Books In addition to being an author, I am first and foremost, a reader. Whenever I read a good book, I literally can’t and won’t shut up about it. So, step into my virtual office/library/reading space and let me put you up on the latest book I read that has me gushing about it! …
The Glo-Up: Bigger and Brighter
“The moon does not fight. She attacks no one. She does not worry. She does not try to crush others. She keeps to her course, but by her very nature, she gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to her nature and her power…
Roses and Cranes: Changing Your Perspective on Pain
I remember when I first heard “A Rose is Still A Rose”by Aretha Franklin as a child. I didn’t understand the depth of the song at all. My mama said I would understand the meaning when I got older…she was right. A Rose is Still a Rose is one of my favorite songs on the…
Protect Your Ish: People Don’t Care About Your Energy
You can still be a good person with a kind heart and still say no. What I need you to do is read that first sentence again, let it marinate, and start applying it. They say the best way to keep your peace is to take everything away that causes stress. Let’s face that the…
Naomi Thomas Speaks On BB Market And Being An Advocate for Women Entrepreneurs.
What inspired you to start BB market and tell us what the platform is about? N: “I started Boss Business Market because I wanted to make building businesses as easy as possible. It is hard enough to enter the business world, and most people are hesitant to be their own boss because of the fear…
Breathe.
I”ve been doing a lot of “spiritual maintenance” these past couple of days. Even though I’ve been under the weather, I got a lot scratched off my to-do list. I was able to spend more time with God and less with people. I started reflecting on this year and focusing on things I need to…
Britney Harris on Branding and Going the Extra Mile
As we are approaching 2018, the goal is to be ready for 2018. For some people, this means buckling down on certain goals or attaining new ones to accomplish. Some of us might need a push to get to the next level of our lives! Britney Harris, a millennial speaker, empowers unfulfilled millennials to discover purpose and…
Alex Baum Talks PR Business And Being a Bawse
The Baum Agency (TB/A) was founded by seasoned PR/Marketing professional Alex Baum, with the mission of cultivating synergy between clients and media via innovative branding platforms. I had a chance to catch up with Alex as we discussed what it takes to be a bawse, how to be a successful PR strategist, and juggling a…
Kecia Talks About Red Diva, Living with AIDS, and My Fab Red Life
Tell us a little about your book Dying to Be DIVA. KECIA: “My memoir Dying to Be D.I.V.A was me literally deciding to just say “forget what everyone else thinks and just tell YOUR truth!” It took me several years to write my book and I knew that it couldn’t just be one book so…
It’s Complicated: A Black Woman’s Love- Hate Relationship with the Salon
Written by Jasmine Williams, Creator of TheCrowningGlory I’d like to start off with a disclaimer. We have all had nightmares when it comes to getting our hair done. No matter what I did on my part to avoid certain issues, sometimes stuff still happens. Most of us have also had plenty of pleasant experiences when…
Oprah "Zip" Bradford 