So…when my godchildren’s mama was given an award recently, I found myself blushing when her male bestie, the stylist and designer of her dress for that evening, found himself surprised when I told him my age. See, he’s a fellow Gemini like I am, and if there is one thing that we ain’t gonna do, pret...| xoNecole
A few months ago, I checked out a feature that Complex did on actor and artist Mack Wilds. It all centered around effective time management and how Mack is able to accomplish so much in the same 24-hour time frame that we all have. The entire article was good. Two things stood out the most: how he h| xoNecole
When I graduated from business school (believing full well I would never use that degree in its intended capacity…or at all), I was always chasing something. At times it was a fat salary because…hello? Other times, I was sprinting, trying to catch up to clout, wanting a title and awards so I could b...| xoNecole
I've never been a person who thrives on routines or waking up early, and I know I'm not the only one. But we can do a few things in the morning to help us get a good start to the day. Ayurvedic medicine, also known as Ayurveda, is an ancient form of Indian medicine that has been practiced for thousa| xoNecole
Believe it or not, even in this tough U.S. economy, there are fast-growing careers to explore that pay a decent salary and don’t require an advanced degree. These jobs are often also less likely to be at risk of becoming obsolete due to the advancements of AI. Resume Now analysts reviewed data from ...| xoNecole
When Brianna Arps, founder of the indie fragrance label MOODEAUX, was laid off from her role at a women's media publication in 2018, the loss impacted her confidence and state of mind. “As someone who had always wanted to be a writer and to be in beauty, I thought I had reached such a pinnacle, and| xoNecole
If your mom, grandma and aunties were fans of Black fiction back in the day, then Bebe Moore Campbell was among the icons—with her work being a mainstay on any reading list in the ‘90s. Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine, Singing in the Comeback Choir, Brothers and Sisters—those books lined our living room ...| xoNecole
In this compelling and vulnerable episode of xoMan, David Banner joined host Kiara Walker for a wide-ranging conversation on legacy, love, masculinity, and the realities of being a multi-hyphenate in the entertainment industry. Banner is unfiltered, passionate, and introspective—offering truth bombs...| xoNecole
Love Island USA season 7 had the internet in a frenzy all summer long. While many of us were living for the girls and couples in the villa, the rise in hate against certain islanders, particularly Chelley and Olandria, began to take over the internet. Both had been in the villa since day one, but th...| xoNecole
Being in the water (beyond a bathtub). Hmph. Personally, when I think about my childhood, some of my very first memories consist of spending time in the water. That’s why I find myself rolling my eyes whenever I hear someone flippantly say that “Black folks can’t swim.”Actually, more of us can than ...| xoNecole
Here’s an indisputable fact: Black is beautiful. It always has been and it always will be. No one understands this more than Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye. As a little girl growing up in Harlem, New York, the Senegalese-American entrepreneur spent a lot of time in her mother’s hair salon watching the carous| xoNecole
Performing at our absolute highest has been the most important thing to and about Black women for ages. Papa Pope told Olivia, “We have to be twice as good…” and the rest of us felt that. Deeply. But what happens when you’re not performing at your highest level in your work, relationships, and just ...| xoNecole
In 2016, Shaina Wiel started a simple group chat with friends and colleagues in the New York sports industry. What began as a space for professionals of color in sports to share resources and opportunities blossomed into the Minorities in Sports Business Network, a thriving community of more than 1,...| xoNecole
Here’s an indisputable fact: Black is beautiful. It always has been and it always will be. No one understands this more than Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye. As a little girl growing up in Harlem, New York, the Senegalese-American entrepreneur spent a lot of time in her mother’s hair salon watching the carous| xoNecole
Tristan Mack Wilds is one of those rare artists we’ve watched since childhood and continue to follow today. He was hands-down one of my favorite characters on the beloved fifth season of HBO’s The Wire and continues to grace our screen on projects like Peacocks’ Praise This and the upcoming season o...| xoNecole