We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs.
- Gloria Steinem
All in Community
Fatimah Hussein is championing the physical activities of girls and women with her company, Asiya Modest Active Wear.
Taking a barre or yoga class with Regina of Wolf Medicine Magic is grounding. The Brooklyn-based instructor is strong, and she inspires class participants to tap into that strength, both physically and emotionally. Regina, who prefers to use just her first name, hustled to create her yoga-Ayurveda-breathwork business that travels to different studios, Wolf Medicine Magic, after graduating with a BFA Arizona State University in dance in 2004.
Since then, her business has swelled. She leads breathwork workshops specifically for people of color or focused on releasing trauma from toxic masculinity. She also offers Ayurvedic mentoring and teaches yoga and barre classes at several Brooklyn studios. Shespoke with She Spends about how she hustled to create her business and what’s next for Wolf Medicine Magic.
Beyond the blue check, there’s nothing that says “I made it” like having a parody Twitter account set up by a complete stranger. Charlotte Wilder, a writer for sports website SB Nation, takes these internet interactions in stride.
She Spends' guide to reducing waste, as sourced by our community.
Remember when we talked about socially responsible investments? We’re happy to share that investing in causes you care about has become a bit easier, thanks to Ellevest.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the IA&A at Hillyer for our event with the Judy Greenwald Fund. It was so cool to meet so many women from our D.C. community in real life! It felt serendipitous that one of the pieces of art on the wall was called “Women in Labor,” which featured women working. For those who were unable to attend, we wanted to share a brief recap.
Celebrating Black History Month
At She Spends, we frequently discuss how women make 80 cents on the white man’s dollar. This month, we’re focusing on black women in honor of Black History Month. Did you know they only make 63 cents to every white man’s dollar?
Why your “girlboss” planner is helping no one.
Hey She Spends fam! Last night was amazing. We had a great time talking personal finance at New Women Space in Brooklyn with Denae Famada of Debt Free Denae, Ally-Jane Grossan of Moneysplained and Kristen Euretig of Brooklyn Plans.
Happy Labor Day! It’s going to be so nice to have a day off from work on Monday, right? But do you know why we actually celebrate Labor Day?