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Reopening My World as the World Reopens…Sort Of

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Reopening My World as the World Reopens…Sort Of

I am committed to being who I am authentically and being transparent in how my personality, values, and beliefs dictate my personal and professional decisions. I decided to end the month with a little personal reflection. Here’s another Freedom Friday post for you… Let me start by saying that coronavirus was not a hoax and […]

Trust Me, You Want Me On Your Team!

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Trust Me, You Want Me On Your Team!

Do you watch DIY Network? The Travel Channel? The Food Network? What these channels have in common is not just they are a part of Discovery, Inc., but also that they celebrate and promote a do-it-yourself agenda. There are times when it makes perfect sense to DIY specific areas. There are other times when you […]

Celebrating Quarantine Creativity During Black Music Month 2021

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Celebrating Quarantine Creativity During Black Music Month 2021

June is Black Music Appreciation Month The White House: A Proclamation on Black Music Appreciation Month, 2021 From National Day: The United States has been celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month in June since 1979. The month of June is set aside to appreciate the contributions of African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters in American culture. […]

Should We Commemorate Juneteenth?

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Should We Commemorate Juneteenth?

Juneteenth marks our Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, slavery was still legal in the United States and our ancestors were still enslaved. Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and […]

The Black Girl Magic of Black Girls Rock!

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 16, 2021 | Comments Off on The Black Girl Magic of Black Girls Rock!

Let’s get this straight…again! Black Girls Rock! Is not racist. Black people are the group that is marginalized and in the minority. We can be biased and prejudiced, but we lack the power and privilege to be racist. Representation Matters. Black Girls Rock! counters the images of Black women fighting on reality tv, being abused […]

Social Justice Includes Justice for Black Farmers

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Social Justice Includes Justice for Black Farmers

In addition to New Edition, cupcakes, and travel, I also love farm life. I am the city girl turned suburban girl who is moving toward being a farm girl. You know that social justice is important to me so today I want to bring your attention to the racism and discrimination that Black farmers have […]

I Don’t Agree with that List of the 25 Greatest Animated Shows of All Time

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 11, 2021 | Comments Off on I Don’t Agree with that List of the 25 Greatest Animated Shows of All Time

I will continue to share career tips and life lessons on my blog, but sometimes I just want to chat with you all about random things. My random musings are a glimpse into my real life. I think they give you a better understanding of who I am as a person, not just an entrepreneur […]

Do You Need A Pep Talk?

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Do You Need A Pep Talk?

There are women of color in the workforce who are ambitious, motivated, and ready to level up. They have goals they want to reach and are committed to making a positive difference in this world. They are amazing at what they do. They are reliable problem-solvers – the “go to” women on their teams. They […]

Stop Deflecting and Accept the Compliment

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Stop Deflecting and Accept the Compliment

We all desire attention and praise. Recognition and connection are important to our self-image and performance. Accepting compliments is often tied to our self-perception or self-worth. When you were a little girl, were you told to be humble? Be polite? Not to brag? No one wants to spend time with people who are selfish or […]