5 Reasons Why You Should Watch Second Act with J.Lo and Leah Remini

1. Adorable.

2. I want a BFF like Leah Remini, on-screen and off-screen. Jennifer Lopez is lucky to have her.

3. Treat Williams needs to hire me to sell face cream.

4. Did Treat and Milo Ventimiglia reminiscence about The WB during down time on the set?

5. Vanessa Hudgens and J.Lo on the screen loving each other. 😭😭😭

Bonus! 6. The movie is being panned on Rotten Tomatoes, probably because it's about lady business, like

- Corporate espionage

- Baseball championships

- Surviving foster care

- Homelessness

- Old school rap

- Identity fraud

- Seasonal depression

- Nepotism

- The perceived value of higher education

and

- Rowing crew?

Nothing says, Ew, girl stuff, like yelling at muscular men while they paddle a boat. 🛶

Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Bonus! Day #26.

When Blair returns home to their town of Baltimore, Maryland, this intuitive bartender can’t help but run into Cameron, a chef who builds birdhouses in their spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the ravens fly south for the winter?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “I Want to Know (what Boxing Day is)”, starring Ruby Rose and Katherine Moennig, with Lou Diamond Phillips as Rick. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #25.

When Vincent returns home to his town of Vancouver, this easygoing veterinarian who loves pumpkin pie can’t help but run into Wallace, a web developer who grows roses in his spare time and prefers sweet potato pie.

Will they resolve their dessert differences and fall in love in Wallace's greenhouse before the petals fall?

I hope so.

This holiday season, watch “Someone Make this Movie Happen. Please.”, starring Simu Liu and Alexander Hodge. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #24.

When Yancy returns home to his town of Yuma, Arizona, this vulnerable EMT can’t help running into Zan, a zoologist who collects thimbles in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the zebras break free?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “I Believe in Christmas Miracles”, starring Vincent Rodriguez III and David Hull, with Kim Coles as Ms. Claus. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #23.

When Xiomara returns home to her town of Xanadu, this big city detective can’t help running into Yael, a yoga instructor who competes in roller skating contests in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before real estate developers shut the rink down?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “A Frosty Christmas”, starring MJ Rodriguez and Winston Duke. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #22.

When Barnaby returns home to his town of Billings, Montana, this fruitful blacksmith can’t help running into Charity, a choreographer who rescues Pomeranians in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before a real estate developer bulldozes the county’s last mall?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Christmas Wish for Barnaby”, starring Stephen Bishop and Laurieann Gibson. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #21.

When Ursula returns home to Uxbridge, Massachusetts, this tightly-wound urologist can’t help but run into Valerie, a visionary elementary school principal who composes country songs in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences at the only queer bar in town and fall in love before last call?

Probably. This holiday season, watch “Santa’s Sack,” starring Gabrielle Ruiz and Lauren London. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #20.

When Theo returns home to Tacoma, Washington, this tattoo artist can’t help but run into Uma, a submarine captain who rides dirt bikes in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the snow floods the bike park?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch "Feliz Navidad, Cascabeles" starring Anthony Ramos and Dascha Polanco. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #19.

When Sydney returns home to San Diego, this neurosurgeon butts heads with her little sister, Tiana, a tour guide who rows crew in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and save their neighborhood rec center before the real estate developers tear it down?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Look Out, Santa”, starring Reagan Gomez and Indya Moore. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #18.

When Rudolph returns home to his town of Raleigh, North Carolina, this enterprising park ranger can’t help but run into Sabrina, a scientist who repairs abandoned homes in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the middle school’s holiday pageant?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Sleigh All Day”, starring Laz Alonso and Erica Ash. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #17.

When Quincy returns home to Queens, New York, this quirky televangelist can’t help running into Rance, a rodeo clown who weaves tangled webs in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before Rance gets bucked off another bronco?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “One More Sleep for Santa”, starring LeToya Luckett and Lewis Tan, with Amy Hill as Sophia. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #16.

When Prentice returns home to his town of Palo City, California, this disillusioned pharmacist can’t help running into Qiana, a baby whisperer who plays cricket in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before Qiana has to stand on the pitch for her match?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Home for a Merry Christmas”, starring Taye Diggs and Michael Michele. 🎁🎅🏾

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NOA SHOPS AROUND

Saturday, January 17, 2015


After placing the milk in the cart, Noa perused the list for the next item.

