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A Calm Place for Black Women and College Students to Shine 🌟

Welcome to Glowing & Growing, a blogging community for Black women in college figuring out their next steps in life. This is a space for Black women in college to shine, heal, hustle, and become.

Why We Shine:

  • Empowerment: We uplift each other through shared stories and resources.

  • Connection: Find your tribe in a space where you can express yourself freely and authentically.

  • Growth: Whether it’s academic, personal, or both, there is always support.

So, pull up a chair and get comfy—we can’t wait to see you shine brighter than ever! ✨

Whether you're cramming for finals, untangling your feelings, or just learning how to love yourself — you belong here.

Start your glow journey now!

Newest Posts

  • Planning Your Academic Comeback: Entering the Next Semester Rested and Ready

    Whether returning from a gap year, a school break, or medical leave, students need to be able to rest without guilt. Rest is essential for mental health, productivity, and growth.

  • Tips for a Black Woman’s Transition Into College Life

    Tips for a Black Woman’s Transition Into College Life offers guidance on navigating college with confidence and self-care, emphasizing the importance of finding community, setting boundaries, staying grounded in your identity, and giving yourself grace during change.

  • 10 Black Owned Beauty Brands to Try

    Want to touch up your look? Try these Black-owned brands so you can support yourself and your community!

  • Girl, You Don’t Have to Worry About Fitting in When You’re Custom-Made

    Remember that everyone has their path in this world, and you can’t control anybody but yourself. So instead of obsessing over someone who doesn't pay you any mind, focus on yourself because you are the only one in charge of yourself.

  • Redefining Success: Letting Go of Comparison & Succeeding on Your Own Terms

    This piece explores how comparison—especially through social media—distorts our understanding of success. Instead of competing with others, true success comes from defining achievement on your own terms, aligning goals with personal values, and allowing yourself to grow, change, and adapt.