The Tea that Rippled the World
“Girl, I know you don’t care about the Royals, but…,” she cut me off. My sister got caught up in the press drama and now she cared, “It’s wrong what happened to Meghan!” I told her I was writing this commentary and she is very excited to have it as a guide when she watches it tonight.
Empowering Women through Modest Fashion
With the growing conversation around modest apparel being represented and accessible, we’re learning that what is one woman’s liberation in fashion may be another woman’s hindrance. Learn how these Somalian born sisters are making designs that empower all women.
Making It | Artist Sareka Unique
Reka Unique and I were in each other’s orbit during Alt Summit in March last year, but it took a serendipitous encounter on Instagram to actually get acquainted with each other! I’m so excited to have artist and pattern designer, Reka Unique on The Riza today!
Pink Tropical Smoothie Recipe
I typically come up with my own smoothies only to use up spinach or other soon-to-wilt veggies or fruits. So to be sharing a smoothie recipe with you is quite unexpected because smoothies of my own making aren’t typically pretty or delicious.
Thoughts on this Chinese New Year
This holiday is a happy time for many Asian families, yet in light of the many incidents of anti-Asian racism that took place in 2020 and most recently the January 28 attack and death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, this Chinese New Year is a heavy realization of the neglect Asian-Americans face.
My Inner Critic Showed Up on My Birthday
This birthday wasn't the same without friends and family thanks to Covid, but it was also different because my inner critic decided to show up big time.
10 Thoughts on the Inauguration
Yesterday marked one week of having our new POTUS and VP and I’m living for President Biden and Vice President Harris’s lunch buddy post on Instagram. I still enjoy looking back on the inauguration in amazement, excited that we did it ya’ll! Here are my takeaways from this historic inauguration.