Dr. Deborah Daniel reminds women that choosing themselves can be the beginning of restoration, freedom, and a new chapter. Your Book Synopsis It’s My Time to Heal the Hurts is for…
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September has arrived. The stores have decided it’s autumn. Pumpkins are everywhere. Sweaters are on mannequins. Boots have returned. Meanwhile, outside? Eighty-seven degrees. This is the annual fashion dilemma. Your heart says…
There is something wildly disrespectful about society acting as though women reach 50 and should immediately begin preparing to disappear. Excuse us? Some women reach 50 and realize they finally have enough…
A food recall notification hits the news. Then another product appears in a headline. You open your refrigerator and stare suspiciously at the lettuce like it personally owes you an explanation. Food…
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can change the atmosphere of an entire family. There is the medical information to absorb, appointments to schedule, decisions to make, and questions about what the future may hold.…
The group chat has been saying “We need a girls’ trip!” for approximately three years. Everybody agrees. Everybody sends resort videos. Everybody drops heart-eye emojis. Then somebody asks for dates. Silence. Welcome…
Your best friend needs help moving a sofa. Your husband owns a truck. Does she call him directly? Your husband’s female coworker sends him funny videos at 11:30 at night. Harmless friendship…
When you’ve spent years protecting your child from the full truth, what happens when that child becomes an adult and gets to decide what the truth means for himself? Kristy is 45…
We often describe design through what we can see: color, materials, furniture, lighting, typography, composition. But the strongest design is rarely remembered only because it looked beautiful. It is remembered because it…
JC Wilde / Photo credit - Josiah Lewis Images Writer, filmmaker, publisher, and multimedia artist JC Wilde is building a creative life where purpose, spirituality, healing, and authentic expression meet. For…
From floor-to-ceiling art to deeply intimate illustrated diaries, JFo is turning the landscapes of her inner world into stories others can see themselves in. For JFo, creativity isn’t simply something she…
Grief isn’t something to prettify, rush or silence. JFo’s Grief Monster shows us what can happen when we finally allow it to speak. When JFo lost her mother, Theresa, she turned to…
Q: I keep hearing about the September hiring surge. What is it, and how do I prepare? September is typically a time when hiring starts to pick back up. Summer…
It usually begins with one. One suspicious silver strand standing proudly at the front of your head like it personally paid rent. You pull it. Another appears. Then three. Then twelve. Eventually,…
A powerful conversation about breaking free from survival mode and refusing to let yesterday's trauma determine tomorrow's possibilities. Fear, anxiety, and the lingering effects of trauma can quietly shape the…
Because becoming the woman you want to be starts with how you speak to the woman you already are. Meet Ashlieya “Lieya” Mariano, a multifaceted actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, author, and nonprofit…
There was a time when contacting customer service felt relatively straightforward. You had a problem. You called a company. A human being answered. You explained the problem. The human being attempted to…
Women will schedule everything. The dentist. The oil change. The children’s appointments. The dog’s grooming appointment. The work meeting. The birthday dinner. The grocery pickup. The hair appointment. The conference call that…
There are countless articles about recognizing a bad friend. The selfish friend. The jealous friend. The unreliable friend. The friend who only calls when she needs something. The friend who disappears…
Nobody wants to think about dying. We would much rather discuss vacation plans, what we’re ordering for dinner, whether we’re finally going to clean out that closet, and why the grocery store…
For Krystal Duran, plant care became a journey through grief, growth, community, and unexpected healing. For Krystal Duran, plants have always represented something much deeper than beautiful greenery. As the…
"So when God finally gave me a way of escape, I realized something profound: I wasn’t leaving to begin healing." -Briana B. Tell us how you healed from domestic violence.…
There is a special stage of workplace exhaustion where you have not officially resigned, but spiritually? You left three meetings ago. You still log in. You still answer emails. You still attend…
There is apparently a secret adult-woman checklist floating around somewhere. By a certain age, you are supposed to have checked all the boxes. Husband? Check. Children? Check. House with an attractive kitchen…
Somewhere along the way, society decided that romance has an expiration date. Apparently, you’re supposed to meet someone in your twenties, get married by thirty-something, build a life together, and then spend…
There comes a point in adulthood when going out starts requiring entirely too much preparation. First, you have to decide where everybody is going. Then somebody doesn’t like the restaurant. Someone…
I Am an Unreliable Woman: 7 Ways to Become Someone People Can Depend On Without Burning Yourself Out
There is an uncomfortable moment in adulthood when you realize people have adjusted their expectations of you. You say you’re coming. Nobody counts you in the final headcount. You say you’ll…
You are tired. Not regular tired. Not I stayed up too late watching videos when I knew I had an 8:00 a.m. class tired. You are overwhelmed. Your assignments are piling up.…
