Being gainfully employed is a blessing. What’s also a blessing is the ability to decide when the time has come to move on from a current situation. If you are in a position to decide that the job you have now is no longer working for you and you want to explore new opportunities, consider yourself extremely fortunate. However, you won’t reap
Read Moreby Jackie Duodu-Burbridge I just wrapped up book #1 on my summer reading list, “Lean In” the somewhat controversial first book by Facebook’s COO, and working mother, Sheryl Sandberg. The book offers advice on how to navigate the professional and work/life balance struggles that women face in everyday life. Some say she misses the mark; some
Read MoreHello Frugalistas, I consider Abiola to be a mentor and a friend. She makes the convergence of self-improvement, womanism, and black consciousness delicious. It was an honor to interview her. For those of us, including myself, that need reminders of our greatness, Abiola gives you just that. Enjoy.
Read MoreAiesha and I met at the Second Sisterhood Summit where I was a workshop facilitator over a year ago. She was thoughtful, friendly, and full of vision. Here is her story! Why do black girls and women need the Black Girl Project? What does the Black Girl Project do? Truthfully, black women and girls don’t
Read MoreThis guest post is from Janelle Harris, Fabulous N’ Frugal’s DreamGirl and The Write or Die Chick. With more than 35 publications under her belt, she shares her wisdom on how to break into the freelance writing game. In this post, she answers the question, “For black women wanting to be freelance writers like you,
Read MoreJanelle is my sister-girl-writer-muse. She writes heart-warming and thought-provoking content for some of our favorite black women’s online and print magazines. In total, she has written for over 35 publications in her tenure as a writer. In addition, she owns a boutique editorial agency, co-owns a t-shirt company, and runs a non-profit. Wow. She has
Read MoreNorissa and I met back in 2001, in Ghana, where we were both students. Over the years, she and I have become good friends. She is one of the hardest and smartest working women that I know. Funny, collaborative and forward-thinking, Norissa is just getting started. Tell us about Empowered To the Third Degree, Inc.?
Read MoreDear Frugalistas, It’s extremely satisfying to know that my blog is making an impact on how women-of-color view their finances and their lives. There are other women on this list that are making their marks. I am sharing this list with you, hoping that you share it with your girls and share in my happiness:
Read MoreHello Frugalistas, this is one of my articles that was recently featured in Madame Noire. I caused a little of controversy, (if you look at the comments) and got some ladies talking, which I think is a great. Check it out over there and “like” it if you do! It never fails. You and your
Read MoreThe concept of mindful spending, juicy living, and philanthropy are inextricably linked. When you invest your resources—both time and money—Into experiences, causes, and projects that you believe you, you positively impact and change the world. Ebonie Johnson Cooper, the founder of Friends of Ebonie, a marketing communication agency with “an edge in social responsibility for
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