Passionate Living 101
Fitness & Wellness
Getting Started at the Gym! A Newbie’s Guide to Fitness, Workout & Exercise Equipment
One of the hardest things about going to the gym is the bewildering variety and array of gym equipment available. Sometimes it seems like there’s just so many machines that you’ll never be able to decide which one to begin with...
Affirmations
Self Help Swap! Great Party Idea + a Positive Way to Bond Over Your Favorite Self Help Books (VIDEO)
If you’re in NYC, definitely attend Damali’s Self Help Swap. Also enjoy her videos from her past self help book exchange events! Self-Help Swap is an event that invites participants to swap self-help items with one ...
Advice
Sleeping with the Enemy! Hooking Up with Your Ex? Dos, Don’ts F.A.Q.s: Essence Advice Column
You’re single (perhaps) and every now and then you hook up with your ex boyfriend, ex husband, ex girlfriend, ex fiance, ex somebody for a little intimacy. You figure the devil you know is better than someone random and n...
Hot Topics
Bombshell Book Club Alert! Good Vibrations Asked Which Books I’d Recommend – My List!
“Come on, come on Feel it, feel it Feel the vibration.” -Marky Marky & the Funky Bunch
Relationships
Dating a Brit? Or More Specifically, a Londoner? Here’s What to Expect (Infographic)
Dating a Londoner? Cheers, darling. Here’s what to expect when dating someone from the capital city of England and the United Kingdom…
Advice
Before You Jump the Broom, Is He Husband Material? Love Class at Mommy Noire! Lesson #2
“The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It’s a choice you make – not just on your wedding day, but over and over again – and that choice is reflect...
Self-Love
What is Emotional Intuition and Wellness? World Touring Corset Mag Editor Arielle Loren Explains (Video)
Magazine maven and genius creative entrepreneur Arielle Loren explains sensuality and emotional wellness for Execumama’s Life Design Conference.
Marriage
The Very Best Things About Getting Married — For Men! Pssst… Pass it On (Videos)
Let’s talk about some of the common fears men have about getting married – both the wedding itself and actually being married. Be sure to watch the two interesting videos on men and marriage and check out the super-...
Travel
Have Stilettos, Will Travel! A Guide To Amsterdam’s Strangest Museums
Hey Lovie, do you have your passport ready for the summer? Real women travel. After all, where you live may or may not be fab, but the world is your backyard. Don’t be limited by your immediate surroundings. Get out there...
Advice
Anger Management 911! Abiola Coaches Talk Show Rageaholics Ruining Their Relationships (Video)
Do you know or love someone who has anger management challenges or has trouble controlling their emotions? Of course. We all do. “A rageaholic or anger addict is a person prone to extreme anger with little provocation. Wh...
Guest Contributor
Your Bestie’s Big Fat Dream Wedding! 7 Ways to Help + Ethnic Wedding Style Gallery
Calling all maids of honor, matrons of honor, bridesmaids and BFFs! This post will tell you how to help your friend in getting married, and how to share their responsibilities so that they feel supported. After all, every bride...
Advice
Get Lovestruck! 7 Ways to Make Sure Your Online Dating Profile Is As Attractive As You Are
We live online, right? So, it only makes sense that you might meet the love of your life online. Your profile is the face you show the world. Here’s how to make sure that it truly expresses your gorgeousness inside and ou...
Guest Contributor
Girls’ Weekend Trip Idea! How to Go Glamping: Would You Go Camping In Style?
Everyone from Bravo’s “Real Housewives” to Urban Dictionary to the New York Times is talking about the sport of luxury camping known as “glamping.” I haven’t been camping since going to Camp ...
Hot Topics
ForHarriet.com’s ‘Bold Black & Beautiful Panel’ on Women, Success & Personal Development (Video)
Women’s empowerment blog For Harriet presents a panel for Women’s History Month on Self Development… If you need a boost of motivation then you should watch the video conference below.
Advice
Introducing ‘Abiola’s Love Class’ at Mommy Noire! Lesson #1: Do You Have Post Traumatic Love Disorder?
Trauma: noun 1. A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident. 2. An emotional wound or shock that creates substantial, lasting damage to the psychological development of a person, often leading to neur...
Advice
This Week’s Essence Advice Column! Dear Abiola, My Religious Beliefs Are Ruining My Love Life
Let’s talk about love, intimacy marriage and spirituality…
Celebrities
The Top 7 Kanye West Business Lessons! What We Can Learn From Kim Kardashian’s Baby Daddy
Quality management advice and entrepreneurial tips from “everyone’s favorite rapper.” A funny take on some of the bizarre quotes from Kanye West which have been reworked as advice for small businesses. To lear...
Advice
Drama Therapy? 3 Unique Benefits Of Psychodrama for Mental Health & Healing
Let’s talk about how drama therapy benefits those who are having a hard time facing problems in real life. Plus, thanks to Rehearsals for Growth for the interesting video on using drama therapy enactments and theater game...
Hot Topics
What Are the Top 100 Love, Relationship & Dating Advice Blogs to Follow? Yipeeeeee – We Made the List!
What are the best blogs to get advice and read about love, marriage, dating, divorce, breakups, online dating and relationships? We’ve got the full list right here…
Food
10 Beyond Yummy, Healthy Salmon Recipes + Flashback Abiola & Get ‘Em Girls Honey Salmon Video!
Yumzers! So y’all were totally into Marcus Samuelsson’s Salmon Gravlax Recipe? Here are 11 more scrumptious salmon experiences for you to try. Salmon is a versatile fish to cook with. We start off with 10 different ...
