A colorful perspective on life
True deep empowerment comes when you act and are seen as an autonomous being. I wish I could say it’s all in your hands, but it can’t and never will be — the paradox of empowerment for any group of people is it’s both taken and given. And sometimes the best we can do is just snatch the piece that we can take for ourselves. … Continue readingThe truth about women’s empowerment is deeper than what meets the eye
2021 is about taking intentional living to the next level! Read about the benefits of annual planning as you formulate New Year’s resolutions, and subscribe to get the Brown Girl Confidence annual planning guide! … Continue readingThe intentional life: get my annual planning guide as we head into 2021!
Four books that I recommend for professional growth … Continue reading4 books for professional inspiration
5 steps to giving better gifts this holiday season. If you don’t want to be the gift-giver whose gift ends up in landfill or in the gift ponzi scheme, this article is for you … Continue readingGift-giving: you can afford it, but can the earth?
With lockdowns rolling around again, this winter is about reading. Here are some of the top reads from Brown Girl Confidence for personal development, spiritual growth and feeling good! … Continue readingBrown Girl Confidence: 5 amazing books to feed your soul
Political correctness has us shying away from giving advice, sharing our narratives and sometimes even asking questions…have we taken it too far? … Continue readingHow being politically correct gets in the way of personal growth
If you are a brown girl wondering what you can do to help our cause in the world, one of the most fundamental things is the pursuit of excellence in whatever field you are in. Strive to be the best. Be impeccable. Be articulate. Do your research diligently. Prepare. Read. Be as educated as possible on whatever you need to talk about. Go the extra mile. … Continue readingA brown girl note on the 2020 election and Trump’s popularity
What makes us prone to regret? And how do we use logic to overcome it? … Continue readingDealing with regret
A few years ago, I used to measure myself on how many books I read. The goal was to get through as many as quickly as possible, and to get through “smart-sounding” books just for the sake of having said I’d read something that was in the NY Times best-seller list, or that was on a “smart” topic like Artificial Intelligence…now I favor quality over quantity … Continue readingConsuming content versus retaining insights: an important distinction and how-to guide
Watch out for the Uncles that put you down… … Continue readingThe Patriarchy Uncle: another dangerous species in the Indian ecosystem