During an editorial meeting three weeks ago, a writer needed help with a post that required throwback TV knowledge. My editor quickly said, “Collaborate with Tyler, she is a TV aficionado.” My reaction. Yes, I am a human pop of video of television. I’m sitting on random facts about shows that people have either forgotten …
I saw this video on Facebook Wednesday. The comments are mean and vile. I would laugh. But the way my karma is set up… ..I will refrain from the perceived comedy. Here I am with my wig fully in place. Here I am with my wig not fully in place. Let’s take a trip back …
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Photo Credit: She’s Gotta Have It (1986) As Shonda Rhimes basked in her Year of Yes, I endured a Year of No Sex. God, I pray my parents never see this. Just the other day, my dad asked, “Baby, if I tell people to go to GirlTyler.com, is that where they’ll find your work?”. I …
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If you grew up watching, Martin you know that he is chill deficient. The fictional Martin Payne navigated his late 20’s/early 30’s with absolutely no sense whatsoever. The silly antics, relationship drama, radio shenanigans and foolish friends made for a perfect 90’s sitcom. Even in it’s rerun glory, you won’t find an ounce of educational …
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A lot of singles search for themselves in other people all because they do not know how to be alone. Even if you are dating or in a relationship, it is important to have a great sense of self. No matter the case, being by yourself can be awesome if you give yourself breathing room. …
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Angelique Kerber beats out Serena Williams for the Australian Open title. 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Not the news I wanted to wake up to on a Saturday morning. Serena Williams is a fan favorite with an impressive record to match, but she is most certainly not above defeat. How she handled the loss to her German …
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One of the most talked about deals in Hollywood happening right now is Fox Searchlight acquiring “The Birth of a Nation”, the story of Nat Turner’s 1831 deadly slave revolt. The deal went for $17.5 million. I wrote an article and posted it to Blavity early in the week and became immediately fascinated by the …
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If there were ever a team that deserved a spot in Super Bowl 50, it is the Carolina Panthers. The last five years have been an absolute uphill battle as the team rightfully earned Sunday Night’s NFC Championship title. Through roster changes, injuries, and internal conflict, getting to this point required not just strength but …
Over the last year and a half, as you all know from my blog posts, I have felt professionally unfulfilled. The stars just seemed as though they weren’t aligning in my career choices, primarily because I had outgrown my childhood ambitions. While I was coping with the everyday toils and snares, I was blessed to …
Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper is a must-see film for every entrepreneur or anyone with an ambitious soul. I don’t want to giveaway the film’s plot. If you’re familiar with Joy Mangano, the genius behind the “Miracle Mop”, then you know it was an uphill battle to building her dynasty. The film outlined …
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