by Carla Michel With the New Year already seeming a like a distant memory, the resolutions made last month may be fading too. It is easy to come up with a new goal for the year ahead, but how do you stick to keeping it? This has long been a struggle of mine, which I
Read MoreDear Sister, 2014 saw the deaths of many young black women popular in social media and the natural hair community. Among them were the death-by-suicide of 45 year-old Titi Branch, co-founder of Miss Jessie’s hair products, and 22 year-old Karyn Washington of the popular, now-defunct site, For Brown Girls. Many of us were shocked as
Read MoreI partnered with UnitedHealthCare on a knowledge campaign to spread awareness about ObamaCare and the importance of getting you and your family insured. As a community that has been traditionally exploited or underserved by health care system, I am super stoked to be part of a movement to raise awareness about what the Affordable Care
Read MoreI have the honor of introducing you guys to Ella Rucker, a serial blogger and co-producer of #MentorMonday with Paul C. Brunson. Ella and I met two years ago at Blogging While Brown and have found a way to keep up with each other. I personally think she is brilliant and one to watch. And
Read MoreImagine you’ve been working very hard on a project or business in order to make a difference and earn more money (professionals stick with me, the lesson is for you too). You’ve put in years of work, blood, sweat, and tears. You just made a move that has made you millions and will continue to
Read MoreI partnered with UnitedHealthCare on a knowledge campaign to spread awareness about ObamaCare and the importance of getting you and your family insured. As a community that has been traditionally exploited or underserved by the health care system, I am super stoked to be part of a movement to raise awareness about what the Affordable
Read MoreRecently I heard someone speak and they said that they manage their life according to their calendar. The speaker said that each day they evaluate where they are going, why they are going, and what will happen when they go. This individual asks all of these questions because they understand the importance of managing their
Read MoreDespite a miserable financial reality—bounced checks, late mortgage payments, bank overdrafts, inner turmoil, and lack of sleep—you will still find people telling you that they can’t afford to save. The reality is that they can’t afford not to save. Helping a friend or a loved one move from the “I Can’t Afford to Save” mentality
Read MoreThe new year has just started and most have made new years resolutions regarding money. Have you resolved to save more money in the new year ? If you answered yes you’re not alone. However, following through with that goal is the hard part. There are several great reasons as to why you need to
Read MoreThe more I learned about healthy foods, the higher my grocery bill went. When I first discovered how eating well could help me look better, feel better, and be more productive, I went a little crazy. I was throwing down big money at specialty food stores, and Whole Foods, and the local farmer’s market. Yeah,
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