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How To Plan An Affordable Memorial Weekend With All The Vibes

Planning a Memorial Weekend that feels like a whole vibe but doesn’t wreck your bank account is honestly the...

Jesseca Harris-Dupart Talks ‘Curl Math’ Launch And Keeping Ownership Of Multi-Million-Dollar Brand

Kaleidoscope Hair Products, the award-winning haircare brand known for bold storytelling, is putting focus on the curl conversation, with...

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5 Destinations To Enjoy Mexican Food & Culture For Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, and there can be a focus on celebrations that include lots of drinking and...

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From TikTok Gurus To Instagram Scams: How To Tell The Good Money Advice From The Bad

Many of us turn to social media for how-tos, and that includes money advice. Research has found that 61% of young adults trust social...

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5 Real-Life Tips To Thrive As A Freelancer After A Layoff

Millions of women in the U.S. are facing a career crisis, as massive layoffs continue across industries. After surviving several in my more than...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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The ‘Big Wealth’ Transfer Is Coming For Millennial Women, But Are We Ready?

There’s a historic financial shift underway for women. According to reports, trillions of dollars are moving from older generations, particularly Baby Boomers, to millennials...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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10 Women-Centered Films About New Beginnings And Romanticizing Life

Lately, everything in the world feels heavy. It seems like we’re all consumed with doom scrolling, endless bad news, and nonstop chaos. It’s enough...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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7 Feel-Good Spring Activities To Transition Into A New Season

Every spring, many women feel a renewed urge to reset, but there’s also a pressure to figure things out....

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The Queens of Jazz: Women Artists Bringing The Genre Back To Life

Women have long shaped the heart and soul of jazz, bringing fearless expression, storytelling, and innovation to one of...

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Date Night, But Make It Cultural: How Black Couples Are Celebrating Black Marriage Day

Black Marriage Day, celebrated this year on March 22, honors the beauty, commitment, and resilience of Black love. Nisa Muhammad, a scholar and associate...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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These Modern-Day Black History Makers Are Advancing Society In Business, Sports, And More

February always hits different for me because this month feels like both a celebration and a reminder. It’s a time to look back at...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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The ‘Boy Jobs’ Trend: Is This Professional And Financial Liberation For Women Or Obligated Survival?

If you’ve been scrolling career conversations on TikTok, Instagram, or Lemon8 lately, you may have come across people talking about “boy jobs.” The phrase...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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Can’t Travel To Your Dream Destinations Yet? These 7 Books Will Take You There

Before I could get a passport, I always had books to take me on adventures to places I’d only dreamed of one day visiting....

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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5 Radical Things You Can Do Today To Get Closer To Financial Freedom

In a vision of financial freedom, imagine waking up with no fear about how you’ll pay your bills or no anxiety about returning to...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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Add These Hidden Gem Destinations To Your Must-Visit List For Family Vacation

When families plan their spring and summer vacations in the winter, considering hidden gem destinations might not be the...

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How To Rebound Financially When You’ve Literally Lost Everything

For many women, the chain reaction of mass layoffs, high healthcare costs, and political conflict has become an all-too-common...

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How To Make 2026 Your Skills-Based Glow-Up Year

We often hear about physical glow-ups in the new year, but if you’re an ambitious woman planning to take your career to the next...

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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 around the world. Everyone’s ready...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 6 months ago

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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 travel adventure alone this month...

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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 · 6 months 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 · 6 months 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...

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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...

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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 · 7 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, for many of us they...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 7 months ago

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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 to turn a hobby into...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 8 months ago

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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 · 8 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 · 8 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...

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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...

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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 · 9 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 off dozens of LinkedIn replies,...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 9 months ago

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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? Starting with your zodiac sign...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 9 months ago

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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 · 9 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 · 10 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...

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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, to their millennial daughters. The...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 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 test by many millennial women...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 11 months 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 · 11 months 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 · 11 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 · 11 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...

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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 to level up in their...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year 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. In fact, research has shown...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

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