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- Unpack Your Bags
Confession. I was never the girl that dreamed of my wedding. I always thought that brides were beautiful, but I didn’t fantasize about being a bride. I didn’t comb through wedding magazines or wonder about the man that I would marry. I’m not too sure why, I’ve just never been that girl. When I got... 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 →
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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 →
Entrepreneurship, Businesswomen, and How We Should Raise Our Standards
A few weeks ago, I went by Concoction the Work_shop. Owned by designer Charla Ruschelle, Concoction is a spot where you can find custom made pieces by local designers, including Charla herself. In a place like Atlanta, where women are always looking to be on the cutting edge of fashion, Concoction offers the perfect opportunity... 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’m Not Sorry
"But I chose to own MY truth." As a kid my dad would drill into us the importance of always telling the truth. Tell the truth, tell the truth, tell the truth. Honestly, I didn't always want to hear that because well, lying is easier. At least that's what you think as a kid.... Continue Reading →
Why Your Horrible Attitude Keeps You From Getting Ahead
You own your own car, have your own place, are an independent woman, and you're cute as hell. On the outside, you have it all together. But really, you have a rotating door of friends, you can't keep a man, you spend a lot of time alone, you can't figure out why your life isn't... Continue Reading →


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