Dad music—you know it when you hear it. Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, The Rolling Stones; the classic rock era of the 70s and 80s. Now that I’m old enough to appreciate my dad’s music taste, I’ve learned that sometimes the story behind the music is better than the music itself.

Womanhood is a language, a shared journey that may often go unappreciated but is always, always worth it. Here are 10 of my favorite songs about womanhood that remind me that hard times as a woman can be overcome. 

As I celebrate my 21st birthday, I have come up with a list of 21 things I have learned throughout all my years of life up until now. These lessons will be carried with me throughout the rest of my life, and I hope they will be carried with you too :)

Growing up in the South has shaped me in more ways than I can count—it will always hold a special place in my heart, no matter where I end up in the world. This is my love letter to my home, North Carolina.