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…