Part Four – 4 Fundamental Aspects of Dating for Marriage
30, unmarried and childless was NOT supposed to be a series. BUT, here we are - now, 30 something, unmarried and childless. No big deal though - right? The Nerd Bae was conceived on a night where I was crying hysterically because another relationship was - coming to...
From Corporate America to Self-Employment with Brittany Thompson
The thought of letting go the seemingly security of corporate America to self-employment is scary. Navigating the professional world in general as a Black millennial woman is scary. It’s like knowing for sure you have what it takes to succeed but shying back a bit...
3 Tips for Healthy Eating While Working Remotely
Trying to eat healthy while working remotely is a task! The pandemic forced many of us to change our eating habits; and for some, (me included) not for the better. There's something about being at work in an office that forces you to have self-control when it comes to...
The Truth about My Natural Hair Journey
I remember it like it was yesterday… I had this friend; his name was Allyn. He came over to my apartment one day while I was relaxing my hair and complaining about how bad my scalp was burning. Allyn is White and was something like my high school BFF; our birthdays...
Top 10 Questions from Millennial Women to Men
I think most millennial women could agree that modern men are more complex when it comes to relationships than we like to think. Whether you're single, in a promising relationship or married, I think it's safe to say that Black millennial women and modern men have a...
From Home Health to Fintech – Meet Naziah R
Career transitioning isn’t always easyBut a few weeks ago I had a chat with Naziah Riaz, full time day trader, investor, CEO of e-Comm platform, Pips and Shares and Co-founder of The Collective Woman. In following her journey I've learned that career transitioning is...
Height-ism and Color-ism by #NobodyListensToMAC
Check out this much needed conversation I had with a Facebook friend of mine about height-ism and color-ism! I wanted to join this episode on his podcast because I had recently had a few passionate conversations with a couple of friends about colorism and thought it...
From the Classroom to Wall Street ft. Lisa G.
Hey! Thank you for taking the time to speak with us, it’s much appreciated! We love to read inspiring stories from millennial women in the workforce doing what they love. I’ll let you start by introducing yourself.Hi! My name is Lisa. I was born and raised in New...
What Millennial Women Want to Know – Can you Have it All?
Unless you’re a Black woman living under a rock, you should have heard of the Godfather, Kevin Samuels by now. If not, he’s an image consultant who recently broke the internet after calling my good chocolate sis, "average at best “. A lot of women were outraged at his...
How to Find Balance in Your Career and Love Life
Don’t forget your love life being busy at your workI feel like we have all been there at one point or another. The place in adulthood where we can’t find enough time in the week to make a living and spend quality time with our loved one. I think many Black millennial...
How to Stay Positive When Changing Your Career
Starting a career in a new industry can be a very scary thing to do. Some would even say it’s unnecessary. But, especially in such an uncertain time like the present, it’s very important that we are able to make changes to our lifestyles or careers when it’s...
Part 3. 9-1-2020
This journey through dating has been interesting to say the least. I’ve been told that being single after 30 and without children makes me somewhat of a unicorn. And no… I’m absolutely not the type of unicorn who is ready and willing to act as an accessory to...
How to Graduate College with a Family & Full Time Job
Picture this, you’re a sophomore in college and a pregnant girl walks into your lecture. She sits in the front of the class and is literally the most engaged student in the class. She’s witty, she asks all the right questions and she doesn’t seem to be afraid to admit...
3 Ways Black Americans SHOULD be Utilizing Technology in 2020
It took me while to come up with my next blog post simply because I needed time to process all that has been happening in the world lately. Especially over the past 1-2 months. What an interesting time we’re living in, right? But maybe it’s the same as it’s always...
3 Tips on How to Say NO! – It’s Easier than you Think
Coming into your adulthood you realize that most of the lessons you were taught as a kid were good. However, when you come to the harsh reality that your parents screwed you in some areas, it hurts to say the least. I am realizing that I struggle so much with saying...
Financial Freedom for Black America Featuring Angel Rich
I think we all can agree that what the Black American community needs more than ever right now is to be more attentive to our finances. It’s safe to say that we do have access to financial education, but our inner-city communities are not focused on how to progress...
Top 3 Reasons Why We Settle in Relationships
There’s a little insecurity in all of us. And with insecurity comes the need to settle. I've watched my friends closely to try to make sense of it and this is what I've come up with. We settle in relationships because it's just not worth the headache to go through the...
30, Unmarried, Childless Pt 2. How to Date Responsibly
Here we go again. Complicating situations that are easier to maneuver than we think. Easier in theory. Self-accountability is never easy. Are you in the dating game feeling like you’re spinning your wheels? Feel like giving up and joining a nun commune? Don’t give up...
Friendships – Expectations v. Reality
I’m a firm believer that your circle of friends changes when you change. They either get replaced with new ones, or the old ones change and evolve with you. Kind of like cells in the body… with time, your cells die off and get replaced; cycles range between 2 days, 3...
SOLO Travel to Charlotte, NC
I picked a place on the map and booked a flight. $60 roundtrip from MCO to CTL. Day 1 So, I arrived in Charlotte on a Wednesday in December around 1pm. I called an uber to my Air Bnb which was 8 minutes away and cost about $8 – Uber was running a 10% off special for...