One of the worst failings in American public schools is the refusal to teach students how to grow up. Even though we teach kids useless junk like geometric proofs, they have no idea how to apply for a job or file their taxes. That’s a shame, and we’re here to help. Whether you’re a freelancer, …
What would you do if someone told you that you couldn’t follow your dreams or join a profession just because you’re a woman? Hopefully, most of us today would band together and stand up to such injustice. Be sure to remember to recognize female first responders every 9/11. But that wasn’t always easy to do. And …
When we visualize empowered women we imagine a woman walking down the street or into a meeting with her head held high, shoulders straight and back, dressed for success, and confidence in her every step. Nothing can shake her. But what is it really about her that we admire and envy? The definition of an …
We should never overlook how anyone can make a difference. There is so much fear and injustice in the world, and although that is horrifying, the model citizen can and will always stand up. Houston baker Rukmini Das was initially baking more as a hobby, but she took the initiative with it when the George …
Although some places around the world have mostly gone back to normal, now still isn’t the most ideal time to travel. With the global situation still going on, it may not be the best time to tangibly plan out any trips soon. But there’s always time to create a vision board for travel. But all …
For many of us, money is one of the biggest struggles in our lives. After all, it’s that energy that we use to trade for the vast majority of the things that we want and need in our everyday lives. But even though consciously, we all want more money in our lives, it’s a loaded …
As we head into the cooler and drier fall and winter months, it’s time to change up some of the products that we use in our haircare routines. Of course, if using products that you already have feels right to you, stick with your regime. We’re recommending three curly girl hair products for your fall …
So many people talk about how it’s good to avoid getting on your phone first thing in the morning. And a tech detox can be just what the doctor ordered- especially if we get notifications on our phones that we don’t necessarily want to see. There are ways to use your cellphone for an uplifting …
Halloween is coming up soon. For many this is the greatest holiday of the year, even better than Christmas. And it’s easy to see why, as this is the one day where everyone gets to truly express themselves. Whether you feel like a soft bunny or a satanic witch, everything is allowed this season. There’s …
By now everyone should know the name: Breonna Taylor. Breonna Taylor was a Black medical worker who Louisville police officers shot after raiding her apartment. Here’s why we need to empower Black women. Only one of the three officers that entered and shot at her got any repercussion. And his punishment was absolutely not equal to …
In 2018, Jeanette Epps was taken off of a Russian spacecraft that would’ve made her the first woman to go into space for an extended time. But now, she’s going into space on Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner is going to become the first woman to join the International Space Station Crew (The Starliner is a …
September 18th 2020, one of the most notable advocates for women’s rights and gender equality in the Supreme Court passed at age 87 from pancreatic cancer. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, after Sandra Day O’Conner, was the second woman with a presence on the U.S. Supreme Court. Notorious RBG trailblazing women empowerment in a continually sexist climate is …
Are you a fashion-lover that wants to enjoy beautiful clothes curated to your style from the comfort of your home? If so, you might want to consider checking out the best fashion subscription boxes. These boxes have become a major hit in the past few years, with topics ranging from makeup to comic books. Since …
We all know with so many options on streaming, it can be difficult to land on something good for family movie night. But luckily, Netflix always have something new in store. Their main priority now is to pick up original films, that cannot be seen on any other platform. And a lot of them are …
There are so many exciting places around the world that many of us have yet to check out. As much as the popular tourists traps like London, Paris and Disneyland are enjoyable, a lot of truly fantastic locations don’t get any attention. Some of these include the desert- one of Earth’s most interesting and beautiful …
With the current chaos and protests going on in the United States for the past few years, things are looking rather bleak. While racism is currently a trending topic that people are fortunately speaking out on, it’s perpetually been there and still is. So we need to do what we can to get rid of fear, …
If you haven’t yet heard of Lorraine Massey’s book “Curly Girl: The Handbook”, it’s absolutely time to check it out. It’s particularly useful to check out if you’re a curly girl looking to have healthy hair. In Massey’s book, she outlines some fantastic haircare methods and ideal types of products to help your curly hair …
I, like many of my peers, did not receive any formal financial education. I was told to invest but I had no idea how. I was told to save but never had enough money to. But I’ve done my own research. I spent so much time learning about investing and educating myself about finances. I …
Facial masks are such a great addition to any skincare routine- or self-pampering moment. Each of them tends to target different skincare issues. For instance, some might add moisture, brighten the skin, and improve the texture and appearance of wrinkles. Whereas others might help reduce acne, purify the skin, and de-scar the face. Everyone has …
One of the latest trends in the tech world is blue light glasses. But there are a lot of misconceptions about why they’re a good thing to have. Most people know that they are great for when you spend a lot of time in front of screens. But others think it prevents eye strain in …
