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Remote Work Is Changing The Way Black Women Have To Deal With Microaggressions
When Mone’t walked into the office Monday morning, she was rocking a new hairstyle: blonde hair and long braids. Before she could even make it to her desk, a coworker approached her and said, “Oh...
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The Best Career Bucket List Ideas For Your Blessed, Booked, And Busy Era
Bucket lists are popular and provide us the opportunity to not only put our dreams to paper but to set up an intention to take action and live the lives of our dreams. You could be in that "soft girl...
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Lonely And Working Remote? Here's What To Do
Working remote can be lonely as hell. There, I said it. I've been working remote, off-and-on, for more than ten years now, and the truth of the matter is that once you get past the high of time and...
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5 Signs It's Time For A Job Title—Not A Career—Change
Oftentimes, when we're in a rut, unhappy at work, or just overall dissatisfied in our professional lives, there are triggers. And many of us have very catastrophic thoughts in response to those...
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What My Experience With Quiet Firing Taught Me
After college, I successfully landed an entertainment news role. I was passionate about my work and grateful for obtaining a job in my desired field. But like most entry-level positions in the...
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Why The September Surge Is The Perfect Time To Job Hunt For Your Next Career...
Looking for a job is a full-time job in itself. When it comes to job hunting, everyone seems to be looking for a job, in an interview process, or getting ready to get back out there to make some kind...
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Let's Get Real: Are Black Women Really In Emotionally Safe Spaces At Work?
The issue of emotional safety at work has steadily been a thorn in the side of Black women for decades, and it doesn't seem to be letting up. Recent research conducted by the creators of Exhale, a...
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Consider These Key Things Before Quitting Your Job For Self-Employment
Self-employment is something many people prefer or aspire to, as being your own boss is both admirable and empowering. And women are bossing up more than ever, representing almost 40% of all...
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How To Find Balance And Keep Your Sanity In Hybrid Work Life
There was this whole wave of traditional 9-to-5ers forced to work remote, and then, once everything got back to some semblance of normal, many big companies asked professionals to come back to the...
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Get Clear On Your 2024 Career Goals
It's well known that successful people are intentional in how they set out goals for their day, month, or year, so planning ahead to reach your career goals in order to advance professionally is a...
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5 Smart Things To Do In December For A Successful New Year
It seems like 2023 was a whirlwind, flying by a bit too quickly for many of us. And now that we're approaching the last month of the year, there's a push to prep for a great 2024. I'm not a huge fan...
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4 Smart And Doable Lifestyle Habits Of Successful Women You Can Emulate Today
Discipline. Routine. Habits. Sometimes, those can seem like curse words, especially in an unpredictable world where any - and everything can happen, and life is often life-ing. But, as the very true...
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6 Power Women Whose Career Changes Will Motivate Your Next Chapter
Two years ago, Black women became the leaders of the "Great Resignation," but we've always been the queens of the "Great Change-Up." Whether it's building careers that allow us to prioritize family,...
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The 9-To-5 Baddies Who've Found Ways To Make The Most Of Their PTO Are Onto...
We’ve all seen the “corporate baddies” holding court on TikTok and Instagram, sharing all the ins and outs—some credible, some not so much—of thriving at a 9-to-5. Much of the more positive and...
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How To Beat FOBO: The Fear Of Becoming Obsolete In Your Industry
We've all heard of FOMO (or fear of missing out), but there's yet another concerning trend in the workplace streets. FOBO, or fear of becoming obsolete, is real, and it's affecting women professionals...
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4 Smart Questions You Should Be Asking Any Job Interviewer In 2024
When you finally land a job interview, it's easy to think that the only thing you need to worry about is impressing your potential managers or peers. And if you've been out of work for an extended...
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The Key To True Career Fulfillment Is Healing That Trauma, Sis.
As Black women, we're no strangers to trauma, especially when it comes to our professional lives. And as empowered as many of us are, there are still lingering triggers that are a direct result of...
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Based On Forecast Trends, Here Are 5 Diverse Careers Perfect For Wellness And...
The Black and Brown wellness and fitness baddies had 2023 in a chokehold, and they're still going strong. Many are creating apps, advocating for body positivity, and showing us that we can redefine...
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Purge These Items From Your Office To Gain Zen, Boost Productivity, And...
We all know that part of being productive and at our best when we're doing our work is creating an office space that accommodates greatness. For some of us, that simply means keeping things neat and...
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7 Powerful Affirmations When You're Feeling Stuck And Stressed At Work
You all know we're big on affirmations over here at xoNecole, and we know all too well the benefits of speaking life over yourself and positivity on your day. And we love that affirmations can be used...
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Overwhelmed With Emails? Here’s A Smart Stress-Free Solution
Email communications are a normal part of business, but sometimes, the threads, constant updates, and other notifications can get the best of us. I looked up one day and found that I had a whopping...
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Agriculture Bae: 6 Black Women Making Farming Accessible And Revolutionary
We see it all over social: The recipes with fresh fruits and veggies and exotic spices. We see all the health-conscious gworls adding soul to what would be bland salads and soups. We double-tap...
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Why Black Women Are Tired Of The Corporate Rat Race And Are Going To Startups
We’ve all read, witnessed, or experienced the challenges Black women face in the workplace. The impact is evident, whether it’s the super-successful entertainers we love, our “rich aunties” holding it...
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Frustrated With Your Job Search? Here's What One Expert Says You Should Start...
Recent LinkedIn findings have confirmed a few telling things about Black job seekers that many of us can probably relate to. Things in the realm of work and career advancement efforts have been...
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6 Flexible Entry-Level Remote Careers That Truly Require No Experience
It’s always frustrating when you’re new to the job market, transitioning into something new, or you’ve taken a few gap years to care for children, and a so-called entry-level opportunity actually...
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A Day In The Life Of A Freelance Writer & Wellness Founder
My name is Yasmine Jameelah, and I’m a founder, journalist, freelance writer, and dog mama. Wellness is at the intersection of everything that I do. Six years ago, I started a small wellness community...
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Black Teachers Are Quitting, And Here's Why
Teaching can be a rewarding career, but for many Black women, it can be a very challenging one to sustain. According to a recent report, Black teachers are more likely to leave the profession and are...
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Romanticize Your Work Life With These Simple Tips
We all see it on social: "Romanticize your life" and having "main character energy." The trend is trending, for sure, and it doesn't seem to look like it'll lose momentum any time soon. And I'm not...
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How To Balance Content Creation With Your Full-Time Job
Between the rise of the creator economy and the gig economy, the window of opportunity to leverage your creativity for long-term gain has never been more potent.For the last four years, I’ve worked as...
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Stress Awareness Month: Sneaky Workplace Triggers Affecting Black Women, And...
We all know about the major stress triggers of everyday life, from relationship woes to monthly bills to unexpected emergencies, but there are small, subtle triggers that impact Black women in a big...
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