by Olivia Pitt | Jun 12, 2020 | Motivation
When it comes to scents, I’m a creature of habit. My ‘go to’ for candles has always been Aldi No. 3 Pomegranate. On a recent shopping trip, I reached for my usual and there wasn’t one left. I kissed my teeth and was about to walk off empty handed when my instinct...
by Olivia Pitt | May 25, 2020 | Motivation
If you’re familiar with the story of David and Goliath, you will know that David was the underdog and Goliath was a fearsome giant. Looking at the two of these characters side by side, the natural foregone conclusion would be that Goliath would definitely...
by Olivia Pitt | May 17, 2020 | Body Positivity
After having long locs for 13 years, I made the decision to have the ‘big chop’ a few years ago. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my hair and used to enjoy having it styled, especially in an updo at the hairdressers, but I reached a point where I was longing for a change....
by Olivia Pitt | Apr 27, 2020 | Body Positivity
When I was in secondary school in Barbados, we were given notes to take home to get permission to start swimming lessons. I never took the note home because the very thought of being seen in a swimsuit filled me with dread. The 13 year old me felt ashamed of her...
by Olivia Pitt | Apr 26, 2020 | Fitness
In a world where the message seems to be ‘slim is in’, it’s easy if you’re plus size to feel out of place and underrepresented. When I decided to get fitter, I would often be the largest person at the local swimming baths, in the gym, in fitness classes etc. This...