One of the hardest parts of being hurt by someone isn’t always what they did. Sometimes it’s watching them feel absolutely no remorse about doing it. You keep waiting for the moment.…
Q: It's been a year since I was laid off, and I still don't have a job offer. What should I do? First, I want you to know that you're…
There is a version of forgiveness that women are often encouraged to practice that sounds suspiciously like returning to the exact same situation that hurt them. Forgive them. Call them. Invite them…
There can be a quiet sense of relief when a Black woman walks into a new workplace and sees another Black woman. Especially when there aren’t many of us in the…
8 Signs They Were Never Really Your Friend There is something uniquely painful about realizing that someone you considered a friend may have never actually been one. Not a friendship that simply…
There is a very specific kind of emotional warfare known as taking your young adult back to college. It begins innocently enough. You start buying extra-long twin sheets, laundry detergent, storage bins,…
When was the last time you Googled yourself? Not because you were curious. Not because you wanted to see an old photo. But because you wanted to know what someone else…
Q: I want to pivot, but this job market is crazy. How do I start? The headlines can make anyone nervous. Layoffs, hiring freezes, and stories about hundreds of applicants…
Success doesn't end with a championship—it begins with purpose. Keonna Farmer is preparing the next generation to lead both on and off the field. In sports, the final whistle is often seen…
Discover how one educator is helping families, readers, and Black authors write a more inclusive and inspiring future—one page at a time. For Adriana Ladouceur, literacy isn't simply a professional responsibility—it's…
Q: There's a project I know I'm ready to lead. How do I tell my manager? One of the biggest career mistakes I see is waiting for someone…
Discover how one visionary entrepreneur turned a passion for wine into a thriving community centered on culture, connection, and belonging. Wine has the remarkable ability to bring people together, but for…
Helping Black women transform expertise into recognition, credibility, and lasting impact. Success is rarely just about talent. More often, it's about visibility. Countless Black women entrepreneurs are building remarkable businesses, creating…
Q: I want to use my vacation time, but we're so busy at work. Should I wait? I hear this all the time, especially from high performers. You care about…
Before your relationship becomes a documentary everyone else is watching. Every few months, a new relationship documentary takes over social media. Suddenly everyone becomes a relationship expert. Friends who couldn’t spot a…
How to recognize the signs, rebuild trust, and repair your reputation without quitting your job. There is an uncomfortable truth that very few workplace articles talk about. Sometimes… You’re not working with…
When love quietly becomes overprotection, overinvolvement, and overcontrol. There was once a time when the phrase “helicopter parent” became part of everyday conversation. We all know what it means. The parent who…
Lauren wonders whether her fear of losing her husband has caused her to hold on so tightly that she may be preventing the marriage from growing naturally. Dear Connected Woman I’m writing…
Why You Should Stop Asking Women Why They’re Single, Why They Don’t Have Children, or Why They Don’t Smile More There are certain questions women hear so often that they should qualify…
Discover how our latest Powerhouse Maven Tiffany Harris built influence without following the traditional blueprint—and why her work is changing communities one relationship at a time. Leadership isn't always built inside the…
When people decide to improve their health, they often imagine expensive gym memberships, intense workout programs, complicated meal plans, or waking up before sunrise for boot camp classes. While those approaches work…
Through honesty, resilience, and courage, Maya L. Johnson challenges beauty standards and reminds Black women that their worth has never been defined by their hair. For many Black women, hair is…
Q: Why do I feel less confident now than I did earlier in my career? A: Many professionals are surprised when confidence becomes more difficult as their careers advance. Early…
There are people who walk into a room and immediately make others feel seen, valued, and confident. It is not always because they are the smartest person in the room or the…
Discover how one woman's journey from protecting family legacies to helping women reclaim their own lives is inspiring a movement rooted in faith, purpose, and lasting peace. For years, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell,…
For many women, homeschooling has shifted from being an unconventional educational choice to one that is seriously considered. Some mothers are drawn to the flexibility it offers, while others are motivated by…
Q: How do I stop comparing my career progress to everyone on LinkedIn? A: The first thing to remember is that LinkedIn is a professional highlight reel. Most people share promotions,…
For many women, the word mother immediately brings feelings of warmth, comfort, sacrifice, and unconditional love. For others, it brings confusion, grief, disappointment, anger, longing, or silence. The truth is that not…
From neuroscience to the spotlight, Lindsay Weisberg proves that passion and purpose can thrive on the same path. With an impressive blend of artistic talent, academic excellence, and unwavering determination, actress Lindsay…