After going through so much in my life, things were going well, until it happened.

I had a head-on collision with not only breast cancer, but colon cancer as well, and it changed my entire outlook on life. I found my cancer through an ultrasound.

Today there’s more pressure than ever on moms to juggle multiple responsibilities for work, school, and family, while also being the main source of emotional support in the household. Meditation can be the key to peace of mind when it feels like expectations are piled higher than the dishes.

“The exact cause is unknown” 

As I started my research about PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder), I saw this phrase repeated again and again. We hear this refrain uttered over so many women’s health diagnoses.

The staggering statistics facing Black moms highlight the increased risk of falling through the cracks in the healthcare system when it comes to our maternal health and overall wellness.

The first step towards building a robust financial foundation is to focus on strengthening your earnings. Historically, Black women have been underpaid, which undervalues our immense contribution to the workforce. It's time to shift the narrative…

With college acceptance letters arriving in mailboxes and inboxes around the country, a new chapter begins for many students and their families. However, the excitement of college acceptance often comes hand in hand with the daunting question, "How are we going to pay for this?" 

Creative entrepreneurship can be a thrilling journey because you're not just pursuing a passion, you're stepping into a lifestyle that offers unparalleled freedom and opportunities. However, navigating the path of a creative entrepreneur requires more than just talent and determination. It involves a strategic approach to financial management, self-discipline, and an understanding of the unique freedoms this path provides. 

In recent times, our community has been uplifted and deeply moved by the stories of Black women in the ivory towers of academia. Their journeys, marked by both groundbreaking achievements and poignant challenges, remind us of the resilience and brilliance that define us. 

When we reimagine grief and loss, we realize that many of life’s events can trigger powerful reactions that deserve to be supported with the same gentle care we would bestow with the death of a loved one.

As I was welcomed in and told to look around by the owner, I encountered self-help and poetry books, journals, crystals/stones, tarot-cards, incense, candles, essential oils,herbs, roots, and botanicals jared and labeled with their medicinal purposes.

‘What’s wrong with me?’ is a conundrum that Black women face more often than we care to admit. With 8 out of 10 Black women have experienced some type of trauma, significantly higher rates of chronic psychological stress, psychological abuse, and psychosocial stress than any other group, we find ourselves at the feet of this question.

Society has placed a weight on the shoulders of melanin women that has the ability to drown us from the overwhelming demands. We no longer have to portray the “strong Black woman” however we all would love to live peacefully while indulging in the desires, goals and factors that we love most.