Cocoa Says...What Men Want.

This post is dedicated to African American men, specifically the ones who travel thousands of miles to live a fantasy. Ladies listen up, the beans are about to be "spilt"!

Tune in to hear my interview with Jewel Woods Friday, June 13th at 9:00am ET on The Power XM Channel 169. n the meantime, check out his book Don't Blame it on Rio: The Real Deal Behind Why Men Go to Brazil for Sex.

Cocoa Says...Watch Out For The Big Gurlz

...cause they're about to change their lives for the better.

Cocoa Says..Be Happily Nappy

The trials and tribulations of a happily nappy sister.

Cocoa Says...Internet Woes

Will the internet social networking sites ever take the place of real live person to person interaction? I hope not. My computer's not nearly as fun as my friends,

besides he's a cheap date!

Cocoa Says...

Well Cocoas, here we are at the end of another week. I hope that this week's Cocoa Says.. series has helped some of you deal with the challenges that come with trying to live your best life in this crazy world. As always, I invite you to share your story in the comments section.

Today...

The 5 most important tips to getting your life in order.

Cocoa Says...

My sincerest apologies for missing the mark yesterday, my 9-5 is giving me a major case of the blues. Good thing I was able to look back on this week's Cocoa Says for a little of my own advice. I've been doing more breathing, smiling and dancing than I care to mention, but it's all good. Here's Part 4 of GETTING YOUR LIFE IN ORDER

How do you stay beautiful? Share your tips to looking great in the comments section.

Cocoa Says....

Welcome to the 3rd installment of "GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER", actually I made that title up just now, you like? Anyhow, today is all about getting your temple in order. Keeping on top of your physical health is a crucial first step in any overall life transformation.

Take a listen and don't forget to add any tips or tricks you have for feeling and looking great!

Cocoa Says...

Home is where the heart is. Tune in for five new tips for taking care of your castle.

What ways do you create a peaceful home for yourself and your family?

Cocoa Says...

Welcome to another week. I hope all of the Cocoa Mamas had a wonderful Mother's Day.

This week in honor of National Women's Health Week and Mental Health Month, Cocoa Says is helping women everywhere get and stay healthy!


We're all working hard to take care of our families, build our careers and maybe even squeeze in a little bit of a social life, but we now know that without our health (physical and mental) it won't matter because we may not be around to enjoy the fruits of our labor. So what's an overworked stressed out sister to do? Well, you can start by taking a listen to today's Cocoa Says, and come back for all week long as I share 20 tips to helping creating the kind of life you want and deserve!

So up 1st...5 things you can do today to make relax your mind and have a little fun!

Do you have a tip to share, leave it in the comments section. Inspired Flyness is a movement, let's all get there together.

Cocoa Says....

The Anatomy of a List

More from my list:

He is:

happy, confident, skilled, ambitious, healthy, has a hobby, appreciates silence, not afraid to speak up, has good credit, generous, employed....

My list has about 80 things, how many things are on your list? Feel free to share in the comments section. Don't be scared, you may find an attribute on another list that you forgot to add to your own.

Cocoa Says...

My thoughts on Black Folk and the environment. Whales or young males, you decide.

If you're interested in getting involved with the Environmental Justice movement, check out some of the links posted below.

Links to articles and studies on Environmental Racism
Find out who dumping toxic waste in your neighborhood
US Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental Justice Dept.

Please feel free to post more resources in the comments section below.

Cocoa Says....

What do you think? Should Beyonce (or any working woman for that matter) step aside and allow the man to take the lead? Is a woman's worth somehow diminished should she choose support his dreams/career instead of her own?

Cocoa Says...

This is just the beginning.

Cocoa Says....

Cocoa Says...Watch out for the Big Girls




Cocoa Says....Be Happily Nappy





Cocoa Says...Internet Woes





Cocoa Says....2o Tips and Tricks to becoming FABULOUS (Pt. 1)




Cocoa Says...20 Tips and Tricks to becoming FABULOUS (Pt. 2)




Cocoa Says...20 Tips and Tricks to becoming FABULOUS (Pt.3)




Cocoa Says...20 Tips and Tricks to becoming FABULOUS (PT.4)

Cocoa Says...20 Tips and Tricks to becoming FABULOUS (Pt.5)

Cocoa Says...The Anatomy of a list.