Treatmebetta (TMB) is a Chicago-based lifestyle blog for Black women around the world — written by an African American woman, Kellye Whitney. And no we don’t feel bad for having that explicit focus because Black women have proved time and time again, what works for us, usually works well for everyone else too.
Formerly called A Life Not Grey, the blog piece of TMB began in 2008 with the launch of Diversity Executive magazine, an award-winning publication that Kellye helped create. The print magazine shuttered in 2014 after earning a lot of love and respect from a large community of inclusion-minded executives and practitioners. But diversity in the workplace theme continued in the online blog.
In January 2018, the blog’s theme changed from “diversity and inclusion in the workplace” to “the intersection between media, content and diversity.” It featured a lot of the same topics plus a bit more cultural zeitgeist. In 2021, the blog’s focus shifted again before it went on hiatus in 2023.
It was reborn in 2024 as a place where Black women around the world can go to get the advice and acceptance their mothers, cousins, aunties, sisters, and everybody else should have given them, but didn’t. And TMB hopes that by listening to and sharing that care and information Black women everywhere will be encouraged to live well financially, physically, mentally, and every other way.
TMB doesn’t gate keep. We tell the truth, shame the devil, encourage every Black woman to dig into what it means for her to live well, and to embrace friendships, family and work with the style and grace that only a Black woman can offer.
So, welcome to the dialogue! Click over to the contact page to leave a comment or chat with us, and don’t forget to subscribe to the blog before you go.
Remember — whenever anyone approaches you with nonsense, tell ’em — “pass! I insist that you #Treatmebetta.”
Publishing Awards
One of the Top 10 Media Voices of 2016
Folio: Top Women in Media 2016
One of the Top 10 Media Voices of 2015
Bronze – Profile – Diversity Executive MagazineBronze – Profile – Diversity Executive Magazine
Issued by American Society of Business Publication Editors · Jan 2014
Gold – Feature Article – Diversity Executive Magazine
Issued by American Society of Business Publication Editors · Jan 2013
Bronze – Online Excellence Newsletter – Talent Management Magazine
Issued by American Society of Business Publication Editors · Jan 2012
Gold – Individual Profile – Diversity Executive Magazine
Issued by American Society of Business Publication Editors · Jan 2011
Silver – Regular Column Learning Connections – Talent Management Magazine
Issued by American Society of Business Publication Editors · Jan 2011
Trailblazer Award – Diversity Executive Magazine
Issued by NAAAHR · Jan 2011
Best New Magazine – Diversity Executive Magazine
Issued by American Business Media · Jan 2009
Bronze – Regular Column – Talent Management Magazine
Issued by American Society of Business Publication Editors · Jan 2007
