We’ve been told for decades that confidence can be worn, sprayed, or streamed — that self-love is something we can buy. From the Enjoli woman of the ’80s to today’s influencers selling “self-care,” this piece looks at how marketing turned empowerment into merchandise — and what it really means to feel good without the filter.

Words are more than sounds — they’re creative energy. Long before “affirmations” became a trend, the ancient Egyptians understood this through Heka, the sacred art of speaking life into existence. To speak is to create explores how language, intention, and belief intertwine to shape our reality — reminding us that every word we utter has the power to heal, transform, and bring new things to life.

Story time.

Beneath the lipstick, laughter, and late nights, she was hiding more than anyone could see…

Overthinkers Anonymous? This one’s for you!