“Around the Way Girl”: A Tribute to Mothers

~ L. Renee’ Chubb

I’m telling my age in the title here, but indulge me a moment. 31 years ago, LL Cool James, whom the ladies still love, was rapping about an “Around the Way Girl” and why he needed one. Back then I took that song for granted but as I got older and yes, wiser, and became a mother of a fully adult son almost as old as this song, I realized, that boy wasn’t looking for a booty call. He was looking for his mama!

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Look, you know just as well as I do that our kids cannot function without us. They can’t breathe without us, and to let them tell it they can’t find a damn thing without us. You know what and who I’m talking about ladies.

Fierce, Black mothers. We are the ties that bind. We nurture communities, activism, change, faith and all of the other things in between. Most of us don’t even realize all of the hats we wear, nor are we often fully cognizant of all the people who depend on us. Even the ones we don’t physically see or come in contact with on a daily basis. Our “other” children.

There are a lot of you out there doing it alone right now. Tutor, Chef Boy-R-Dee-Dee, Accountant, Coach, Cheerleader, Nurse, Guidance Counselor, Defense Attorney, Mom, Dad, Uncle, Aunt. You get it. You do it thanklessly, tirelessly, and with unconditional love. For those of you who have a support system, consider being that support system for a mother who doesn’t have one.

Love on yourself, pamper yourself and don’t forget to protect your peace at all costs. You can’t be good to your children or your community if you are not at 100% mentally or physically. Get a workout buddy and get your body-ody-ody together. We want you around for a long time.

Stop a sister this Sunday, 6 feet away of course, and tell her you love her, you SEE her, and most importantly Happy Mother’s Day!

We all we got! To MY mother, Christina, Happy Mother’s Day. I love you with all of my heart and I SEE you this Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day from Stewart Boutique | StewartBoutique.com | Gahanna, Ohio | 614-686-HAIR

Call your mom every day, tell her you love her, or “Mr. James” will be singing this to her, in his tracksuit, in the driveway. You know it’s true!

“She likes to dance to the rap jam
She sweet as brown sugar with the candied yams
Honey coated complexion, using Camay
Let’s hear it for the girl, she’s from around the way”

LL. Cool J – “Around the Way Girl”

Come bring your mom in for a full spa day at Stewart Boutique, the only Black female-owned/full-service boutique in Gahanna, Ohio. #WheretheMagicHappens.

L. Renee'

L. Renee is not your average community activist. She is a powerhouse from Ohio who has been passionately involved in her community for many years, but it's only in the past four years that she's truly made her mark. As an author, L. Renee has self-published four books, and her writing can also be found in the regular column she contributes to in Pretty Women Hustle Magazine. Her exceptional writing skills have earned her the highly recommended status in the International Association of Writers & Editors. L. Renee is a true entrepreneur. As a Certified Hypnotherapist, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and Reflexologist, she is also a highly sought-after Business Consultant, having shown over 1000 businesses how to scale to 7 figures. Her knowledge and expertise in essential services have not only made her a private real estate investor but also the proud owner of a 100-person call center in Central Ohio. What sets L. Renee apart is her drive to help her community build brands and break generational curses. She is passionate about making generational wealth the norm and not the exception, and her philosophy is that nobody said you couldn't look good doing it. L. Renee is an Ohio Buckeye, born and raised. She still resides in Ohio with her husband, James, and their Italian Mastiff, Kane, their children and their 2 beautiful granddaughters. Her personal life has always been as important to her as her professional one, and she is committed to creating a well-rounded and fulfilling life for herself and those around her. L. Renee is an inspiration to those around her. She is proof that with hard work, determination, and a true passion for helping others, anything is possible. IAPWE Recommendation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eVSmLWLald01G0mXOOa4EXXQDIDn-JKH/view?usp=sharing Urban Business Institute http://blackandinbusiness.com/author/latasha-chubb/ Feature in NY Weekly: Written by me https://nyweekly.com/business/stewart-beauty-and-barber-boutique-a-testimony-to-the-legacy-that-founder-l-renees-grandparents-built/ Political Writing: Muck Rack ( I no longer use this profile - the articles were from my work at DemCast as an activist/volunteer/podcaster. Please ignore links in bio. ) https://muckrack.com/mizzlrenee Founder/Contributor of Women of Knowledge & Empowerment Zone (W.O.K.E.) https://wokeauthorzone.wixsite.com/wokeauthors

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