Listening to Mrs. Michelle Obama speak is inspirational, heart-warming, and just simply awesome. She has a distinct persona and voice. She wears her heart on her sleeve. As First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to make her exit from the White House, I’m proud to say she has inspired me to be the best version of... Continue Reading →
Declutter Your Life: Make Room for More
"About twice a year, I get into this space. I guess you can call it "spring cleaning", although it is not spring..LOL. Can you relate?" The past few months, I have been feeling like the spaces in my home and my phone are getting a little too cluttered. Don't get me wrong, I am not a... Continue Reading →
Her Husband
I had unfairly taken something that was not lawfully mine. As I entrapped him as my own and did not care about her, his wife’s feelings. As I robbed her of her opportunity to fight for what was rightfully hers. I never challenged myself long enough to give a damn about the family that I... Continue Reading →
Change- Let’s Talk About Inclusion
As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and worth bragging about. I wanted to wake up every morning excited about my job. After over... Continue Reading →
In The City- Maxwell Listening Party & Dinner At Lobby At Twelve
In 2009, Maxwell dropped a gem with BLACKsummers'night. We floated high off of Pretty Wings and he told us that there would be one album a year until the trilogy was completed. We waited with baited breath until the next album dropped. And then Maxwell went on hiatus. Creatives do things like that. And we've... Continue Reading →
That’s Just My Baby Momma
"At some point you have to get yourself together for you and your children and become an admired lady; show these other young mother’s how to handle these situations like a boss!" All relationships can be challenging from time to time, adding a baby momma to the mix can make the relationship very challenging. First you... Continue Reading →
Who Says Marriage Doesn’t Last?
"We know that love is not enough, but mutual respect and communication are mandatory." If anyone has ever told you that marriage was easy, they lied! It’s the eve of my twentieth wedding anniversary and if you hear me say that it’s all been peaches and cream, just know that I’m lying too. But thankfully... Continue Reading →
My Journey to Motherhood
"But not all of us have these simple pregnancies that we breeze through." I have two healthy kids. I've been pregnant six times. Yes. Six. My journey to motherhood has not been an easy one. I had never thought about getting pregnant before my ex-husband and I decided to start a family. I was on... Continue Reading →
Making Real Changes to Inclusion
"By all means, I’m grateful for my journey and feel that everything happens for a reason." As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and... Continue Reading →
An Evening of Real Talk: Let’s Be Real
Last Sunday CLS blogger, Hilda, attended Let's Be Real: An Authentic Experience for Women. Francheska "Fancy" Felder, Owner & Publisher of SwagHer Magazine, and Que Johnson, CEO/hostess of The Purple Girl Show, collaborated and brought together some amazing entrepreneurs to share tips and inspirational stories to budding entrepreneurs. Both Fancy and Que are passionate about sharing... Continue Reading →


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