She watched Morrow check each of their nine-month-olds’ diapers and confirm neither twin needed to be changed.

On the endcap of a nearby aisle, Noa spotted a display of the cereal written on her list. She pushed the cart toward the boxed, which were blocked by two individuals with their backs toward her.

Before she could request a clearer path, one of the shoppers turned around.

He and Noa stared at each other, stunned.

Neither spoke, both fearing their spouses would recognize their true relationship.

FIN

Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #15.

When Opal returns home to Orlando, Florida, this jovial optometrist can’t help but run into Pierre, a pianist who grows yams in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the alligators take over the garden?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Happy Christmas (is Over)”, starring Jackée Harry, Ernie Hudson, and Kym Whitley. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #14.

When Nanceford returns home to Nassau, Bahamas, this nuclear physicist can’t help running into Ollie, an oceanographer who windsurfs in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the tide rolls in?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Our Christmas Waltz”, starring Romeo Miller, Jennifer Freeman, and Esai Morales as Uncle Jack. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #13.

When Minnie returns to her hometown of Mustang, Oklahoma, this carefree mathematician can’t help running into Norris, a nanny who collects hockey memorabilia in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the Stanley Cup comes to town?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Last Christmas with You, Boo”, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Pooch Hall. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #12.

When Lando returns home to Laredo, Texas, this landscape architect can’t help running into Moon, a meteorologist who handcarves furniture in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the circus comes to town?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Winter Wonderland in Laredo“, starring Anthony Mackie and Christina Vidal. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #11.

When Kelendria returns home to her town of Kansas City, Missouri, this kickball coach can’t help but run into Lisbeth, an astronaut whose mission to Mars launches on Boxing Day.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before Christmas ends at midnight?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Space Cowboy Christmas”, starring Tatyana M. Ali and Brenda Song. 🚀 🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #10.

When Jamal returns home to his town of Jackson, Mississippi, this restless jetsetter can’t help running into Kimberly, a kitchen designer who struggles to keep her teenage niece out of trouble. 

Will Kimberly and Jamal resolve their differences and fall in love before the high school's Winter Ball?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Hoping for Snow this Christmas”, starring Rick Fox, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Marsai Martin. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #9.

When Ivy returns to her hometown of Isla Nublar, this image consultant can’t help but run into Junie, a journalist who is writing an exposé on an amusement park gone wrong.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the raptors arrive?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “White Winter, Black Christmas”, starring Jenna von Oy and Alfonso Ribeiro. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #8.

When Harrison returns home to his town of Hackensack, New Jersey, this helicopter pilot can’t help but run into Irina, an investment analyst who builds smartphone apps in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before their DVRs fill up?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Peace and Love and Mistletoe”, starring Jason Weaver and Eva Marcille. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #7.

When Greer returns to her hometown of Grand Forks, North Dakota, this gym teacher can’t help but run into Henry, a haberdasher who bakes pies in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the egg timer goes off?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “All My Bells are Ring-a-ding-dinging”, starring Christina Milian and Hosea Chanchez. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #6.

When Friedrich returns home to his town of Fairbanks, Alaska, this sanguine firefighter can’t help running into Gerard, a graphic designer who performs spoken word poetry in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before an ice storm freezes their neighborhood?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Santa will Find You, so Stop Hiding”, starring Sam Richardson and William Jackson Harper. Special appearance by Vanessa L. Williams as the Diva who Stole Christmas. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #5.

When EmmaLynn returns home to her town of Evanston, Illinois, this nostalgic economist can’t help but run into Finnick, a fundraising director who practices archery in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the snowplow reaches their street?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “String your Lights around my Tree”, starring Erika Alexander and Terrence C. Carson. 🎁🎅🏾

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SUNSHINE AND BAY AND DOUBT

"This would be easier if we were sleeping together."

[Mahlena wrote this short story! Please leave a comment! 🙆🏾]

“Do you even have a daughter?”

Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #4.

When Darnell returns to his town of Detroit, this driving instructor can’t help running into Ekaterina, a electrician who teaches figure skating to toddlers in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the zamboni resurfaces the hockey rink?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Darnell’s Silver Bells”, starring Flex Alexander and Jill Marie Jones. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #3.

