For years, I thought ambition and love couldn’t co-exist. Then, I grew up. Unfortunately, I didn’t grow up until after I’d spent a good portion of my youth pursuing the things I thought a good Christian woman should be. You know, the type of woman who values their church, marriage, and children above all else–including…
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Monday Motivation | You Can Bloom Where You’re Planted
I’m a week late writing for this month. But, my sharing my personal goals while my community, the Black community, is actively fighting for social justice seemed trite. Today, I wanted to share one of my favorite quotes by Alice Walker. Just in case you’re not familiar with her and her work, Walker is most…
7 Lessons I Learned by Studying My Mom’s Life
Life is filled with lessons. We learn some lessons as a result of our failures and successes. Some are learned by watching others. Growing up, I didn’t always value the treasure I had in the blessing of my mom. Yes, she spent lots of time with us, sharing her love of baking and having discussions…
Biscuits, Boys, and Babies: Mothered by My Mom
Note: I wrote Biscuits, Boys, and Babies years ago for a magazine that no longer exists. I decided to share it here. I hope you enjoy it. “I’m blessed, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Do you want to know why? Because I’m a mother, but that’s only half of it. I’m blessed because, when…
3 Feminine Relationships Every Woman Needs
My heart bleeds for women. It might be because I’m a woman and understand the plight of women. It is one of the driving forces behind me growing my business. I want to provide opportunities for women to excel in motherhood while having personal success in their careers, businesses, and relationships. I study women and…