One of the most important business lessons I ever learned came after I landed my first government contract with the City of Portland. I was proud of that contract. I had worked hard to earn it, and I wanted to prove that my communications firm was capable, creative, and committed to excellence. The contract included…
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Taking the High Road: The Unseen Labor of Black Women
We’ve all heard it: “Just take the high road.” For Black women, it feels like that’s the only road we’re ever allowed to walk. At work, in marriages, raising kids, even in casual day-to-day interactions—we’re expected to be the ones who keep it together. The calm ones. The fixers. The peacemakers. But that expectation? It’s…
A Silent Exodus: Over 300,000 Black Women Exit the U.S. Workforce in Months
In the past six months, more than 300,000 Black women have left or been forced out of the U.S. workforce. This is not a coincidence. It reflects deep structural challenges that stretch from federal layoffs to the rollback of DEI programs, to longstanding inequities in employment. Mentorship and networking, often lifelines for Black women navigating…
300,000 Black Women Have Left the Workforce — In Just Months. Here’s What Comes Next.
In the last 3 to 5 months, over 300,000 Black women have exited the U.S. workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We’re not talking long-term trends — this is now. Layoffs. Corporate restructuring. Burnout. Family responsibilities. And somehow, Black women are still expected to pivot without pause. But here’s what we know at…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 