BWA BLOG

Pick Up Your Crown: Declare Your Royalty Today Good Afternoon Reader Happy Galentine’s Day. Sending you all hugs and hearts. I had mapped out an entire newsletter about Kendrick Lamar, the brilliance of his business acumen and how is show centered Black women. But as I sat down to write, what downloaded to me was a reminder: pick up your crown, look in the mirror, and declare that you are royalty. There is a constant psychological warfare being waged against us. And an entire army of trolls…

Monica Wisdom Febuary 7th, 2025 Discover the Magic of Turning Struggles into Strength and Unleashing Your Dreams Happy Friday! We’ve made it through another week. Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life, let’s dive into the good news. Beyoncé has finally won Album of the Year at the Grammys for the first time, and on top of that, she’s the first Black woman to win Country Music Album of the Year this century. I am thrilled for her and the incredible production team that brought this album…

Monica Wisdom Jan 31st “What’s in front of you is a whole world of experiences beyond your imagination. Put yourself, and your growth and development, first.” -Phylicia Rashad Happy Black History Year, It’s been days, weeks, maybe longer, of loud and wrong. As the kids say, “day to day, moment by moment,” the world keeps shifting, turning, spiraling into turmoil and confusion. This is a familiar feeling, but it’s amplified to a degree I can barely comprehend. But here’s what I know for sure,…

Breathe, Reflect, and Move… Hey Gorgeous, I hope you’re doing well. Please hit reply and let me know how you’re feeling. I know this new era is challenging, and it’s tough to catch our breath. But, as I often remind myself: take a moment to breathe, pray, and reflect on the goodness in your life. One of the amazing things that has happened recently is Hillmantok University. God is truly working. Amid the chaos in the real world, Black folks have come together on TikTok to create an entire…

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Day “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou Today feels like a day of contrasts. We celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose vision changed the course of history, and simultaneously reflect on where we stand now as a nation. I’ll be honest with you, my emotions have been all over the place. On one hand, I feel immense gratitude for…

Amplified Insiders Jan 18th New Year, New Era ↓ We’re in a moment of change. Social media is shifting, and many are rethinking where to invest our time, energy, and brilliance. Hello Superstar, I hope your holidays were magnificent and you’re taking time to care for yourself as we step into this new year. You may have noticed something different—yes, the newsletter has a new name: Amplified Insiders. This change reflects my vision to expand our conversations and go even deeper. While I’ll…