by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Aug 3, 2021 | Cooking, Featured, Traveling
If you’ve thought about visiting Dubai, have you wondered what the food is like there? I know we never hear about Emirati food, so you probably have no idea what to expect. If you’re not an adventurous diner, you’ll be relieved to know that for the...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jul 27, 2020 | Featured, Think like a Well Diva
It’s been 4 1/2 months now. We have been through most, if not all, of the states of grief over the loss of life as we knew it. Denial – no wayyy. Anger – WTF? Bargaining – Can we just go out for a little bit? We promise not to cough, sneeze,...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jul 9, 2020 | Featured, Traveling
Dear Travel, You have made life colorful, sensual, vibrant and meaningful for me. You have shared with me the most exquisite flavors in the kitchens of Thailand and France. You’ve taught me the most magnificent history lessons in Egypt and India. You’ve...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jun 19, 2020 | Spirit, Think like a Well Diva
One of my favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou’s poem, Still I Rise. “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” It’s a favorite because it reminds me to live as though someone...
by welldiva | Apr 2, 2020 | Baking, Cooking, Featured
This too shall pass y’all, but until then, let us bake cake. That’s my motto for getting through the most stressful of times. The last time my world was this off center was over 10 years ago, when our angel baby Serene was in the NICU. During that time, it...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Nov 5, 2019 | Featured, Retreats, Traveling
Introducing the Sahara Sisters of 2019 Did you know you could bring together a group of women who didn’t know each other and 10 days later and end up with a sisterhood? I’ve repeatedly done this, and it just keeps getting better and better. Who would have...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Aug 28, 2019 | Featured, Traveling
Okay, I will admit it – I don’t even know what a hot girl summer is. But I do know it was hot in Greece, and we had an absolutely wonderful time. About a year ago I opened registration for our first group trip to Greece, ladies only. After deciding to...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Apr 16, 2019 | Featured
It looks like self love is the new boo. And I’m glad about it. I just hope it’s not a fad, but that it’s really catching on and sticking. Lord knows we’ve learned enough self hate, self neglect, self deprecation. Starting with...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Oct 26, 2018 | Featured, Uncategorized
A little over a year ago I connected with some ladies on Facebook who were hosting a 5 week vision board class. I remember putting photos of black women riding camels on my board. This is how Girls Gone Glamping in Morocco came to be. Most of you don’t know but...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jul 25, 2018 | Featured, Uncategorized
They tried to tell me. Come to the Essence Music Festival (EMF)! Visit New Orleans! But nooo, I never had the time, nor the desire. Then the ladies of Fly Life Travel started asking about booking a trip. So I said okay. I really don’t do crowds and festivals,...
