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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Planning Ahead, Reviewing My Goals + Justice for Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain
The way 2020 is going, I’m not sure if I should feel anything about a new month. It feels like the first half of the year was 6 years. But, I digress. Nothing about this year has gone as planned but since I’m still here, I thought it was prudent to reevaluate my goals and…
Working on a Goal? Be Shameless
Can I let you in on a little secret? As a creative, I often feel judged by others for being made this way. While I am ambitious in my daily work efforts—public relations is a real job, I carry a sense of shame as I pursue what I want as a writer and content creator….
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…
Friday Find: Workout Equipment I Love to Use Right Now
On March 16, when schools closed in my county, I weighed over 200 pounds. That is embarrassing to type. Note: If you’re one of those people who are okay with being overweight, kudos to you. I don’t like being overweight and I hate the way it makes me feel. Today, I’m happy to report that I am…
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…
Be Mindful: 4 Ways to Make Better Decisions
Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment, only to regret it later? I have. All cases of regret come from an undesired end outcome. I guess that’s why “Habit 2” in Franklin Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is “Begin with the end in mind.” Mindful decision-making…