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Memorializing More Than A Midwife: Dr. Janell Green Smith, Gone Too Soon After Childbirth Complications

Dr. Janell Green Smith may have been known to many as a certified midwife at Prisma Health Greenville Midwifery...

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Leah Collins Talks MAXXED OUT, Her New Show On OWN Network Airing Saturday, January 10th 9/8c

OWN Network has a fun new series bound to keep you engaged while you learn something at the same...

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4 Benefits Of Unplugging From Social Media In The New Year

Every now and then, taking a break and unplugging from social media can be beneficial in many ways. You never know how much real...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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Why You Should Make A ‘New Week’ Resolution

Instead of putting all of the pressure of the year on your resolutions, make it a weekly task of betterment. This way, you can...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How To Maintain Your Mental Health Entering The New Year

Managing your mental health can only be determined by what you want the outcome to be. Entering the new year can either be a...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How To Start The Year Centered, Grounded, And Purpose-Driven

As the new year begins, it’s a wonderful time to create new beginnings, focus on your new goals, and think positively about what the...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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4 Low-Key Things To Do New Year’s Day

If you’re doing something for New Year’s Eve, you’ll likely want to have a chill, first day of the year. Chances are, if you’re...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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4 Ways To Celebrate Yourself For Completing The End Of The Year

If you’ve never celebrated yourself, especially at the end of the year, this could become a new tradition. You...

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How To Make Extra Money In 2026 With An Online Side Hustle

The best way to walk into 2026 is with a game plan. With today’s technology, there are so many...

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How To Reach Your Health Goals In 2026

Health and holidays don’t necessarily go together; between endless entrees and desserts, it’s hard to break away from the monotone and stay on track...

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4 Celeb Moms That Had Babies This Year And Got Back To Business

Celebrities seem to always be on the go! A different city today, a new deal tonight. Despite their busy schedules, one thing is true:...

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4 Ways To Save Money In The New Year

Saving money can be a hard task when money makes it easier to get things done. According to Empower, travel ($155/mo) and fine dining...

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How To Create The Perfect 2026 Bucket List

Bucket lists are fun to create simply because they’re a list of places, things, goals, and dreams we’d like to experience. The cool thing...

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How To End The Year Strong As A Professional Woman

In this economy, being a professional woman in business can seem as if this year flew by. Working non-stop...

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New Year’s Rituals And How They Bring Luck In The New Year

Before the new year enters, there are certain traditions that many cultures practice. These rituals are intended to set...

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4 Special Ways To Bring In the New Year

The new year is only days away, which means it’s time to say goodbye to 2025. If you haven’t begun to wrap things up,...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How To Make Your Home Sacred Again After The Holidays

Now that you’ve conquered the holidays, you can get things back in order at home. With all of the ripping and running, having family...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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How To Use December As A Time For Mindset ‘Detox’ Before The New Year

Things can be hectic as the year comes to a close in December. Making it through the holidays is a feat in itself. However,...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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How To Create Work-Friendly Morning Routines That Support Wellness And Productivity

Mornings can be rough, especially on Mondays. Inevitably, there are work calls, but looking at the glass half-full will start the day at its...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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4 Ways To Repurpose Gifts You Didn’t Want For Christmas

First, congratulations on surviving Christmas! Second, it’s okay if you received gifts you didn’t actually like or want. The old adage says, “It’s the...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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4 Celebrity Women That Started A New Business Venture In 2025

Women took the business world by storm this year! Several successful celebrity women launched new products and businesses that...

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4 Celebrity-Owned Products That Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

Last-minute shopping doesn’t have to look like you wait until the last minute. You may even catch a great...

