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Charmaine Mercer
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Charmaine Mercer

At present my industry is philanthropy, but I would say my expertise is evolving. There was a time when I would have said my expertise is in education, but in the last two years, I’ve combined the root of my vocation, which is learning, and used that in a different context in a way that is helping philanthropy change.

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May 2023 Wellness Resources
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May 2023 Wellness Resources

Just as our houseplants require certain conditions in order to grow and thrive, so do we! Have you given thought lately to the elements of your environment that are within your control? Allow the beautifully blooming reminders all around at this time of year to help you stay grounded in self-care so that you, too, can flourish as your most authentic self.

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April 2023 Wellness Resources
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April 2023 Wellness Resources

The transition into Spring comes with lovely reminders of how growth and transformation can come only after some level of stillness and shedding. In our contemporary capitalist culture, we're rarely encouraged to be still. And especially for entrepreneurial women like so many in our network, it can seem impossible to allow ourselves to really rest.

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Event Reflections: New Year Visioning with Afiya Shani
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Event Reflections: New Year Visioning with Afiya Shani

“Who do you want to be this year?” This is the question that BlackFemaleProject communications program consultant and founder of WildFiya, Afiya Shani, posed to attendees of our New Year Visioning Workshop. On January 25, 2023, BlackFemaleProject members came together to answer this central question in service of manifesting their dreams.

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