Alicia’s Blog Featuring Badass Heroines

A smiling Black woman holding open the book "101 Badass Superhero Affirmations" to show the colorful superhero illustrations inside.

A Reader's Review: 101 Affirmations for Daily E...

A reader shares how 101 Affirmations brings daily empowerment and inspiration through its powerful Black heroines.

A Reader's Review: 101 Affirmations for Daily E...

A reader shares how 101 Affirmations brings daily empowerment and inspiration through its powerful Black heroines.

Black Fae Elf Warrior Woman dressed in Hunters green with an arrow pointed towards her target

BADASS AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK: Dark Skinned Wa...

This week's affirmation celebrates facing challenges head-on with courage and focus like a valiant Black elf warrior. Reflect on moments of unwavering spirit to understand your depth of strength and...

BADASS AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK: Dark Skinned Wa...

This week's affirmation celebrates facing challenges head-on with courage and focus like a valiant Black elf warrior. Reflect on moments of unwavering spirit to understand your depth of strength and...

Alicia McCalla's hand holding the sample of the Silver Soldier T-shirt on a Hanger featuring a Dark Skin Black woman with locs on this Black Nerd Shirt.

Black Nerd Shirt: Channel Your Inner Superhero ...

I'm excited to reveal The Silver Soldier "I Am A Superhero" tee, designed to channel everyday courage and strength. This Black nerd shirt is motivational and allows you to proudly...

Black Nerd Shirt: Channel Your Inner Superhero ...

I'm excited to reveal The Silver Soldier "I Am A Superhero" tee, designed to channel everyday courage and strength. This Black nerd shirt is motivational and allows you to proudly...

Monica Rambeau, Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan on the Marvels Movie Poster directed by Nia Costa. Alicia McCalla in the background pointing to the movie poster Facing down racist and sexist trolls.

Facing Down the Trolls: My Review of The Marvel...

I examine how The Marvels succeeds in telling a powerful story about diverse women superheroes, despite misogynist trolls attacking the film. My review focuses on the characters' complexity and the...

Facing Down the Trolls: My Review of The Marvel...

I examine how The Marvels succeeds in telling a powerful story about diverse women superheroes, despite misogynist trolls attacking the film. My review focuses on the characters' complexity and the...

Dark Skin Elf Queen dressed in Gold and Red with a Badass Affirmation of the Week I am Gracefully Commanding Black Fae Day

Badass Affirmation of the Week: Dark Skin Elf Q...

This week's affirmation "I am gracefully commanding" celebrates leading with elegance and care like the regal elf queen depicted. Journal prompts encourage cultivating compassion and using inner strength to overcome...

Badass Affirmation of the Week: Dark Skin Elf Q...

This week's affirmation "I am gracefully commanding" celebrates leading with elegance and care like the regal elf queen depicted. Journal prompts encourage cultivating compassion and using inner strength to overcome...

Author Alicia McCalla wearing Badass Black Woman next to her products and a thank you message with CODE CELEBRATE23

A Moment of Gratitude and Celebration

Author Alicia McCalla offers 15% off bestsellers to celebrate surpassing her 2023 sales goal, thanking her supportive community for helping launch new stories and products this transformational year through their...

A Moment of Gratitude and Celebration

Author Alicia McCalla offers 15% off bestsellers to celebrate surpassing her 2023 sales goal, thanking her supportive community for helping launch new stories and products this transformational year through their...