Tag: Self-Care
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The Power of Not Yet
We live in a culture that worships immediacy, instant results, instant healing, instant success. Everywhere we look, there are reminders that faster is better, that slow means failure, that if you’re not already “there,” you’re behind. But life doesn’t move at the speed of Wi-Fi. Growth moves at the speed of roots. “Not yet” is…
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“I’m Not One of Your Little Friends.”
I remember hearing it clear as day growing up. “I’m not one of your little friends.” If you’re Black, you probably recognize that line instantly. It was the boundary line. The reminder. The reset. It usually came when you got a little too grown, talked back, or started treating your mama like she was one…
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Know Your Worth: A Womanist Guide to Boundaries and Salary Negotiation
As a woman of color, you’ve likely been taught, directly or through unspoken rules, to work twice as hard for half the recognition. You’ve learned to smile through microaggressions, shrink to keep the peace, and accept less while giving more. But I’m here to tell you: you are not here to settle. You are here…
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L.E.A.D with Erisel Cruz
Can you name another woman, who had an impact on you as a leader? The first inspiration in my life is always my mother. She’s had her own daycare/nanny service for over 30 years in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland. She’s taught and been a mother to so many children and adults that have…
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Getting Unstuck
Sorry for the delay in posting. I’ve just been stuck in June and July. I’ve been very vocal about dealing with depression. While dealing with that, here comes anxiety. I just started working as someone’s part time assistant. I didn’t realize how traumatized I was from my last boss. Every day is a struggle and…
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Depression: My Long Lost Friend
On January 13th, 2018, months of planning came to fruition. We had our For Colored Girls Who Lead Website Launch Party. Weeks leading up to the event, I was worried that no one would show up. It was one of my greatest fears. A fear put to rest by a wonderfully curious audience who attended…
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True Leadership: My Journey To Self-Care
“True leadership starts with self-care.” ~CW Younger As women of color, we are the caretakers, the superheroes, and the nurturers. We hold everything up while the world is crumbling around us. My friends say, “Wow! I don’t know how you do everything and still have time for yourself. I had time to do everything because…
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