Co-Host of The Real Daytime talk show, Adrienne Bailon, has been known for being an open book when it comes to her life. We have seen Bailon grow up right before our eyes since singing in groups, TLC and The Cheetah Girls. One part of growing up is embracing...
The stereotype of the “strong black woman” sounds like a compliment on a surface but can get complicated when you dig deeper. Many black women in America report feeling pressured to act like "superwomen"; projecting themselves as strong, self-sacrificing, and free of emotion to cope. They are coping to...
We all love the feeling of having a lover whisper sweet nothings in our ears. Or the feeling of hearing a compliment from a friend or a family member. The feelings attached to hearing such kind words give us encouragement and emotional support. Sometimes life moves so fast and...
Are you a believer in second chances? What about starting over? The thought of change can be scary, especially as you get older. As we get older we become set in our ways so much so that new variables will throw us off. Believe it or not, fear can...
Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Gary Vee once said, “If you just said “yes” to something that scares you one time a day instead of “no”, your life would be so different.” It is important to understand what is fear and how it effects our lives. Fear is an unpleasant...
In order to support Black employees, business leaders must foster a safe space in which communication is instilled through proactive check-ins, feedback, and an open two-way channel of communication with the higher-ups.
According to CNN, a recent study conducted by the Center of Talent Innovation (CTI), a company that advises...
According to TIME, Dr. Lillian Glass, a California-based communication and psychology expert, defines a toxic relationship as “any relationship don’t support each other, where there’s conflict and one seeks to undermine the other, where there’s competition, where there’s disrespect and a lack of cohesiveness.” In our society you...
The definition of self-discipline is the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it. For us to operate in the best manner, we have to create a system of self-discipline. It is always great to have a support system around you but no one...
Congratulations! You have spent the past four years busting your butt to network, make the grades and finally walk across that stage. Unfortunately, the joy of graduation ceremony has been stripped from graduates everywhere. 2020 has been an interesting year and we have all had to adjust our normal....
It has been two days since Election Day in the United States and the country is in disarray. Americans anxiously wait as the final ballots are counted so we can find out who will be next in power. This has been a historical moment in history and it has...