Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go quite right? Your hair is a mess, you’re running late for work, your outfit isn’t as flattering as it looked on the hanger (I swear that happens to me at least once or twice a week). It can feel like a really
Read MoreI, like most of you, don’t think black history month should be relegated to a month but that the acknowledgement of the accomplishments of the black community (and other cultural groups, for that matter), should be so much a part of the fabric of our society that a definitive time that we can say, “oh
Read Moreby Lisa Branscomb of Lifebliss Solutions Bliss is happiness or a contented feeling from within that is not dependent on any external situation or condition. It radiates from within like our own personal ball of warm glowing sunlight that we can carry around everywhere. Living in bliss is like moving along with the flow and currents
Read MoreToday is my birthday! I am 36 years young and loving it. I can happily say that I have achieved a lot of the accomplishments I wanted to achieve by this age. There are a couple of areas where I have missed the mark, but there is still time for me to set course in
Read MoreThere was a time when people not only gave you an address to get to their home, but they also gave you directions—landmarks and all. If you’re over a certain age, you know what I’m talking about! But times have changed and we just pop an address in our GPS and we head on our
Read MoreSince February is Black History Month in the month of Valentine’s Day, the holiday we celebrate love, I thought it would be a fitting time to write about why I love being black. But not just being black, being a black woman in particular. My father is a retired college professor who was born n
Read MorePutting yourself first is probably the best thing that you can do for the longevity of your finances and your peace of mind. All of your dreams, passions, and short-term goals, no matter how big or small have a price tag. But in order to realize any of them, you have to get into the
Read MoreFREE QUIZ: Learn how your emotions impact your financial future. “You know what’s really, powerfully sexy? A sense of humor… A taste for adventure… Smart-ass comebacks… A quick wit… Dirty jokes told by an innocent looking lady.”–Courtney E. Martin Any worthy dating prospect will tell you there’s nothing sexier than a woman who can
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It is almost blasphemous, but I will say it anyway. And if you want, I’ma make a t-shirt out of it. “I’d much rather be happy than be a credit to my race and gender.” There. I said it. Some say that’s RADICAL. I say it’s self-preservation and common sense. Young black girls are raised
Read MoreI’ve decided it’s important for me to be more physically active, but I have a hard time staying motivated to work out. So I have been trying different types of activities just to keep me interested. And most recently, I thought a pole dancing class would be a nice fun way to get moving. The
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