IMAN M'FAH TRAORE

Iman M’Fah-Traoré is a Paris-born, New York-raised, Afro-Brazilian writer and editor who splits her time between Brooklyn and Paris. As a creative writer, her work explores family structures, multiculturalism, queerness, grief, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Professionally, she is a senior writer and assistant editor with experience across publishing, technology and AI, fintech and blockchain, healthcare and wellness, legal and estate planning, personal finance, fashion and luxury, and arts and culture. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Business Insider, Babe by Hatch, and literary magazines including World Insane, Vagabond City, miniMAG, Mania Mag, Bending Genres, PapersPublishing, and NeverApart.

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The Mental Load Of Being The ‘Responsible Daughter’: How To Prepare For The Sandwich Years

Most families have a responsible daughter. She’s the one who’s always remembered birthdays, bought thoughtful gifts, organized holiday plans,...

No House, No Kids, No Millions? You Still Need An Estate Plan

No House, No Kids, No Millions? You Still Need An Estate Plan

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and many young and middle-aged adults think that they don’t own enough assets, don’t...

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Why Many Women Struggle To Make And Maintain Adult Friendships

In the last five years, Americans have reported having fewer close friends than previous generations. Survey Center on American Life finds that people talk...

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When Pride Becomes Performative: The Hidden Cost Of Workplace Tokenism

Pride Month happens every June. And every June, queer folks take to the streets to celebrate, march, and advocate. During that time, companies attempt...

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How Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender-Non-Conforming Professionals Can Navigate Workplace Dress Codes Without Losing Their Personal Style

Despite evolving conversations around gender identity, many workplaces still operate under dress codes built around the binary. “Business professional” and “business casual” may sound...

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Thinking Of Changing Career? Here’s How To Do It Without Feeling Lost

If you are one of the many women considering changing careers, I’m here to tell you that while it might be scary, it is...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 4 months ago

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Screen Time Is Here To Stay: How To Use It To Connect With Your Kids

We all know how fast technology is advancing. Long gone are the days of rushing home to watch your favorite show at exactly 7...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 5 months ago

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How To Empower Your Teen To Choose Their Own Path After High School

College decisions are right around the corner and if you have a teenager eagerly awaiting a response from their...

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Why Being Afraid Of AI Is Rational And What To Do With That Fear

Yes, AI has redefined the modern professional landscape. Many fear it is “coming for” their jobs, but it isn’t,...

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You Don’t Need To Be ‘Bad With Money’ To Need Financial Support

Most people, especially women, do not have a financial advisor even when they need one because they think they don’t make enough money, couldn’t...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 7 months ago

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How You Can Use Failure To Succeed

We’re taught that failure is a negative thing, filled with setbacks and self-doubt. In reality, failure can be conducive to success. All the while...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 8 months ago

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How Ambitious Women Can Build Restorative After-Work Routines

We can all relate to that feeling of finally closing your laptop or kicking off your shoes when you get home after a long...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 9 months ago

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Why Every Freelancer Needs An End-of-Year Business Review

The end of the year is approaching. For businesses and corporations, that is synonymous with end-of-year reviews — individual and performance-based as well as...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 10 months ago

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The Power Of ‘No’: Why Freelancers Must Set Boundaries To Protect Their Well-Being

Freelancing is more popular now than ever. In fact, researchers found that the number of freelancers increased by 90% between 2020 and 2024. Freelancing...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 11 months ago

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How Nevadia Shelton Grew Glossed By Nae Into A Beauty Brand Rooted In Care

Inspired by her mother’s struggle with Lyme disease, Nevadia Shelton launched Glossed By Nae from her college dorm room...

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The Final Stretch: Surviving Summer’s Last Weeks As A Freelancing Parent

Summer break is almost over, but not for freelancing parents. This final stretch can feel like the hardest stretch...

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How To Talk To Your Partner About Finances

Money is one of the leading stressors in relationships. In fact, 45% of partners argue about money at least occasionally and 25% of couples...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 year ago

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How To Rest Without A Vacation As A Black Woman Entrepreneur

Even though, statistically and culturally, Black women are leading the charge as the most dynamic force in American entrepreneurship, they are the ones that...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 year ago

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How To Successfully Co-Parent In The Summer

Growing up as a child of divorced parents, I can easily remember how times preceding holidays and vacations could get especially tense as my...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 year ago

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How To Be An Ally To Your LGBTQIA+ Colleagues This Pride Month And Beyond

Despite evolving times, being queer in the workplace can still be a tough experience. Even if you support the LGBTQIA+ community, it’s important to...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 year ago