
Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Apr 16
- 6 min
For Overwhelmed Black Mothers Who’ve Been Told Their Breastmilk Isn’t Enough
Reflecting on a moment that felt like judgement and condemnation from another Black mother, this woman learned to be more compassionate.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Feb 14
- 5 min
What A Twerking Class Taught Me About Womanhood
When Ayana Lockett signed up for CJ the Trainer's twerk class, she thought she was just learning a dance trend. Instead she got so much more

Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Why Black Girls Loved Melissas
In celebration of Black History Month, we're recounting people, places & things that played a significant role in the lives of Black girls.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Dec 18, 2021
- 7 min
Why Ashley Quit: I'm Taking An Ancestral Rest
Photographer and artist Ashley Johnson explains why she walked away from her job after nine years.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Dec 11, 2021
- 5 min
Why Victoria Quit: You're Not Finna Kill Me
After a decade working as an editor at a Black women's lifestyle site, Victoria left due to burn out betrayal.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Dec 4, 2021
- 6 min
Why Olesha Quit: I Was Exhausted
Olesha Haskett, a former schoolteacher, explained why exhaustion made her leave education and gave her time to devote to her photography.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Nov 20, 2021
- 8 min
Why Danyelle Quit: I Gave That Job My Power
Danyelle Thomas shares why she had to leave her job as an HR consultant in our series about Black women and The Great Resignation.

Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Nov 6, 2021
- 3 min
An Open Letter To MadameNoire
After more than a decade working for the Black women's lifestyle publication, former editor Veronica Wells says goodbye.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Oct 30, 2021
- 5 min
My Therapist Taught Me: Overextending Was My Trauma Response
After years of avoiding it, Tanya Jefferies started going to therapy during the pandemic. She learned how she was operating from trauma.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Oct 23, 2021
- 4 min
My Therapist Taught Me: Make Peace With Uncertainty
Caron has consistently been in therapy for over 20 years. She talks lessons learned, advocating for yourself and the courage to do the work.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- May 8, 2021
- 9 min
My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships
For the first story in our "My Therapist Taught Me" series, Imani shares how she learned she carried her first love into new relationships.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Mar 27, 2021
- 9 min
Why I Left: It Was Only Going To Get Worse
Gabrielle Inés never thought she'd be a Black trans women suffering partner violence. But that's where her relationship was headed.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Mar 20, 2021
- 10 min
Why I Left: I Can't Trust Him Anymore
Monique Jackson thought she and her husband were doing just fine. But when he up and left, she had to face some hard truths.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Mar 13, 2021
- 13 min
Why I Left: I Was Always Losing
Ten years after she began a relationship with her ex-husband, Brittny reflects on why the marriage was a mistake and why she left.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Mar 6, 2021
- 15 min
Why I Left: God Told Me To Run!
Ashanti recounts leaving her 20+ year relationship rife with infidelity and children fathered outside of her marriage.

Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Nov 7, 2020
- 13 min
How To Avoid Fake Friendships & Cultivate Sincere Sisterhood
To end our Black Mean Girl series, we spoke to Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C, about how to build strong, lasting sisterhood with other Black

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Oct 31, 2020
- 8 min
The First Mean Girl In My Life Was My Mother
Jazamine talks about the tense relationship she shared with her mother and the fear she has of repeating her mistakes with her own daughter.

Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Oct 24, 2020
- 13 min
How Light Skinned Girls Perpetuate Colorism
Dr. Sarah Webb speaks about colorism and the way many of us subconsciously perpetuate it against dark skinned Black women.

Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Oct 17, 2020
- 9 min
When Mean Girls Go Corporate
Working with Black women this author assumed she would avoid the backbiting associated with corporate America. But she was wrong.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Oct 10, 2020
- 8 min
My Friend Is A Married Mean Girl
Natalie reflects on the ways in which her friend used her marriage to feel superior.