I don’t know about you, but I didn’t come into motherhood the “right way.” I showed up out of wedlock, broken down, unsure, traumatized, and scarred. For women like me, the conventional examples offer neither redemption nor road maps for transitioning from how I began to the highest possibility of what I could be. But literature does.

…Black women have used their own experiences to challenge the status quo. Their autobiographies aren't confined to individual journeys; they also illuminate broader issues like politics and societal norms.

Welcome to our February series— this month's focus is a blend of Black History and Love, and it’s titled Love + Business. This week, we explore examples from Black literature, history, and modern society, focusing on romantic couples navigating the delicate balance between love and success.

“Scared money don’t make money,” so consider taking a calculated business risk. Is this your year to turn that side hustle into a full-time gig? Entrepreneurship means charting your own course and trusting in your vision and abilities. You’ve bet on everyone else. Isn’t time to trust your instincts? Bet on you.

As we usher in this new year, it's a time to embrace renewal and transformation. This year, our focus is on cultivating new habits and establishing routines that not only empower us but also reflect the incredible journey we are on.

As you pursue your ambitious goals, consider making resilience your bestie. It is the inner strength that keeps you going against the odds.

We’re standing on the threshold of another holiday season, a time when many of us naturally gravitate towards reflections and gratitude. Yet, it's also a season that may clash with or complicate our ambitions and career goals.

Right now, you're sitting on a solution that could benefit thousands or even millions of people worldwide, not just in Madison. Yet, you haven't figured out how to reach 100 or a thousand people in your local community, let alone your city, state, or nation. Have you considered whether or not you’re experiencing a process issue?

Being able to confidently acknowledge our worth without apology is partly about making room for both our raw and polished experiences.

So, when we talk about "owning your sh*t" as a part of building your dream life, we're talking about the process of embracing every aspect of yourself, from the messy to the marvelous…

But here's the unspoken truth: even when we've planned for the everyday drama, there's an element we rarely anticipate - the potential trauma that can accompany our pursuit of success.

The journey to accomplishing 'impossible' dreams is fraught with challenges, and one formidable obstacle women often face is envy. Envy has the power to disrupt businesses, hinder collaboration, impede personal growth, and strain day-to-day functioning.