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5 Ways To Enjoy The Holiday While Still Working

Working during the holiday has its perks and downsides. On one hand, you’re getting holiday pay, and on the other, you’re missing out on...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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How To Boost Your Career Before New Year’s Eve

The year is near the end, but it hasn’t yet. There’s still time to boost your career forward before we close the year 2025...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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5 Hobbies That Will Make You Money In 2026

Balancing work and home life is a struggle at times. Hobbies are great distractions and break up the monotony of the day and the...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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3 Ways To Prepare To Prioritize Mental Health In 2026

If you’re a professional woman on the go, the last thing you’re thinking about is your mental health. When would you even have time...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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How To Incorporate Gratitude And Reflection Practices To End 2025

With only a few weeks left until the end of the year, closing out on a positive note is...

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A Guide To Decluttering, Deleting, Deciding Before The New Year

The old adage: “clear out the old to prepare for the new” always seems to resonate at this time...

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Why More Women Are Ditching Traditional Christmas Dinners And Creating Their Own Holiday Traditions

With each generation comes change and enlightenment. Holidays have become a manner of expression as the world has offered many new options and ideas....

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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How Women Are Using Tech to Win Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

Last-minute shopping is no longer a hassle thanks to technology. Working women that have to balance work, family, and inevitable end-of-year demands can confidently...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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The Most Popular Christmas Gifts Women Are Actually Buying This Year

If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration you’ve come to the right place. There are so many avenues to look at when it comes...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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Five Ways To Clarify Your Vision Before Creating A Vision Board

The new year brings in new ideas and a fresh start. Many people have vision board parties to focus on the goals and visions...

By: Candis McDow · 4 weeks ago

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Meaningful Christmas Gifts That Don’t Break The Bank

As the holidays roll in, so do the bills. Deciding what gifts seem financially feasible while maintaining monthly responsibilities doesn’t have to be a...

By: Candis McDow · 4 weeks ago

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Meet The Women Behind Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Hairstyles

As Michelle Obama opens up about her evolution of style and self-expression in her forthcoming book, “The Look,” she...

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How One Jamaican Farmer Is Reclaiming Her Land After Hurricane Melissa

When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica this fall, it left devastating destruction in its wake — including...

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Why More Dating App Users Are Swiping For Career Opportunities, Not Romance

With billions of people around the world and an ever-growing menu of dating apps promising connection, you’d think finding love would be the easy...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How Women Are Building ‘Holiday Emergency Funds’ To Mitigate Over-Spending

Being fiscally responsible can benefit you in all aspects of life – especially during the holidays. Planning ahead to mitigate overspending will not only...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Learning How To Live By Your Own Validation

From the time we’re young, many of us are taught to measure our worth by how others respond to us — gold stars, applause,...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Thanksgiving Well-Being: How To Navigate Food, Family And Emotional Labor

As the year winds down and the holiday season picks up, many of us are preparing to gather with loved ones from near and...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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5 Ways Early Holiday Shopping Can Eliminate Anxiety Later

The winter holidays are swiftly approaching, which means so is the holiday shopping rush. The best gift you can give yourself this season is...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Q4 Is The Perfect Time To Prepare Your Goals For 2026

As the year closes and things become final, Q4 is the perfect time to gather your goals and set...

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Why Most Millennials Aren’t 9-To-5 Workers

In these times of creating your own lane, it appears that millennials have taken that notion and ran with...

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How To Navigate Travel While Working Remotely

Imagine a world where you are able to make money and travel simultaneously. Whether you’re looking for a change in scenery, inspiration, or a...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Why Single People Average Less Than Two Dates Per Year

As dating apps continue to grow, surprisingly, actual dating is drastically creeping to a halt. It appears that the traditional standards that baby boomers...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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How Women Are Redefining Financial Empowerment

The conversation about women’s empowerment is evolving, and so are women’s thoughts about their economic independence. For women, building enduring and meaningful futures is...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Learning How To Differentiate Forgiveness As An Adult

So many things change your perspective as an adult; the joys of the unknown are revealed, and life suddenly becomes real and not as...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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How Cleaning Can Keep Stress Down

Have you ever heard the phrase “cleanliness is next to Godliness?” Well, cleaning can be beneficial in multiple ways. Stress, in particular, can be...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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