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Not too long ago, my sister and I attended a concert at Virginia’s Wolf Trap theater. Our friend had gotten four of us free…
6 Badass Podcasts for Women, by Women
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4 Pieces of Career Advice Every Millennial Woman of Color Should Know (From a Gen Xer)
Millennials, who are likely the most studied and talked about generation to date, often get a bad rap for their so-called exaggerated sense of…
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When she was just 32 years old, Zenay Arnold received some news that for the average person might have knocked them off balance –…
Relax, Relate, Release: Why A Wellness Retreat Should Be Tops On Your Bucket List
One black woman's journey to find optimal health through retreats.…
People Pleaser No More, Curing the Disease to Please
Many people (mostly women) do not believe the word ‘No’ is a complete sentence. We are groomed to please, not hurt others’ feelings, rock…
Girl, Get Your Pre-Nup!
It began as a silly game at a bridal shower. Filled with too much champagne and cake, we were asked to write down a…
Three Mini Affirmations To Help You Trust The Process
How amazing is it when you start to manifest the life you’ve been dreaming; the one that’s been hanging out in your head or…