(ThySistas.com) Issa Rae’s show “Insecure” came from Issa’s experiences as an untypical African American. She was different. Unique. Eccentric. Weird. Reading The Misadventures of An Awkward Black Girl shifted my entire adult life.  Her descriptive stories of her mistakes and pains growing up and being different from the quintessential black ...

(ThySistas.com) You’ve reached the end of your tether. You’re slowly coming to the realization that all the big talk your employer gave you when you first started was just that… Big talk. Sure, they talked a great game when it came to discussing the ways in which they’d develop your ...

(ThySistas.com) Are you right in the middle of a packing storm? Maybe that house move is just about to happen and you’re in a slight panic about how much time you’ve got to get everything done. It’s a stressful experience and doesn’t get easier no matter how many times you’ve ...

(ThySistas.com) What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear about learning new skills? It’s you’ve pictured a brand new desk and a cozy leather chair, it’s because, like most people, you’re conditioned to associate skills with a professional career. In reality, you need to think ...

(ThySistas.com) Jackknife accidents are terrible. They take a tremendous toll on the victims and their families. When an accident occurs, it can even cause fatalities. In fact, some estimates state that there are 200 fatalities a year from this type of accident. With the inherent seriousness of this type of ...

(ThySistas.com) As any entrepreneur knows only too well, the life of a business owner is a busy one! From doing the accounts to handling HR, promoting the company, meeting potential customers, providing customer service to existing customers, chasing invoices, paying invoices, there is very little time left over to get ...

(ThySistas.com) Remember when you were five years old and it was the first day of kindergarten? You didn’t  know anyone in your class and your parent just dropped you off and said have fun. In your little mind you were freaking out. What if no one talked to you? Then ...

(ThySistas.com) Summer is here and this is the season whereby by many of us want to transform our body. Many are looking for every way possible to drop weight quickly. Some sistahs are completely fed up with weight gain, some have reached weights they have never been, and it is ...

(ThySistas.com) I was sitting at a training for work and was asked in a group activity to share with my colleague, how my parents influenced my adult behaviors.  The answers came quickly to my mind and I’ve known these answers from a self-evaluation I’ve done years ago.  Just a quick ...

(ThySistas.com) There are all kinds of reasons why businesses hire the wrong people. As examples: The hiring process can be rushed, especially when there is a pressing need to fill available vacancies. The business owner might be vague about the work a new employee needs to do. The employee may ...