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Not heading out of town for memorial weekend? No worries! Instead of longingly trolling your friends timelines, rolling your eyes at their pics, create a staycation at home with one of these easy-to-do themed parties! Must Read: Dad Writes To Advice Column For Permission To Date His Daughter’s Friend 1. Patriotic Party Liven up the […]

When you’re working at Def Jam as a Senior Director of Marketing and your assignment is a backpacking-wearing, teddy bear loving “College Dropout” named Kanye West, you have no choice but to get that work! And that’s just what Shante Bacon did! Shante has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, often gathering inspiration from her mother, […]

Memorial Day is finally here and what better way to celebrate than with a drink in hand. We’ve weathered the cold weather, the rainy season and made it through unscathed. We’ve rounded up 9 drink recipes that are sure to be a hit at this year’s BBQ. MUST READ: Memorial Day: Eat Well…And Still Fit […]

Turn your vacation into something you’ll cherish and remember long after you unpack with these simple tips to make your time away more memorable! Must Read: Wanderlusting: 4 ‘Great Gatsby’ Inspired Trips To Take This Summer! 1. Pick Great Souvenirs One of my biggest pet peeves is thoughtless souvenirs. You head out to have an […]

Future is killing it these days by making hit after hit, and his love life with Ciara is just as hot. But Future doesn’t just find Ciara to be sexy–he also think she’s special. This summer Future will be hitting the road, and he won’t be taking Ciara along… Why? Find out what’s so special about his lady […]

While we’re all still obsessing over the opulence that is “The Great Gatsby,” we decided to inspire your summer travel plans! Must Read: 6 Gatsby-Inspired Dresses We Adore (All Under $200) Book your ticket to one of these four places and have a trip that’s just as decadent as anything Jay Gatsby could put together! […]

I recently had the pleasure of gathering with over 250 fellow women entrepreneurs for the “2013, Savor the Success” Conference at The Altman Building in the heart of New York City. The two day conference included a networking village, tradeshow, numerous panels and great cuisine, all provided by women entrepreneurs from around the country. It […]

I promise you. He is not intimidated by you because you are an independent woman. Yes, you are holding your own in the workplace, making your own money, paying your own rent or mortgage and even buying your own bags and shoes, but I PROMISE, he is not intimidated by that. It’s something else, and […]

For the first time ever, all tiers of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater were under one roof for a star-studded event. On May 7th, the Apollo Theater hosted performances by the young dancers of The Ailey School, the rising stars of Ailey II and the talented students from AileyCamp Washington Heights and Newark. […]

Prior to the recession, there was always a stigma of being fired or laid off as opposed to resigning from a job. Most times, it’s reported that a person who offers up a resignation would be more marketable and hireable than someone who was terminated. However, as we are still dealing with an unstable employment […]

It’s Cinco de Mayo this weekend, which means tons of tequila. We have selected 6 of the very best tequila based cocktails to have you saying “Salud!” Don’t forget to drink responsibly! Blood Orange Margarita 1 ½ parts Tequila Avión ¾ part Cointreau Orange Liqueur 1 part Blood Orange Juice ½ part Fresh Sour Mix […]

Women needing to submit to their husbands has always been a hot topic. Recently, pro volleyball player, model and author Gabrielle Reece received a lot of criticism for claiming that women need to learn what it is to submit to their husbands. Gabrielle’s been married for 17 years and credited her success to the simple […]