Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Prove That Greece Should Be Your Next Baecation Destination
Longer days and shorter nights mean that baecation season is among us ladies and gentlemen, and thanks to Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, I have the perfect destination for your summer-loving escapades. After retiring from a 16-year basketball career, NBA legend Dwyane Wade and his black queen are taking a trip around the world that will make you jealous AF. The couple recently kicked off their #WadeWorldTour and served us real-life travel goals via the 'gram.
The first stop on their worldwide adventure was Greece, where Gabrielle rocked an itty bitty bikini and Dwyane let it all hang out. The island-hopping couple has kept us posted on all of their baecation loving via Gabrielle's Instagram stories, and if you're like me, you were ready to buy a flight to the land of sunshine and gyros like... yesterday.
Known for its ancient ruins and beautiful beaches, this is the perfect place for romance. Not to mention, you still have a few weeks before summer starts... so what are you waiting on, sis? Get your favorite budget airline search engine revved up and get to booking!
If you're considering following in Gabrielle and Dwyane's footsteps and jet-setting to Greece but I haven't quite convinced you that Aristotle's hometown is the ideal place to get it on with your special someone, these spots might just get your inspiration flowing:
Disconnect on Hydra Island
Imagine a place with no pollution from noisy cars and motorcycles, surrounded by white sand beaches and amazing sunsets. Now open your eyes. Boom, you're on Hydra Island.
On this quaint body of land in Greece, no cars are allowed and you have to take a water taxi to get from one side of the island to the other. If you and your boo are in need some quiet time and dope scenery, Hydra Island is the perfect destination.
Drink Wine In Santorini
Known for having some of the best sunsets and wines in Greece, Santorini is the touristy romance destination of your dreams. Along with red sand beaches, hot springs, and mineral mud baths, you and bae can take a tour of the Santorini volcano at sunset to really get the flames going.
Go Nude In Mykonos
Whether you and your man are looking for a turn-up or a wind-down, Mykonos is the way to go. From private beaches where you and your partner can go all natural (and yes, it's legal) to summer disco parties that are known to be lit AF, this city has a little bit of something for everybody. This bohemian Mecca has some of the world's best beaches and native Greek seafood galore.
Eat Your Way To His Heart In Thessaloniki
We all need a therapeutic dip in salt and mineral-filled waters every now and then, and one of the best places to do that is in Thessaloniki. As the second largest city in Greece, the metropolis is Greece's food capital and is known as the "city of love". Relish in the modern art of the city and make some beautiful music with your boo later while watching the sunset at the Macedonia, or one their many other luxurious hotels.
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'Sistas' Star Skyh Black On The Power Of Hypnotherapy & Emotional Vulnerability For Men
In this insightful episode of the xoMAN podcast, host Kiara Walker talked with Sistas star Skyh Black, as he opened up about his journey of emotional growth, resilience, and self-discovery. The episode touches on emotional availability, self-worth, masculinity, and the importance of therapy in overcoming personal struggles.
Skyh Black on Emotional Availability & Love
On Emotional Availability & Vulnerability
“My wife and I wouldn't be where we are today if both of us weren't emotionally available,” he shared about his wife and Sistas co-star KJ Smith, highlighting the value of vulnerability and emotional openness in a relationship. His approach to masculinity stands in contrast to the traditional, stoic ideals. Skyh is not afraid to embrace softness as part of his emotional expression.
On Overcoming Self-Doubt & Worthiness Issues
Skyh reflected on the self-doubt and worthiness issues that he struggled with, especially early in his career. He opens up about his time in Los Angeles, living what he calls the “LA struggle story”—in a one-bedroom with three roommates—and being homeless three times over the span of 16 years. “I always had this self-sabotaging thought process,” Skyh said. “For me, I feel therapy is essential, period. I have a regular therapist and I go to a hypnotherapist.”
How Therapy Helped Him Heal From Self-Doubt
On Hypnotherapy & Empowering Self-Acceptance
Skyh’s journey is a testament to the power of tapping into self-development despite life’s struggles and being open to growth. “I had to submit to the fact that God was doing good in my life, and that I'm worthy of it. I had a worthiness issue and I did not realize that. So, that’s what the hypnotherapy did. It brought me back to the core. What is wrong so that I can fix it?”
Watch the full podcast episode below:
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Quinta Brunson Gets Real About Divorce, Boundaries & Becoming
Quinta Brunson is the woman who chooses herself, even when the world is watching. And in her June 30 cover story for Bustle, she gives us a rare glimpse into the soft, centered place she's navigating her life from now. From leading one of television's most beloved series in the last decade to quietly moving through life shifts, the creator of Abbott Elementary is walking through a personal evolution and doing so with intention, grace, and a firm grip on her boundaries.
Back in March, the 35-year-old filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after nearly three years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." The news hit the headlines of news outlets fast, but Quinta hadn't planned to announce their dissolution to the public so quickly.
Quinta Brunson On Divorce, Public Scrutiny & Sacred Boundaries
"I remember seeing people be like, ‘She announced her divorce,’" she told Bustle. “I didn’t announce anything. I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us do. I promise you. No one wants [everyone] to know when you buy a house, when you move, when a major change happens in your personal life. It’s just that that’s public record information."
In regards to her private moves becoming tabloid fodder, Quinta continued, "I hated that. I hate all of it."
"I Am An Artist First": Quinta On Cutting Her Hair & Reclaiming Herself
Still, the diminutive phenom holds her crown high in the face of change and is returning to the essence of who she is, especially as an artist. "Cutting my hair reminded me that I am an artist first. I want to feel things. I want to make choices. I want to be a person, and not just stuck in having to be a certain way for business." It's giving sacred rebirth. It's giving self-liberation. It's especially giving main character energy.
And while the headlines keep spinning their narratives, the one that Quinta is focused on is her own. For her, slowing down and nourishing herself in ways that feed her is what matters. "It’s a transitional time. I think it’s true for me and my personal life, and it’s how I feel about myself, my career, and the world," Quinta shared with Bustle. “I feel very serious about focusing on watering my own gardens, taking care of myself and the people around me who I actually interact with day-to-day."
That includes indulging in simple rituals that ground her like "making myself a meal" which has become "really, really important to me."
That spirit of agency doesn't stop at the personal. In her professional world, as the creator, executive producer, and lead actress of the critically-acclaimed Abbott Elementary, Quinta understands the weight her choices carry, both on- and off-screen. She revealed to Bustle, "People used to tell me at the beginning of this that the No. 1 on the call sheet sets the tone, and the producer sets the tone — and I’m both of those roles."
She continued, "I understand now, after doing this for four years, how important it was that I set the tone that I did when we first started."
Quinta doesn't just lead, she understands the importance of curating the energy of any space she enters. Even amid a season of shifts and shedding, her power speaks loudly. Sometimes that power looks like quiet resistance. Sometimes that power is soft leadership.
And sometimes that power looks like cutting your hair and taking back your name in rooms that have forgotten you were an artist long before you were a brand.
Read Quinta's cover story on Bustle here to witness the fullness of Quinta's becoming.
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