Landon PayneThe Powerful Legacy of Black Women in Country MusicBeyoncé, the reigning queen of pop and R&B, made waves during Super Bowl LVII with a groundbreaking announcement: her upcoming album “Act…3 min read·Mar 29, 2024----
Landon Payne4 Ways To Increasing Your Emotional IntelligenceFull disclosure: I wrote this piece on emotional intelligence for my faves at Kin & Dignity magazine for their blog. However, I exceeded…5 min read·Aug 24, 2022----
Landon PayneMaking A Joint Decision On The “Cali Sober” PhenomenonThe term “Cali Sober” is one that I hate with all my heart. “Cali Sober” is forgoing alcohol in favor of marijuana. I’d never heard of the…4 min read·Aug 24, 2022----
Landon PayneSober Life, Pt. 3: The Year That Changed EverythingOn January 23, 2022 I woke up one year free of alcohol. When I made the decision to stop drinking, I didn’t do it thinking that I’d…4 min read·Aug 24, 2022----
Landon PayneSober Life, Pt. 2: The Social ExperimentNaturally, I’m not shy. I’d say I’m more cautious if anything. I like to read a room and decide from there whether to ease myself into the…6 min read·Aug 24, 2022--1--1
Landon PayneSober Life, Pt. 1: The BeginningMy relationship with alcohol began in college. The year was 2006. My mom and grandmother helped me get settled in my dorm and left me to my…5 min read·Aug 24, 2022--1--1
Landon PayneMental Health & The Black CommunityThe topic of mental health as it pertains to Black people is one that is rarely discussed. I needed to conduct some research prior to…3 min read·Aug 25, 2021----
Landon PayneA Message For the MovementTo say that May 25, 2020, is a date that has astronomically shaken the world would be understating the intensity of what we are…3 min read·Aug 25, 2021----
Landon PayneWhen I sat down to write this article, I fought exaggerated thoughts and senseless doodles before…As I flipped through my mental Rolodex of topics to write about, I started feeling hopeless. Nothing was good enough. “I’ve already…3 min read·Aug 25, 2021----
