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Festive, Fun And Picture-Perfect: 7 Girls Trip Holiday Getaways

December is the perfect month to plan a holiday girls trip, especially if you’re all into the festive vibes...

7 Solo Getaways For Women Who Want Snow, Sun, Or Somewhere In Between

Solo getaways aren’t just for summer, and December doesn’t have to mean participating in the holidays on autopilot. A...

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Healthy Food Swaps For Sharper Focus And Steadier Energy

If you’ve ever come back from lunch and sat at your desk feeling sluggish or unmotivated, you’ve experienced exactly how food choices can impact...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 month ago

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Before Quitting That Job, Read One Of These Books First

Maybe you’ve been staring into your screen thinking about quitting your job, or your gut keeps whispering, “This isn’t what I signed up for.”...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 month ago

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Here’s What Your Calendar Says About Your Boundaries And How To Fix It

Every week, you review your calendar and it’s packed. Meetings back-to-back, quick check-ins, email time, then more meetings. Your lunch is just a block...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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How To Build A Dream Career With Zero Networking Events

Many professionals absolutely hate attending networking events. For those who are introverted, have made career pivots, are outpacing their peers, or simply don’t have...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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These Books Are All About Scaling Your Business To Six Figures

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your business from a low-earnings side hustle to a legit six-figure brand, these books offer the road maps...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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Peaceful Vacations: How To Design A Sleep Tourism Escape That Actually Helps You Reset

I’m an expert at this point on how to relax on vacation. While holidays are supposed to be restorative,...

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From Hobby To Culinary Boss: Women Are Finding Financial Freedom In The Kitchen

The culinary industry is a pathway to profit and fulfillment for women chefs and cooks, especially for those looking...

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Job Search Without Burning Out: Here’s A Great Calendar To Get You Started

If finding employment is starting to feel like a full-time nuisance, creating a job search calendar is the best thing you could do this...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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Upgrade Or Exit: Do Elder Millennials Quiet Quit — Or Quiet Evolve?

As a young millennial in the early 2000s, quiet quitting never crossed my mind. My peers and I were raised on hustle culture and...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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5 Fun ChatGPT Career Prompts To Help You Reflect On Positivity And Grit

It takes a lot of emotional bandwidth to juggle a demanding career, work expectations, and adulting in general. Fun ChatGPT prompts, for millennial women...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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6 Best Places In The U.S. For The Perfect Fall-Themed Retreat

If you’re in the mood for a staycation, the best U.S. destinations for an autumn retreat are just around the corner. Fall, with its...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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5 Things You Need To Do This Fall To Close Out The Final Quarter Strong

Every fall, as I sit at a cafe — drinking some sort of pumpkin spice concoction, with a dozen tabs open on my laptop—...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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Beyond LinkedIn: Out-of-The-Box Online Resources To Network And Land A Gig

With any online job search, one of the biggest headaches is getting ghosted or rejected — even after firing...

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Birthday Destinations For Your Zodiac: The Perfect Travel Itineraries For Each Sign

Creating a birthday travel itinerary is the ultimate excuse to take a trip — but where should you go?...

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Why Minority Millennial Women Are Saying Yes To An Offline Summer

The other day, I caught myself scrolling. And it wasn’t just a quick break from the everyday tensions of being self-employed and hunting for...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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Latinas In Tech Are Powering AI’s Future And Demanding Accountability

Latinas in tech aren’t just showing up — they’re reshaping the future of AI. Whether launching startups, leading policy talks, or building community from...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago

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How Trail Running Is Becoming A Powerful Activity For Women’s Empowerment

Trail running has officially gone viral — and women are finding their place on the trails, not by following a trend, but by building...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago

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’90s Kid Summer: Why This Might Be The Self-Care Travel Revival You Need

As we all anticipate (or dread) the end of summer and close out the third business quarter of the year, there might be a...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago

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Black Women’s Mental Health: Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Advocacy With A Reading List For Healing

The Bebe Moore Campbell legacy spans generations, from Black Gen X moms in the late ’80s and early ’90s, to their millennial daughters. The...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

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Strong Is The New Pretty: Millennial Women Are Embracing Benefits Of Strength Training

The myth that women shouldn’t lift weights due to unsavory aesthetics or male-centered judgment is being put to the...

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Famous Amos Empowers Black Entrepreneurs With $50,000 In Funding Plus Resources

Famous Amos, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), announced the winners of its fifth annual Ingredients...

