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Poised Magazine 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
The Poised 2015 Holiday Gift Guide is here, filled with 11 unique gift ideas for Christmas. 1. Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer A beautiful hardcover visual story…
Working 9-5 for Love?
A great relationship is a Career…not a job! Written by Jewel J. Carter , Founder of Jewels Voiceworks Yes, the statistics are staggering…50% of #married…
Gender Diversity in Technology
Why “Awakening the Mature Geek” and targeting women to re-career into the field of technology is essential. Written by Marlin Page, Founder of Sisters Code…
Tips to Transitioning Your Summer Style for Fall
Expert advice on preparing for a new season using accessories, color and trends. This year has brought some of the most precarious weather nationwide….
Poised Salutes the Encore Bride
Written by Valerie Royal As we head into wedding season, brides all over the world are preparing for their special day. Not to be…
5 African American Women Who Ran Successful Businesses After 40
Success is most definitely in our DNA, but there is something else we should look at a bit more closely— age. Written by Robin…
Powerballamania: Why investing in a college education pays better
Written by Felicia Gopaul “What would you do if you won the Powerball?” my 10 year old asked. What immediately sprang to mind was…
Cassandra Wilson reflects on Billie Holiday at 100
Written by Howard Reich (Originally posted on the Chicago Tribune) Even now, as we approach next month’s centennial of Billie Holiday’s birth, the singer’s…
“Am I Ready for 50?”
Written by Liza Kaufman Hogan, Next Avenue senior editor Ready or not, the “slackers” are crossing the threshold. This year, the first members of Generation…