Last year there was a lot of living that we all had to pivot and adjust to in order to enjoy ourselves. In that time, I have been through all of the emotions as I reflected on what I wanted to do with my life. I found a lot of the things that I was doing were not…
Read MoreBeing at home all day every day with no real clear end in sight, can take its toll after a while. I have found that my mood and outlook can be impacted based on the environment that I curate for myself.
Read MoreIn the Black community, it is not uncommon to see our families and peers embrace unhealthy habits that have long-term health impacts. It is far too common and almost normal to hear of someone in the Black community diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, and other ailments that can be damaging to the health of a person. It is almost like we are de-sensitized to serious
Read MoreAs the saying goes, “It’s not always what you know, it’s who you know.” Sometimes, the people who you have in your network can open up your horizon to new possibilities and opportunities that you alone could not imagine. You and the grind you have will
Read MoreA lot of us, myself included, whole-heartedly want to be in meaningful relationships with the people we allow in our lives so much that we lose sight of our readiness to take on new relationships. We also lose sight of properly nurturing our existing relationships. We can get so caught up in our idea
Read MoreProper skincare is an essential component to making this summer one of your best yet. I was going with the “Black Don’t Crack” method of thinking when it came to my skin. However, as I am reminded on a weekly basis from Jade and Keia of Gettin Grown Podcast, “Your Black will crack if it’s dry.” I considered my skin to be healthy
Read MoreSetting the right atmosphere is extremely important when you are working to set the tone for your living space. A big part of your comfortability comes from the asthetics of the space but also the scent. You can become more motivated, energized, relaxed or alert with the incorporation of aromatherpy. The proper scent can assist
Read MoreNatural hair can be difficult to manage. I know, all too well, how easy it is to get stuck in a rut when it comes to styles. You get so used to the process of discovering what styles that look good and are in your skill set to actually do, once you find a couple go-to styles that work, it gets difficult to go outside of those looks. However,
Read MoreAs many of you may know, Twenty Somethin & Black had the amazing opportunity to go to the first Something In The Water music festival in Virginia Beach, VA to represent our unapologetic faith-based community. Something In The Water is a music festival that was orchestrated by Pharrell Williams and his AMAZING team to stimulate positivity, love, acceptance, and growth into the world through the unique lens of Virginia Beach. There wasn’t just Somethin In The Water, there was something in the air
Read MoreThe music, the festivals, the energy to live and thrive in your element unapologetically are all working together to make this summer one for the books. This summer, we all want to live our best lives which means that we may have to plan some time off from work to fully enjoy ourselves. In order to enjoy all that the summer has to offer, you have to properly plan out your paid time off (PTO) and money to make sure you that you can fully enjoy your summer.
Read MoreWe are educated, motivated, and socially and emotionally aware of ourselves and the world around us. There are more of us coming forward with an entrepreneurial pursuits. Most of us can identify with the mentality of wanting to work for ourselves and securing multiple streams of income.
Read MoreI have found myself at a crossroads of letting people have it or choosing to stay quiet and letting something slide that should be addressed. I did not want to “rock the boat” too much because I did not want to fulfill any stereotype that society places on Black women in my workplace to discredit accomplishments that I work
Read MoreOften times, when we as Twenty Somethin’s encounter financial obstacles it can tend to seem like a huge set back. To be successful in life and in finances, it is important to have faith. You must believe in yourself and the goals that you have for yourself. You have to have the vision of where you see
Read MoreAs you go through your health journey, it is important to be as honest as possible with yourself financially. Many of us would love to have the best trainers and the best foods catered to the body that we would like to achieve; however, as a Twenty Somethin who is trying to build a bawdy as well as my income, I have to
Read MoreMany times, we feel like we have to sacrifice healthy habits for the sake of our careers or the things that we are working on to create the life that we want for ourselves. However, that mindset does not have to be the end all for how we choose to navigate through our lives. We have to not only consider
Read MoreWhen dealing with your finances, it is easy to feel that your self- worth is linked to your net worth as a Twenty Somethin. However, your finances do not determine your identity, nor should it be given the ability to be a measure of your worth or confidence.
Read MoreThe confidence that you have in your work proves to be invaluable when you are navigating yourself through your career. Knowing who you are and your worth translates to the overall fulfillment you have in your profession. Deeper levels of introspection will allow you to
Read MoreAs Black Twenty Somethins, financial freedom can often times…
Read MoreFrom an early age, I was able to see that money was a tool…
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