<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tips from Auntie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tips from Auntie]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:48:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[50 and Fabulous: 50 Lessons Learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear sweeties, Aug. 13, 2020 is auntie’s 50th birthday! What a wonderful journey this has been! Since I am #50AndFabulous, I am sharing 50 lessons I have learned throughout my life. I hope they are helpful to you.  Avoid feelings of jealousy and envy. Be confident and never let them see you sweat. Be vulnerable […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/50-and-fabulous-50-lessons-learned</link><guid isPermaLink="false">33d04919-090a-40ce-a7e1-d3dc2de63ac3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Unforgettable College Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, When you go to college, you will love it. However, all of your experiences will not be positive. When I was attending college to earn my bachelor’s degree, I was roommates with two White women. One smoked marijuana (which was illegal), and the other one would have sex with her boyfriend – while […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/an-unforgettable-college-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f613d598-13ef-4522-a103-8adf095191ae</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:36:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Speaking is a Gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[To my sweet girls, When I was a little girl, the first lady of my church taught me the importance of public speaking. She would give me speaking parts in plays that were just as good as Broadway productions, and she would allow me to serve as the keynote speaker for programs. At a very […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/public-speaking-is-a-gift</link><guid isPermaLink="false">366b2f03-50ad-467d-8abf-fdfa03997f8c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2020 18:32:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Constructive Feedback to Others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girls,  It’s important for you to learn how to give and take constructive feedback. When I have to address issues in the workplace, I use analogies that others can understand. For example, I do not like repeating myself. Therefore, I might ask a colleague with children, “How does it feel when you have to tell […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/giving-constructive-feedback-to-others</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6b1df2c-d092-49b5-9ec1-1107acc51ab7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make Sure People “Show Up” For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, One day, I was scheduled to catch an Amtrak train from one state to another. However, a derailment of another train prevented my train from taking me to my final destination. Instead, I had to get off the train in a city that was two hours from my final destination. When I made […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/make-sure-people-show-up-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">46598f82-64ea-4f97-b1cd-beb3e5ab6358</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:43:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, I must admit that I struggle with women. Not all women – just the crazy ones.  Too many women are weak, sneaky, backstabbing, jealous, insecure and catty, and they are raising their daughters to be the same way. Some women talk often about women’s rights, but some women have done more to hurt […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/celebrating-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">93eab1e9-eaab-4fc1-9a9c-c07cb7ac6c3a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:50:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reminder About Honorary Degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, sweet girls. Here is a tip about honorary degrees. Honorary degrees were established to celebrate those who have made significant contributions to colleges, universities and/or society. Most of the recipients of honorary degrees are worthy of them. However, they are not supposed to be called “Dr.” Only those who have EARNED real doctoral degrees […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/reminder-about-honorary-degrees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0a77cddf-1faa-4a52-82e8-a884c7b13693</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:07:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Talk About the N-Word]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, Some White people actually try to justify the behavior of racists by saying that some Black folks call each other the N-word and therefore White people should be able to say it. It is not White people’s business what Black people call each other. White people cannot use the N-word – period. If […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/lets-talk-about-the-n-word</link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc232ef5-4c12-43bc-b743-3b6396831e39</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:09:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Your Own Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear nieces, When I was 18, I told my mama (your grandma) that I did not want to get married or have children. She simply answered, “Then don’t.” I changed my mind about the marriage thing, met the man of my dreams and have been happily married for almost 24 years. Also, I am happily […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/making-your-own-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a90b1920-5a5a-4335-8486-ee56004873a1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2020 17:27:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having White Friends as Allies]]></title><description><![CDATA[To my darling girls, Some of my White Facebook friends ask what they can do to assist in the struggle for racial equality and justice.  This is what I tell them: Call out your racist family members and friends when they spew their hatred Expose your racist social media friends and use screen shots to […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/having-white-friends-as-allies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">960965e9-aa06-49c1-988b-ffa7667f9ee2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2020 20:20:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignorance is Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear sweet nieces, Some of the most ignorant and incompetent people I know are highly educated.  