Stress affects people of all ages, ethnicities, and social classes. In fact, 75% of Americans experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past month according to the Global Organization for stress. Stress also affects the economy. According to Business Insider, American employers spend an estimated $300 billion annually on health costs and lost work...
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Wealth Strategist Demetris Curry Relaunches Empowerment Journal
Demetris “Dee” Curry, published author, speaker, Insurance Wellness Strategist, and Commercial Real Estate Broker, recently relaunched a new and improved version of her “Brighter Days Ahead” self-empowerment book and journal. As a wealth strategist and coach, Demetris emphasizes one of the keys to building and maintaining wealth is to become whole mentally and physically by...
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inCity Magazine STREAMING: Delighting in Your Life and Work
Book title: Delighting in Your Life and Work Sub-title: Sharing golden nuggets with you that have taken me a lifetime to learn Author: Amanda Barnes Acklin About the author: Originally from New York, Amanda Barnes Acklin is a high-impact marketer with extensive experience in creating web content and collateral for industry-leading organizations. An MBA who...
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A woman who once saw her dad point a gun at her mom is now helping others to overcome childhood trauma
Patrice Brantley, a community licensed mental health therapist, says she watched her father tried to kill her mother when she was just 6-years old. Patrice Brantley is an author, educator, licensed therapist, and podcaster, who is on a mission to empower others to overcome childhood trauma and heal. At a young age, Patrice Brantley experienced...
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MEET THE FOUNDER OF A THRIVING BLACK-OWNED, VEGAN-FRIENDLY BEAUTY BRAND
Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, skin creams, and body butter are handmade from the finest all-natural ingredients. Now, more than ever, taking care of yourself and remaining stress-free is a priority. Nynoka comments,...
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Former Army Vet Opens Fitness Center in Dallas
Meet 32-year old Destiny Nicole Monroe, the owner of Raw Fitness, a Black-owned gym and fitness center located in the Dallas, Texas area. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist, this former Army Veteran and software engineer already has more than half a million followers on Instagram (@DNicoleMonroe) and now offers online tailored workout programs. Destiny...
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Black Nurse Practitioner Launches Training Program
Dr. Patrice Little, a Family Nurse Practitioner in Georgia, has launched NP Student Magazine and a platform called NP Student University to help current nursing students and new graduates to better navigate their education and fill critical educational gaps. COVID-19 has disrupted nursing education in so many ways. With the nursing community focused on containing the spread of the...
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Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson Bridges the African-American Disparity Gap in Advance Care Planning
Research indicates that African Americans have less access to palliative care, and many do not choose hospice in end-of-life situations. Actually, Black Americans are the most likely ethnic group in the US to select life support over palliative care and hospice. This is one reason why Advance Care Planning (ACP) expert, Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson, is urging...
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Aarion Smith: makes business & life easier for her clients
Please share your story with us Aarion. How did you get to where you are today? While there are many things that brought me tho this point in life, I stopped talking & started doing. I have my goals a deadline, and followed up with hard work & dedication. I’ve always wanted to be an...
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Keshia Smith-Bates: A Woman With “Real Talk”
Please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? As young girl, I was always driven. Being a product of a teen mom and the Tulane Court housing project was what motivated me to beat the odds. My mother was a hardworking entrepreneur and all I ever witnessed from...