Find Me on Substack!

This year I’ve decided to start a Substack account and start offering paid newsletters (and still some free ones) so I’ll no longer be writing here. To keep up with my musings, you can find me at Holy Sip on Substack.

Shannon EvansJanuary 6, 2021substack, holy sip, shannon s evans, newsletterComment

Talk of the Town: Badass trailblazers

My search brought me to an article that I was featured in that I had no idea about. It was for the Riazul Tequila event that I hosted and created cocktails for last summer.

EventsShannon EvansNovember 30, 2020cocktails, riazul, cucumber, shanno, atlanta, hostingComment

Yes, There Are Vineyards in Georgia

On the way back from Getaway cabin, my guy (I don’t know what to call him) surprised me with a trip to a vineyard that was on the way back to the city. I’ve known that there were vineyards in Georgia…

Getaway Atlanta with Soho House

We’d taken the two-hour drive for the Soho House Weekenders trip. While unplugging is a central tenet of Getaway’s mission, I was equally as happy to have others to connect with.

TravelShannon EvansNovember 11, 2020getaway, getaway atlanta, soho house weekenders, suches, ga, campingComment

Modern Ghana: Front/Back Accra

It was right around this time last year that I was headed to Ghana. Outside of eating jollof rice, I didn’t write much about my experience because it’s taken me some time to process it.

TravelShannon EvansOctober 28, 2020ghana, front/back, front back accra, accra, classismComment

My Cholesterol Isn't A Problem After All

I went to the doctor last Wednesday for a follow-up visit to check my cholesterol. Less than 24 hours later I received my results…my numbers were down. This should have been a reason to celebrate, but I couldn’t because I thought they’d be much lower…normal even.

WellnessShannon EvansOctober 21, 2020high cholesterol, insulin resistance, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, plant-basedComment

That Behavior No Longer Serves You

Reconnecting with my biological father back in June, really allowed me to examine the abandonment issues that I’d clung to and allowed to form a large part of my dating personality.

MindShannon EvansOctober 19, 2020toxic habits, dating, abandonment, hotel clermont, jollof riceComment

Are We There Yet? Events and Coronavirus

The party made me realize a few things: 1) I love planning events and I’ve missed it. 2) In-person events with covid will always be risky.

EventsShannon EvansOctober 12, 2020events, event planning, holy sip jamaicaComment

Hummus Is My New Favorite Salad Dressing

Hummus has always been hit or miss for me. Well, that’s not true. I enjoy it when I have it (the hummus at Aziza was a bright spot this year), but I rarely have it I saw some on sale as I went scavenging for mangos at Sprouts…

FoodShannon EvansOctober 2, 2020hummus, salad dressing, hummus salad dressing, azizaComment

Magical Thinking Vs. Positive Thinking

Our minds are beyond powerful. You can change your subconscious mind to think what you want it to instead of playing negative loops over and over again. Use that to your benefit. No pixie dust needed.

MindShannon EvansSeptember 30, 2020magical thinking, law of attraction, affirmationsComment

The Social Dilemma

Ten years ago, I was in Brazil and I was talking to a guy and he said that they (not sure if he was part of the “they”) were working on technology that could read our minds.

Mind, WellnessShannon EvansSeptember 29, 2020social dilemma, technology, mindfulnessComment

Five Ways To Make Exercise An Easier Part of Your Day

If you’re getting ready to start an exercise program, here are a couple of ways to make exercise easier in your day. One day you might even look up and wonder how you ever did without it.

FitnessShannon EvansSeptember 23, 2020exercise, beets, kickboxing, walking, music, spotify, green teaComment

Food And Tea Are The Only Things I Can Find Comfort In Right Now

I found myself a bit obsessed this morning trying to understand the connection between QAnon and the wellness community.

WellnessShannon EvansSeptember 21, 2020wellness, qanon, tea, oatmeal smoothie, angerComment

Listen To That Little Voice Inside of You That's Saying Something Is Wrong

There’s probably something that’s calling you or something that you’re doing that doesn’t feel good. Listen to that little voice. It’s the most trustworthy guide that you have.

MindShannon EvansSeptember 16, 2020voice, intuitionComment

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