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Strategic Legacy Building in 2024!

Happy New Year, Pearls! It is great to be back at the regularly scheduled events. So let's get into it.  As an urban-based education administrator and passionate advocate for inclusive learning, I understand the power of creating spaces that foster success for BIPOC students. Today, I want to redirect my and your focus to my other dynamic group within our community: Black women mom-preneurs. These incredible individuals embody Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle! —the core elements of the NACR3 Effect. Here's a strategic guide on how you, Pearl, can build your legacy in 2024. Strength Define Your Purpose: Begin by identifying your passion and purpose. What legacy do you want to leave for your children and the community? This clarity will be the driving force behind your journey. Prioritize Self-Care : Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship requires self-care. Nurture your well-being to maintain the energy and enthusiasm needed for sustainable success. Remember, taking care o
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"Empowering Brilliance: A Journey of Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle for Black Women Mom-preneurs in the New Year"

     As Black women entrepreneurs, the holiday season marks a time of festivity and an opportunity to harness our inherent strength, resilience, and sparkle in our personal and business endeavors. With the echoes of celebrations and the principles of Kwanzaa in mind, it's an ideal moment to lay the groundwork for a thriving year ahead. In this guide, we navigate the roadmap for the new year, tailored specifically for the dynamic and determined spirits that define us. Each step in this journey encapsulates the essence of our entrepreneurial prowess—infusing strategic planning with the vibrancy of our unique experiences and aspirations. Join us as we unpack a series of actionable steps that intertwine the principles of strength, resilience, and sparkle, empowering us to set goals, strategize, and embrace the upcoming year with determination and flair.      Let's embark together on this expedition toward a year brimming with accomplishments, embodying the strength, resilience, and

Realign, Delegate, and Celebrate!

With our many hats, the holiday season often calls for a delicate balancing act between nurturing our businesses and creating cherished moments with family. This time of year allows us to showcase our inherent strength, resilience, and sparkle in managing professional and personal spheres. Here's a guide inspired by Nacr3' s motto for women, highlighting the essence of Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle during this festive period. Strength: Managing Business and Family 1. Establishing Boundaries Strength lies in setting clear boundaries between work and family time. Define your work hours and communicate them to your team and clients. Emphasize the importance of uninterrupted family moments during the holidays. 2. Delegation and Collaboration Tap into your strength by delegating tasks in your business and involving your family in holiday preparations. Empower your team and enlist family members to share responsibilities, fostering collaboration and unity. 3. Assertive Communica

How Are You Leveling Up?

     Empowering BIPOC women has been at the heart of my passion and expertise, and it's with great respect and admiration that we delve into the significance of this year, 2023, and next year 2024, through the empowering lens of the NACR3 approach – Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle! They mark a profound juncture in your journey, representing the transition to the next level of accomplishment and maturity while safeguarding your brand and integrity. Strength: This year, 2023, you are standing at the threshold of transformation, exuding an innate strength that has been cultivated through life's experiences. Just as the roots of a tree anchor it firmly to the ground, your strength serves as the foundation upon which you've built your dreams and aspirations. Your dedication to creating communities exemplifies the power of strength as you navigate challenges and overcome obstacles with unwavering determination. This year heralds a period of harnessing your inner strength

Sparkle, Sparkle!

Embrace Your Brilliance: A Month of Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle for Black Women in August 2023 August is a month of empowerment, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black women worldwide. As we embrace our unique identities, experiences, and strengths, we are reminded of the importance of practicing self-love and resilience. In this blog post, we will explore how to cultivate strength, resilience, and sparkle throughout this transformative month.  This is a special shout-out to my August Leos! Happy Birthday to Us! Cultivate Strength Strength is not just physical; it is the mental, emotional, and spiritual power that resides within each of us. As Black women, we have endured challenges throughout history, making us inherently strong. During August 2023, let's continue to nurture our strength by: Engaging in Self-Care: Take time for yourself daily. Practice mindfulness, exercise, and indulge in activities that bring joy and peace to your soul. Remember,

Health is Wealth, Pearls!

Amara, a 35-year-old black woman, has been experiencing a concerning issue with her bladder. The urgency and frequency of urination have significantly increased, causing discomfort and disruption in her daily life. Worried about her health, she seeks medical advice at a local hospital. Scene : Hospital Examination Room Amara sits anxiously on the examination table, waiting for the doctor to arrive. She notices that the hospital staff, including the nurse and doctor, are white. She hopes that they will listen attentively and take her concerns seriously. Nurse Johnson enters the room, glancing briefly at Amara's chart before beginning the examination. Nurse Johnson: "Good afternoon, I'm Nurse Johnson. What seems to be the problem today?" Amara: "Hello, Nurse Johnson. I've been having some issues with my bladder lately. I've been experiencing frequent urination and a strong urgency to go, even if my bladder is not full. It's becoming quite bothersome, an

2023 Pearls: MOY Summer Working Plan

Happy Mid-Year Point of You in 2023! It's July 1, and we are at the midpoint of the calendar year for you and your goals. I know we are in the seasons of weddings, graduations, family, and vacations, but have you been on point with your goals? If you haven't, let's not panic but work to get back on track. While developing that plan to get on track, including some aspects of softness into your life by implementing my 4 Cs  this summer. BIPOC women can showcase their Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle!  while embracing Confidence, Charm, Compassion , and a sense of Completeness this summer through the following actions: Cultivate Compassion and Connection: Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology titled "Compassion-focused reappraisal, benefit-focused reappraisal, and rumination after an interpersonal offense: Emotion-regulation implications for subjective emotion, linguistic responses, and physiology (Witvliet, 2010) indicates that engaging in compassion-