No Drama In My Life I have a burn list going now for the last 60 days. It's the end of the year so as soon as October came I was all about going drama free, and maximizing what I want out of 2017. This came about in direct response to an excess of drama from certain...
Know Thyself When I went solo with my career in July of 2016, I was very clear about who was supporting me and who was not. It's easier to know who your fans are when you spend a lot of time thinking about who you are and what makes you different. I had for years,...
Thanksgiving Rocks My Socks What is a Thanksgiveaway you ask? I love Thanksgiving and I love November because it is home to Thanksgiving. What a great way to celebrate life: Looking at all that you have and saying thank you. It's an innately spiritual holiday, but...
Do What Others Won’t, To Have What Others Don’t People admire those who do what they: Don’t know how to do or Are too afraid to try themselves That’s why when you quit your job, people will tell you “You have so much courage” and “good for you. I wish I could quit my...
LinkedIn is Easier Than You Think It Is I know it's hard to focus on learning another social media platform when it seems like you can already get lost just fine in Facebook, Insta, Pinterest and of course the godawful Twitter feed that gives us a peek into a madman's...
Black Women Carry The Load Patrisse Cullors (L) with Alicia Garza (C) and Opal Tometi (R), the three women behind #blacklivesmatter Women are always carrying a disproportionate amount of the load. And I wrote a poem about it. We do more in the home, we do more...
Going Live in 3, 2 . . . Yesterday September 27, 2017 I hosted my first live event and sweepstakes. I went live on Instagram for about 45 minutes to engage in some live Q and A. We talked about career planning, coaching, entrepreneurship and all things work life...
Commit To Get Better, Now Each month has numerous observances that it is marked by . In September, we acknowledge Hispanic Heritage, Guide Dogs, Honey, Prostate Health and a bunch of others as well. But September is also National Self Improvement Month. It's the...
The Board Everyone knows that you need a personal board of directors, a career squad, to turn to for advice about your career and your professional growth. These are the people you consult when considering leaving your job, going for the promotion, or negotiating an...
4am is the new 6am I woke up early on a Wednesday a few weeks ago, after passing out the night before at 10 pm. It was roughly 4:30 am. I couldn't go back to sleep. I was focused too much on what I needed to do and getting ready for the day. I was able to...
The Curse of the Millennial I had a client recently ask me if he should be concerned with the stigma of job hopping as it relates to the Millennial generation. Those who know me know that anything pertaining to Millennials or painting them in a negative light, is...
Freelance Is Not A Synonym For Slacker Everyone wants time freedom, but we turn our nose up when we see freelance life in action. You smirk at the 10 am yoga class on Tuesdays. Who is going to that? Or the folks who are buying all their groceries at the Farmers Market...
What if I told you there was a three-part strategy to create universal agreement and alignment on creating equitable inclusive spaces for all people all the time? Sounds impossible right? Have you heard of the Montreal protocol? If you're like me, you're probably...
For several years organizations have increasingly recognized the significance of fostering inclusive work cultures and empowering their employees from diverse backgrounds. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in creating a sense of community, driving...
As a Black woman entrepreneur, scaling your consulting business can be an exciting but challenging endeavor. Being the most educated and most entrepreneurial demographic in corporate spaces often means two things. One, your talent has already been proven and two, you...
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