- Life Style
- March 17, 2021
Making Room For Faith
Very recently, I hit a wall. Not a literal wall, but rather the kind of wall that made me not want to get out of bed and deal with all of the things going on in my life at the time. It was tough realizing that I felt that way. And I felt even worse when I realized I had no idea how to stop feeling that way. So, I turned to the one thing that always, always, ALWAYS helps me deal with difficult feelings and circumstances – my faith. Which is why I am so happy to share the following piece authored by AmPopsy contributor, Deidra George. A piece that helps all of us make room for faith and its close cousin, hope, in our lives. I’m sure that all of us are struggling with something right now, whether that be job-related stress, anxiety around money matters, or just all of the feelings that come with the one-year anniversary of our Covid-imposed quarantine. I hope that Deidra’s words will offer you a bit of comfort, hope, and light with whatever stressors life is throwing your way right now. Faith performs as a spiritual currency regardless of one’s religious beliefs.,...
- Black History Series, Feature
- February 26, 2021
Celebrating Black History With “The Madness Collective” Creator, Crescent Muhammad…
As Black History Month draws to a close, AmPopsy had the chance to sit down with a few dynamic women who are making waves in their respective industries to discuss their thoughts and reflections on celebrating the rich history of African-Americans this month and every month. In our final interview for this series, we speak with Crescent Muhammad, creator and host of “The Madness Collective”, a weekly online show featuring firecracker commentary from Crescent and her co-host, Antwane Cowen, on the major news and entertainment headlines of that week. Below, she speaks on the impact of growing up watching activism in action, finding hope through social media, and the new Black Renaissance.
- Feature, Featured Stories, Rest. Recharge. Reset Series
- December 21, 2020
The Self-Care Journals
As we wind down from the madness that 2020 has wrought and prepare to usher in a much better year (hopefully), let’s be intentional on taking care of our minds, bodies, and spirits. In the Self-Care Journal series, we’ll be talking with three extraordinary women about their strategies for prioritizing self-care in their everyday lives. In Part One, we speak with Catherine Toppin, Partner at Chicago-based law firm, Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery LLP.
- Fear Series, Feature
- October 12, 2020
The Anatomy of Fear
I am scared. I am scared. I am scared. I am scared to leave my bed. I am scared to leave my house. I am scared to run the simplest of errands for fear of exposing myself to this virus that continues to baffle the science and medical community.
- Money & Career
- April 20, 2021
FAT Tuesdays – Covid and Your Taxes
While April showers do indeed bring May flowers, they also bring panic and stress as last-minute Annies such as myself anxiously rake through stacks of papers and digital files to sort and file all necessary documents on time. While the IRS has graciously extended the tax filing deadline until May 15th of this year, this has only extended my procrastination and anxiety about gathering all of my documents in a timely manner.
Recent Posts
-
About Us
- October 31, 2024
-
Supporting and Uplifting Black Women
- March 31, 2022
-
Surviving the Rona – Your Guide to Weathering Covid’s Latest Surge
- January 24, 2022