Forgive yourself. Forgive. Let go. Forgive. Why is this word so daunting?! I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easy for me to forget and move on, but not to forgive, no way—impossible. I can’t . . . I won’t . . . I refuse. We cannot change the past, but we can change […]
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The first question I ask my clients is who their target audience is. I always get the same puzzled look followed by a stutter about who their ideal customer is that they just thought up. As a marketer, knowing your client’s audience is beyond important. How can you effectively talk to and sell your products
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We are so excited to partner with Dr. Walter Hidalgo with a goal of being more socially aware. Here, he answers your questions and shares advice on life and wellness while living in a social media driven world. DEAR THE VIRGO GIRL, I have seriously had a Planet Fitness membership and went to the gym
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With only a few weeks left before we enter 2018, here are some must-reads of 2017 from our favorite black authors. The Hate U Give — Angie Thomas The Hate U Give is a young adult novel by Angie Thomas, that follows a protagonist drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend. Published February 28,
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When it comes to starting over and starting fresh there’s so much to consider. Often, the thought of revamping your life can seem complex and troublesome. So much so that we sometimes don’t start over because we’re discouraged in the mental process. We talk ourselves out of the very thing we desire the most: progress.
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We are so excited to partner with Dr. Walter Hidalgo with a goal of being more socially aware. Here, he answers your questions and shares advice on life and wellness while living in a social media driven world. DEAR THE VIRGO GIRL, In the New Year, my first resolution is to stay away from my
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Yes, finding the right love mate who can also be your business partner does matter before you say the I dos. As creativepreneurs, our future is uncertain, we generally don’t have a backup plan or savings or a 401K. Therefore, dating us, yet alone marrying us, is a serious commitment. Don’t believe me, check out
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Every once in a while you come to a place in life where it seems you’ve hit a wall. Your emotions are in an uproar. Your mind is tangled, you’re not sure if you should go left or right. It seems everything is coming at you from all directions. Ugh! What do you do?! You do
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TP Toys and Accessories, a local black-owned toy store in New Rochelle, offers a personal touch for holiday shoppers. I had the privilege of visiting TP Toys on shop small business Saturday, where my kids and I were greeted with warm smiles and surrounded by toys and yet more toys down each aisle. I will
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