When Chloe returns to her hometown of Carson City, Nevada, this melancholy confectioner can’t help but run into Dino, a dentist who solves shoplifting mysteries in his spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the tumbleweeds roll in?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “L-O-V-E Spells Christmas”, starring Ali Landry and Jay Hernandez. 🎁🎅🏾

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #2.

When Zachary returns home to his town of Zanzibar, this elfin inventor can’t help but run into Amanda, a air traffic controller who carves cheese sculptures in her spare time.

Will they resolve their differences and fall in love before the mayonnaise boutique goes out of business?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Merry Festival of Lights”, starring Ben Feldman and Abbi Jacobson.🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

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Mahlena's 25 Days of Christmas.🎄 Day #1.

When Angela returns to her hometown of Albany, New York, this zany accountant can’t help running into Bryce, a baker who volunteers with elderly veterans in his spare time.

Will they resolve their trivial differences and fall in love before the tree lighting ceremony?

Probably.

This holiday season, watch “Tinsel and Twinkles”, starring Keshia Knight Pulliam and Marques Houston. 🎁🎅🏾

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CAPPIE AND NINA

“Saxby accused me of not wanting to raise my granddaughter 
because I was ashamed of my Blackness.”

[Mahlena wrote this drabble (i.e. 100-word short story)! Tell a Friend.🙆🏾]

“Do you have any… Black friends?”

“Besides you?”

SUNSHINE AND BAY AND CHILL

"Why am I crying?"
"Feelings don't live in bubbles. They're interconnected in our subconscious."

[Mahlena wrote this short story! Please leave a comment! 🙆🏾]

“Can I ask you a personal question?”

“Yes, but just one.”

THATCHER AND JOSH

“I was never pregnant.”

[Mahlena wrote this drabble (i.e. 100-word short story). Tell a Friend! 🙆🏾]

“It's only been a few years.”

“Too long. We used to see each other every day.”

Which Nerdy Girl are YOU? Take this Quiz to find out.

Are you a Noa, a Sasha, a Wellington, or a Sunshine?

Take this short dating Quiz to find out:

NOA, SASHA, ANTONIO, MORROW, AND THANKS

“My yams are covered with marshmallows. 
Are you?”

[Mahlena wrote this short story! Tell a Friend! 🙆🏾]

“You’re thankful for your yams?” Noa squinted at Antonio, who was arranging dishes in the villa’s kitchen.

SUNSHINE MEETS BAY

"Tell me how this works."
"It's like dating. Sometime new friends know exactly what they want."
"'New friends'? Is that what you call your clients?"

[Mahlena wrote this short story. Tell a Friend. 🙆🏾]

“You look exactly like your picture. That never happens. Not that I've done this before. Any of this.”

THATCHER, SAWYER, SPACE AND TIME

“But I want you. I married you!”

[Mahlena wrote this drabble (i.e. 100-word short story)! Please leave a comment! 🙆🏾]

“Tell me what you heard me say.”

“He wanted you. You liked him. You felt powerful.”

This Genius: Tananarive Due

This Genius. 😏

Each week, For Nerdy Girls features an influencer, a thought leader, a trailblazer. This Genius inspires other colorful women around the world through innovation in communication. These are women working in television, film, podcasting, publishing, and other forms of media who should be celebrated on a global level. So we'll start by talking about these changemakers right here.

By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Tananarive Due


What does she do?

Tananarive is an author, professor, and screenwriter.


Where can we find her?

TananariveDue.com



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"WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!" 10 Celebrities who inspired Mahlena's Short Stories

Number 9!

(facebook.com/laithashley)

I have many things to say! 🙆🏾

Also, keep scrolling for the gifs!

Mahlena explains:


📝 1. How she writes 1 story every day. EVERY DAY!

📝 2. What's a drabble?

📝 3. Mahlena's Patreon! How YOU can read even more Romantic Comedy stories for Clever Ladies who enjoy Multicultural love interests.

Let's watch. 👀

ALSO...

Want to see the 10 celebrities inspiring these Romantic Comedy short stories on ForNerdyGirls.com? 😮

The Number 1 Celebrity who has inspired Mahlena on the visual list is...

