Nicole Y
@nicoleed.bsky.social
🇧🇧 | Educator | E.H | Travel | Foodie
✍🏾 Author - NOT JUST WORDS: WRITING AS LIBERATION
📖 Available on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Walmart.com
🌐 www.nicoleyarde.com
✍🏾 Author - NOT JUST WORDS: WRITING AS LIBERATION
📖 Available on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Walmart.com
🌐 www.nicoleyarde.com
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Nicole Y
@nicoleed.bsky.social
· Dec 19
I’m back at it again, reflecting, and asking the questions we’ve all been thinking but maybe never said out loud.
My new piece is all about women reclaiming honesty — especially in the places we’ve been told to stay quiet. #share #writers #blackwriters #fun #love
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My new piece is all about women reclaiming honesty — especially in the places we’ve been told to stay quiet. #share #writers #blackwriters #fun #love
medium.com/@nicoleyarde...
It’s Time to Boo Men in Bed
How protecting male egos became women’s most exhausting, and invisible, job
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October 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I’m back at it again, reflecting, and asking the questions we’ve all been thinking but maybe never said out loud.
My new piece is all about women reclaiming honesty — especially in the places we’ve been told to stay quiet. #share #writers #blackwriters #fun #love
medium.com/@nicoleyarde...
My new piece is all about women reclaiming honesty — especially in the places we’ve been told to stay quiet. #share #writers #blackwriters #fun #love
medium.com/@nicoleyarde...
Back to Whose Frontier?
HBO’s Back to the Frontier wants to teach us about grit, survival, and the American dream, but leaves Black history at the door.
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#BlackHistoryMatters #HBOBackToTheFrontier #RewritingHistory #BlackVoices #FYP #DecolonizeHistory #CultureCritic
HBO’s Back to the Frontier wants to teach us about grit, survival, and the American dream, but leaves Black history at the door.
medium.com/@yardenicole....
#BlackHistoryMatters #HBOBackToTheFrontier #RewritingHistory #BlackVoices #FYP #DecolonizeHistory #CultureCritic
Back to Whose Frontier?: How HBO Rewrote Black History in Plain Sight
HBO’s new reality show, Back to the Frontier, wants to be a social experiment. It aims to teach us something about grit, survival, and the…
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July 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Back to Whose Frontier?
HBO’s Back to the Frontier wants to teach us about grit, survival, and the American dream, but leaves Black history at the door.
medium.com/@yardenicole....
#BlackHistoryMatters #HBOBackToTheFrontier #RewritingHistory #BlackVoices #FYP #DecolonizeHistory #CultureCritic
HBO’s Back to the Frontier wants to teach us about grit, survival, and the American dream, but leaves Black history at the door.
medium.com/@yardenicole....
#BlackHistoryMatters #HBOBackToTheFrontier #RewritingHistory #BlackVoices #FYP #DecolonizeHistory #CultureCritic
This week, we honor Lisa and her article - In Memory of Miss Vee. A fierce advocate for mental health and survivor awareness, Lisa reminds us that not every voice in the room understands the weight of trauma, and that empathy must lead our conversations.
Read her full article at www.blackrewrite.com
Read her full article at www.blackrewrite.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This week, we honor Lisa and her article - In Memory of Miss Vee. A fierce advocate for mental health and survivor awareness, Lisa reminds us that not every voice in the room understands the weight of trauma, and that empathy must lead our conversations.
Read her full article at www.blackrewrite.com
Read her full article at www.blackrewrite.com
You’ve got a story. We’ve got the workshop to help you WRITE IT.
Join me for Write On, Write Now– a 4-week writing journey designed to help you:
Perks:
📖 Free e-book – Not Just Words
📚 Full curriculum access
🌟 A chance to be featured as a Writer to Watch!
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#joinus
Join me for Write On, Write Now– a 4-week writing journey designed to help you:
Perks:
📖 Free e-book – Not Just Words
📚 Full curriculum access
🌟 A chance to be featured as a Writer to Watch!
www.eventbrite.com/e/write-on-w...
#joinus
March 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
You’ve got a story. We’ve got the workshop to help you WRITE IT.
Join me for Write On, Write Now– a 4-week writing journey designed to help you:
Perks:
📖 Free e-book – Not Just Words
📚 Full curriculum access
🌟 A chance to be featured as a Writer to Watch!
www.eventbrite.com/e/write-on-w...
#joinus
Join me for Write On, Write Now– a 4-week writing journey designed to help you:
Perks:
📖 Free e-book – Not Just Words
📚 Full curriculum access
🌟 A chance to be featured as a Writer to Watch!
www.eventbrite.com/e/write-on-w...