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Redefining Retirement: How Elder Millennials Are Facing Realities, Pivots, And Reinventions

Elder millennials, born between 1980 and 1986, are approaching middle age in an economic landscape far different from what they were promised. Once told...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

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3 Good Reasons Teachers Should Embrace, Not Shun, AI In K-12 Education

In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, using AI in K-12 education is no longer an optional futuristic concept — it’s a vital job function that...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

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Celebrate Caribbean Heritage With These 8 Powerful, Beautiful Reads By Women Authors

The Caribbean is pure magic. And since June is Caribbean Heritage Month, it’s the perfect time to take in a culture that is alive...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

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Try These Job Interview Replies To Explain Career Gaps For Health, Parenting And More

Let’s be honest: career gaps happen. Research has found that 84 percent of millennials across the globe expect to take a career break at...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

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From Fear To Power: How Women Can Thrive In Career Advancement With Public Speaking

Public speaking skills aren’t just a nice-to-have, they’re a total game-changer for millennial and Gen Z women professionals looking to level up in their...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

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Wellness And Productivity: How Women Are Redesigning Their Homes For Health

When it comes to wellness and productivity, women are reimagining their living spaces to better support both holistic health....

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How Vision Mapping Could Be Your Secret Weapon In Redefining Your Career

It can be perplexing when you’re at a career crossroads, but vision mapping can be your best secret weapon....

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Black Dandyism In Action: The 2025 Met Gala Set Records While Amplifying Cultural Impact

Black danydism was at the center of this year’s Met Gala, and it was one of high anticipation, amplifying Black culture’s influence on fashion...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 8 months ago

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Job Search Stalling? Your Zodiac Could Be The Link To Shifting Approach

While the job search might be tough, some professionals are looking to the zodiac to turn things around. It’s telling that recent research has...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 8 months ago

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3 Spring Cocktails To Celebrate Your Favorite May Festivities At Home

Making spring cocktails at home is a great way to usher in a new month. And since May always arrives offering a fresh burst...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 8 months ago

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AI Compliance Violations: How You Can Avoid A Workplace Nightmare

AI compliance has been a challenging issue for company leaders for years. Major global powerhouses have even been implementing bans on AI use by...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 8 months ago

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These Success Habits Will Ensure You Thrive At A New Job

It’s been proven that the success habits included in your morning routine at work — or the lack thereof — can greatly impact your...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 9 months ago

Power Agenda

5 Power Agenda Women Talk Best Ways To Communicate Effectively

It’s no secret that women in business leadership are master communicators, leaning on empathy, strategic word use, and other...

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Overcome Debt: 6 Books Written By Women For Women To Reach Financial Freedom

Finding ways to overcome debt has become increasingly urgent, especially for women. According to a 2024 report from Lending Tree,...

Education That Supports Every Chapter: How National University Empowers Life’s “Ands”

A therapist isn’t just someone who listens to your problems. They’re your advocate, your cheerleader, and someone who helps create real change. Whether you’re...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 9 months ago

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Jobseekers: These Top Companies Offer On-The-Job Upskilling And Training Opportunities

Upskilling, or the process of learning a new skill or enhancing your current skill set, is critical for women professionals looking to maintain their...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 9 months ago

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Digital Nomads: How To Balance Career Growth And Security In Remote Work

The digital nomad lifestyle, once a niche pursuit, has grown into a global movement, offering professionals unparalleled freedom to work from virtually anywhere. According...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 9 months ago

Power Agenda

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Anika Howard

When a Black woman excels in a gaming industry where innovation meets entertainment, there’s that domino effect that can spark more interest and heighten...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 10 months ago

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How Upskilling And Reskilling Can Be Secret Weapons In Your Job Search

In the famous words of entrepreneur and author Marie Forleo, “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 10 months ago

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‘Revenge’ Funding: How Women-Led VC Funds Are Global Catalysts For Investment Activism

It’s no secret that women founders face major challenges when it comes to getting funding to launch, scale, and...

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Getting Ghosted Or Rejected From Jobs? Try Applying During The Right Season

If you’re a job seeker (or simply keeping your options open while gainfully employed), it’s important to know how...

Career Advice

The Authority Gap: 4 Common Workplace Scenarios And How To Respond

The authority gap, a phenomenon that occurs when women are taken less seriously than men at work, can stunt the career advancement of millennial...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 10 months ago

Career Growth

DEI Rollbacks And The Hidden Costs: How Minority Women Can Still Thrive

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rollbacks have been embraced by President Donald Trump’s administration, reversing decades of progress to create more equitable workplaces. As...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months ago

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Networking Tips For The Awkward, Introverted, And Experience-Challenged

Learning how to network with people at work or others in your industry was complicated when remote work and return-to-office mandates weren’t even a...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months ago

Career Advice

How To Negotiate For The Salary You Deserve

While there is still a pay disparity, especially for professionals of color, salary negotiation is an important step you’ll have to take multiple times...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months ago

AI Threatening Your Livelihood As An Older Millennial? Position Yourself In Thought Leadership

Thought leadership has been a top buzz word for over two decades, and the need continues as the global job market continues to be...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months ago

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‘Revenge’ Funding: How Women-Led VC Funds Are Global Catalysts For Investment Activism

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