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The Power of a Reframe: Seeing Value Even When It’s Not Reflected Back
Read more: The Power of a Reframe: Seeing Value Even When It’s Not Reflected BackNot every “no” is a reflection of your worth — sometimes it’s just a mismatch, a moment of misalignment, or a missed opportunity on someone else’s part. Still, it’s easy to internalize rejection or silence. When we don’t get the job, the callback, the compliment, or the invitation, our minds can spiral. But the truth…
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The Wholeness Penalty: Why Being Well-Rounded Triggers Projection, Exclusion, and Assumptions — and What to Do With That Data
Read more: The Wholeness Penalty: Why Being Well-Rounded Triggers Projection, Exclusion, and Assumptions — and What to Do With That DataYou’d think being kind, balanced, accomplished, and emotionally mature would shield you from being misunderstood. Plot twist: it often makes you the target. There’s a particular tension that arises when a woman is whole. Not perfect — but whole. She’s grounded, kind, emotionally intelligent, accomplished, doesn’t need to prove anything, and radiates peace without performative…
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Black Minds Matter: Reclaiming Power Through Therapy
Read more: Black Minds Matter: Reclaiming Power Through TherapyHere’s the deal: going to therapy is not a sign of weakness — it’s one of the boldest, strongest, most revolutionary acts of self-care and self-respect. But unfortunately, in too many spaces — especially in the Black community — seeking help is still viewed as something to be ashamed of. We’re told to “pray it…
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Healing Through Reflection: How Journaling After a Breakup Helped Me See My Patterns
Read more: Healing Through Reflection: How Journaling After a Breakup Helped Me See My PatternsBreakups can feel like a tidal wave — one moment you’re afloat, the next you’re gasping for air and understanding. When my last long-term relationship ended, I realized I didn’t just want to move on — I wanted to move forward with intention. So, I started journaling. Through daily writing (and a lot of honesty),…
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A Love Letter to Black American Women: You Are Not a Pack Mule
Read more: A Love Letter to Black American Women: You Are Not a Pack MuleTo my fellow beautiful, brilliant, Black American sisters — this is your reminder: You do not have to settle. Not in love.Not in labor.Not in life. For generations, Black women have been called upon to carry the emotional weight of families, communities, and entire movements — often without acknowledgment, rest, or the tenderness we deserve.…
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Books That Changed How I Think About Relationships and Self-Worth
Read more: Books That Changed How I Think About Relationships and Self-WorthThere are books you read for entertainment, and then there are the ones that find you at the exact moment you need them—books that hold a mirror to your patterns, challenge your beliefs, and give language to the growth you’re trying to find your way into. These are the books that shifted how I view…
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You First, Sis: Why Your Rest Is a Radical Act of Resistance
Read more: You First, Sis: Why Your Rest Is a Radical Act of ResistanceIn the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Glow Juice: The Ginger-Orange Combo I Can’t Quit
Read more: Glow Juice: The Ginger-Orange Combo I Can’t QuitEvery week, I make a fresh batch of ginger orange juice—it’s part routine, part obsession. The blend of fresh ginger and citrus isn’t just flavorful—it helps with bloating, gives my immune system a serious boost, and gives me that extra shot of energy in the morning. It’s simple, powerful, and honestly, my body just functions…
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Why Our Obsession with Age and Beauty Is Backwards—and On Its Way Out
Read more: Why Our Obsession with Age and Beauty Is Backwards—and On Its Way OutLet’s be honest: for too long, society has tied a woman’s value to her youth and beauty, as though both were currency with an expiration date. But that old narrative is cracking—and not quietly. More and more people are redefining what it means to grow older, and they’re proving something revolutionary: you don’t need to…
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Why Failure and Rejection Are Necessary (Even When It Hurts)
Read more: Why Failure and Rejection Are Necessary (Even When It Hurts)— Especially in Love and in Work We’re taught to avoid failure like the plague. Rejection is framed as humiliation. But, the truth is, both are essential, not just for growth, but for clarity, direction, and building a life that’s truly yours. If you’re in a season of letdowns, in love or career, you might…
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Don’t Believe the Hype: There is Strength in Being Soft
Read more: Don’t Believe the Hype: There is Strength in Being SoftChallenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
Lence in Layers 