Fighting The "Glass Ceiling"

This time I'm Telling It Like It Was Told by a woman to a man... While suffering from a creative block I asked one of my male friends what he has heard his female friends stress over (other than men) as of late and this is what he came up with:

Being able to see the top but never being able to reach it, this is the phenomena, created by the "glass ceiling". Despite educational accomplishments or experience, women (especially black women) have faced the halting power of the "glass ceiling" since their entrance into corporate America.

This prevention of advancement has been displayed in many forms with in corporations,one of these is Differences in Pay for similar(the same) work: Better known as "The Gender Wage Gap" it has been found that women make 75.3 cents on the dollar to men and are also more frequently hired for positions that are of a lower pay grade (i.e. administrative vs. managerial).

How can you fight this?

Between 2008 and 2009 the number of firms owned by African American women have increased 19% and have generated about 29 billion dollars in sales nationwide. Women have been able to not only move up in position but also in pay grade. These women have been fighting the glass ceiling by becoming their own bosses. THIS COULD BE YOU!

Things You Can Do:

First things first, Remember Your Passion!!!! Invest your energy in what you love, do what you love. For instance if you love to cook, start your own catering business or be a visiting chef. If you love to sew start a tailoring business. Your passions and talents will lead you above the glass ceiling and beyond by putting your destiny in your own hands.

More Examples of What you Can Do:

Be A Consultant for Soul Purpose:

"Soul Purpose is dedicated to providing entrepreneurial opportunities and resources to empower people (with a focus on African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American women). Our goal is to help entrepreneurs launch and sustain viable socially-responsible businesses that will create wealth, stimulate growth and revitalize minority and other communities across the country and globally." Soul Purpose was formed and created by former CEO of Warm Spirit. Soul Purpose Representatives sale naturally made beauty products. Feel free to explore your options at http://www.soulpurpose.com/

Be A Consultant for Passion Parties:

Timid as we can be as black women, selling sex toys is a LUCRATIVE MARKET. It's time for us to shed the shame and make as much as $5,000 a month. Companies such as passion parties (the ultimate girls night in) give you the opportunity to go from being a consultant to an executive director. Like many other organizations such as this one you would have the ability to work toward bonuses and cars. "Passion Parties, Inc. offers women the opportunity to own and manage their own business, while promoting sexual awareness and well-being. Our direct-selling business model provides generous rewards and recognition for our independent Passion Consultants™. " To find out more about this opportunity visit at http://www.passionparties.com/

These are just a few ways that you can fight the "Glass Ceiling". START TODAY, be your own boss and keep your destiny in your own hands.

Fighting For Success,

Ms. Thang

WE CAN BE ON TOP OF THE WORLD

It's Never Too Late

.... to fall in love that is. Now ladies it's time to be real the Dow is down in the market of love and sometimes we can get discouraged but I'm here to tell you to hold on because their is someone for you! As always I am telling it like it was told... this time by me LOVELY Step Mommy. Turns out my Godmother who is successful yet single (never been married) with no children and in her fourties has found the love of her life. Funny thing is she has known him her WHOLE life.

The story goes like this:

Since high school this man has had a crush on her and he has been professing his love of her ever since then. Unfortunately every time he tried to come around or go to her house her dad always made sure to let him know he wasn't welcomed (trying to protect his house full of daughters of course). So God Mommy,(never knowing how he felt) went through a few dead end relationships UNTIL recently when her little sister happened to run into him. He gave her his number to pass on to God Mommy and she called him. From what I hear the phone conversation went something like:

"Hello_____, This is (Insert God Mommy's name here)"

he then says,

"The Love of My life" (AHHHH can you believe his response!)

and conversation ensues...

So of course they end up meeting up and when he sees her he says, "You look just the same" so lets be real she looks different (alot) than she used to but I'm convinced that he can see her spirit and it is still the same (just a beautiful as she is). Well since then they have been having a mad love affair and the discussion of marriage has even come up and when I say God Mommy had given up on the idea of marriage I'm telling you she had given up! Not any more ladies the bells are ringing!

