Natasha
Natasha Nurse is a proud ’08 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. She is a DEI Professional, Coach, Speaker, and Podcaster. She started Dressing Room 8 to provide a web-based resource for women to gain personal and professional empowerment through her fashion and lifestyle-focused blog and coaching services. Natasha focuses her coaching on media, career, and accountability. She started the innovative podcast WokeNFree with her husband to address hot topics in an entertaining and educational way. Additionally, she is an enthusiastic mom who loves creating content, reading and enjoying time at home with her husband, son, and dog.
I’m not a big Mother’s Day person. Growing up my own mother wasn't a big fan of holidays or celebrations. This attitude usually meant Mother's Day wasn't a big deal in my home. But this year? This year, I’m all about Mother’s Day. And it’s all because of my son.
Every day he looks at me like I'm the prettiest...
By the time we've reached adulthood, most of us have experienced the pain of a broken heart. Whether it's from a lost love or a friend who betrayed you, a broken heart can feel like nothing less than the end of the world. But I'm here to tell you that there is hope!
Can I tell you a secret?
I have...
Are people born with a natural entrepreneurial spirit or is it something that has to be nurtured and developed? While the answer depends on the individual, if you look at the work habits of successful entrepreneurs from history you will notice some things they all have in common. They work hard, are constantly busy, and always learning. In this...
If you're stressed out, this book is for you.
You know how it goes: you get a big project at work, and suddenly your stress level shoots through the roof. You try to keep calm, but the anxiety just keeps knocking you down, and then that stress starts affecting your family life and even your sex life.
The good news?
Relax -...
Sometimes the unexpected happens. For me, it seems that it usually happens on a daily basis! This is my list of what to expect after having a baby.
Take a minute to read over these 6 things that I can guarantee will happen when you're a new parent, and why you shouldn't be surprised when they do.
When you first become...
Let's face it. You were skeptical about career coaching at first. Don't worry, I get it. I'm here to clear up some common misconceptions about the process and how it works so that you can see for yourself just how much a career coach can change your life!
This is a common myth, but in reality, career coaches want to...
Motherhood is hard when you don't feel supported by the people around you. I am lucky enough to have the support of my hubby who is equally committed to caring for our son KJ. Not to mention close friends and family members consistently showing how much they care for my entire household.
Every day, mothers face the challenges of raising...
What do you and your friends think will happen over the next 20 years? Don’t miss our March Book Club focus, In Twenty Years by Allison Winn Scotch.
The story of friendship, family, and the future. In Twenty Years is the novel that reminds us that while our lives may not always turn out the way we think they...
Have you experienced challenges related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but your passion and drive could not be extinguished? You found a way to pivot and survive, but you still need support in order to grow and thrive. The HerRise PitchFest, sponsored by National Grid, is providing one small business with a $5,000 equity-free grant.
The HerRise PitchFest exists as...
Did you miss this month’s book club meeting? Don’t fret! Watch the recap video below to learn all about Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems & Lyrics by the one and only Alicia Keys.
