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Minority-owned businesses are the cornerstone of their communities, and over one-third of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. are headed by w

As much as I feel the tips included below on how to battle your bulge are important, given what's going on in the US (and beyond), I debated

Remember when you were a kid and you had a crush on the popular boy or girl? And you didn’t think that they would ever give you the time of

The month of February is often associated with love. We celebrate love in our significant relationships yet do we take the time to honour

Are you tired of being home due to a change in the workplace? Do you feel like you need to do a little something to make your home more enjoyable? I’ve been get

Smile more :) I looked in the mirror this morning with my mask on. I wanted to see if people could tell if I was smiling behind my mask.

What are adaptogens? If you are like me and read health and wellness articles on the reg, then you have definitely heard this new-ish buzzwo

I heard a couple of interesting stats earlier this week: 7x as many people are now living over the age of 85, relative to 1960 10,000 people

March 8th is International Women’s Day. Across the globe, women will join together to celebrate their rights and accomplishments as well as

Two rising, women entrepreneurs - Jena Holliday and Kalilah Wright - have found their voice and are using it to spread Black joy, solidify

It can be extremely frustrating when your body can't keep up with your mind. When your body tells you to slow down, but your mind is fully

We live hectic lives. It seems with each passing day, our to-do lists get longer. So much of our time is focused on work and family ...

Valentine’s Day is coming up and I wanted to create something yummy and PINK for you guys to enjoy! This is such a delicious treat and it is

Welcome to the Age of Aquarius! On December 21, 2020 our planet officially entered a new 200-year cycle. After 200 years of being dominated

When I first started college I attended a small Catholic university in downtown Pittsburgh. One of my favorite classes was Multiculturalism.

I am a forty-something introvert who has finally come to terms with being who I am and not longing to be someone else. To be an introvert

For those of you who are under 30, you might not even remember a time when people didn’t constantly check their phones for texts, Facebook

Boy oh boy did 2020 pull the rug out from under us. It was a year full of trials and tribulations. Hardship and awakenings.....nothing

The world has definitely changed and we are spending so much more time on zoom and video conferences. Over the past few weeks, I have been

When I was a high school student, a national holiday was established to honor Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. My principal, however,

Have you ever wondered why losing weight and keeping it off feels so difficult? Confused by all the conflicting information out there? Think