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Where Black Women Shine: The Heart of Essence Fest and the Soul of Abeille By: Énjelle M. There is nothing in the world quite like Essence Fest. What began in 1995 as a celebration of Essence Magazine’s 25th anniversary has grown into something powerful. For Black women, it is more than an even...

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of sermons and podcasts about creativity—about using what God already gave you and maximizing your full potential. And it got me thinking:How great do I really want to be?Do I want to be content with just being “enough”? Or am I willing to push myself to show up wi...

Okay, I’m back again. Apparently, these “cute little ramblings” of mine are stirring something in folks—---so when I have the time, I’ll keep sharing more of them here.While reflecting last night, I found myself thinking about how fast this year is moving… and then I realized this whole decade is...

So yesterday, I was talking to someone about their creative business and how they were strategizing for the rest of the year. We got into a deep convo about whether they were going to keep going as-is or pivot into something new. We reflected on how the first part of 2025 has gone, versus how the...

Social media is powerful. So powerful, in fact, that it can make you forget your own power. We scroll and consume so much of other people’s lives every day, it’s easy to get lost in the sauce and forget our own magic.But let me remind you-->Don’t let someone else’s success make you forget your...

Chosen to Create: A Juneteenth Reflection----- In this deeply personal and historical reflection, Melissa A. Mitchell explores the meaning of freedom through the lens of creativity. From leaving behind a traditional career to honoring her ancestors through art, she draws powerful parallels betwee...