#joinus
Words have the power to liberate, to heal, and to transform. It’s a journey to reclaim your voice and embrace the stories that only YOU can tell. ✍🏾 #NotJustWords #UnlockYourVoice #FreedomThroughWords #blacksky #indieauthor Grab your copy now
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March 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Words have the power to liberate, to heal, and to transform. It’s a journey to reclaim your voice and embrace the stories that only YOU can tell. ✍🏾 #NotJustWords #UnlockYourVoice #FreedomThroughWords #blacksky #indieauthor Grab your copy now
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A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the writing workshop! It was an absolute joy to be in community with our people—writers at all levels, coming together to share, learn, and grow. ✍🏾✨
#BlackExcellence #WriteYourTruth #LiteraryLegacy #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #BlackCreatives
#BlackExcellence #WriteYourTruth #LiteraryLegacy #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #BlackCreatives
March 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the writing workshop! It was an absolute joy to be in community with our people—writers at all levels, coming together to share, learn, and grow. ✍🏾✨
#BlackExcellence #WriteYourTruth #LiteraryLegacy #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #BlackCreatives
#BlackExcellence #WriteYourTruth #LiteraryLegacy #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #BlackCreatives
Hosted by the author of NOT JUST WORDS: WRITING AS LIBERATION, this special session celebrates the legacy of Booker T. Washington, drawing on his writings as a powerful source of inspiration. Join now! https:/blackhistorywritingworkshop.eventbrite.com #author #community #workshops #blacksky #indie
February 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Hosted by the author of NOT JUST WORDS: WRITING AS LIBERATION, this special session celebrates the legacy of Booker T. Washington, drawing on his writings as a powerful source of inspiration. Join now! https:/blackhistorywritingworkshop.eventbrite.com #author #community #workshops #blacksky #indie
Join us for a powerful Black History Month Writing Workshop! ✍🏾📖
This February, write alongside legendary Black authors—Baldwin, Jacobs, Washington—as we explore themes of race, identity, and empowerment.
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#BlackHistoryMonth #WriteYourHistory #BlackRewrite
This February, write alongside legendary Black authors—Baldwin, Jacobs, Washington—as we explore themes of race, identity, and empowerment.
blackhistorywritingworkshop.eventbrite.com
#BlackHistoryMonth #WriteYourHistory #BlackRewrite
February 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Join us for a powerful Black History Month Writing Workshop! ✍🏾📖
This February, write alongside legendary Black authors—Baldwin, Jacobs, Washington—as we explore themes of race, identity, and empowerment.
blackhistorywritingworkshop.eventbrite.com
#BlackHistoryMonth #WriteYourHistory #BlackRewrite
This February, write alongside legendary Black authors—Baldwin, Jacobs, Washington—as we explore themes of race, identity, and empowerment.
blackhistorywritingworkshop.eventbrite.com
#BlackHistoryMonth #WriteYourHistory #BlackRewrite
Love the support, grab your copy today a.co/d/7pGNWJM #booksky #blackbooksky #notjustwords #indiewriter #support
January 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Love the support, grab your copy today a.co/d/7pGNWJM #booksky #blackbooksky #notjustwords #indiewriter #support
1-25-25.Another year, another chance to embrace all that life has to offer. I’m beyond blessed that the universe has granted me another year to love deeply, dream boldly, and live fully. Here’s to growth, joy, and endless possibilities. #AquariusSeason #BirthdayGirl #LoveLife #blackbooksky #booksky
January 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
1-25-25.Another year, another chance to embrace all that life has to offer. I’m beyond blessed that the universe has granted me another year to love deeply, dream boldly, and live fully. Here’s to growth, joy, and endless possibilities. #AquariusSeason #BirthdayGirl #LoveLife #blackbooksky #booksky
Due to overwhelming request, we will be hosting a second session. To all writers and writers at heart, join our writing community. You don’t have to do it alone. Register in bio! notjustwords1.eventbrite.com#booksky #blacksky #indieauthors #writerscommunity #wordsmith
January 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Due to overwhelming request, we will be hosting a second session. To all writers and writers at heart, join our writing community. You don’t have to do it alone. Register in bio! notjustwords1.eventbrite.com#booksky #blacksky #indieauthors #writerscommunity #wordsmith
Thank you to everyone who joined today’s workshop! 💫 Your stories, your courage, and your vulnerability are what make this journey so powerful. If you didn’t make it, don’t worry—our next session is right around the corner! 📚✨
#blacksky #booksky #indieauthor #WriteYourStory #NotJustWords #workshop
#blacksky #booksky #indieauthor #WriteYourStory #NotJustWords #workshop
January 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined today’s workshop! 💫 Your stories, your courage, and your vulnerability are what make this journey so powerful. If you didn’t make it, don’t worry—our next session is right around the corner! 📚✨
#blacksky #booksky #indieauthor #WriteYourStory #NotJustWords #workshop
#blacksky #booksky #indieauthor #WriteYourStory #NotJustWords #workshop
Join the author of NOT JUST WORDS in her writing workshop, whether you dream of writing a novel, memoir, or self-help guide, this workshop provides the tools, strategies, and motivation to make it happen.
#WritingAsLiberation #NotJustWords #blackskybook #FindYourVoice #BlackVoicesMatter #booksky
#WritingAsLiberation #NotJustWords #blackskybook #FindYourVoice #BlackVoicesMatter #booksky
January 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Join the author of NOT JUST WORDS in her writing workshop, whether you dream of writing a novel, memoir, or self-help guide, this workshop provides the tools, strategies, and motivation to make it happen.
