Leading Like a Lady

Roughly five percent of nurses in America are Black women, and social work is the third most popular degree among African Americans. But this group is more likely to get a higher salary abroad than they would receive in the U.S. - and this episode explains which country would pay them the most. Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: Threads LinkedIn Pinterest

Success in this job market requires more than a basic Google job search. The right strategy can unlock career choices that fit your lifestyle and financial needs. This includes overseas jobs, freelance jobs, and roles ideal for balancing work and travel. Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: Threads LinkedIn Pinterest

Even with the full list of names in the Epstein files released, we’ve seen no attempt to prosecute, interrogate, or investigate any potential culprits. We need to have a feminist/womanist critique of international law, international media, and the way they’re used to destroy the idea that any girl or woman can be a victim worthy of protection. Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: Threads Link...

This is a long overdue conversation on some of the cities and sites I visited in Italy. I also share how much this trip affected my self-esteem and mental health during a rough time in my career as a journalist. Thanks to Maggie Hollinbeck (M.A., LMFT), a psychotherapist who offers her expert opinion on how travel can be used as therapy. Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: Threads LinkedIn P...

Rihanna released the most-streamed album by a female artist in 2016. Rihanna tied Michael Jackson’s record for the most Top 5 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with said album in 2016. That same album became the first album by a Black woman to spend 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, only to be beaten nine years later. Most importantly, it became one of the blueprints for multi‐dimensional portraya...

Dr. Alexandra Walker helps us examine imposter syndrome, internalized failure and loneliness during what's supposed to be a happy season. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode series on mindset, self doubt, and recognizing our value (especially after layoffs and chronic unemployment). Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest

Thanksgiving's here, and the debate about whether to wash your turkey before cooking keeps coming up. I'm all for cleaning turkey, but I think we're missing the bigger picture of cultural practices and how scientific research gets communicated to different groups. This episode explores the nuances of food handling and food hygiene in the context of race and tradition, especially when c...

With everything going on in the federal government and economy, we’re seeing a rise in people sharing their layoff experiences on YouTube and TikTok. This made me wonder why this type of content is trending online, and whether it means this is a more profitable way to monetize content on YouTube (with the product being tears and vulnerability). Let me know if you think so in the comments! Subscrib...

In this episode we hear from a Black woman living in Spain who was unexpectedly laid off from her remote job — and we walk through the consequences few people talk about: losing employer-based health coverage, navigating unemployment while on a residence visa, and the practical steps she took to protect her livelihood and legal status. Whether you’re researching digital nomad visa countries, learn...

Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest A group chat tells you everything about power, privilege, and people’s politics. And if you've ever been kicked out of a WhatsApp thread or private Facebook group, the politics of race, class, and gender were probably the reason for that exclusion. I walk through how real-world hierarchies get recreated in small digital spaces...

I said it before (here: https://youtu.be/v4Z0kTEoKKg?si=irp-Y3BuPuOuhUMa) and I'll say it again: Hollywood is not ready to show Black revolutionary women on film. And I wish we would stop praising the filmmakers who sacrifice Black women to make empty points about white supremacy... SPOILER ALERT for the movie "One Battle After Another" Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: Linke...

This episode discusses the lack of official documentaries or biopics on Assata Shakur, a member of the Black Panther Party who passed away in September 2025 while living in exile in Cuba. Why is her story so controversial for mainstream media to cover, given the success of other Hollywood projects like "Judas and the Black Messiah"? Only two documentaries exist about Shakur, and neither...

What do we owe our oppressors—mourning, accountability, or something else entirely? Let's dissect the ethics of grieving those who have harmed others in this episode. After the shooting death of Charlie Kirk (Founder of Turning Point USA), Americans are examining whether public sorrow for perpetrators of harm advances justice, normalizes harm, or opens space for truth-telling and reconciliation. D...

This episode offers solutions to the issue of long-term unemployment, especially among Black women, and how to navigate the current job market. It's important to understand the economy when starting a job search, so you can get back to financial security faster. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest

I had the special opportunity to speak with a doctor and activist based in Gaza, who is assisting women and girls who have limited access to period products (sanitary pads, pain relief medicine, etc.). Please listen to and share this episode to spread awareness about this gap in humanitarian need in the region. Also, don't leave without sharing and signing this petition to ensure women and gir...

Here’s a candid conversation where I share my struggles as an independent journalist under the pressure to become a social media “newsnfluencer”. As a Black woman in journalism dealing with bias in journalism and the tension between job security and creative authenticity, this is a heavy subject to tackle. So many of us feel pushed to double as news influencers to keep paying our bills. I also exp...

It’s time to rethink how you manage money. Time to use a hands-off approach tapped into tech and professional help. Listen for steps to combine AI, automation, and self-care to set up systems for long-term financial growth. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest

Can the International Criminal Court become more powerful? Or are the days of it holding leaders accountable for war crimes and genocide over? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

Was this a beneficial and necessary movie to make? That's a complicated question. And it's based on the viewer and the emotional context they bring into the film. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

With Ozempic scattered across Hollywood, and celebrities revealing drastic weight loss, it's questionable whether body positivity is still the goal. Could we ever see plus-sized or obese celebrities as role models? Or is body positivity officially dead? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

Hint: America has one of the worst food quality scores. But why is that, and what are the international standards for food production anyway? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

An attempted explanation of why many social media posts about Black women giving up on political fights in the wake of Kamala Harris' failed presidential campaign. Includes a discussion about Allan Lichtman and the dangers of hubris in political punditry. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

This episode we explore Dr Afrikana Chihombori-Quao, someone I believe all Black/African women should know and follow. I'll examine the work she's done to speak out against post-colonial oppression across the African diaspora, and what lessons aspiring leaders could learn from her. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

What exactly is the reason (Black) women hate South African singer Tyla? Is this simply a case of the #DiasporaWars, or are there legitimate reasons to question her meteoric success in the music industry? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads

Diddy - arguably top 3 icons in contemporary Black music and Black culture. But how did people hold him in high regard for so long, given all we know now? Is #blackexcellence creating monsters instead of positive role models? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads