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A beautiful brown-skinned woman as a Jedi with braids, full body portrait, action pose, one white light saber, Star Wars, fantasy art, hyper-realistic, afrofuturism looking forward and ready for action. https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/the-hero-ive-been-searching-for 2023-10-13T07:55:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/The_Hero_I_ve_Been_Searching_For..._Alicia_McCalla.png?v=1696626530 The Hero I've Been Searching For... 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Chosen By Storm in eBook & Audiobook https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/badass-affirmation-of-the-week-i-am-wisdom-strength 2023-10-30T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/027_BLOG_Superhero_Affirmation_of_the_Week_Author_Alicia_McCalla.png?v=1698436590 Badass Affirmation of the Week: I AM WISDOM & STRENGTH A Beautiful dark Brown-skinned older woman shadow boxer surrounded by sparks and light swirls, full body portrait, transparent background, photorealistic, cinematic https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/tea-time-interview-chat-with-lavender-lass 2023-11-16T09:35:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/LAVENDER_LASS_BOOKS_Tea_Time_Chat_Interview_for_Alicia_McCalla.png?v=1698677630 Tea Time Interview & Chat With Lavender & Lass Author Alicia McCalla dressed as Captain Marvel on the Lavender & Lass Books Author Tea Interview Page https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/discover-your-inner-superhero-essence-with-the-101-badass-superhero-affirmations-companion-workbook 2023-11-06T05:30:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/DISCOVER_Your_Inner_Superhero_Essence_with_the_101_Badass_Superhero_Affirmations_Companion_WorkbookI_Am_a_Superhero_Affirmation_BlanketAlicia_McCalla.png?v=1699038959 DISCOVER Your Inner Superhero Essence with the 101 Badass Superhero Affirmations Companion Workbook 101 Badass Superhero Affirmations Companion workbook next to journal page. 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I survived. https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/embodying-the-divine-storm-oyas-influence-on-the-sentinel-superhero-vigilante 2024-01-25T09:07:16-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/Embodying_the_Divine_Storm_Oya_s_Influence_on_The_Sentinel_Superhero_Vigilante_Chosen_By_the_Storm_Prequel_teaser_for_the_Sentinel_Superhero_vigilante_serial_by_Author_Alicia_McCalla.png?v=1700688110 Embodying the Divine Storm: Oya's Influence on The Sentinel Superhero Vigilante Logo featuring Oya, Book Cover Prequel Teaser Chosen By Storm and an AI Generated Image of Oya West African Goddess https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/a-moment-of-gratitude-and-celebration 2023-11-24T19:37:31-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/Thank_You_for_A_SUCCESS_YEAR_FOR_MY_SALES_MILESTONE_ALICIA_MCCALLA.png?v=1700871948 A Moment of Gratitude and Celebration Author Alicia McCalla wearing Badass Black Woman next to her products and a thank you message with CODE CELEBRATE23 https://www.aliciamccalla.com/blogs/blog/facing-down-the-trolls-my-review-of-the-marvels-sisterhood-is-the-real-superpower 2023-12-05T15:46:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/7103/4129/articles/Facing_Down_the_Trolls_My_Review_of_The_Marvels_Sisterhood_is_the_Real_Superpower_Alicia_McCalla.png?v=1701371221 Facing Down the Trolls: My Review of The Marvels (Sisterhood is the Real Superpower) Monica Rambeau, Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan on the Marvels Movie Poster directed by Nia Costa. 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