In an exclusive interview on an upcoming prime time ABC special, Becoming, Michelle Obama speaks to Robin Roberts just before the release of her new book, of… Read more “Michelle Obama Reveals Using IVF to Conceive”
Category: INSPIRING WOMEN
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Welcome New Baby Girl Through Surrogacy
Instagram was abuzz after Gabrielle Union and husband Dwayne Wade both posted a pictures sharing their newborn daughter with the world. It’s not a secret that she… Read more “Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Welcome New Baby Girl Through Surrogacy”
Finding Success After 40
These days it seems like every time you open up a magazine, newspaper or read an article online from a reputable business publication, everyone is celebrating success… Read more “Finding Success After 40”
When Women Support Each Other | Serena Williams – Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is the 2018 Women’s US Open Tennis Champion. At the age of 20, she achieved her lifelong dream of not only playing her tennis idol,… Read more “When Women Support Each Other | Serena Williams – Naomi Osaka”
What Makes Tracee Ellis Ross So Special?
Why I love @traceeellisross #empowerment #love #bold #over40 #inspiringwoman #lifewithivy
Michelle Obama Says to “Own Your Failures”
“It’s that resilience that I think makes me who I am. It’s not the degrees, it’s not the schools I went to, it’s not the titles. It’s my ability to bounce back again and again”
Meet Bozoma, Uber’s New Chief Brand Officer
Bozoma Saint John has been called a ‘badass’ for her ability to make change wherever she goes. From big brands like Pepsi to Apple, she has made… Read more “Meet Bozoma, Uber’s New Chief Brand Officer”
Serena Williams Vanity Fair Cover
Serena Williams is once again breaking the internet. This time it has nothing to do with tennis. The 23-grand slam title holder and mother-to-be graces the cover… Read more “Serena Williams Vanity Fair Cover”
Jane Waithera, Changing Perceptions of Albinism in Africa
“I inspire, engage and transform.” Those are the words of an amazing young woman who has chosen to be the face of Albinism in Africa and beyond.… Read more “Jane Waithera, Changing Perceptions of Albinism in Africa”
Marriage is Not What Makes a Woman Complete
Today I was very offended by a sponsored post that came through my Instagram feed. It came from Pulse Ghana and it was titled “Here are 9… Read more “Marriage is Not What Makes a Woman Complete “
7 African Women You Didn’t Know Who Shaped History
The theme for International Women’s Day 2017 is ‘Be Bold For Change’. It’s about taking action and not being afraid of doing what is necessary for change… Read more “7 African Women You Didn’t Know Who Shaped History”
What’s Wrong With My Afro?
What’s wrong with my afro? Why is it that a woman with naturally kinky, tight, coily hair is not readily accepted in the same way one with… Read more “What’s Wrong With My Afro?”
Joselyn Dumas Goes Natural
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHwOyYFhXzE/?taken-by=joselyn_dumas&hl=en Ghanaian celebrity Joselyn Dumas has recently joined the slew of women who have decided to go natural and stop processing their hair with harsh chemical. I… Read more “Joselyn Dumas Goes Natural”
8 Lessons From First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chat with Oprah
First Lady Michelle Obama sat down for a conversation with Oprah Winfrey to discuss many issues faced by women and girls at the recent United State of… Read more “8 Lessons From First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chat with Oprah”
Alicia Keys Says #NoMakeup
She’s not the first celebrity to expose herself without makeup and she certainly won’t be the last, but for now, Alicia Keys is challenging beauty standards by… Read more “Alicia Keys Says #NoMakeup”
Solutions to End Maternal Mortality
Recently, at the 7th Annual Women in the World conference, I had the opportunity to join a group of women who are also doing things around the world… Read more “Solutions to End Maternal Mortality”