🎓 “Start Where You Are, Use What You Have”

Auntea: Kasey Bostic☕

Topic: School, Faith & Finding Your Own Way

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💌 Sugar Q: “Do you feel like Black girls in DC are in trouble?”

Kasey didn’t hesitate.

“I don’t think it’s a crisis — but we do need advice and role models. That’s what High Tea Society gives us. It’s that space to talk about real stuff, without judgment.”

💡 The Tea:

You’re not in trouble, sugar — you’re just growing. But you do need a tribe to guide you.

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📚 Sugar Q: “Why did you want to be a teacher?”

“I didn’t see many teachers who looked like me growing up. I didn’t have a Black teacher until high school. I want my students to know my classroom is home — a place where they belong.”

Kasey’s heart for teaching came from her own experience of not being seen. Now she’s creating that safe space for the next generation.

💡 The Tea:

Be who you needed when you were younger. 🌸

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🧘🏾‍♀️ Sugar Q: “What do you do when you’re feeling sad?”

“I pray. I listen to gospel music. I clean my room. It sounds small, but cleaning your space helps clear your mind.”

And sometimes, a reset is all you need to see things clearly again.

💡 The Tea:

Move your body, clear your space, lift your mood. Small steps count.

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🎓 Sugar Q: “I want to go to college but no one in my family has ever gone — and my counselor won’t help. What should I do?”

“Start with research. The Internet is your friend. Make a list of five schools you like, and look for programs that match your interests.”

Auntea M added: “Find one adult with some sense — a teacher, coach, or church member — and ask for help.”

💡 The Tea:

You don’t have to know it all — you just have to start. Each question gets you closer to your dream. 💫

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💔 Sugar Q: “My grandma’s sick and always sad. What can I do?”

“Do the little things that make her happy — cook her favorite meal, straighten up the house, write her a note. Know her love language and meet her there.”

💡 The Tea:

: Love is in the effort. A small act can lift a heavy heart. 💖

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📖 Sugar Q: “School is hard. My best friend dropped out and makes money dancing. I’m thinking of doing the same.”

Kasey’s answer was firm but kind:

“That’s her path, not yours. Practice makes perfect — if reading’s hard, start small. Ask for help. Go to your local library. You can do this.”

💡 The Tea:  

Don’t let quick money cost you your peace or your future. You’re worth more than a shortcut. 💅🏽

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👶🏽 Sugar Q: “I have to take care of my sisters and I hate it. Should I run away?”

“No! Talk to your mom and ask for a little space. Say, ‘Can I get an afternoon to myself?’ It’s okay to set boundaries, even as a teen.”

💡 The Tea:  

Responsibility builds strength — but balance keeps you sane. 🌷

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💋 Simi’s Sip

You don’t need to have it all figured out, sugar.

Pray, plan, and push forward — even when it’s hard.

Your journey’s yours for a reason.

Not a lecture, just a sip of tea. ☕💖

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💁🏽‍♀️ Meet the Auntea— Kasey Nicole Bostic

Kasey Bostic is a senior at Howard University studying Elementary Education. Originally from the west suburbs of Chicago, she’s passionate about representation in classrooms and mentoring young girls through the High Tea Society. Her mission? To be the teacher every child feels safe with — and the example every girl can look up to.

✨ Follow the High Tea Society at @highteasocietyinc