I had no clue what it was like to be single or dating when my marriage failed. Dating was not what was immediate in my mind. I really just needed some time to myself. The funny thing was that several of my friends had been through ending long term marriages or relationships and they all... Continue Reading →
Life After Divorce- The End Is The Beginning
I remember the moment that I knew for sure that it was over. I stood there in the middle of the living room floor, not really listening to him speak, and simply thinking “How the hell can I get out of this?” Yet, I went with the motions of going to couples therapy and... Continue Reading →
CLS Attends Punany Poets Event
A couple weeks ago, CLS had the opportunity to attend the romantic comedy event, Punany Poets. Jessica Holter, founder and CEO of the Punany Project, began the show with a poetic introduction. Up next, we were provided an introduction to the show by Dheeaba, the longest running member of the Punany Project. Dheeaba helped audience... Continue Reading →
African-American Woman, Mom, Wife, Military Nurse- Success With Wanda Parks
An entrepreneur, wealth and wellness coach, Wanda Parks is living her life to the fullest. As a Registered Nurse, Mrs. Parks is passionate about transforming people lives by teaching and coaching in spirituality; physical, mental, and social well-being, and financial wealth. Wanda is superwoman. She’s a wife, mom, grandmother, career coach, and a military nurse.... Continue Reading →
The Definition of Ghetto ~ It’s Not Just a Black Thing
"But my question now is who the hell are we to slap labels on people that we don’t even know?" We all know that you hear all kinds of things in the hair salon. But when my hair stylist, Shana Porter, heard a woman refer to another woman as ghetto her annoyance was unmistakable. “I... Continue Reading →
I Wanna Be Free Like Jill Scott!
Listening to Jill Scott is my medicine. Her songs are my love potion. Her lyrics give me life. The words are like attending a spoken word event on steroids. Just like every woman who has ever loved, her heart is pure and her emotions spill from her soul. Her voice is flawless. When she sings,... Continue Reading →
You’re Thirtysomething. Why Aren’t You Married?
"Actually, I wouldn't mind being more like Blanche Devereaux from The Golden Girls." As soon as I openly admitted to divorcing a few years ago, the first question I was asked was if I wanted to start dating again. While I was appreciative of the encouragement to move on from a relationship that needed to... Continue Reading →
CLS Interviews Punany Poets Founder, Jessica Holter
This month, CLS is excited to share with you a phenomenal woman doing some amazing work. Jessica Holter, founder of Punany Poets, has created a platform in which the topics of sex and sexuality can be explored in a creative way. What is Punany? Punany is sex with the lights on. Her events bring together... Continue Reading →
Being Black and Gay in America ~ Part II
Part I If you somehow missed the first part of my candid interview with award winning author, J’son (Lee) Green on his life as a black, gay man in America, I urge you to read it now- Part I. If you’ve already read it then I know you’re anxious for the conclusion of this... Continue Reading →
Being Black and Gay in America ~ Part I
"Stacey, I think I’ve always known I was different." A couple of years ago I attended a literary event in Ashville, North Carolina. There was a gentleman there by the name of J’son (Lee) Green. I sat in a seminar he facilitated and had a chance to meet and speak with him afterwards. I found... Continue Reading →


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