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8 Podcasts by Black Women to Check Out This Month
Market research company, eMarketer estimates the U.S. will reach 105.6 million active monthly podcast listeners by the end of 2020. This rate has more than doubled since 2015. Ad spending is projected to top more than $1 billion in 2021. With the growing demand, Black women are rapidly invading the industry. From science and business to entertainment and mental health, women of color are producing and consuming diverse podcasts. Here are 8 podcasts we’re listening to this month. These storytellers and content creators provide entertainment as well as valuable educational resources to ensure success for Black women at every level.
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So, you’ve slid into some DMs, matched with a cutie on a dating app, been pursued by a longtime admirer, or met someone on a quarantine snack run. Whatever the case, you’ve made a connection and now the two of you are ready for some one-on-one time. Turn on Zapp and get ready for some computer love. Who knew the ‘80s would prepare us for virtual dating?
7 Ways to Combat Seasonal Depression From A Black Therapist
Summer is long gone. Fall is winding down and winter is slowly creeping onto the horizon. Yes, it’s that time of year again — already. The days are getting shorter, temperatures are taking a dip and you may be feeling a bit moody or maybe just a little “off”. You’re feeling sad although you can’t quite pinpoint what brought it on. Well, there’s a legitimate reason for the sudden change in your emotions. According to psychotherapist and workplace wellness expert Farah Harris, LCPC, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly known as seasonal depression, impacts people of color because of how our bodies respond to environmental changes.
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15 Ways to Decompress in 10 Minutes or Less
Is 2020 working your last nerve? We know, sis. Ours too. You’re booked and busy and need a quick outlet. Adjusting to the new normal is frustrating and stressful, but don’t throw in the towel just yet. Got 10 minutes to spare? Keep this list handy for when you’re feeling suffocated.Try these easy techniques to decompress and snap back for more peaceful state
Home Body: 4 Ways to Improve Your Body While You’re at Home
Sis, you’re keeping everything in order. The house is clean and organized –Check! The deck is “decked out” and a beautiful oasis – Check! The kids are taken care of and school is going well — fingers crossed and Check! BAE is happy and relaxed – Check! You’re even keeping up with your water intake and your exercise routine – Check! Check! Smooth sailing and calm waters, right? We agree. You’re doing an amazing job! What better time to take you to the next level? Believe it or not, doing these four things over the next few months can improve your body (and your health), all from the comfort of your home:
3 Work From Home Strategies - To Increase Productivity
We’re six months into the pandemic and for many of us, the work from home routine has become a bit mundane. A successful work from home scenario requires an organized workstation, discipline, and limited distractions. Life is stressful enough, now you’re inviting your coworkers into your home. This isn’t the work-life balance anyone imagined.
5 Ways to Educate Yourself Without Going Back to School
One of the most awesome gifts that life gives us is an abundance of opportunities to better ourselves. We all know that we should welcome and embrace every chance to learn. With all of that, when we talk about learning people automatically jump to the assumption that learning can only be done in a classroom with heavy textbooks and a whiteboard full of notes. Nope...that’s totally not true. Learning can happen anywhere! There are so many fantastic ways to further educate yourself and not one of them forces you to go back to school.
Black History 101 - 4 Things You Didn't Know about HBCUs
When you think of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, there are some things that probably pop into your mind. Black intellectuals making their mark on the world, step shows and fantabulous marching bands are likely what you think of first. Just pondering it probably made you think of those uber talented drum majors that set things off at every game and major event. YES! We love them. But, in all honesty, that’s kind of a limited view of our dear beloved HBCUs. HBCUs are all of that and so much more.