Unmentored: Part 3 – The News Station
Quinn was sitting at her desk in a knee-length dress with a blazer, zoned out, reminiscing about the day she walked into Hunter’s office to …
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Dear Essence: Millennials Want In, But We Need an Invitation
I didn’t think Essence was for me. Making it as a vendor at EssenceFest felt as monumental as making the cover of Essence magazine.
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Un-Mentored: Part 2
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How I Navigate Solo Travel as a Woman: 6 Rules I Live By
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Date Night w/ an Atlanta Demon
If you’re chronically online, you’ve probably heard all the horror stories about dating in cities like New York and Atlanta. As a 35-year-old woman living …
Unmentored 1: The Pivot
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How My Cat Accidentally Fixed My Health: A Lesson in Air Quality
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Marty Supreme Is a Beautifully Styled Nightmare (Spoilers Ahead)
Let me be clear from the start: this review contains spoilers, and yes, Marty Supreme is a complete shit show. The movie opens strong. Visually, …