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Rumors of Ouroboros

Rumors of Ouroboros

Thoughtful, creative, and provocative verses about the Black human experience and the bravery of our souls.

2023

Erica Jean Smith

Erica Jean Smith

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How To Rise After a Job Loss Using These Two Japanese Concepts

After reading Ikigai by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia, there is no way I am going back to old thinking

Mar 7

How To Rise After a Job Loss Using These Two Japanese Concepts

Mar 7

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Here’s Why Most “Off Griders” Can Go Off the Grid and You Cannot

The unspoken ingredient to cheaper living

Jan 18

Here’s Why Most “Off Griders” Can Go Off the Grid and You Cannot

Jan 18

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Gen Z Are Getting Fired Left and Right

The reasons are obvious, yet troublesome for most companies

Jan 29

Gen Z Are Getting Fired Left and Right

Jan 29

Fans Gave This Author $95K — Then Regretted It

A deeper look at trust, creative expectations, and the messy economics of the art world.

18h ago

Fans Gave This Author $95K — Then Regretted It

18h ago

Are Black Women Really Policing Black Men’s Penises? Let’s Talk.

Well, some entity is policing it, but do we really want to go there?

2d ago

Are Black Women Really Policing Black Men’s Penises? Let’s Talk.

2d ago

If My Ancestor Was White, Am I Still Black? The Nonsense We Believe

The one-drop rule plus self-hatred equals a much-needed discussion

3d ago

If My Ancestor Was White, Am I Still Black? The Nonsense We Believe

3d ago

I’m Letting Go Of Skills That Were Never Mine

And you should too

4d ago

I’m Letting Go Of Skills That Were Never Mine

4d ago

Top Authors Who Never Needed a Website — They Managed Without It

Spoiler: Success in writing hasn’t always required SEO or Squarespace

May 12

Top Authors Who Never Needed a Website — They Managed Without It

May 12

Thinking About Quitting? These 3 Early Signs Say You Already Have

A Love-Yourself letter for anyone ready to walk away from your job

May 8

Thinking About Quitting? These 3 Early Signs Say You Already Have

May 8

She Can’t Spell — But She Still Landed A Corporate Job

Turns out, autocorrect can get you hired

May 5

She Can’t Spell — But She Still Landed A Corporate Job

May 5

If I Ain't Readin'

If I Ain't Readin'

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Erica is freelance writer who enjoys reading, creating content, and helping others find their purpose. 🖤 Visit itsericajean.com for more!

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