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15 Bad Ass Black Female Influencers You Should Know

Meet the women you should know who are changing the game

Career, Health, Life Skills, Style, TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeFebruary 25, 2020Comment

The Absolute BEST Passive Aggressive Valentine's Day Cards

Save the chocolate and roses because Valentine’s Day is about to get EXTRA REAL!

Melissa "Mel" DrakeFebruary 13, 2020Comment

The Wrap Up Vol 10

Discovering your “Queen Bee Role” like Beyonce, second line music in the Big Easy, what if your Christmas tree is still up (asking for a friend) and missing Kobe Bryant all in this month’s the Wrap Up Vol 10

Behind the BlogMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 31, 2020Comment

Good Bye Resplendently Living: It's Been Real

All good things must come to an end . . . Introducing: This is Mel Drake

Behind the BlogMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 9, 2020Comment

The Best Things I Did in 2019 + The Wrap Up Vol 9

Hello 2020, feeling like a Tiger, putting down roots, falling in love with Baby Yoda, Death Sex & Money podcast all in this month’s “The Wrap UP” vol 9.

Behind the BlogMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 3, 2020Comment

Spending the Day in Nadi Fiji with a Local

Curious about the beautiful Fiji Islands and its local culture?

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 12, 2019Comment

The Wrap Up Vol 8

The million dollar question, Kings of Leon, new hair who dis, my new DYI obsession and transracial adoptions all in this month's "The Wrap Up" vol 8

Behind the BlogMelissa "Mel" DrakeNovember 29, 2019Comment

Our Thanksgiving Cruise Itinerary to Panama

Curious about a Thanksgiving Cruise? Here’s our 10-day cruise itinerary to Panama

Behind the Blog, TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeNovember 25, 2019Comment

What I Learned From Traveling Solo

I was scared to take my first solo trip out of the country, but I did it anyway.

Life Skills, TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 10, 2019Comment

The Wrap Up Vol 7

The end of an era, simple math: lemons + vodka, reunions lead to therapy, binge-watching senior citizens and "pray for us, y'all" all in this month's "The Wrap Up" vol 7.

Where to Stay in Fiji - The Westin Denarau

Traveling solo? Say "hello" to the Westin Denarau Island: the perfect Fiji resort for (female) solo travelers

The Wrap Up Vol 6

I survived 23 days, it's confession time and I'm GUILTY, building an empire, hooked on Pose and crowd pleasing 4th of July cocktails all in this month's "The Wrap Up" vol 6.

I Rented a Private Room on Airbnb This is What Happened

Thinking about renting a private room on AirBnb? Is it safe? Here's my honest experience as a solo female traveler sharing an AirBnb with strangers.

Travel Safety 101 - Important Tips You Need to Stay Safe

Is it possible to travel the world and stay safe? Absolutely! Here are some important travel tips to stay safe overseas and around the U.S.

The Wrap Up Vol 5

I'm back home-ish, finally getting my sh*t together, mother of all dragons and drones and doing more brave sh*t in this month's The Wrap Up.

Behind the BlogMelissa "Mel" DrakeApril 26, 2019paris, houston, solo travel, behind the blogComment

Hawaii - Top 18 Must Do Things in Maui

Headed to Hawaii? Perfect! Let me help make your trip even more amazing with my list of the top 18 MUST DO things to experience and see while in Maui.