Because of Her I Won’t: How I Honor This Teen Girl Without A Smile

  I recently came across my maternal grandmother’s bible. As I flipped through the pages, I found a myriad of inserted items. Expired lottery tickets, her last Christmas gift list, and a few family pictures. One picture, in particular, caught my eye. A picture of me, a faded one of my younger, teen self. 13-year-old me As I stared at the ...

Suddenly Single: 7 Inspiring Stories of Women Thriving After a Loss

  Original article appeared in Huffington Post November 2015.   On Super Bowl Sunday 2002, my husband didn’t wake up. He died of a heart attack in his sleep. I was devastated. I became a suddenly single mom, left to raise my six-year-old and eleven-year-old sons, while managing a demanding career. Life as we knew it was shattered, and I ...

New Twitter – Inspired Film Starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyongo

  When a meme turns to magic!   It all began with a tweet and now a new movie is in the making.   I love seeing other women win! In fact, I empower career-oriented mothers (and mothers-to-be) to follow their dreams. Unapologetically!   Some might say that it was one of those right time, right place kinda things.   Maybe, Maybe not.   What it ...

Sisterhood Is More Than a Hashtag – Yes, Women Can Collaborate Effectively.

NEWSFLASH!  Everybody in your circle is NOT on Team YOU. Some have simply taken a front row seat in your life, waiting and hoping for your downfall. Doubting your potential, your dreams, and your success. Sadly some are even harboring these feelings while using God's name at every turn. Some would rather critique than collaborate. I'm sending out a big shout ...