Carollaine Garcia, Author at FEMpotential

At the onset of turning 30, one woman experiences a moment of panic and reflects on what she doesn't have versus what she has accomplished in life. In this wonderful piece, she has a self-realization that her 30s are going to be amazing!

The Panic of Turning 30

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 0 Comment #age, #identity, birthdays, empoweringwomen, growingolder, idgaf, thirtyyearsold, turningthirty

When I started writing this piece, it was filled with magical unicorns that pooped sprinkles and vomited rainbows. Though I

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One woman decided to challenge herself and visit all 50 states before she turned 30. As her journey is nearing an end, she reflects back on the entire experience and how she'll miss it when it's done.

49th State Hangover

September 17, 2016September 21, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 1 Comment #age, #domestictravel, #journey, #travel, #traveling, #unitedstates, challenge, selfexploration, states, turningthirty

Eighteen months ago, I decided I would visit all 50 states before my 30th birthday. At the time, I was

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In this blog on dating and relationships, one woman examines the unrealistic dating expectations of women who want it all when it comes to their partners.

Foxgirls: Women’s Unrealistic Dating Expectations

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 0 Comment #dating, #love, #relationships, datingexpectations, expectations, foxgirl, unrealistic

I wrote a story about foxboys a bit ago. A “foxboy” is my euphemism for a “f*ckboy,” the latest dating

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A foxboy is a nicer term for "fuckboy." One woman explains this dating trend and why women should move on from these guys to find one they deserve.

The Anti “Foxboy” Movement

July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 1 Comment #dating, #love, #men, #relationships, #women, fuckboy, sex

Just a little disclaimer before I begin: “foxboy” is a euphemism and sounds like something else a little more sinister.

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Race, sexual orientation, religion, or gender may determine our identities, however. they should not determine violence against us. In this moving piece, a woman shares how we are beautiful in our difference and more alike than it may seem. She ends the piece by asking others to not hurt those who may seem different than them.

Please Don’t Hurt Me

June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 1 Comment #identity, #love, #safety, #women, children, creativity, lgbtq, peopleofcolor, religion, violence

I am a person of color, and I was born this way. I have spent my life being told to

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The problem with searching for a "Prince Charming" is that it involves searching for perfection, rather than looking for a partner that's perfect for you.

When Prince Charming Isn’t The One

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 0 Comment #dating, #love, #relationship, fairytales, idealism, partner, princecharming

As women, we start off with visions of the perfect match through Disney movies and other media. It’s fairly simple:

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One woman explains the importance of proactively choosing to live the life you want to lead, and better yet, accepting those choices proudly.

Choose The Life You Live

May 3, 2016May 13, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 0 Comment #choices, #empowerment, #female, #girlpower, #inspiration, #journey, #ladies, #life, #path, #women

We all make choices. Those choices that we make forge our life paths, and the options that we don’t make

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Woman shares how her wish to be more adventurous brought on a lifetime of wonderful travels.

Inspiration Travel

From a Single Wish to Many Travels and Adventures

April 4, 2016April 6, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 0 Comment #femaleempowerment, #femaletravel, #inspirational, #livelife, #roadtrips, #travel, #wishes, #womentravelers

I remember the moment I fell in love with the world and all the adventures it held. I was 23,

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