Erica Nicole

Founder and Editor in Chief at YFS Magazine

Founder ╳ CEO, EIC @YFSMagazine Serial Entrepreneur, Global Speaker, Globetrotter Prov. XVI III †

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Articles

How to Protect Your Small Business During Civil Unrest and Protests

2 weeks ago | yfsmagazine.com | Erica Nicole

Small businesses have historically faced significant challenges due to protests backed by NGOs and organized civil unrest. For instance, following George Floyd’s death in 2020, over 1,500 businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul were impacted, with many that struggled to recover. Similarly, in 2025, downtown Los Angeles saw businesses suffer damage during protests against immigration enforcement raids, forcing business owners to assess the destruction and face increased anxiety.
True Crime, Reesa Teesa, & The Delusion Of “The Soft Life”

Mar 21, 2024 | medium.com | Erica Nicole

Hey kids! 12 (belated) things I’ve been ruminating on regarding Reesa Teesa and her insanely viral 52-part TikTok series Who The Fuck Did I Marry. Buckle up!I’ve been thinking a lot about how Reesa Teesa had done what virtually no other black woman had managed to do: command global attention as the subject of a true crime docuseries. And more importantly, as a victim of emotional and psychological abuse. It was quite remarkable, actually.