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2 weeks ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
Growing up Black meant watching how I spoke. My parents taught me that gaining respect meant speaking with proper grammar and pronunciation. In other words, I wasn’t allowed to use slang around adults. Yet as a child, I always noticed the intricacies and the differences in how Black people spoke when we came together. When I was older and introduced to African American Vernacular English (AAVE), I learned how important language is to our culture.
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1 month ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
Does money stress feel like you are constantly swimming against the current? You’ve been budgeting, punching numbers, and doing your best to manage your finances, but at the end of the day, you still worry about money. One thing is missing from your spreadsheet. What you need to be at peace with money is a financial wellness routine. The great thing about having a financial wellness routine is that it’s easy to create and implement.
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1 month ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
Floating thousands of feet in the air, peeking through the window to catch an aerial view of the city — there’s an undeniable magic to being on a plane. Yet, the moment turbulence strikes, my mind inevitably leaps to the worst-case scenario. I instantly picture the plane crashing down, and before I know it, I’m in a real-life version of the TV series Lost. However, statistical data paints a far more reassuring picture.
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1 month ago | 
baucemag.com | Kiersten Brown
When was the last time you had a big win in your business? I’m not talking about a few extra likes on your Instagram post. A semi-viral video or a few hundred website visits is great. Small wins are important. But for BAUCE women, big wins are game changers and what we strive for. Gaining a high-ticket client is a big win that can change your business finances for the better. Getting media exposure that garners thousands of impressions or views can help you book lucrative speaking engagements.
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1 month ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
If you’re a fan of The Oval, you may already be hooked on the spin-off show Ruthless. The show, created by Tyler Perry, follows a brave woman as she navigates life in a dangerous cult. Black Girl Nerds recently spoke with Michelle Núñez, who plays the young and caring cult member, Zane. Here is more about this character and what you can expect from the new season. I read that you had a part in writing Zane’s back story. Where did you draw your inspiration from?
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1 month ago | 
baucemag.com | Kiersten Brown
Being an entrepreneur means creating your own schedule. No need to set 5 different alarms to wake up for your 9 to 5. Instead, you can start work at noon if that works for you. Even though you can start your day whenever you want, maintaining your energy throughout the day is a struggle. You may be wondering why you need five coffees to get through the day. Questioning why your ambition is high but your energy is low? Consider planning your workday based on your energy levels.
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2 months ago | 
baucemag.com | Kiersten Brown
If you’re running your own business, you’ll be in one of two situations: everything is functioning without issues or you’ve hit a major setback and are scrambling to recover. Business failures are a part of entrepreneurship and a setback can feel like a blow to the stomach when you have a personal stake in the company. A mishap in your business can cost you money, time, and jeopardize the overall health of your business.
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2 months ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
After almost 10 years of solo travel, my go-to place for accommodations is tainted. Airbnb, the rental platform that allows homeowners to rent out their place to vacationers, was never a perfect system. Yet, for me, Airbnb helped me to stay in beautiful and safe places for around $30 a night. It helped me connect with locals and experience new cultures. Airbnb was a popular choice for many travelers until a recent boycott. How did this popular travel site get put on the do-not-book list?
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2 months ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
Black doctors only represent 5.7% of the medical professionals in the United States. While there is a small percentage, this number may never have come to be if it weren’t for certain Black medical pioneers. Mary Eliza Mahoney, Rebecca Crumpler, Jane Cooke Wright, and Marilyn Hughes Gaston may not be names you’ve heard of but, they were four Black women who paved the way for future generations of doctors and transformed the landscape of American medicine.
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2 months ago | 
blackgirlnerds.com | Kiersten Brown
You may already know that Latin America is decorated with Afro-culture. Afro-Brazilians invented dynamic and eye-catching dance moves with the creation of Capoeira and Samba. Afro-Cubans gave the world flavorful music and dance by creating Rumba, Son, and Salsa. Let’s not forget the Afro-Colombians who rebelled to create the first free town in the Americas. Throughout the history of Latin America, Afro-Latinos have been a crucial part of Black history.
