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Why Women Should Support Other Women by L’Oreal Thompson Payton

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Earlier this year, I was recognized by   Mater Mea , a website at the intersection of career and motherhood, as a “phenomenal Black woman.” To say I was humbled and honored is an understatement. According to the editors, I received the most write-in nominations from readers. Say what?! But what stood out to me even more than that was the outpouring of love and support I received after sharing the news on my social media accounts. Nearly all of the comments and congratulations I received came from other women. I responded to the warm display of sisterhood by commenting:   “Side note: I just noticed all the people who liked this status and/or commented thus far are WOMEN!! This is the beauty and magic that happens when women support other women … We ALL win! Because the truth is we can’t do it alone. Just want to let you know I love and respect each of you. Tremendously. #GirlPower” As former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said: “There’s a special place in hel

Moving Beyond the Block Series Pt. 1: Conquer yourself By La'Keisha Gray-Sewell

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All too often, the girls I mentor face limited ambition due to blocks in their lives. It's like clouds blocking the Sunshine...When I talk with my young mentees, we spend a lot of time examining how much their literal neighborhood block shapes their identity and worldview. I try my best to engage them in global perspective so they can see themselves beyond their block, as global citizens. Ironically, one thing I've often noticed is many adult women also do not take the time to 1.) recognize their blocks and 2.)   subsequently, do the necessary work to move beyond them.   There is so much that can block us from a fulfilling life and attaining the things we desire most. The thriving career, lucrative contract, flourishing friendships, loving relationships, and even a bank account of significance...all can be elusive to us because of the blocks in our lives. In order to truly live a fulfilling life of destiny, we absolutely must transcend certain beliefs and habi