Whatever happened to the regular Black girl?
The one who works a 9 to 5 or maybe owns her own business or is completing her master’s. Or how about the one who is figuring out how to be a good mom or wife or daughter? Or the one that’s doing all of the above? Hi, that’s a lot of us. Black women are doing it all, and it’s not just the Oprahs and Beyonces. There’s an entire group of us that are just, well, regular.
We’re handling things like figuring out if this is the right time to speak up in that work meeting and risk our opinion now being the “voice” for all Black women at our job or if this is the right night to introduce our silk hair bonnet to our nighttime routine in the relationship that is just getting serious. These experiences range from impactful to trivial life decisions, but they shape who are. So where is our place for this type of girl-talk and unfiltered sharing?
Gail Hamilton Azodo is your thirty-something, corporate ladder climber turned entrepreneur, mom, wife, and Black Girl IRL. In her dinners, happy hours, and group texts with Black women they shared everything from motivational quotes to the latest on Black girl advice on how to cut ties with friends who no longer aligned with our purpose. In short, they provide each other with a how-to on successfully navigating life as everyday Black women. Gail is here to share these authentic stories of being everyday Black women—with a fair number of frills but mostly regular life.'
It’s going to be a long, soul-nourishing evening.
Gail Hamilton Azodo is a multifaceted professional and author, born and raised in the culturally vibrant Miami, Florida. With a rich background as a founder in the healthcare, marketing, and hospitality industries, Gail brings a unique perspective to her writing. Her skills in analytical thinking, consumer products, management, and product development have been honed through years of professional experience and an MBA from the University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.
Gail's debut book, "Black Girl IRL," reflects her journey as a thirty-something corporate-ladder-climber turned entrepreneur, mom, wife, and Black woman. Drawing from her own experiences and the shared stories of Black women in her circle, the book offers an authentic glimpse into the everyday lives of Black women, with a mix of motivational quotes, advice on navigating life's challenges, and the importance of staying true to one's purpose.
"Black Girl IRL" is not just a book but a testament to the resilience and strength of everyday Black women, told with a blend of frills and grounded reality that Gail has lived and observed in her life and other Black Girls IRL.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Book Excerpt
“Self-care is unapologetic.”
In the background of everything that self-care is and can be is the fact that self-care is unapologetically about you and what you want and what you need.
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