What We’re Talking About This Week
We’re already midway through June and so much is happening. Whether that be the latest royal birth, the droughts impacting one half of the country or even that awful attack of the cicadas, there’s lot to discuss. Here’s what we’re talking about over our morning coffee this week: A Lesson in Self Care From Naomi […]
Black Women at Work, pt. 3: The Recovery
In the last of our three-part series on Black Women at Work, we spoke with Dr. Reston on her reflections post traumatic experience to learn how she recovered. If you haven’t yet, we encourage you to check out our previous articles on what workplace trauma is and how it impacts Black women. We know these […]
We All Know These Type of People: 5 People to Detox from Your Life
We all want to live our best life! Whether it’s cutting ties to a toxic family member, friendship, co-worker, or romantic partner—most of us have been there and can relate to that feeling of uneasiness and uncomfortableness because of a toxic relationship. Toxicity can be presented in many forms—particularly from individuals that may be close […]
Being Unapologetically Black: 7 Things Black Women Are No Longer Apologizing For
Too often, Black women are forced to apologize for things like our ambition, body shape, success, emotions, opinions, hair, freedom, appearance, and so many other ridiculous things. Black women are constantly being asked to make ourselves feel less than—less significant, less bland, less vocal and opinionated, less of ourselves to conform to society’s diluted and […]
6 Personal Investments to Make this Month
As women, we sometimes lack the necessary steps needed to invest into becoming our absolute best selves. It’s time for women to bring that energy into ourselves and concentrate on our own personal investments. Here at Boss Women Media, we believe in self-love and self-care and if you aren’t investing in yourself, how can you expect others […]
What We’re Talking About this Week
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you are enjoying this extended holiday, spending time with those you love and honoring our service women and men who fight for our freedom. Here’s the news we’re catching up on this week: 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre: Monday marks the 100th anniversary for one of the worst acts […]
Black Women at Work, pt 2: A Story of Resilience
We’re excited to close Mental Health Awareness Month with a first hand account from our own Boss Woman Therapist, Dr. Reston Bell, who not only has provided us with great insights into what workplace trauma looks like for Black women, but also has her own story of adversity at work to share. As Black women […]
What We’re Talking About This Week
The world is moving fast and we are doing our part to share the most need-to-know moments happening this week: One year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. See our post here on how you can remember the life of George Floyd while also setting boundaries on what you images and media you consume throughout the […]
Protecting Our Peace While Remembering George Floyd
This Tuesday, May 25 marks the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. George was more than a figure head that marked the racial justice movement of 2021. He was more than just a “wake up” call to America. He was a man, a father, a son, a brother. He was human. As we head […]
Black Women at Work: What Is Workplace Trauma
At Boss Women Media, we are firm believers in prioritizing mental health and wellbeing at every stage in life. It’s a topic that our Founder Marty McDonald touched on recently in her piece, “A New Motherly Love” and it’s one that we are excited to unpack through the lens of the workplace. As we shared […]