SASHA AND MORROW

"We're strangers. Essentially. We can say whatever we want 

to each other, and it doesn't matter. In a good way."

[Mahlena wrote this short story. Tell a Friend!🙆🏾]

“The Hamptons.”

“In New York?”

“Not the place. My family. Although we have summered in Sag Harbor.”

Under the shade of a palm tree, Sasha handed Morrow a hair elastic.

He wrapped the yellow band around the fuzzy end of the French braid that he had just plaited on the side of her head. Then he picked up the wide tooth comb from their picnic blanket and detangle her pouf of 4B natural hair before staring on the other braid.

“Old Black money from the DMV. DC, Maryland, and Virginia,” Sasha explained. “Doctors, lawyers, politicians. Only respectable professions encouraged. No sports or entertainment allowed to sully the brand.”

This Genius: Constance Wu

This Genius. 😏

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Constance Wu


What does she do?

Constance is an actor.


Where can we find her?

instagram.com/constancewu



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This Genius: Nicaila Matthews Okome

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Nicaila Matthews Okome


What does she do?

Nicaila hosts Side Hustle Pro, "the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business." She also is the Founder of Side Hustle Pro, LLC, "a podcasting and marketing agency that shines a light on untold narratives."


Where can we find her?

NicailaMatthews.com



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Mahlena's Review of #CrazyRichAsians, in 10+ observations

"We were in the movie!"

I saw Crazy Rich Asians in a theater today, and I had so many feels!

What did I feel when I watched this movie? 🤔

THATCHER AND BRAM

“Is that really what women want to hear?”

[Mahlena wrote this drabble (i.e. 100-word short story)! Tell a Friend. 🙆🏾]

“Once again.”

“‘You’re the only person I want to spend forever with.’ ‘I’m so lucky you’re in my life.’”

This Genius: Yesha Callahan

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Yesha (pronounced EYE-EE-SHA) Callahan


What does she do?

Yesha is a culture critic, TV writer, and the Deputy Managing Editor of The Root.


Where can we find her?

YeshaCallahan.com


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This Genius: April Reign

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

April Reign


What does she do?

A former lawyer, April is now a writer, the Senior Director of Marketing for Fractured Atlas, and the Creator of the viral hashtag #OscarsSoWhite.


Where can we find her?

ReignOfApril.com


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SASHA, MORROW, E JANTAR PARA ADULTOS

“Você não está animado para a sua liberdade?”

[Mahlena escreveu este drabble (ou seja, conto de 100 palavras)! 
En portugués!
Por favor, deixe um comentário!🙆🏾]

“Cinco anos amanhã, Morrow.”

NOA AND MORROW

“I don’t care what he does,” she said to Morrow. “Do you?”
Morrow looked back at Antonio, then at Noa, then said to himself, “No, I don’t.”

[Mahlena wrote this short story! Tell a Friend. 🙆🏾]

“Why do I feel like I’m cheating on you?”

This Genius: Amber Ruffin

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Amber Ruffin


What does she do?

Amber is an actor, comedian, and writer.

Also, Amber is the first black woman to write for a late-night talk show on network television (Late Night With Seth Meyers).


Where can we find her?

twitter.com/ambermruffin


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ANYA Y MARK-LOUIS

“Siempre quise ser mi hermano mayor, el cerdo premiado. Todavía quiero.”

[¡Mahlena escribió esta breve historia! Por favor deja un comentario. 🙆🏾]

“Tío Guapo.”

“¿Eso es lo que tus amigas me llaman?”

WELLINGTON ET OLIVER

"Il n'est pas mon petit ami."
"Est-ce que Oliver le sait?"

[Mahlena a écrit cette courte histoire! S'il vous plaît dites à une amie. 🙆🏾]

“Une autre année, un autre anniversaire.”

“Est-ce une mauvaise chose?”

This Genius: Aparna Nancherla

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Aparna Nancherla


What does she do?

Aparna is an actor, comedian, and writer.


Where can we find her?

AparnaComedy.com


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This Genius: Jada Pinkett Smith

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Jada Pinkett Smith


What does she do?

Jada is an actor, musical artist, and producer.


Where can we find her?

facebook.com/redtabletalk


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This Genius: Tiffany Haddish

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By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Tiffany Haddish


What does she do?

