Writing | ashleymcdonough

With her passion for writing, McDonough aims to write pieces that resonates with all people. She takes pride in writing pieces that not only educate readers, but inspires them as well. Her published articles can be seen on ESSENCE Magazine, Madame Noire, Elite Daily and XONecole where she currently serves as lifestyle and culture writer.

The Creators of OWN's 'Black Love' Series Have A Magical Love Story Of Their Own

In xoNecole's Our First Year series, we take an in-depth look at love and relationships between couples with an emphasis on what their...

How Setting Boundaries Changed My Life

According to Oxford dictionary, the word boundary is defined as, a dividing line which marks the limits of an area. In simpler terms, it’s t

Find Your Soulmate With These Tips From Love Expert Diann Valentine

Let's face it, this generation could stand to learn a thing or two about real love, genuine commitment, and creating a solid foundation

The Fashion Industry Through The Lens Of Plus-Size Models

Look down any fashion runway, flip through the pages of your favorite magazine or turn on any commercial on your television screens and we&#

If You Can’t Be Faithful, Do Us All A Favor And Just Stay Single.

Let social media tell it, everyone is cheating. Every time we scroll down our timelines or turn on our televisions, we are faced with yet an

Tiffany Haddish Graces the Cover of Time’s 100 Most Influential People Issue

The success of actress and comedian, Tiffany Haddish has been a long time coming. Haddish who has a painful background in foster care, loads

Stop Dating The Potential And Be Honest About The Reality

“He has potential. But I can fix him?” Sound familiar? I’m almost certain most women are guilty of having dated at least one man based solel

Why "Situationships" Should Be a Thing Of The Past

What’s it called when you don’t want to romantically claim someone as your own, but don’t want anyone else to have them either? Mental illne

10 Signs Your Current Bae Isn't The One

In this overly complicated dating generation we live in, we ignore clear red flags about our current partners far too often. Blinded by lust

No, Is A Complete Answer

How many times have we been asked an uncomfortable request from someone, where we automatically feel the pressure to say yes? Whether it’s a

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