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Let People Show You
“Let people do what they wanna do, so you see what they’d rather do. That’ll answer all the questions you have.” I saw this quote while scrolling, and whew—if it…
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Woman to Woman… But Make It Real
Play this while you read: Shirley Brown – Woman to Woman Toni, lissen… You said you came “woman to woman.”But let’s get this straight:You came to colonize my inbox with…
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Here’s $20—And That’s All You’re Getting
So, I’m at Starbucks. Just writing, zoning out, doing what I usually do—getting lost in the rhythm of my thoughts and my keyboard. I had been there for a few…
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Dear Black People: The Next Time They Mention Chicago…
Dear Black People, Let’s talk strategy. We’ve all been there. You’re minding your Black business, maybe talking about systemic inequality or the latest police brutality case, and suddenly some Fox…
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When Boundaries Feel Like Betrayal
I said “no” for the first time in a long time. Not out of spite. Not because I don’t care. Not because I’m disengaged. But because I simply didn’t have…
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Career Pivot Starter Guide
Welcome to your Career Pivot Starter Guide — a companion resource to Episode 2 of Talk Thirty To Me. This guide is designed to help you reflect, plan, and take…
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More Than a Paycheck: What Michelle Obama Really Taught Us About Love, Money, and Partnership
When Michelle Obama speaks, the world listens. And during a recent episode of her IMO podcast with her brother and co-host, Craig Robinson, she did what she does best—she dropped…
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Barefoot in the Winter, Pregnant in the Summer: The Quiet Horror Hidden in a Common Phrase
Today I learned something I wish I’d known sooner. We’ve all heard the phrase “keep her barefoot and pregnant” tossed around as a joke, a half-hearted insult, or a vague…
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Ticketmaster Is a Scam, Not a Service: Why It’s Time to Stop Playing Their Game
Let’s just say it plainly: Ticketmaster is not a ticketing service anymore. It’s a gatekeeping, money-hoarding, user-hostile monster that has corrupted the live entertainment experience for everyone—artists and audiences alike….
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Not My To-Do List: Releasing the Weight of Uninvited Expectations
“Expectations made of me without my consent or participation are not my responsibility.” Read that again. And this time, let it unclench your jaw. Let it pull the pressure from…
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When the Cure is Costlier Than the Condition: Rethinking Our Narratives Around Chronic Illness
A recent flurry of viral social media conversations has stirred a profound and uncomfortable dialogue—one that challenges our assumptions about illness, treatment, and stigma in the 21st century. What began…
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11 Black-owned apps you need to download
For Black History Month, we made a list that rounds up Black-owned apps transforming everything from fitness to finance. Check them out! Silicon Valley may be the traditional center of…
