Five Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year

3…2…1…Happy New Year! Yes, those are words we yell after that clock strikes midnight as we focus on the next 12 months ahead of us. We focus so much on new resolutions by creating vision boards, starting a notebook of new workouts, or even writing new mantras on our mirrors or post-it notes. Looking ahead…

Imposter Syndrome is on the Rise – Ways to Fight your Mind

Photo by Reafon Gates from Pexels That’s right, if Covid-19, killer bees, quarantine insanity, or locusts don’t get you, the Imposter Syndrome will.  PARENTING IN THE TWILIGHT ZONE For many of us moms (and dads—we see you too), it’s been a struggle to do virtual learning while working or a fight to get rid of guilt for having…

That Crown Wasn’t Meant for the Ground so Wear It Proudly

Photo by Dellon Thomas from Pexels What it means to be a woman to me isn’t based on the split lips between my legs or the hormones that rise and fall throughout the month. Being a woman is a part of my superpower where I can kill more birds with one stone while continually looking…

January was a Long Year but You Made It: 3 Lessons to Remember

Photo by Nick Owuor (astro.nic.visuals) on Unsplash No for real…wasn’t January about seven weeks? There were so many ups and downs, so many “new year, new mes” or “if it ain’t broke, why fix its,” and even heartaches, sorrows, make ups, joy, and laughs. It was filled with so many imperfections. Hell, this is our…

Songs for Life: Female Music Artists that will get You through Any Storm

[Photo Caption: The ever sensational Ayorkor by Kobe Subramaniam on Unsplash] The older we get, the stronger our life storms become. The strength of our patience, spirit, and intelligence are constantly tested with the world watching. It is in those moments that we have to step back, recognize and analyze what is truly going on (the devil is bored…

Stop Stifling your Potential Sis — you’ve Got Work to Do!

Photo by Alex Nemo Hanse on Unsplash Have you ever sat in your cubicle looking around thinking what am I doing?  NO REALLY…WHAT AM I (OR WE) DOING? Yes, I’ve done that and it’s not because I’m confused about the work I’m doing. No. I’m actually very comfortable in my full-time duties. The confusion began…

3.4.19 News You Should Know #HERNewsRecap

The beautiful thing about being a black women, is that we are always making moves. Here is a quick recap of news you should know. Historic Chicago election draws national spotlight, praise from black, LGBTQ communities: ‘I think Chicago is potentially ready to turn the corner’  | Chicago Tribune   Nike And Serena Williams Inspire…