#WritingAsLiberation #NotJustWords #blackskybook #FindYourVoice #BlackVoicesMatter #booksky
#WritingAsLiberation #NotJustWords #blackskybook #FindYourVoice #BlackVoicesMatter #booksky
🚨 Calling all writers! 🚨
Join the author of Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation, for an interactive writing workshop:
📚 Write Your Book
💬 Share Your Story
🤝 Find Your Community
🗓 Jan 18 | 1 PM EST | Zoom
🎁 Register now & get her eBook FREE
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January 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
🚨 Calling all writers! 🚨
Join the author of Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation, for an interactive writing workshop:
📚 Write Your Book
💬 Share Your Story
🤝 Find Your Community
🗓 Jan 18 | 1 PM EST | Zoom
🎁 Register now & get her eBook FREE
notjustwords.eventbrite #booksky #blackbooksky #books
Great partnerships are a reminder that when voices align, magic happens.✨ Let’s keep redefining liberation, one page at a time.
Stay tuned—more exciting projects, insights, and inspiration are on the way. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🚀✍🏽
#booksky #NotJustWords #WritingAsLiberation #blackbooksky
Stay tuned—more exciting projects, insights, and inspiration are on the way. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🚀✍🏽
#booksky #NotJustWords #WritingAsLiberation #blackbooksky
January 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Great partnerships are a reminder that when voices align, magic happens.✨ Let’s keep redefining liberation, one page at a time.
Stay tuned—more exciting projects, insights, and inspiration are on the way. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🚀✍🏽
#booksky #NotJustWords #WritingAsLiberation #blackbooksky
Stay tuned—more exciting projects, insights, and inspiration are on the way. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🚀✍🏽
#booksky #NotJustWords #WritingAsLiberation #blackbooksky
Here’s to the girlfriends who show up, hold you down, and remind you of your greatness. The ones who cheer for you, even when you doubt yourself, and celebrate your wins like they’re their own. Sisterhood like this is sacred. 💖 #blacksky #booksky #indieauthor #GratefulForYou #SisterhoodSupport
January 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Here’s to the girlfriends who show up, hold you down, and remind you of your greatness. The ones who cheer for you, even when you doubt yourself, and celebrate your wins like they’re their own. Sisterhood like this is sacred. 💖 #blacksky #booksky #indieauthor #GratefulForYou #SisterhoodSupport
Here’s to the unstoppable strength of Black women in 2025—pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and building a future we can all be proud of. What are you saying YES to this year? 💪🏾✨ #BlackExcellence #StrengthInSisterhood #Forward2025 #blackbooksky #blackwomen #booksky
January 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Here’s to the unstoppable strength of Black women in 2025—pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and building a future we can all be proud of. What are you saying YES to this year? 💪🏾✨ #BlackExcellence #StrengthInSisterhood #Forward2025 #blackbooksky #blackwomen #booksky
For this New Year, pick up "Not Just Words - Writing as Inspiration", your guide to finally getting your story out of your head, and onto the page. Let Nicole coach you through finding your unique voice, and finally take that some day and make it your today. #bluesky #booksky #blacksky #indieauthor
January 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
For this New Year, pick up "Not Just Words - Writing as Inspiration", your guide to finally getting your story out of your head, and onto the page. Let Nicole coach you through finding your unique voice, and finally take that some day and make it your today. #bluesky #booksky #blacksky #indieauthor
Unleashing the power of words, Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation is a call to writers everywhere—your voice is your freedom. Ready to transform your story? 📖✨ #NotJustWords #WritingAsLiberation #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #indieauthors #amazon #follow #selfhelpbooks #motivation
December 31, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Unleashing the power of words, Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation is a call to writers everywhere—your voice is your freedom. Ready to transform your story? 📖✨ #NotJustWords #WritingAsLiberation #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #indieauthors #amazon #follow #selfhelpbooks #motivation
Perfect gift #DebutAuthor #WomenOfColorInWriting #BlackVoicesMatter #LiberationThroughWords #BeyondExpressions #FreedomInWriting #LimitlessAspirations #CreativeFreedom #NarrateYourStory #TrueVoice #EmpowerYourCreativity #SignificantNarratives #HealingThroughImagination #IntentionalWriting #Words
December 31, 2024 at 12:22 PM
December 31, 2024 at 1:46 AM
🎄 The perfect gift this season: Not Just Words! A book to inspire, liberate, and ignite your creative journey. Find it under your tree or in your hands this holiday! 🎁📖 #WritingAsLiberation #HolidayReads #NotJustWords #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #20books #bestgift
December 24, 2024 at 12:35 AM
🎄 The perfect gift this season: Not Just Words! A book to inspire, liberate, and ignite your creative journey. Find it under your tree or in your hands this holiday! 🎁📖 #WritingAsLiberation #HolidayReads #NotJustWords #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #20books #bestgift
Not Just Words: Writing as Liberation. This transformative guide empowers dreamers, doers, & creators to finally bring their stories to life. Packed with practical advice & heartfelt encouragement, it’s perfect for anyone ready to finish that novel, cookbook, or creative project. #booksky
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December 19, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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December 19, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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December 17, 2024 at 3:37 AM
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