By Cheryl Overton
She knows things. She walks like she’s survived something (because she has). Her opinions have receipts, her standards are high and her wardrobe has range. She’s been there (a literal traveler) and done that (yes, even the stupid stuff). Which is why there’s a purpose behind her decisions these days. She doesn’t feel the need to explain herself. She’s moisturized, magnetic, and deeply unbothered.
That’s Auntie. She carries Big Auntie Energy. The original BAE.
Auntie Energy: A Territory, Not a Trend.
“Auntie” has evolved into a badge of honor. Still, some challenge whether it sidelines or desexualizes mature, complex women who don’t fit a neat category. They’re not wrong. Too often, society asks women to dim their power just as they’re coming into it. But here’s my take:
Auntie is a mindset. It’s loving yourself before everyone else. And Big Auntie Energy is the crown.
