I Did This For Me
VOL 63 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
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Retrograde is finally over, or at least for the time being, and we can now get back on track. Throughout this month, we’ve been reflecting and working with you on our Inner Beauty. We thought about what makes us truly shine and love what makes us who we are within. We explored our inner joy and how we can find our joy within all of the noise. Recently, we learned to no longer judge ourselves and why it’s essential to track our menstrual cycles to help with our overall well-being.
We encourage you to go back and review these issues again, especially when you feel like your inner being isn’t in alignment with your outer self.
Too often, it links to the feeling of imposter syndrome, right? If you’re interested in attending a workshop designed to help you identify when imposter syndrome shows up in your life and the tools to overcome it, then join us for this special workshop hosted by founder of Ambition + Mischief Sam Cartagena. Sam is an incredible teacher and coach, so this is a workshop you do not want to miss. You can learn more and sign up here! We can’t wait to see you there.
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Stacey Abrams and her Fair Fight Action organization made a significant donation to a nonprofit organization called RIP Medical Debt, clearing more than $1 million for residents in five states. This donation was the third-largest donation the nonprofit has ever received.
We came across three interesting insights from a report released by Pearson, a British-owned education publishing and assessment service to schools and corporations. According to this recent report:
Over 1 in 10 Black women plan to explore additional educational options offered by their employers in the next 12 months.
74% of Black women surveyed believe that women are using the pandemic as an opportunity to re-evaluate their lives and careers.
Despite work challenges, 29% of Black women said they are more confident in their career paths than they were pre-pandemic.
There’s a new term health officials are referring to as we head into flu season while COVID-19 is still on the rise. Learn more about the term ‘Twindemic’ and what you need to know here.
No Black woman has ever been elected governor, and no Black women currently serve in the U.S. Senate. But Black women candidates are hoping to change that. The number of Black women expected to run for Senate in 2022 has already broken the 2020 record. Learn more here.
Over a three-year period, 4,158 sexual assault incidents were reported, including 360 rape reports to rideshare company Lyft. You can read the full transparency report here and review these tips before you take your next trip.
Watch here how the Lift Your Pearls & Check Your Girls initiative encourages Black women to get recommended Breast cancer screenings as a part of overall health and wellness.
For this week’s notedd and acknowledged, we’re excited to share Lauren’s recent blog post, “I Did This For Me,” as she details her experience pivoting from Corporate America into entrepreneurship and when she notedd and acknowledged that she needed to make the shift. You can read the full story on the Notedd blog, but here’s a brief excerpt:
Earlier this year, I titled a Notedd newsletter: The G.O.A.T. Is A Title, Not A Job. I wrote this newsletter in honor of the most decorated US gymnast Simone Biles who prioritized herself and her health after deciding not to participate in certain Olympic Games this year. As we know, she returned and won numerous medals, but I shared that, “Quitting, letting go, leaving, or withdrawing are all choices that should never be questioned — no matter who you are.” At the time, I didn’t realize that I would be saying those words to myself.
Nearly two months ago, I took a leap of faith and decided to leave Corporate America. I shared on LinkedIn that I was setting out to fulfill both of my passions in addition to my career interests. I embraced this new title, started my freelance marketing business, and will continue to build and scale Notedd full-time. I may be a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and joined the great resignation movement, but I don’t want to glamorize this: this was one of the most challenging decisions of my life.
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In honor of their fifth anniversary, Well-Read Black Girl is hosting a series of virtual events for their Well-Read Black Girl Festival this Saturday, October 30 at 11AM EST. Join them as they commemorate five years and celebrate the brilliance of their community with moderated panels of authors, writers, and experts, and a keynote speech from Gabrielle Union. Learn more about the festival below!
It’s the most wonderful time of year - well, almost! If you’re like us and love holiday decorations, the Justina Blakeney’s Jungalow™ and Target’s Opalhouse™ holiday collection is one you should check out. If you’re familiar with Jungalow™, then you know the aesthetic is all about vibrant colors, tassels, and rich textures, but with a festive twist for the holidays. Eighty new pieces will be offered to guests, from fun decor to trees and more. Prices for the line start at $5, and most items are available for under $30.
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