By: Kara Stevens
by T. Epinoza It’s not a secret that I love shopping. Sometimes though, that loves turns into an overflow of clothes, shoes and accessories that don’t get worn. Whether they no longer fit my style or my thighs, these clothes usually just end up sitting around taking up valuable closet real estate. I know I’m
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By: Kara Stevens
Last month, I spoke on at Financial Fortitude event for a Delta Sigma Theta chapter in NYC with my girls Tonya of My Fab Finance and Tiffany The Budgetnista Aliche. The room was packed with black women in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s wanting tips and inspiration about how to govern their finances. It was
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By: Kara Stevens
One of the unspoken reasons that black women can’t save is because we have unofficially been identified as the family ATM. With all too many of us embracing the “Superwoman to All But Herself” role in many a circle, we are judged by our ability to please others quickly, please others often, and please others
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By: Kara Stevens
One of the two things that I really believe is: (1) “To whom much is given much is expected.” (2) If you are successful, then you must give back. One of the things that I’ve heard people ask is, “If I’m not where I want to be, then how can I give back?” I think
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By: Kara Stevens
By Calvin O’Neal Russell Jr Rebuilding credit can seem like a frustrating task. Many consumers give up and eventually file for bankruptcy, which is the worst decision to make as this will make future credit building more difficult. After viewing over 50-60 credit reports per day, I have personally seen consumers bounce back into the
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By: Kara Stevens
by T. Espinoza Stains and rips and runs oh my! We’ve all had our fair share of fashion emergencies but never fear, The Style Medic is here! I’m going to arm you with some genius tips and tricks to keep you looking pulled together during even the worst wardrobe malfunctions. Check out these 10 fashion
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By: Kara Stevens
“I am looking for what I call my move-the-body friends. I am looking for the folks who are going to show up and wade through the deep water with me” ~Brene Brown I read this quote and immediately said “Ain’t that the truth!” and began thinking about which friends would help me “move-the-body” literally.
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By: Kara Stevens
One of my single friends came to me for some advice about a man that she was dating. While I don’t consider myself a relationship coach, but as a feminist, I am super keen about how men treat women and vice versa. I also consider myself a pretty good judge of character, so when she
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By: Kara Stevens
Growing up, I was afraid to read at home—when I wasn’t in school. By sixth grade, I was a “latch-key” kids— the ones that let themselves into the house with their own keys before their parents got me. Walking into the empty house with just Shadow, my cat, and the hum of the refrigerator was
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By: Kara Stevens
As a 2015 Dryel Ambassador, I had the opportunity to interview Dan Lawson, costume designer from “The Good Wife” on how to create effortless style, take care of clothes, and how to use clothes to bring out our best. I initially thought that costume design was the same as being a stylist. (And by the way,
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