Blog•Apr 16, 2026
The Lie We Were Sold About “Making It” & Why I Chose A Different Life
The post argues that the conventional promise of "making it" in corporate America is a myth for Black women, especially as remote work erodes visibility and recent layoffs target them disproportionately. It highlights that DEI initiatives are being dismantled, leaving the traditional advice to "show up more" ineffective against systemic patriarchy. The author proposes redefining success through financial independence, multiple income streams, and community support, rather than climbing a single corporate ladder. To operationalize this vision, she launched The Modern Day Matriarch, a platform offering daily practices and home‑economics tools for holistic empowerment.
By The Modern Day Matriarch
