Bre Jolie

Don’t say I haven’t warned you! 🤭

Europe’s on my mind. Dates live on my site; the newsletter’s where I linger. ✨

I’ve worked hard to build a life where that kind of connection finds me—and where I can return it fully.

And I’ve always believed in reciprocity.
Spoil me, and I’ll woo right back.

I don’t take it lightly when someone invests time, thought, or presence. That kind of attention is definitely rare.

There’s something beautiful about being met with intention. It’s truly so enriching in ways I can’t describe short form.

Lately I’ve been very aware of the energy around me. The support and steadiness. The people who show up without needing to be asked.

Yes Flav! What a beautiful show of support, like you’ve done this whole Olympic game. I hope it happens 🫶🏾💯

Anyway. February is closed, but March and April are open.

Pre-planning is attractive. Let’s all behave accordingly —including the weather! 🗓️✨

Made it home by 6:30pm. City closed by 9.
Timing is a love language!

Very thoughtful energy made sure groceries were delivered before I landed.
There were options in that snow-free city, but I chose logistics. Growth!

As an African woman during Black History Month?!? This is rude, frankly.
I am be the first in my lineage to traverse a blizzard successfully. This feels like colonization in reverse, truly.
I am a 1500s explorer. But moisturized. (My ancestors are horrified tho.)

Found out mid-dinner Saturday my return flight was canceled.

Immediate decision:
I am never traveling without my passport again. Even domestically. 😩✍🏾 Blizzards are not in my ancestral archive! I don’t do the cold.

Left NYC Friday when there was a just decorative little snow otw. Flew to ATL.
Came back after much ado and the entire city was shutting down. Two storms + an attic blast in 4 weeks?

Punxsutawney Phil, count your damn days! 🇿🇦❄️

The good news is I finally have a moment to reply to all my messages. If you haven’t heard from me, pls know being my own travel agent, exec coach, the baddie talent, and general creative with a full personal life takes a lot of time/energy in the best of times, no blizzard 🫣

See what happens when you schedule social posts? It sounds like I avoided this blizzard—I DIDN’T! 😮‍💨😪

Flew to ATL for the weekend (yes warmer weather!). I believe in follow-ups and frequent flyer miles. ✈️

Nothing like a rapidly escalating weather system to remind you how expensive underfunded infrastructure really is.

My weekend FMTY was elite. Then winter chose violence and a rapid escalation (AGAIN, NYC?!).

3 cities, no sleep, multiple pivots later I’m beating the travel ban and grabbing my passport for a tropical escape. Tired, but undefeated. 😮‍💨😭

Recently discovered I have ADHD and suddenly the trivia, hyperfocus, and 500 open tabs on my phone make perfect sense. Oh!

The softest parts of last week didn’t make it to the timeline. You know where that energy lives. 🤍

If he wanted to, he would.
If I wanted to, it’s already booked.

Up next, some much needed tropical time.

I fear I’ve been outside too much. Romance month has ✨stamina✨!

The duck pâté and crispy pork deserved better photography from my dinner last week. I, however, was ravenous!

Psst: I tend to share plans quietly first: my newsletter’s where the quiet things are said a little louder.

Women are the infrastructure. The warmth, passion, advice, sleepovers, and chaos? Anyway, still flying high after a perfect Galentine’s date a bit ago.

Europe’s been on my mind again this spring 🌷🇪🇺

February is now fully spoken for! March + April are open and already behaving, and I can’t wait for spring energy 🗓️

Sitting in a red velvet booth in an off the shoulder black top, laughing mid conversation under warm golden light. Soft curls, glossy red lips, date energy

Mirror selfie in a red tiled bathroom. Leopard print skirt for the vibes, phone over my face. Moody lighting, main character between courses.

Valentine’s week was lovely. And then I kept accepting invitations.
As one should. 🌹✨