Live Well: A Black Woman’s Prerogative : 40 Things Older Black Women Should Tell Younger Black Women But Don’t

Wisdom is a birthright. Living well is a Black woman’s prerogative. But too often, no one passes down the playbook. In Live Well, a powerful, unapologetic, and soul-nourishing guide, Kellye Whitney finally says the quiet parts out loud—sharing the truths younger Black women need to hear but rarely receive. This isn’t your typical self-help book. It’s a revelation. With grace, grit, and clarity, this book uncovers the 40 essential life lessons — on money, love, self-worth, boundaries, beauty, health, friendship, aging, femininity, and legacy — that are too often buried beneath silence, pride, or pain. Whether you’re a woman in your 20s learning how to navigate the world — or a woman in your 40s and beyond seeking to course-correct or pour into the next generation — Live Well is the blueprint you didn’t know you were missing. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Honor your body and protect your energy Avoid generational traps in dating, marriage, and motherhood Build lasting wealth and spend with power Heal from trauma and dismantle shame Cultivate elegance, rest, and emotional sovereignty Understand the cost of silence and the value of wisdom Written for Black women, by a Black woman, this is a authentic call to stop surviving and start thriving — because living well is not a luxury. It’s a personal responsibility, and it starts now. Reclaim your right to peace, pleasure, and power. One lesson at a time. View Less