, XONecole and many more! The Retreat Day1 The 6th annual trip took place this year on the beautiful island of Barbados at the Crane resort. Rum punch was served upon arrival...
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR ADULTHOOD: The Burleson Approach
This past week we celebrated my second-born son, Nehemiah’s 18th birthday! They say the days are long, but the years are short. Boy, do I certainly feel that now as I am parenting two out of my three kids in an adult space. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and have become very intentional about making sure I enjoy every moment while giving my children an autonomous space to navigate their independence. As a parent we go through many stages and are evolving alongside our children. Now that my two boys are grown, I have to switch my focus...
The Journey Of Love: Reflecting On 20 Years Of Togetherness
This past month Nate and I celebrated 20 years of marriage! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been together for two decades already. Sometimes it feels like yesterday we were two youngins in college just trying to figure out life. God has been so good to us! Upon further reflection, it got me thinking about all the stages we have been through together and how we have come out even stronger. Marriage is one of the most complex relationships we can have. You hear people say all the time, “marriage is hard work.” That may be true, but it also...
The Ultimate Spring Break Family Adventure: An American Football Tour of Italy
Spring Break is something we always look forward to. It’s a time when the kids have time off and we can plan a little getaway. However, this year is not your typical Spring Break family vacation. We had the opportunity for my son to compete in football internationally, in Italy of all places! It is called the American Football Worldwide where you travel abroad to play football and compete in another country. So we jumped on board to experience a new kind of spring break! We enjoyed all the elements of the sports lifestyle while seeing all the beauty that...
Freshen Up Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning
It’s finally spring and this time of year makes me motivated and ready for a refresh. Yes, I’m talking about spring cleaning! After months of winter weather where motivation was lacking, it’s time to get our homes back in order! Set Yourself Up For Success Make sure you have all the cleaners and tools needed to make your spring clean successful. Here are some of my favorites: Electric Scrubber: This will save you so much time and your back will thank you later. Handheld Steamer: For those hard to clean places, this gives you the upper hand! The Pink Stuff...
Spring Into Easter: Embrace the Renewal and Rejoice in The Season
It’s March, which means it’s officially spring (in two more days to be exact). It’s time to get festive and bring on the cute and colorful decorations! Easter is early this year (March 31st). So let’s start decorating and prepare for your Easter festivities! Easter is one of those holidays where it has become a large commercial holiday. Now, don’t get me wrong I love the cute wreaths, tablescapes and decor. However, there is a bigger meaning to Easter. I enjoy keeping it simple while remembering the real reason for the season. The More You Know, The More You Grow ...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: Embracing Inclusion & Empowerment Every Day
The beauty of being a feminist is you get to be whatever you want. And that’s the point.”
-Shonda Rhimes
Discover Paradise: Essential Vacation Tips For Nevis Island
l found a unique gem of a dream vacation destination! I am talking about Nevis! My dear friend Candi told me about it and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Nevis is the smaller island of Saint Kitts. That’s right – the Caribbean Sea and inner arch of the West Indies! It is absolutely breathtaking and equally astounding with a welcoming community, easy going nature and the most delectable cuisine! Nevis had so much to offer for a quick island getaway, but we easily could have spent more than a week there. Whether you want some R&R, a...
Recharging Your Batteries: The Importance of Rest and Relaxation After a Big Event
Heyyyyy! Do you ever feel like your brain doesn’t shut off? As a go-getter and entrepreneur at heart, my brain comes up with hundreds of new ideas each day. Which I love, because that’s me, after all! However, sometimes I need to quiet the noise and help myself to relax. Coming down from a big event like the insideLINES Live Super Bowl Podcast, where I kept a 100 mph pace every day leading up to the big day means that I have to now play catch up. I have to now focus on family and friends (which are an important...
Unlocking the Game: Introducing Ladies Playbook for NFL Families
I am still riding the positive vibes from all of the excitement last week! The insideLINES Live Super Bowl Podcast was phenomenal! Now that we’ve wrapped, I’m mentally shifting gears to focus on a very important project of mine that has been in the making for awhile, and I am so glad to say it is coming to fruition! Ladies Playbook is a website that I have been working on for over a year to help NFL affiliated women to not just survive, but also thrive in the NFL. Read on to learn more about what Ladies Playbook is, and...
