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Out With The Old, In With The New

Out With The Old, In With The New

It’s time to say, Bye Bye 2021 and Hello 2022! Yes, it was a good year and all, but now, it’s time to get excited about what’s going to be popping in 2022. A whole new year is dawning and the possibilities that come with it are absolutely endless. Sis, this is your chance to really strive to receive everything you feel life is supposed to be giving…unbarred, unhindered, and unbothered, just go for yours!

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New Attitude: 2022 Black Girl Anthems

New Attitude: 2022 Black Girl Anthems

Welcome to the first of many blank pages in the book of 2022. We know you will write one hell of a story and change the game in the best possible way. Every script deserves a fire soundtrack. This one hits different because it's a unique mix of bangers to support the dope moves you're about to make. The New Attitude: 2022 Black Girl Anthems Playlist is a collection of empowering tunes from unapologetically bold and audacious artists with awe-inspiring lyrics to blaze your path to greatness.  When you're at a crossroads, feeling uncertain about which direction to turn, blast these songs and you're guaranteed to pivot into a new lane where not a single soul can outpace you. Move differently without a single regret. Go to war for everything you believe in with style and grace. Reintroduce yourself. Get brand new. Do you. Anyone who has ever slept on you is about to get a wake-up call in 2022!

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22 Affirmations to Honor Your Highest Self

22 Affirmations to Honor Your Highest Self

Words have power. You wouldn't say nasty things to that one colleague you despise or even be rude to a stranger for no reason. So why do it to yourself? How you speak to yourself is crucial. Negative thoughts can damage your self-esteem and create toxicity. Shift your mindset. Free yourself from past failures, negative emotions, and crippling insecurities. Your inner monologue needs a new script—time to evict any lingering negative talk.  

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Advice From 3 Women on a Mission to Bring Equity to the Workplace for Black Women

Advice From 3 Women on a Mission to Bring Equity to the Workplace for Black Women

New year, new career goals. The month of January ushers in 365 pathways to exciting professional opportunities. While many people will opt for entrepreneurship or “The Great Resignation,” the mass exodus of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs, millions of others will continue climbing the corporate ladder. For Black women, fighting the good fight along the pathway to an executive role is met with adversity, and a unique set of barriers called sexism and racism. 

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7 Black Wealth Building Podcasts to Get Ahead in 2022

7 Black Wealth Building Podcasts to Get Ahead in 2022

Did you eat your greens and black-eyed peas on January 1st? The belief that these soul food dishes bring prosperity and good fortune in the New Year is alive and well. Maybe you missed out on the good eats or never believed in it in the first place; either way, you deserve a whole lotta money this year and beyond. Wealth building is a hot topic, and you need to be in on the conversation.

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5 Films To Warm Your Winter Nights

5 Films To Warm Your Winter Nights

Between the blustery days and the snow-filled nights, winter brings some strong weather. Those winds will have a Sister Wrapped up like a mummy trying to get through that cold and doing all that can make you a little bit weary. After a long day of working, caring for the family, or just going about your day, you want to come home to a warm place and unwind. 

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She Got Her Own Playlist

She Got Her Own Playlist

Forget what you heard. This is NOT a man's world. Truth be told, we’ve been running things since the beginning of time as the ultimate creators on Earth. We got the juice. We may lose a few battles here and there but no matter what, we are indestructible.

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All-Out Aaliyah Playlist

All-Out Aaliyah Playlist

Long live the princess of R&B. Aaliyah Haughton’s life was cut tragically short at the age of 22. Her legacy and influence will forever transcend time. It’s impossible to describe the feeling of hearing her music for the first time and watching her live performances. Her dance moves and music videos were ahead of their time. Many of your favorite artists today mimic Aaliyah’s revolutionary, carefree Black girl style. The sunglasses, side part, and bare midsection were her signature and are still a staple today.

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25 Days of Black Girl Sleigh

25 Days of Black Girl Sleigh

‘Tis the season to be stressed out, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. JK! But seriously, Christmas time can do a number on your mental health. Relatives, the ones who like to work your last nerve, are more overwhelming than usual. Your credit card bill spirals out of control. The last-minute requests at work continue to pile up while you scramble to check off a few more goals on your list by December 31st at 11:59 p.m. Christmas time is reserved for gift giving and spreading joy to those around you, but what the world needs right now is the best version of you. It’s a YOU season! Don’t wait until the madness piles up. Approach the holiday season with style and grace. Deck the halls with our 25 Days of Black Girl Sleigh guide.

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