5 Powerful Summer Habits That Are Protecting My Peace
Summer is for soft resets, not survival mode. Here are the grounding habits I’m keeping in rotation—from unplugging my phone on Fridays to choosing mocktails over mindless mimosas.
Author: Alicia Renee
Alicia Renee is the writer behind Lo in the City and the traveler behind Miss Renee Explores, a living journal she doesn't keep private & a camera she points at new cities and everything she finds there. She writes about healing, reflection, solo living, and new experiences worth sitting with, from California, with roots in Cincinnati and a decade in Atlanta. She's not on the other side of most of it yet, and that's kind of the point.
Black Girl in Paris: Fashion, Food & Vibes You Don’t Want to Miss
Come to Paris with me—the shopping was dangerously elite, and the vibes were très main character. From luxury shopping to dreamy boat rides, this vlog captures my takeover of the City of Light.
This Book About Black Love, Trauma, and Second Chances Hit Hard
Black love, deep wounds, and second chances—Seven Days in June is the kind of book that hit Alicia right in the chest.
How Cutting Off My Family Helped Me Reclaim My Peace
Alicia’s sharing why it’s important to detach & build a TRUE community.
Sip & Create: My Amazing Custom Tea Blending Journey in Alameda
Alicia & her friends took a custom tea blending class & she’s sharing the details.
Landing & Launching: Your Guide to Thriving Solo in a New City
Alicia’s giving you tips on how to settle into a new city as a newbie who knows no one.
So you think you can dance? Pole Dancing Showcase
In her Level 2 pole dance showcase, set to FKA Twigs, Alicia shows off more than just spins and tricks.
Blooming Good Vibes: My Floral Adventure in San Mateo
If you want to thrive while the world is in shambles, you’re going to have to get creative.
Stop Sabotaging Your Peace: Tough Love Truths About Self-Care
Self-sabotage is holding you back. It’s time to get serious about your self-care.
How to Know When It’s Time to Level Up
Knowing when to pivot can be difficult. Here’s some tips to help you learn when it’s time to level up.