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…
Category: Women owned business
You Don’t Have to Give Everything You Have: A Lesson in Work, Wisdom, and Knowing When Enough Is Enough
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…
From Side Hustle to Success: Empowering Moms to Scale Their Business
Hey Super Moms! 💪✨ As mothers, we juggle a multitude of responsibilities. Between school runs, family meals, and all our daily commitments, it’s no wonder that pursuing a side hustle can sometimes feel like an overwhelming dream. If you’ve got a fantastic idea tucked away but can’t seem to get it off the ground, you’re…
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…
