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Like Fine Wine Playlist

Like Fine Wine Playlist

Society's obsession with age and beauty became embedded in our brains at a very young age. Commercials pedal anti-aging products while magazine ads photoshop their way into our subconscious to believe their standards of beauty. Who cares what “they” have to say? Melanin is a badge of honor. Everyone knows Black women only get better with time. The Like Fine Wine playlist is all about aging gracefully while embracing every aspect of your outward appearance. Age is a blessing. Welcome it with open arms, all parts. Turn on this playlist, strip down to your birthday suit, and admire every inch of your body in the mirror. You’re just as sexy now as you were 15 years ago! Own it, sister.

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If You Don't Celebrate You, Who Will?

If You Don't Celebrate You, Who Will?

As black women, you wear so many hats. Between work obligations, family responsibilities, and any other endeavors that you choose to pursue, you are always giving of yourself. Not only can you give diva-tude when you feel it necessary, but you are a BOSS about what you do. Nobody has time for half-doing and letting things slip. If you are like most black women, whatever you go after, you do with everything that you have. No lies detected here at all!

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Brown Sugar Dreams Come True

Brown Sugar Dreams Come True

Izzy & Liv was listed as one of the fastest-growing companies by INC Magazine in 2020 landing at #560 out of 5000, and number 13 in New Jersey, where our headquarters is based. We earned small business love through Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Foundation in conjunction with the NAACP. We saw Lebron James’ baby girl rocking our little girls pajamas – that was nice. In the fall, our founder Nicole W. Brown was featured in Forbes for her vision behind Izzy & Liv. Then in February 2021, Forbes welcomed us into the first class of the Next 1000. And how did we get here? A leap of faith.

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In Kamala We Trust

In Kamala We Trust

This Women’s History Month hits different with Vice President Kamala Harris as the lady of the hour. Harris represents a series of firsts; the first woman, first Black woman, first South Asian daughter of immigrants, and the first historically Black University graduate to serve as Vice President of the United States. The former prosecutor and Senator from California has committed her life's work to equity and racial justice. In her decades of service, VP Harris has more than earned this prestigious honor as America’s second-in-command.

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20 Inspiring Quotes

20 Inspiring Quotes

Black women continue to carry a torch of excellence with grace and determination. Our ancestors stitched the fabric of America influencing generations to come. From politics to astronomy to education and medicine, we beat the odds and defy opposition. Just because we carry it well, doesn’t mean that the load isn’t heavy. As you journey along your individual path, there will be speed bumps and detours along the way. Stay the course and look to other women for encouragement. Anything is possible with determined women at your side. In honor of Women’s History Month, aim higher and stay motivated with words of wisdom from 20 dynamic women who exemplify greatness.

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Mood Making 101

Mood Making 101

Life happens, and when it does, you may find yourself kind of deep in your feelings. There are times when you just feel less than wonderful and need a bit of an attitude or outlook adjustment. Queens go through sometimes, too. You feeling this, Boo? The thing to remember is that while it is alright to hit a bump, you don’t want to stay down or let that bump derail your life and intentions. If you feel that happening, Sis, get yourself back right with the quickness! Let the Izzy and Liv masterclass on creating a positive mood help you to refocus and pull your spirits all the way up. Welcome to Mood Making 101...

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Throwback Queens of R&B And Rap Playlist

Throwback Queens of R&B And Rap Playlist

Curated By: Girl Tyler Women’s History Month is incomplete without a FIRE playlist to celebrate musical brilliance. The Throwback Queens of R&B and Rap playlist is a collection of jams that you find yourself humming while you clean, love to perform...

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Beauties of the Week is Back!

Beauties of the Week is Back!

We love seeing the Izzy & Liv Brown Sugar community enjoy our product offerings. That’s why we’re excited for Beauties of the Week where we will highlight phenomenal Brown Sugar Babes as they share their product reviews, unboxings, and insights regarding their Izzy and Liv experiences. You will get to hear sistas from all over the globe. Yasss! We are going to make sure that you know about what we have trending and what members of the community can’t live without.

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10 Black Girl Bosses We Love To See

10 Black Girl Bosses We Love To See

Black women are killing the game on just about every level. Just look at Stacey Abrams. She led the way in Georgia helping the Biden-Harris campaign take the White House. And the rest is history. Political ambitions aside, Black women continue to be the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs running circles around men and other ethnic groups. Although the pandemic brought crush financial defeat across the board, our resilience is worth watching.

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