You will meet some of them at some point in your life. I love you. Your Auntie]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/ignorance-is-real</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ab9c5f42-8a6b-4cff-b6f6-ddf4ae82d603</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 02:21:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Reality as Black People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, Our reality as Black people is that we must constantly remember what to do if we are ever pulled over by the police. I repeat the reminders over and over again to your uncle and will do so daily for the rest of my life if I have to.  Typically, I am fearless. […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/our-reality-as-black-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">705c02ef-93fa-46f9-a9a5-21cae39694ed</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2020 19:18:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Top 10 Blessings In My Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, No one achieves anything alone, so I want to briefly tell you about the top 10 blessings in my life: #1 is God, who loves and forgives me despite my sins. He has blessed me with a life better than anything I could have ever imagined. #2 is my husband (your uncle), who […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/my-top-10-blessings-in-my-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f14b72d3-9415-4c77-a900-9f88689c47ed</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2020 22:47:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Names and Legacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear sweet girls, I am often asked this question: To what do you attribute your personal and professional success in this male-dominated culture?  I often answer that I was named for my two grandmothers. When you are named for two remarkable women, failure is not really an option. I love both of my grandmothers – […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/my-names-and-legacies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">16b586e5-8c47-45c9-a655-b94cfe1c607a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:30:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Sure Your Significant Other Values You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, When you become an adult, I hope you find a partner who will love you unconditionally. Your uncle and I had to attend an event. Because I had to arrive early, we drove to the event separately. The event was awesome, and your uncle and I left together. As your uncle and I […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/be-sure-your-significant-other-values-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0abcd371-4f7c-4f8d-8522-a008ce10ffc8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2020 22:08:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Careful of the Company You Keep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls,  Racism is rampant in our country. Many people claimed they would never vote for Trump. However, millions voted for him. Why? He says publicly what these people say privately.  Girls, be careful of the company you keep. Some of the people in your lives may be wolves hiding in sheep’s clothing. I love […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/be-careful-of-the-company-you-keep</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e0969bf7-02eb-4f54-b28e-896e613c3584</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2020 02:57:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Out for Culture Vultures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, Some White people become so comfortable with Black people that they sometimes forget “their place.”  Some White people like to steal from our culture but do not fight on the front lines for us. They are called “culture vultures.” An example is Justin Timberlake. Remember: Everyone who likes Black culture does not necessarily […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/watch-out-for-culture-vultures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e21da8c0-7f60-48c6-a48e-a14bb2f0a48d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:26:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will You Put It on the Line?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear sweet girls,  The question I asked myself this morning is: “Would you put your livelihood and life on the line to create a better world for those you love?”  My answer: “Absolutely.”  When you are older, how will YOU answer this question? Love, Your Favorite Auntie]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/will-you-put-it-on-the-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">84f31a1c-c6aa-496d-abe7-aa97220fdb18</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:56:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for College and Careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, girls! While college and careers may not be on your radar today, they will be eventually. When applying for graduate school, I suggest you follow the application instructions to the letter. When drafting essays, I suggest you use subheadings to help the readers navigate the essay.  When applying for positions, I suggest you focus […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/preparing-for-college-and-careers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7de6c169-3258-4390-975b-0515596a6f0a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 02:07:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respecting Your Identity As a Black Girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear girls, Anyone who thinks and says that racism does not exist should be removed from your life – no matter who they are. Never befriend anyone – of any race – who does not respect your reality as a Black girl. That is why my circle of friends remains tight and small. Not everyone […]]]></description><link>https://www.tipsfromauntie.com/post/respecting-your-identity-as-a-black-girl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">461eabec-6323-4fbb-bb4e-9ad47e3f85c5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:29:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Linnie S. Carter</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>