Black Girl Magic ✨💫

How do y’all feel about Michelle Obama speaking on dating and relationship goals in podcasts? Don’t get me wrong it’s wise knowledge, but comping from a win who got married young and had kids, yet spe… more

I’ve been the main financial support for my extended family for years, and now I’m trying to prioritize saving for myself - a home, a future, maybe even a sabbatical one day. But the struggle is real … more

I have been watching "The Later Daters" on Netflix, it is both inspiring and eye-opening.

I love watching these women at 60, look good and REFUSE to settle.

All the way down to one woman rejec… more

I’ve been trying to protect my mornings, but I still find myself skimming emails the second I wake up. It’s like my brain never gets a clean slate, I just go straight into problem-solving mode before … more

A job I interviewed for I cried over when I didn’t get it because it was 9 rounds of interviews - one of the panelists reached out and she was laid off recently but wanted to let me know she was the 1 vote for wh… more

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about generational wealth and what that even looks like for our families. Is anyone else actively trying to build something long-term for your kids or future generation… more

Any of you in the same boat? As a blk woman, I’m typically only attracted to blk men. When I’m on the dating apps I feel like the attractive blk men with equally good profiles, are looking for somethi… more

🌱 Slow progress is still progress. Maybe you didn’t check off everything on your to-do list, but you kept showing up. Maybe you had a hard conversation, took a break you actually needed, or just trie… more

Lately I’ve been thinking about how small changes can make a big difference in daily life. I’m trying to be more intentional about how I spend my time and energy. So I wanted to ask, what’s something … more

There’s something deeply affirming about being led by a Black woman who just gets it—no need to explain, translate, or dilute. It makes me want to lead with that same authenticity. If you’ve had a men… more

Slowly learning the ins and outs of the corporate culture at my new job. There’s a lot of chain of command that I’m not used to coming from Big Tech into Finance.

Is it possible to have a career and a cute little garden that doesn’t die when you forget about it for a few days? Asking for… me. I want to start gardening but I need it to be super low-lift—think la… more

What’s your process for purging clothes? I noticed mine are piling up with nowhere to go recently 😅

I work remote and I'm craving a change of scenery. Looking for cities where Black women thrive socially, professionally, and personally. I work full-time and don’t have kids so I’m looking for com… more

I used to think I had to “have it all figured out” by 30. Career, relationship, savings, confidence… all neatly wrapped. I’m 35 now, and the truth is, I feel like I’m just starting to understand what … more

Can someone recommend a black hair salon/stylist that specializes in the health natural hair care in dc. Open to md but dont want to drive too far. Located in navy yards so somewhere within a 30 min d… more

Anyone working at Paypal that can do a referral? I recently left Big 4.

Is it possible to work a full time job a part time job and still be an active mom ?

Does anyone have advice about joining Jack and Jill? I know one mother in a neighboring chapter, but I don't know anyone in my local chapter. Most of their events seem to be members only. I'm … more

Growing up, I was always called “pretty for a dark-skinned girl”, especially by family. At the time I didn’t fully realize how deeply those words would shape how I saw myself. Now as an adult, I’m try… more

My manager stood up for me today, and not in a performative way, but in a real, public, “I’ve got your back” kind of way. After so many experiences where I’ve felt overlooked or unsupported, it honest… more

Why am I the only Black woman here at this offsite leadership meeting? 😩

People keep talking about how friendly and extroverted I am and how they love it but why do I feel like it’s a microaggression?… more

So at work on Mon, a fellow employee said she liked by shirt and asked if I’m an AKA too. I said no, I just like the shirt (pink & green). She walked away with this disgusted look on her face. So … more

How important is it to you that your kids (black or mixed race) are able to be around people who look like you or them outside of the household? Whether in school or just in the city where you live? I… more

I’ve been going through a lot...and now my hair is falling out. Between stress, pressure at work, and everything else life is throwing at me, I’ve started experiencing alopecia and it’s shaken me more… more

What are your go to outfits for travel days where you’re going straight from the plane to the office?

Do you ever feel weird about earning more than your partner? I’ve been the primary breadwinner for a while now, and while we’ve made it work, there are moments where the dynamic feels…tense. I know we… more

I would love to hear what books you ladies have been reading lately! Fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, thrillers, business reads - whatever’s been sitting in your bag, nightstand, or Audible queue. Bonus … more

Five years from now, I’d love to be in a position where I have more flexibility in my career and maybe even start my own business. Right now, I’m figuring out the steps to make that happen. What about… more