I told my roommate four months ago that I wanted to create a network and space for creatives; anyone under the spectrum of writers, bloggers and digital strategists. The only requirement, you must be a girl. Here, #GirlsWriteIn was born. Back in December, I hosted an event in Charlotte bringing together 30+ women to discuss […]
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If there were ever a team that deserved a spot in Super Bowl 50, it is the Carolina Panthers. The last five years have been an absolute uphill battle as the team rightfully earned Sunday Night’s NFC Championship title. Through roster changes, injuries, and internal conflict, getting to this point required not just strength but
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What’s in a name especially when no one cares to get it right? #GrowingUpWithMyName is the support group for those victimized by the words on their birth certificate. Having every name, but yours ?#growingupwithmyname pic.twitter.com/3rzt7Bjlzd — Chloë Spencer (@chloespncr) January 24, 2016 #growingupwithmyname when the sub says “I’m sorry if I say these names wrong…”
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Over the last year and a half, as you all know from my blog posts, I have felt professionally unfulfilled. The stars just seemed as though they weren’t aligning in my career choices, primarily because I had outgrown my childhood ambitions. While I was coping with the everyday toils and snares, I was blessed to
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Photo Credit: Ron Clark Facebook Lost car keys, flat tires, disgruntled coworkers and just downright bad attitudes. Ah, the joys of returning to work after a holiday. If you’re not exactly in the mood to work, one middle school teacher in Atlanta is all the hype you need for the day. Bet you can’t do
Oprah’s Master Class provides dynamic inspiration from celebrities, politicians, humanitarians and great innovators, from all walks of life. Their intimate tales prove anyone from anywhere can achieve any unique idea of success. Child abuse, tragedy, failures and every mishap under the sun, each individual overcame huge hurdles eventually elevating themselves to greatness. Hearing these narratives
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By now, your social media friends and followers have entered into deep moments of reflections surrounding the last 360 days. After a year of failed relationships, foolish Facebook statuses and just all-around poor life decisions, there is a mad push to get right for 2016. Although, I am not sure what will change between 11:59
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Before there was Sex in the City and Girlfriends four women: Savannah, Bernadine, Gloria and Robin were Waiting to Exhale. Bad relationships, bad sex and good friends carrying inevitable luggage thrown at them in life. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Terry McMillan, the film directed by Forest Whitaker debuted on
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When I did the big chop in 2011, I immediately lost all confidence in my looks. Excessive use of relaxers caused irreversible damage to my hair. My stylist told me, “Girl you might as well start over.” Simply put—cut it off. It took me months to warm up to the idea. Then I finally did
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When you’re a creative soul, some days it feels like no one understands your message or your mission. Tapping into your own thought process can be a chore, and trying to give someone a glimpse into your vision is downright exhausting. Throwing in the entrepreneur component and things can get really complicated, if you allow
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