5 BLack Women Entrepreneurs Under 35 While the world of entrepreneurship is diverse in many aspects, statistics show that it is mainly dominated by men. Aside from having to compete with the male dominated market, women must also learn to balance motherhood,marriage and many other responsibilities alongside chasing their dreams of owning a business. Becoming […]
Let Me Do It, Kanye and The State of The Church
Recently I read an article with the simple headline “Kanye considering starting a church.” I immediately thought I must ask my friends about this and see what they think. I sent a text to 4 people 3 of them engaged and the views were diverse and well thought out. They talked about his ability to […]
Life Lessons From Animated Heroes
Some say, art is simply an imitation of reality – be it a painting of a nature scene or the story of a young girl finding her way home on a road paved with gold. Whether we watch movies for the entertainment or for the opportunity to see ourselves depicted on screen, there is no […]
How To Publish Your Book In 5 Easy Steps
Every year, individuals spend thousands of dollars on publishing a book before having sold one copy. While professional publishers are valuable, they can be a heavy strain on your pockets. This easy 5 step guide will help you publish your first book on a budget.
Fern Johnson Creates Career Sisters: A place for women to connect
Fern Johnson is a proponent for change when it comes to women of color in professional spaces. Her humble beginnings give her the drive to keep going even when it isn’t always easy to do so. Fern dropped out of high-school at 17 in response to her father’s sudden death and moved in with her […]
What If Your Spouse Isn’t Your Partner?
We’ve all been conditioned to think that marriage is the source of our happiness. Or that marriage is where we’ll find that one true love who will whisk us away into success and legacy building and all the things we’ve been told to desire in life. But what if that isn’t the case? What […]
Black Panther Wasn’t Made For White People
I sat in the back of the theater excited to visit Wakanda for the second time. A few of my friends had seen the movie more than 5 times and I felt like I was so behind the curve. As I sat in the back of the theater with my large popcorn and tasty beverage, […]
Where Is The Millennial Mom in Film & Television?
Ten years ago, the image of the young mom was that of the stay at home mom who caters solely to her household and children; or the mom who spent six weeks recovering from the war of childbirth before returning to work, spending hours of her day traveling to the bathroom to pump. These days, […]
Maybe We Should Just Stop Talking About Size.
In the last six months, I’ve lost about 20 lbs. I’ve worked hard for it. I’ve lifted weights. Run miles. Eaten healthier portions and taken Zumba. I’ve made protein shakes and green juices. I’ve woken up at 5am to make it to the gym and I’ve maintained a consistent yoga routine twice a week. I’ve […]
Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen.
“Many are called but few are chosen.” I’m not sure why that phrase came to mind when I sat down but it did. I looked out the window and saw a busy street, buildings with signs lit up in blue, red and white. I glanced at the trucks driving by and the cars coming through […]
