- Allow Yourself to Grieve - The end of a marriage is a significant loss, and it's essential to permit yourself to grieve. Allow yourself to feel the full range of emotions that come with divorce, whether it's sadness, anger, or confusion. Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist who can provide a listening ear and help you navigate this emotional journey.
- Focus on Self-Care - During this challenging time, self-care becomes more important than ever. Make time for activities that can nourish your mind, body, and soul, whether practicing yoga, walking in nature, or indulging in a favorite hobby. Prioritize your spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being by eating healthily, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that bring you joy.
- Rediscover Your Identity - Divorce often brings a sense of identity crisis, especially for women who may have defined themselves primarily through their roles as wives and mothers. Take this opportunity to rediscover your individuality outside of motherhood and marriage. Reflect on your passions, interests, and goals, and explore new opportunities for personal growth and self-expression.
- Build a Support Network - Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, and peers who uplift and encourage you during this transition. Lean on those who offer a listening ear, practical advice, and unconditional love. Join support groups or online communities for divorced women where you can connect with others who understand what you're going through and share experiences and insights.
- Take Practical Steps - As you navigate the practical aspects of divorce, such as dividing assets, establishing financial independence, and co-parenting arrangements if applicable, seek guidance from legal and financial professionals who can provide expert advice and support. Educate yourself about your rights and options, and take proactive steps to secure your financial future and create a stable foundation for yourself and your family.
- Embrace New Opportunities - Divorce can be a catalyst for positive change and new beginnings. Embrace this opportunity to explore new interests, pursue career aspirations, or embark on adventures you've always dreamed of. Allow yourself to dream big and set goals for the future, knowing that you have the strength and resilience to overcome any challenges that come your way.
March 29, 2024
Starting Over After a Divorce
January 1, 2024
The Benefits of Certified Scrum Master Online Course for Women of Color
July 10, 2023
Money Smarts for Women
FDIC's Money Smart Game is a premier interactive tool that can empower women and girls to enrich their financial literacy, develop money management skills, and gain the confidence and knowledge necessary to make informed financial decisions, personally and professionally, and here's why we like it:
- It's Convenient: The Money Smart Game is accessible online via multiple technical platforms (e.g., computers, mobile phones, and tablets), making it convenient for women and girls to participate at their own pace and anywhere they have internet access. This convenience eliminates barriers associated with traditional financial education programs (e.g., time constraints or location limitations).
- Interactive: The format of the Money Smart Game makes financial education more enjoyable, encouraging active participation and knowledge retention.
- Learning Modules: The Money Smart Game has fourteen modules covering a range of financial topics: Borrowing Basics, Building Your Financial Future, Buying a Home, Credit Reports and Scores, Disasters, Financial Preparation and Recovery, Managing Debt, Protecting Your Identity and Other Assets, Your Money Values and Influences, Your Spending and Saving Plan.
- Master Certification: Women and girls will receive a certificate for each module (i.e., fourteen) they complete demonstrating their mastery of practical money skills.
July 5, 2023
What's Love Got to Do With it?
The song prioritizes self-respect, self-empowerment, and resilience over the fallacy of love. And it serves as a reminder that love is an intricate element of human connections; however, personal strength and self-advocacy are essential to achieving happiness and fulfillment.
Even though love is often associated with personal relationships, it can contribute to heightened productivity, engagement, satisfaction, and success in business and workplace environments by driving passion, fostering positive relationships, enhancing job satisfaction, improving the customer experience, and shaping organizational culture.
When individuals love what they do, they feel passionate and engaged in their work. This passion drives motivation, creativity, and a desire for continuous improvement.
When work and business environments lay a foundation of respect, empathy, and genuine care for their human capital, it fosters positive relationships among colleagues and teams.
When individuals enjoy their work, they find purpose and meaning that can positively impact morale, retention rates, and the quality of work delivered.
When employees genuinely care about providing exceptional service and building meaningful relationships, customers will develop loyalty towards businesses that exhibit a genuine sense of care.
When leaders foster a culture of respect, trust, and support, this will create an environment where employees feel valued and empowered - creating a healthy and productive workforce.
July 3, 2023
Don't Shrink
On the other hand, when Jesus died on the Cross, He did so to express His unconditional love for humankind. He knew the shedding of His blood on the Cross would be the final time blood would have to be shed for our redemption from sin. Jesus did not shrink or go into hiding. On His journey, He would step away for restoration to continue his ministry and mission. But Jesus never went into hiding because He was clear about who He was, who He was serving, and why He was serving.
Today, many women are in relationships where they have chosen to shrink instead of allowing their love to illuminate because the true purpose of love is not prevalent in their lives. Their spouse or mate is mandating her to negate her identity in the name of love, silence her voice in the name of love, surrender her will in the name of love, and deny her truth and values all in the name of love. These requirements are debilitating! They do not help women elevate to become the best versions of themselves. And our society is replete with women experiencing abuse and being held captive in the illusion of love.
There are four types of love, Eros, Agape, Phileo, and Storge - each type serves a distinct purpose. Learn and study them to discover the ones that have been prevalent in you and your relationships. Allow God's love to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and awareness to evolve into the best version of yourself.
June 29, 2023
Mastering AI
- Enhance or advance career opportunities in high-demand industries in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, marketing, and more.
- Increase efficiency and productivity by automating routine tasks, streamlining processes, providing data-driven insights, and leveraging technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making in their respective roles.
- Reshape the job market by future-proofing careers against automatic and technological advancements.
- Enable professionals to extract valuable insights from large datasets to make informed decisions, optimize strategies, and drive innovation within their organizations.
- Develop creative solutions, explore new opportunities, and drive transformative change within their respective fields.
- Help professionals bridge gaps between multiple disciplines, fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse teams.
June 27, 2023
The Impact of Implicit Bias
- Hinder innovation, creativity, and problem-solving when their biases influence hiring decisions, promotions, and team creation and limit their ability to attract and retain diverse talents.
- Prevent equal opportunities for training programs and leadership roles based on subjective assumptions about individuals or groups outside a dominant culture that leads to hinged growth and potential of talented employees and limited contributions to the organization.
- Decrease employee morale and engagement when they feel undervalued, demotivated, and disengaged when they experience or witness biased behavior.
- Cause ineffective marketing strategies and exclusion of diverse customer segments because of prejudiced assumptions about customer preferences, needs, or behaviors.
- A negative brand reputation can damage its prominence among potential employees, customers, and partners, making it difficult to attract top talent, gain customer trust, or form valuable collaborations.