Since George Floyd and the Pandemic part of my self-care plan has been to limit my intake of the news. The news tends to manifest anxiety...

There have been many times during the pandemic that I wanted to fight, scream and cry all within the same moment. A lot has happened. A...

To be Black when the sirens go off To be Black and see a burning cross To be Black during the fourth of July To be Black when that...

Last year I told you all about Martin Luther King Jr. and listed his phenomenal accomplishments. Here’s what I didn’t tell you. Martin...

Last year and this year have definitely required me to strengthen my resilience muscle. You know when you go to the gym and instead of...

Let me start off by saying "Happy Thanksgiving!" for the thankful aspect, but not for the history behind it. I feel like as a Black woman...

During the last week of June, a series of incidents happened to me that really disturbed my spirit. The scare that I got at the end of...

If you haven't read my novel Stereotyped* then you won't know who Elijah is. So, I'll tell you. Elijah is the main character in the book....

My Daddy told me it’s in my genes to be a Baddy. You know what? He’s telling the truth. I believe that my confidence is what makes me a...

You've heard the expression "Give them their flowers now." I believe that we should show appreciation and celebrate those who have...

It’s Juneteenth and I find myself wondering if my great-great-great grandmother ever thought about reparations. I wonder if she knew that...

I just had a conversation with women that identify as Strong Black Women about the need to redefine what it means to be one. We all...

I self-published my first novel Bitter in 2014. It's hard to believe that it's been seven years! So much has changed since then. During...

Sojourner Truth was woke before woke had a double meaning. She was a critical thinker. She asked the questions Black women already knew...

Although we had to celebrate virtually, I feel like there was an abundance of opportunities to celebrate Black History Month. This year...

On Monday, January 18th, we will honor and celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His fundamental vision was to...

Journaling changed my life. Who I’ve become was unlocked by journaling. It opened the door to healing. It was my safe space where I could...

I was just talking to one of my Selfish Women's Group Facilitators about the power of hope. Hope can save and sustain your life. The...

November just flew by! Wasn't it just Halloween? Here we are a few days before Thanksgiving and it has me thinking a lot about last...

Let me just start by saying that I'm grateful. September was a great month for my brand. I was featured in North Shore Magazine, I was...