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[teachussomethin]

A Reminder to #ProtectUs

Lest we forget: Day after IWD + I wonder what accomplishments these women/Queens could have been celebrating today. —Sincerely, Tyra 🖤 #ProtectUs #EbonySunCHI #chicago #womenshistorymonth #awareness #internationalwomensday #blackwomen

[theblackpoets]

Capturing Success

I.

Think of a Polaroid, with its thick, white border around my snapshot of Kadeem, little boy with shiny onyx skin squatting behind white bars on my uncle’s porch by himself. Face pressed hard to the wood, he reminds me of the near half a million* black men sitting in cold cement cells barred in isolation by oppression idleness and self-defeat, wasting potential under those same bars The World wants him to stand behind later in his life.

II.

“SMILE!”… quick click, burst of light. I turn it around to view 10 megapixels of family gathered before a turquoise horizon. Same little black boy with the shiny onyx skin, all grown up, stands in front. The pearl white cap and gown set is the perfect contrast against his complexion. Reminiscent, I picture an old Polaroid and smile. For the photo just taken, displays a black man in his fight to slay historical lies. And he won. As my grandmother shouts, “It’s time to celebrate!” I wonder: Damn, Polaroids. Do they even still make those?

*This poem is dedicated to all the Black men I know conquering their dreams by their own terms.

IG: @SincerelyTyra 

[teachussomethin]

My List of More

Hi! My name is TyraShange + I want to know some of your favorite things. A while ago, I created a list of (some of) my favorite things. I took some time to update it with a few more things that I think would make me smile in this season in life. “Tyra’s List of More”More writing.More writing on pink frilly paper.More passion tea.More rain before clear skies.More faux fur throws.More cozy,…

[teachussomethin]

Focusing on Your Gifts

Your Gifts/You’re God’s Gift Dear Dreamers, Be yourself, beloved. NOTHING of quality comes from you trying to hide gifts that are rightfully yours. A few months ago, I heard a man say the only gift he had was his sewing machine. Yet, he is and has been an international manufacturer for the past 30 years. And, he said this as a horde of people sat around him waiting to applaud him for his hard…

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What’s Your Middle Name?

What’s Your Middle Name?

So we’ve been seeing this “Post Yours” that encourages social media users to introduce themselves with their middle names. We’ve decided to follow suit—but with a SincerelyTyra twist, of course. …Meet Cнαηєℓ… Tyra flashes that super sweet + playful smile—Cнαηєℓ rarely smiles. Yet, somehow, you still know she’s bringing a good time with her! Tyra doesn’t have to do much, while Cнαηєℓ… Oh,…

[teachussomethin]

Affirm Yourself Today 💕

Affirm Yourself Today 💕

[teachussomethin]

Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

We have made it to the second half of season 2 of When Queens Link! Listen, this week is Employee Appreciation Day + back in June, we had a really dope conversation with Queen Chavon Ford who serves over 200 CiskoMeraki employees daily as their Employee Experience Coordinator. Fun Fact: I titled this episode “Networking, Service + Self-care” just for the play on words. Beyond her work life at…

[teachussomethin]

Get Rid of Those Distractions

Get Rid of Those Distractions

Hey there! How are you feeling about your dreams lately? Do you realize that imposter syndrome, haters, unbelievers + distractions are going to have to take several seats messing with you? This is your weekly reminder: You are built for this! 💕 Go #SlayTheDream today! …Need a more consistent reminder? The #SlayTheDream Affirmation Card Set is an instant confidence booster that I wrote for…

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#SlayTheDream Right into 2023!

#SlayTheDream Right into 2023!

Don’t let the end of the year drag you into a fog. Have a 2022 dream that you haven’t accomplished yet? Maybe you just needed a head-start for 2023! Use code ‘LOWEND’ for 10% entire order. Stay motivated with our line of inspirational apparel or with our #SlayTheDream Affirmation products! Or get your last-minute holiday gifts during our December Sale! Use code ‘LOWEND’ for a 10% discount off…

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New SincerelyTyra Unboxing Video on YouTube!

New SincerelyTyra Unboxing Video on YouTube!

It’s time for me to get some more bracelets! Annnnd, it’s the season of gift giving. So, here’s to the gift of sharing our fave Black-owned businesses that create unique products. This time we’re unboxing some handmade bracelets made by Chicago-based, Rock Your Body by Raquel. Head over to the new SincerelyTyra YouTube channel to watch the unboxing video today! For more motivation + business…

[teachussomethin]

Get Your 2023 #SLAYTHEDREAM Wall Calendar

Get Your 2023 #SLAYTHEDREAM Wall Calendar

Listennnnnn, our CEO, @TyraShange, had to become real UNBOTHERED to put this affirmation calendar together for us. It took some sleepless nights + some weary days HEALING from past defeats, imposter syndrome + outdated insecurities. “…God says she’s capable…” She had to learn how to affirm herself + remember who God says she’s capable of becoming v. what the world (haters, enemies, liars) said…

[teachussomethin]

Unboxing The BAGJUNKIShop’s “Encrusted Lucite Clutch”

Unboxing The BAGJUNKIShop’s “Encrusted Lucite Clutch”

It’s on trend now, but we’ve always loved the sparkling of gems + rhinestones over here at SincerelyTyra.com. So, we had to have our CEO, Tyra Shange, do an unboxing video for The BAGJUNKIShop’s “Encrusted Lucite Clutch” when it arrived. The details are on point + we bought it to pair with the Steve Madden Kenley-R Rhinestones Heels. If you enjoyed this video, like, comment, subscribe + share to…

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Get Rid of Those Distractions

Get Rid of Those Distractions

Hey there! How are you feeling about your dreams lately? You do realize that imposter syndrome, haters, unbelievers + distractions are going to have to take several seats messing with you. This is your weekly reminder: You are built for this! 💕 Go #SlayTheDream today! …Need a more consistent reminder? The #SlayTheDream Affirmation Card Set is an instant confidence booster that I wrote for…

[teachussomethin]

Our 13th Episode Dropped on 11/11! 🥳🎉

Our 13th Episode Dropped on 11/11! 🥳🎉

Check out When Queens Link – Ep. 13: “Walking in Purpose,” + our interview with Queen Poshlyn Lynette Nicholson @poshlynlynette who stopped by in June to talk about her work with children + teens, her talents as a writer + spoken word artist, and her 12-year celibacy journey. At the end of this episode, we pray over every woman who is navigating a season of singleness + how to continue walking…

[teachussomethin]

New #GRWM Prayers Added

New #GRWM Prayers Added

I wish I could say I wake up flawless every day. But I’m not perfect—not even close to it. What I can say is that I’m trying to be a better version of myself everyday + that I’m getting ready for day I have to present myself to God, flaws + all. #GRWM Ad 11-2 Across the Internets, many recognize #GRWM as the popular hashtag used by YouTube channels to signal that they will style a look or beat…

[teachussomethin]

Prayer for Enduring Life ❤️‍🔥

Prayer for Enduring Life ❤️‍🔥

Good + Faithful Heavenly Father, we seek Your presence today. Stand on Your promises to us as we attempt to please You through word + deed. Let’s us hear Your instructions with a clarity that let’s us know You are close to us. Let us in on what makes Your heart smile so we can create more joy + peace, love + kindness in this world. Show us how to thwart every attack of the enemy + defend what You…