All posts by: Mykal Steen

Everyone begins their fitness journey with a motivator and a goal. What is your fitness motivation? What pushes you to focus on fitness? What is your fitness goal? I’ve learned... Read More

Cool mom is not an oxymoron. That’s right, but you will not have 100% of both worlds. You have to be comfortable not knowing everything. This is obviously still a... Read More

I have a love hate relationship with my student loans. I hate that they are so much (almost 6 figures), I hate that the payments prevent me from traveling, and... Read More

When I began this process, I was clueless about where to start. I listened to podcast, read books, took financial courses, read articles, subscribed to personal finance blogs, practically everything... Read More

This blog was originally posted on mom.com. 1/21 Photo by Twenty20 From the past we shape our future Ever wonder why Black History Month is in February? In 1926, historian... Read More

Jump rope is one of the best workouts you can do. You’ll burn fat, lose weight, and improve your cardio. Check out this jump rope challenge and join MommiNation's Fit... Read More

The beginning of not only a new year, but a new decade is the perfect time to set annual goals. You should set goals for every area in your life;... Read More

What type of mother would send her child to school during a time like this? Doesn’t she know that the coronavirus is running rampant? Does she care about her own... Read More

While I was transitioning, flat braid outs were my go-to hairstyle! Braid outs really define your curls, are quick and easy to achieve, and you can wear your braids as... Read More

In this video, I will show you how I get soft, voluminous, and big curls with a perm rod set.       I start off on freshly washed, deep... Read More

I know I’m not the only one who has gotten to day seven of your twist out or wash & go and all of a sudden you have an impromptu... Read More

When I am hot HOT and my husband has gotten on my last nerve, I seriously ask myself this question. But the first time I asked myself this question was... Read More

I am scared that my son will go on his morning run and not come back. I’m scared to let my teenager do normal teenage boy things like go to... Read More

Most of us would be running to our favorite Mexican restaurant and ordering our favorite margaritas today for Cinco de Mayo. But, COVID has us stuck in the house. No... Read More

We have officially entered the week of Mother’s Day (even though we believe that every day is Mommi’s Day). If you’re anything like us, with all craziness and uncertainty resulting... Read More

Although the twist-out is easy to achieve, it does take proper product, technique, and practice. There are several tips to help you achieve the perfect twist out and as a... Read More

COVID-19 has added another meaning to mommi madness. This blog was initially thought of to help mommies focus on our financial goals through the madness we mommies experience everyday, but... Read More

And to think, we thought the Mommi Madness couldn’t get any worst. Now, some of our daily routines are complete thrown out of whack because we have been instructed to... Read More

Now that the holiday season is over, we are left with all of the financial scars of being “Santa” because you may or may not have read my blog How... Read More

I paid off $32,295.30 of debt in 12 months!! I began this journey in $118,069 of consumer debt. This debt included several credit cards, medical expenses, 2 auto loans, 2... Read More

Christmas is right around the corner and everyone knows Christmas is the time of giving. The “giving spirit” can sometimes cause us to overspend, therefore leaving us in debt. But... Read More

The opportunity to see a room full of passionate, hard-working, and business savvy black women cannot be described in words. As you know, we believe that it takes a Nation... Read More

There are many money lessons I’ve learned along this journey. Out of the many lessons, there are two tips that not only help me to be more financially responsible, but... Read More

How committed are you to the goals you set in January? 2020 is in 6 months, what have you accomplished? I'm here to encourage you to finish the year strong.... Read More

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I don’t know what happens in 7th grade, but apparently that is when hormones start to rage. Let me preface this by assuring you that when it comes to dating,... Read More

But, if your family is anything like mine, there was no bond at first sight and the “blending” part of a blended family was more like oil and water. At... Read More

The pro-life vs pro choice debate has been a long-standing debate that has created division of people in all circles. With the recent national news of abortion law changes, this... Read More

The truth is, budget is not a bad word and no matter how wealthy you are, everyone needs a budget. Especially us moms that want to create successful money habits... Read More

Single Mom, I know how it feels to desperately want your child’s father active in their lives. But believe me when I say you should be thankful for both the... Read More

Ok, so I know you’re wondering, how do I plan to pay off $92,000 and how long it will take me? Well, my plan is to pay off my student... Read More

I did not need validation from anyone else. I knew I was doing an amazing job, with or without a man in the house. My son was respectful, loving, caring,... Read More

Today is the day, the day I became a mom! They said that today, August 24, 2006 is the day that this baby *19-year-old me* would have a baby of... Read More

As much as we dread April 15th that day comes around every year like clockwork. The moment of truth is less than one week away. Have you procrastinated this year... Read More

Although I did not grow up in poverty, I also wasn’t born into wealth. My husband jokes all the time about how I grew up “rich”, which couldn’t be further... Read More

We are talking about building wealth, therefore having only one source of income will not cut it. Take all of your eggs out of that one basket and start spreading... Read More

Ok, so I know you’re wondering, how do I plan to pay off $92,000 and how long it will take me? Well, my plan is to pay off my student... Read More

Hey Mommies, I want to take a moment to discuss a very serious topic. A topic that the success of our children, future grandchildren, and even our Nation depends on.... Read More

I’ve made many mistakes in my short 32 years on this earth, but when it comes to student loans, I’ve really outdone myself. Let’s recap Part I of this series... Read More

Have you heard the recent student loan debt statistics? According to Forbes, Student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category (2nd only to mortgage loans) and higher... Read More

Budgeting is all about making a plan for your money. Forgetting to budget 1 thing could destroy your entire budget and set you back for months. Here is a list... Read More

Did you know that you could negotiate your expenses? I asked this question on my Instagram account and I received so many questions about how. How much are your monthly... Read More

Sweet Like Money Savings Challenge It’s that time of year again! It’s the time of year when we make our annual financial goals. Saving is probably at the top of... Read More

Improving your Finances Assessing your financial health is essential. In order to successfully improve your finances, you have to know your current financial health. There are several factors to assessing... Read More

Do you find yourself asking, “where has my money gone”? Are you constantly waiting for the next paycheck, month after month? Do you struggle finding money just days before your... Read More