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...
In honor of Women's History Month, it's only right for JaGurl TV to take a moment to share some inspirational quotes from black women who have made it their mission to beat the odds and constantly set milestones.
Queen Latifah:
“You can’t let fear paralyze you. The worse that can...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Self-Awareness is a mind boggling game of knowing what behavior is correct or incorrect when it comes to your character. You constantly have to be aware of who you are in this particular moment. Who you were last night may not be who were this morning or who you...
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...