Embracing Black Girl Magic In The Office!

We love and uplift all women of all races however this is a conversation that NEEDS to be had. In tribute to Black History month black women this one's for you! There is so much beauty that comes with being black. From our kinky hair, to our golden skin, the sweet sounds of R&B and the way our souls exhale while eating soul food. February is a month to highlight black history but we must unapologetically embrace our Black Girl Magic 24/7 that includes during our 9-5’s! Rather you work in cooperate America, health, retail or self-employed most of us would agree the guidelines of professionalism are set by bias standards in most cases... And we are not having that! Black women do not take up space in the workplace, we CREATE it! With every seat we have at the table we bring creativity, innovation and results like everyone else sometimes more than. We are no longer staying in our comfort zones in the name of “professionalism” instead you should be stepping into your Red Zone. Here are some DO’s and DON’T’s to embracing your Black Girl Magic in the workplace.

DON’T – Shorten or simplify your name. If you have a unique name or a common name with a unique spelling, embrace in!

DO – Rock your natural hair, braids. It’s not rare to see black women do serious damage to their hair and pockets to appear “professional”. More and more sisters are pushing the norm by rocking protective style to work. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a sleek hairstyle but DON’T limit yourself. Your hair might thank you later. Fro is Go! Flourish in your Roots!

DON’T – Let your fear of being the “angry black women” stop you from being assertive or speaking up in the workplace. Certain stereotypes are intended to silence you. Remember being confident, bold and authoritative is a pro in the workplace if it's done correctly.

DO – Leave the door open for the ladies coming behind you. The workplace can be competitive but don’t see another woman as an automatic threat.

I get that this it is a learned behavior passed down from many generations. It is hard to break out and embrace yourself for who you are naturally when you were taught from a toddler to always get perms and straighten your hair to get better offers in life. We may also do things like change our voice to sound "more professional" around other races while in the office. This should not be a thing. Speaking proper language is definitely important you should not feel the need to change your tone around other races because you naturally have "soul in your voice". Be YOU in all things that you do. Do it and be PROUD to be black. it's truly a beautiful thing. Happy Black History Month Ladies! Now continue to make history Queens.

Xoxo-D.Glenn