Tiffany is an actor, comedian, and writer.


Where can we find her?

instagram.com/tiffanyhaddish


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NOA AND ANTONIO

"Wherever we are, that's where my heart is."

[Mahlena wrote this short story. Share with a friend. 🙆🏾]

“He went home with a stomach ache.”

“Was it something he ate?”

“You tell me. He went to lunch with you today, Morrow.”

“We had deep dish pizza. My stomach’s okay, but Antonio did go heavy on the crushed pepper flakes.”

“Those always send me to the loo.”

This Genius: Ali Wong

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Each week, For Nerdy Girls features an influencer, a thought leader, a trailblazer. This Genius inspires other colorful women around the world through innovation in communication. These are women working in television, film, podcasting, publishing, and other forms of media who should be celebrated on a global level. So we'll start by talking about these changemakers right here.

By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Ali Wong


What does she do?

Ali is a actor, comedian, and writer.


Where can we find her?

AliWong.com


If you would like to nominate a media innovator for This Genius, please let us know in the comments, or email us at ForNerdyGirls [at] gmail [dot] com.

"If I can change, and You can change, Everybody can change!"

Mahlena explains why she has shifted the focus of For Nerdy Girls yet again and experimenting with a new, illogical business model.

This Genius: Margaret Cho

This Genius. 😏

Each week, For Nerdy Girls features an influencer, a thought leader, a trailblazer. This Genius inspires other colorful women around the world through innovation in communication. These are women working in television, film, podcasting, publishing, and other forms of media who should be celebrated on a global level. So we'll start by talking about these changemakers right here.

By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Margaret Cho


What does she do?

Margaret is an actor, comedian, composer, and producer.


Where can we find her?

MargaretCho.com


If you would like to nominate a media innovator for This Genius, please let us know in the comments, or email us at ForNerdyGirls [at] gmail [dot] com.

"Humor: Some"

😁 This is the best description of my work!

My 4th book, Love at a Luau 🌊🌴🌺, has a video review, produced by Lisa of Unlimited Book reviews.

Let's watch. 👀

Other quotes from Lisa:

"I did find her a bit hard to love."

"She seemed a little dingy."

"Sometimes it's hard to keep up."

Yes! That's me! 🙆🏾

This Genius: Cristela Alonzo

This Genius. 😏

Each week, For Nerdy Girls features an influencer, a thought leader, a trailblazer. This Genius inspires other colorful women around the world through innovation in communication. These are women working in television, film, podcasting, publishing, and other forms of media who should be celebrated on a global level. So we'll start by talking about these changemakers right here.

By we I mean me. That's me in the video below talking about who this week's Genius is and why I would like to have a coffee chat with them.

Let's watch. 👀

Who is this genius? 

Cristela Alonzo


What does she do?

Cristela is an actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster.


Where can we find her?

CristelaAlonzo.com


If you would like to nominate a media innovator for This Genius, please let us know in the comments, or email us at ForNerdyGirls [at] gmail [dot] com.

NOA AND SASHA

"We were better friends before… Before I found out 

you were having an affair with my husband. 

I’m saying it out loud, and I’m hearing what the problem might be."

[Mahlena wrote this short story. Tell a Friend! 🙆🏾]

“You and I. We’re not friends.”

“We’re not?”

"WHICH ONE DO I CHOOSE? I CAN'T DECIDE!"

You can have ALL OF THE THINGS.

Mahlena explains why Professional, Creative women (like YOU!) don't need to select either/or. You can have both/and.

💥 1. What do you want?

💥 2. Why do you want it?

💥 3. Do it.

Let's watch. 👀

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"BIZ BESTIE? WHAT'S A BIZ BESTIE?"

Mahlena explains how and why to Make Friends in Business. Yes, networking is important, esp. for Awkward Introverts.

🤗 1. Know who you are.

🤗 2. Say hello to a friend or to a stranger.

🤗 3. Keep it moving.

Let's watch. 👀

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"I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY!"

Mahlena explains How to Interact with other Human Beings, and what other people want to know about YOU!🤗

💥 1. Hello.

💥 2. How did you hear about this group/event/conference?

💥 3. What are you working on this year?

Let's watch. 👀

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