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Oct 12, 2020
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These are just some hashtags you’d find trending on social media, and we’re here for them! However, while most of this self love comes from black women, that’s not all that has become a trending topic on your favorite platform. As Black women, we’ve always known that we’re poppin', from our skin, to our hair, to our shape to our entire culture. It’s just taken the rest of society time to catch up. While for us, our culture is a way of life, for others some aspects of our culture seem to be a fad or trending topic to them.

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Sep 12, 2020
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The Benefits of Saying "No" and Creating Boundaries

“No” is a complete sentence. N-O-Period. These two letters pack a powerful punch. For countless women, the inability to say ‘no’ results in fatigue and other complex outcomes. Early on in our childhood, we’re taught unrealistic expectations for how girls should behave. Over time, these well-meaning principles, which were instilled in us, spiral into incessant people-pleasing. Why is it so easy to cater to the needs of others while our own needs and deepest desires go unfulfilled? One answer is our inability to communicate boundaries in our personal and professional lives.

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Apr 11, 2020
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6 Girlfriends Every Woman Needs in Her Corner

Toni, Lynn, Joan, and Maya were fictional Girlfriends that felt real – sometimes a little too real. But with all their personal mess and annoying quirks, they were there for each other every step of the way. The world has changed...

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Apr 08, 2020
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3 Books Every Black Woman Should Read to Boss Up at Work

A growing number of companies are creating diversity initiatives to address employee concerns while also filling leadership roles with underrepresented talent. Although some progress has been made, the long-term impact often leaves Black women out of the conversation. So, instead of waiting for equity, go after what you want. Add these three books to your collection and take control of your professional destiny.

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Mar 25, 2020
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COVID-19 Letter From the Editor

At Izzy & Liv, celebrating and uplifting YOU is our priority. From the very beginning, our focus has been to be a space where Black women are included and feel confident and empowered. As we all practice social distancing amid COVID-19, we invite you to lean in to support others, be supported, and share with the group. Great things always happen when we come together.

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Feb 02, 2020
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The Mental Health Taboo In The Black Community

Mental health has been getting a lot of attention in recent years. There was a time when the mere mention of someone being “a little touched in the head”, as black people used to say, was something that most just did not do. Nobody wanted to deal with the reality that someone that they loved […]

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Jan 06, 2020
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Mind Over Matter: How To Shake Off Bad Days

Hey ladies! We all get bad days. No matter how you may try to keep a positive attitude about things, life still happens. Plans fall apart. People leave our lives. Goals aren’t always achieved. However, that doesn’t mean all is lost. So it’s important to have healthy coping mechanisms on how to get through those […]

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Sep 09, 2019
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The Art of Self-Love

While self-acceptance may come easy for some, self love is totally different. In fact, it can be hard to do but self love is necessary for every individual, especially women. Life demands us to always be “on.” By that I mean, you may feel so much pressure to show up for others, do things for […]

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Aug 21, 2019
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Black Women, It’s Okay to Take a Break

Black women can carry many burdens. On one hand, these manifest on a mundane level. Many of you are married with kids. You may feel as if you have to be the perfect wife and mother. Others of you may be single, dealing with the pressure of finding a mate while also creating a stable […]

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