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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...

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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,...

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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 test by many millennial women...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 weeks ago

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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 for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS),...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 month ago

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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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 2 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...

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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...

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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. In fact, research has shown...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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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. Research has found that almost...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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...

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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...

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 amazing qualities that make us...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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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, women are more likely than...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 5 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...

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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...

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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 grow their businesses. Specific to...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago

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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 different times of the year...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago

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 · 5 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 · 6 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 · 6 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...

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...

Entrepreneurship

TikTok And Black Girl Ventures Launch ‘SOAR Together 2025’ Amid App’s Ban Delay

Despite being removed from app stores by a court-mandated ban in January and facing an uncertain future in the U.S. thanks to an executive...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

Entrepreneurship

Why Emotional Intelligence Is A Superpower For Women Entrepreneurs

So you’ve got this great new idea. No one else has really done it the way you’re proposing to do it. You’ve written a...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

Business

4 Infamous Business Flops And The Lessons Learned

There is a lot that can be learned from failure, and every major business has had their fair share. Whether they made it through...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

Entertainment

Black Love, Sci-Fi Horror And Fatal Games: 12 Most Anticipated New And Returning TV Shows

Another year, another excuse to binge on some of the most fascinating, drama-filled, intriguing and humorous TV shows — some old and some new....

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

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7 Inspirational Books To Start The New Year Empowered

It is always a treat to have a few more inspirational books by women authors to add to the dozens of others that have...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

Power Agenda

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Lisette Scott

It’s very evident that building a brand that leans heavily on the power combination of culture and community has...

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Here’s Your Ultimate Guide To The Best Couple’s Vacation In South Africa

If planning a couple’s vacation in South Africa is not on your list in 2025, there are several reasons...

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How To Handle Remote Work Anxiety As A Manager

Working remotely definitely has its benefits. You have got the element of flexibility, the lack of someone standing over your shoulder to check your...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 8 months ago

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Must-See Shows And Films Highlighting Diversity And Rich Culture Of Black British Life

Looking to explore the stories, experiences, and artistry of Black British life on screen? This roundup spotlights must-watch films and series that celebrate the...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months ago

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How Toxic Work Cultures And Systems Are Leading Managers To ‘Fake Productivity’

With about 22 million employed adults working from home, and 14 million working hybrid, productivity has been a major topic of both intrigue and...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months ago

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Classic ’90s TV Shows Featuring Black Culture Still Bankable And Streaming Today

Generation Z and the like remain in a ’90s nostalgia craze, and many companies and brands are tapping in, feeding the need for inspiration...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year ago

Power Agenda

A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Michele Ghee

One conversation with 30-year media industry veteran Michele Ghee, and you’ll know, simply from her vibrant tone and tenacity flowing through the phone, that...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year ago

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4 Major Things We Should No Longer Apologize For As Ambitious Women In Leadership

It’s Women’s History Month, and I love the deliberate focus on our unique stories, struggles, and triumphs, especially when...

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3 Small, But Mighty Steps To Level Up From Ambition Burnout To Your Joyful Success Era

As ambitious women, we’re all in some sort of era. I mean, it’s flooding social meda: Beautiful 9-to-5ers heralding...

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‘Found’ Star Shanola Hampton Talks Role And The Missing Persons Issue Affecting Black Women

Since the end of the screenwriter’s strike last year, many of us have been letting out sighs of relief with the return of our...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago

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3 Things I Stopped Doing As A Manager In Order To Keep My Sanity

Being a manager is not for the faint of heart, and whether you’re managing people, or processes, it can be both extremely rewarding and...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago

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11 Black Shows And Films You Need To Add To Your Watch List This Fall

I love a good film or series that highlights all that is complex, amazing, endearing, and entertaining about Black culture, especially when it’s filled...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago

Videos

Black Publishers And Creatives Celebrate Advocacy And Excellence At Black Owned Media Weekend

The Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) hosted its second Black Owned Media Weekend June 16-19 in Tulsa, OK. The three-day conference...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago

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Shifting The ‘Boss’ Narrative: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Manager

Becoming a manager in your 20s or early 30s can be an amazing accomplishment—and a huge challenge you're not quite ready for. Here are...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 years ago

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