I recently had a conversation with a colleague about how much pressure there is on people to get promoted and climb up the career ladder. It made me wonder: why is it that our success is deemed actualized by status and elevation? If you are a salesclerk, then you must…

I often hear the saying, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Although I am all for finding something you love to do and potentially making a living off of it, I don’t entirely agree with the statement. Being successful at a job…

I recently read that there will be more small businesses opening over the next few years than ever before. This is exciting news because, as an entrepreneur myself, I believe entrepreneurship is an avenue to build and create community reliance. …

As much as I enjoy writing, I will admit I am not great at journaling. It is an inconsistent practice for me. I used to question why I would write down what I was thinking and feeling in a notebook. I didn’t understand the power that exists in releasing my…

This year has been challenging. 2020 has required my active participation in being peace within the storm. I stopped trying to change what I couldn’t, realizing that I am not in control of what is happening — rather, I can see it as a part of life. I learned at…

As we are approaching the peak of the Holiday Season, I can’t help but think of how difficult this past Thanksgiving was for me. My kids and I were quarantined over the holiday. This was the first Thanksgiving that I did not celebrate with my parents. The feeling of angst…

Well, it’s official, I am a grateful survivor of Covid-19. I must admit, I do not wish this illness on anyone, and my case was mild. It is an experience that weakens the body and the mind. I am not sure if it is because of all the news reports…

My mailbox always fills up with requests for giving during the holiday season. It is said to be the time generosity increases. As I pull out my mail, it can become easy to be conflicted as the needs far outweigh my ability to make financial contributions and can leave me…

As the year is coming to a close, I believe it is an excellent time to reflect on what I set out to create and what I accomplished. This year has challenged my routines and behaviors between Covid-19 producing major life interruptions, the senseless deaths of too many men and…