The Collection: What We’re Feeling this June
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The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, our selection spotlights us taking up space!
On Our Bookshelf
Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love
by Kimberly B. Cummings
Next Move, Best Move book is definitely a must-read for any woman of color working 9-to-5 and currently thinking about making a career transition or wanting to be prepared for that next irresistible opportunity that pops up! Kim gets deeply personal about her own career journey while sharing her specific, effective framework that will help you channel and utilize your highest potential to take control of your career and steer professional opportunities in your favor.
Currently Listening To
Dark Skinned
by RAY BLK
Dark Skinned is an empowering anthem and celebration of melanin. She wrote this song for the underrepresented, the over plagiarized, and uncredited. It's an encouragement to never stop saying Yes to yourself!
Ellas Podcast
Ellas is dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and motivating Latinas. While growing up, creator and host, Brenda Hernández Jaimes was craving to hear success stories from empowering Latina figures. Tired of not hearing them in traditional media, she took matters to her own hands and picked up her microphone and started Ellas in 2019. If you are looking for a place to connect with other like-minded Latinas this is the podcast for you.
Force Majeure
by Harpist Brandee Younger and Bassist, Dezron Douglas
At the beginning of the pandemic, Harpist Brandee Younger and Bassist, Dezron Douglas had IG live performances where they showcased music they've been working on over the years. They have since combined them into an album called "Force Majeure" which is such a beautiful work of art. You Make Me Feel Brand New and The Creator Has a Master Plan have been on repeat!
Giving All Our Coins To
What happens when corporate America doesn't make space for Black & Brown brands? We create our own spaces and unite creatives from Black and Brown communities to showcase their beautiful clothes, jewelry, makeup, home goods and more in our marketplaces. 2020 saw the growth of two of these hot sites where you can support Black and Brown brands and feel good about it!