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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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…
A March Healing List for Mothers
10 Gentle Ways to Recenter Yourself This Month March sits quietly between seasons. Winter begins to soften. The days stretch a little longer. Many of us begin to feel the pull toward renewal. But for mothers, life rarely slows down enough for us to notice. We move from one responsibility to the next — caring…
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…
Self Care Sunday! Get our Free workbook
Okay, urban mommy crew! Listen up! 🗣️ Mama, You Deserve a Minute (or Ten!) – Grab Our FREE Self-Care Workbook! Let’s be real, being a mom is a marathon, not a sprint. And sometimes, we’re so busy pouring from our cups that we forget to fill them back up. Sound familiar? That’s why we at…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 