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You Are Not Your Finances: 3 Ways to Redefine Your Financial Identity
Do you find yourself entangled in financial identity? We live in a culture that glorifies wealth without considering its root causes or...
Frantzces Lys
Apr 20, 20233 min read
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5 Tips To Help the Women in Your Life Stay Mentally Healthy
Women entrepreneurs have a lot going on, whether juggling their businesses and family or trying to maintain balance in their...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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15 Inspiring Quotes by Influential Black Leaders that will Help You to Believe In Yourself
Black History Month helps us reflect on the influence of Black leaders. Many have been instrumental as activists, poets, songwriters, and...

Mfonobong Uyah
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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How to Get Back to Work After the Holidays: 7 Tips
We've all heard the saying, "January is the new February." With the New Year fresh on our heels and families having just departed after...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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BGV Holiday Gift Guide: 27 Entrepreneurs that You Can Support this Season
It's that time of year again…'tis the season to shop! With a busy holiday schedule, you might be wondering where to shop for your gifts....
Frantzces Lys
Dec 24, 20227 min read
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6 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Are More Vulnerable To Mental Health Issues
Did you know that entrepreneurs are more prone to mental health issues? According to a study by Michael Freeman, a psychologist and...

Evah Kungu
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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40 Quotes From Incredible Black Women That Will Inspire You To Keep Going
Many of us start our businesses out of passion and drive, but somewhere down the line, we get off track, lose our way and forget the very...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 29, 20224 min read
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9 Relationship Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Have
When you begin to build a business, you'll find that your relationships with others are crucial to your success. Healthy...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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7 Tips For Minority Entrepreneurs On How To Protect Their Mental Health
Starting and running your own business is hard enough, but additional stressors can negatively impact your mental health when you're part...

Akanshha Agrawal
Jul 9, 20224 min read
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5 Crucial Ways To Promote LGBTQIA Inclusivity In The Workplace
Organizations that embrace inclusivity and diversity report higher revenues, profits, and employee satisfaction rates; therefore, it's...

Evah Kungu
Jun 20, 20224 min read
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6 Ways To Create A Mentally Healthy Workplace
Your employees are the backbone of your business, and it's vital to do what you can to support their mental health. There is a tendency...

Akanshha Agrawal
May 31, 20223 min read
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10 Self-Care Tips For Entrepreneurs Who Are Constantly Overworked
In our fast-paced and demanding world, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of self-care. Most people are fighting similar battles...
Frantzces Lys
May 11, 20225 min read
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7 Ways Black & Brown Women Can Practice Self-Care During Moments Of Inequity
Being a Black or Brown woman comes with its own set of challenges, but being a Black and Brown woman entrepreneur can sometimes feel like...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 3, 20225 min read
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Startup Founders & Suicide Risk: 4 Warning Signs & How You Can Support
While passion for building a company may be intrinsically rewarding, there's also a potential downside. It’s crucial for entrepreneurs to...

Frantzces Lys
Sep 10, 20214 min read
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20 Queer Businesses To Support Beyond Pride Month
June is officially Pride Month. With it comes nationwide celebrations, parades, festivals, things we didn't know, and support for queer...

Frantzces Lys
Jun 7, 20216 min read
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9 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Will Benefit From Seeing A Therapist
There is no denying that owning a business of any kind comes with tremendous benefits. The ability to set your schedule, provide for you...

Frantzces Lys
May 19, 20217 min read
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15 Mental Health Resources You Can Access Now
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, even with a referral from your doctor. The options seem endless when you type “finding a...

Frantzces Lys
May 11, 20214 min read
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7 Inspirational MLK Quotes On Leadership & Business
Photo by Unseen Histories on Unsplash Martin Luther King, Jr. is legendary for being the leader of the American civil rights movement,...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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Enough Is Enough: 4 Toxic Patterns To Leave Behind In 2020
Photo by nappy from Pexels 2020 was an unpredictable year for all of us. There was no blueprint for the number of changes and...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 5, 20213 min read
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Entrepreneurship & Mental Health: Time To Remove The Stigma
Photo by Jovaughn Stephens on Unsplash Entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, and that's okay. If you decide to embark on this treacherous...

Frantzces Lys
May 4, 20203 min read
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