Fighting Fear: Achieving Success + Staying There
We continue with the status quo because we assume that life is supposed to be a struggle. We've been told my loved ones or elders that if it comes easily, then it's not worth it. We have believed that if we have to fight tooth and nail for something that it makes achieving that goal so much better. It's why we stick it out in occupations that aren't fulfilling. I'm here to tell you that you don’t have to continue working the job you don’t like. You can, in fact, get out! That thing that keeps you trapped from being yourself and living out your dreams is fear.
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" A New Day is On the Horizon": Oprah and The Power of Speaking Your Truth
Last night history was made as Oprah Winfrey, AKA my pretend Godmother, accepted the Cecil B. de Mille Award at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. This is a huge moment for us. Oprah is the first black woman to receive the honor and only the second African American to get the award.
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My FEAR: Finding Evolution and Resolution
Fear is an emotion that we grapple with in one way or another. I think of the words of grandmother that “God does not issue fear” but somehow, it slithers its way into our hearts, minds and lives. Mostly against our will.
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2018 : Evolution of You
A few days into this new year and we are beginning to get our footing. It's tough to not only come back to yourself after the holidays, but also after that tumultuous year called 2017. Wow! What a doozie. If we learned anything from the social, political, and cultural firestorms it's that we have to do more to take care of SELF. We can't keep putting SHE on the back burner.
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ATL, Your Vote is Your Voice
On Tuesday December 5, Atlanta voters will head to the polls again, this time for the mayoral runoff. Ahead of the election, Black Girl Beautiful talks with local African American women about the importance of casting your ballot.
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We Beat Breast Cancer: A Story of Family, Faith, Survival
When we inevitably face trials in our lives it helps to have a strong and sturdy support system close at hand. This is true when it comes to dealing with everyday life pressures or even the scariest health crisis. Most of us have known the strength and courage of our mothers. What if your mother is one that needs you? What if years later, you need your mother to uplift and encourage you … in very similar fights? Tosha and Janie know exactly what that feels and looks like.
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Travel Journal: I Know Africa and She Knows Me
“I'm finally going to Africa” is what I thought once the last payment of my trip was paid and I had finally figured out how and which flight I would be on to get to Kenya.My first visit to the Motherland was back when I was 16 years old.
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Billie Hilliard: Living Her Purpose, One Heirloom at a Time
"I went through a stage where I had to stop thinking about what people thought about what I was doing because, at the end of the day, my life is mine,"
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A Letter from Nikia
Almost a year ago today a group of dynamic individuals came together for our very first flagship Black Girl Beautiful event. When I look back through the images from that day, I am reminded of all the open hearts and brilliant minds that combined to make that event such a success. It truly touches my soul.
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#BGBSummerFridays Part 2
Summer Fridays is back at it again! For our second installment in July, BGB partnered with BlackBookLA at the historic Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
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Festival Ready Hair w/ SheaMoisture
Short, curly hair has been my thing for years. When I big chopped years ago, I was committed to keeping my hair cropped and cute. I didn’t want to turn into that girl who spends hours upon hours on her hair. But a few summers ago, I decided to let it grow out. So here I am now trying to experiment with color and styling. It’s been fun!
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#BGBSummerFridays Part 1
We do what we do for not only the culture but the community. In June, BGB partnered with our friends at Here Now Us for a monthly co-working event at The Line Hotel in Los Angeles called Summer Fridays.
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For My People: An Intimate Brunch
On a weekend in May, Black Girl Beautiful founder Nikia Phoenix brought together some of the women she loves and supports and honored them with brunch and sisterhood.
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When The World Gets Too Noisy
In this day of always being so connected, have we forgotten what quiet sounds like? Have we forgotten what our world is like without the noise?
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SheaMoisture Olive & Green Tea Body Butter
Making sure your black don't crack.
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You Are... ENOUGH
Say this affirmation. No ifs, ands. or buts.
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Choose You
"I feel bad for taking time for me," a friend of mine said during a conversation about a new boo. "I just got out of a relationship and I'm not ready for a new one. I know he's upset, but I need to think about me. Is that wrong?"
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