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Ashley McDonough
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Plan Your Mid-Week Trip to Asheville
Skip the weekend rush and discover the deeply rooted, ever-evolving community in Asheville, North Carolina. From active adventurers seeking outdoor experiences, to wellness enthusiasts looking…
It Takes a Village To Buy a Home
Like many things in life, it takes a village to accomplish a goal − and home buying is the same way. Besides you (and the…
Get to Know Entrepreneur Aliyah Marandiz
At the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, New Voices and JP Morgan Chase hosted a pitch competition to help women-of-color create, launch, and grow their…
Why South Africa Should Be on the Top of Your 2023 Travel Bucket List
International travel is back! And there’s no better way to start to the new year than by planning a trip to South Africa. Long celebrated…
Use Your Power to Empower
If you’ve ever wanted to inspire other women, this is your time! For nearly 60 years, Mary Kay (who was started by a woman for women!)…
Use Your Power to Empower
If you’ve ever wanted to inspire other women, this is your time! For nearly 60 years, Mary Kay (who was started by a woman for women!)…
Can Technology Build A More Equitable World? These Founders Say‘Yes’
SPONSORED BY AMAZON WEB SERVICES Technology is undoubtedly shaping the future, but will it also advance social justice and equity? Two founders think yes. “If…
Give yourself some credit
It is never too early, or too late, to build good credit. Think of it like building a house — you want to start with…
Watch Now | See how this Mommy-daughter Duo Spends their Saturday Morning
A young girl’s self-love journey starts within the home. Luckily for us, LA-based mother, Nicole, invited ESSENCE in to show how she and her daughter,…
WATCH | We Honor Black Women in Sports
If it’s one thing we at Essence are going to do, it’s highlight, support and give Black women their flowers for their endless contributions to…