Hey ladies. We need to talk. This is a serious matter, and more importantly, this is a moment when we need to support each other. There has been a staggering shift happening with Black women in the workforce. During 2025, nearly 600,000 Black women were economically sidelined from the U.S. workforce—a number that includes women…
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7 Things Chicago Moms Should Do Before School Starts (Besides Buying School Supplies)
Why this matters School starts in just a few weeks for Chicago Public Schools (August 24 for K–12), and families are beginning to shift from summer routines to the school year. CPS has also reminded families to complete required forms, check school hours, and take advantage of free breakfast and lunch programs. 1. Reset your…
Answering hard relationship questions with your teen and tween kids
One of the hardest parts of parenting after a divorce, separation, or difficult relationship is figuring out what to tell your children when they start asking grown-up questions. When my daughter was younger, I made a conscious decision not to share adult details with her. She was a child. She didn’t need to carry adult…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 