Woman's Essence Magazine

You can’t miss the row of matching white Lexus sedans and SUVs parked in the soft shadows outside the Terrace, a banquet hall in Paramus, New Jersey. The sun is setting behind the dozen or so vehicles, which have been arranged side by side, facing out, gleaming and glamorous in the twilight. In front of … Continue reading →

If someone were to ask you whether you want to be happy, you’d probably think they were crazy. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be happy? But what if someone were to ask the question a bit differently? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to be happy? Usually, that question gives people a … Continue reading →

Black Enterprise interviews Monica Coleman  who  created her dream job. She authentically answers the questions to inspire other women to go out there and create their dream job. It can be done. Read her interview with Black Enterprise. Monica G. Coleman, founder & president of M320 Consulting, breathes life into the quote: ‘your dream job doesn’t … Continue reading →

Friends. How many of us have them? Well according to Facebook, I have close to 2,000. But considering the reality of the “flake rate”, that number is a lot smaller. I’m laughing, but you all know I’m serious. No really. We all have our circle of the mains…the inner circle…the crew…the besties…the BFFs. As I got older, I … Continue reading →

Amy Schumer took the stage as host for Glamour‘s Women of The Year Awards on Monday night and found a moment to get serious. Schumer, 34, spoke up once again about the July theatershooting during a screening of her summer film Trainwreck, saying that she is still heartbroken about the incident, and fighting for gun … Continue reading →

The couple that works together, flirts together? It may have been night one of the Live Playoffs on Monday, but all eyes were on Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton as they made their first appearance as a couple on The Voice since confirming their romance earlier this month. It was a minimal night of flirting, … Continue reading →

The actress is breaking her silence. Halle Berry isn’t letting her divorce proceedings or her petty exes get in the way of doing her charity work. Earlier this week, Berry made an appearance at a benefit for the Jenese Center in Los Angeles, which offers support and programs for victims of domestic violence. Berry, who has … Continue reading →

Anybody who tells you that life won’t change after you get married is lying… or they’ve never been married. Even if you’ve been living together for a couple of years, things change after the honeymoon. The first year of marriage can be hard, but if you know what to expect and you’re prepared for it, … Continue reading →

Junk food has infiltrated our homes, schools and offices. We can’t run an errand without standing next to a counter full of candy, we can’t buy a coffee without being tempted with biscotti and pastries, and we can’t walk down the hallway without the temptation of a vending machine or a colleague’s birthday treats. So … Continue reading →

We all know the old adage: Building a new habit takes at least 21 days. But what does it take to give up unhealthy or harmful routines, like smoking and late-night snacking, that have been part of our lives for years? Once your brain locks in a habit, it’s not easy to let it go. … Continue reading →

Difficult people can suck the oxygen out of the room if you let them. To successfully deal with them, you must be methodical. Your attitude is important. Most difficult people aren’t trying to harm you; they are just unconscious or self-absorbed. Here are a few personality types you’re likely to encounter, as well as strategies … Continue reading →

There’s a lot of discussion about what it means to have awful friendships. And naturally, I agree with all the attention. It is necessary to highlight the terrible effects of bullying, mean girls, and peer pressure to young women everywhere. …But what about healthy friendships? The ones that make you want to dramatically get down … Continue reading →

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay understands how domestic violence can tear a family apart. Gay’s mother Carolyn Hall had tried to leave an abusive relationship, but his stepfather tracked her down, killed her, and turned the gun on himself — leaving Gay without a mother. Gay is all too aware of the toll that domestic violence … Continue reading →

A Maryland bride has social media humming after she posed for a photo with her father holding a “certificate of purity” on her wedding day. Before tying the knot with her husband Timothy, Brelyn Bowman proudly presented her father with a framed, signed certificate from her gynecologist confirming that her hymen was still in tact. … Continue reading →