I don't know about you but she just gave me hope like no other!!! WOO HOO maybe I won't be successful yet single after all, looks like there is a possibility for both. I hope this restores your faith that you one day will too find the love of your life whether it be next week or next decade (we hope not) Mr. Right will come your way!


Holding Out for Real Love,

Ms. Thang

Ladies Why in The World Do We Do It to Ourselves???

   While having a conversation with my sister today she asked me a question that sent my mind into over drive.  "Why do women go on dates with guys that we have no interest in?"  Ok let's think about this one.  We fuss over what we are going to wear, trying to find the best outfit (so that we can capture their attention), we spend time tediously mulling over our hair, make up, and nails just so that we can be irritated the whole night every time he makes a move on us.  Now I must admit I have been the culprit of this many times. But I just can't pin point the  exact reason so I asked around and this is what I got:

Boredom: It always seems like the guy that I don't want to date is the one who ask me on a date when I'm at boredom's peak.  So of course I agree.  Though I am always tempted to pull out on the day of the date I go due to feeling like it's my moral obligation (This seems to be my number one reason).

Hunger:  Some women just want a free meal and see the guy as a way to get a good eat on someone Else's budget.  (It is true that I have a pallet that is not always satisfied by my own pocket's ability so I have to plead guilty to this one too.)

Getting Ahead:  Women have joined the professional ranks with men and we use everything we can to get ahead of them.  Our sex appeal is with out a doubt one of their weaknesses and if we know that man has some experience or con

tacts in the field we want to be in we do what we have to do to get our foot in the door. (Like the time I had lunch with this cheesy, egotistical resident when I thought I wanted to go to medical school)

Ego Boosting:  Maybe it's just the thrill of turning him down or knowing in you mind that he never has a chance.  Just the opportunity to leave him standing on your door step with the door shut just when he gets ready for the good night kiss. (I plead the 5th LMAO)

There are plenty reasons that we as women suffer through hours of agony with the guys who we know just aren't for us.  Even in knowing we do it early, we do it late, and we do it often.  I wonder if the time we spend with Mr. Wrong is stopping us from meeting Mr. Right (or at least Mr. Right Now) or if it even matters.  

Next time you go out with a guy you aren't interested in ask yourself why.... "Why am I wasting my time, or am I?" 

Help Me get to the bottom of this one ladies....

Wondering Why,

Ms. Thang

Birth Control Risk & Deaths

A very good friend of mine sent me an email recently containing the shocking details of Nicole Dishuk's death caused by birth control. After fainting she was rushed to a near by hospital where they discovered a blood clot in her neck that later traveled to her brain and eventually killed her. Nicole was said to be using a birth control that prompted her cycle only every three months. After doing research I have found that these cases are popping up everywhere and women are dying as young as 16 from these deadly side affects. Ortho Evra alone is cited as the cause of 23 deaths with 17 of them being in the past two years.

Contraceptives such as Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cylen, and Ortho Evra contain a hormone replacement called Desogestrel that was found in studies dating back to 1995 to double the risk of blood clots in women using birth control.

Birth control has been said to be the cause of blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and depression. It has also been said to raise the risk of infertility, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and thromboembolism.

Now ladies I do not mean to tell you not to protect yourselves. What I'm trying to say is don't be afraid to tell that brother to RAP IT UP!!! It may save your life.

Stay Healthy,

Sabrina a.k.a Ms. Thang

Telling It Like It Was Told: From Sister 2 Sister

For generations we as women have sought out the advice of our grandmothers, mothers, and sisters on matters that only they as fellow women can understand. This age old tradition is fading but not lost. It is important that we continue to use our resources so that we can protect ourselves from the variety of issues that face us today as black women. Sharing with one another about health issues, money, family, and relationships will help us to usurp lustrous futures, and strive to be the creme de la creme of society.



It is unacceptable for you to say and allow yourself to believe, "I don't get along with females" ,"I really don't like to mess with girls like that" or "I don't have anything in common with other women". Allowing ourselves to separate from the very thing that makes us who we are and those alike leaves us prey to realities that we would much rather not experience. If you truly feel detached from your feminine counter parts and can not see a Friend in them, I am always and will always be here Telling It Like It Was Told....



From Sister 2 Sister,



Ms. Thang



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