I know that I'm not the only one that gets emotional over their kids, often for no reason at all! My children are truly a blessing to me and I am forever grateful that God saw fit to make me a mom. I literally wrote this on the spur of the moment while in the... Continue Reading →
On Behalf Of Gabby Douglas – Screw You!
No, the phenomenal gymnast, Gabby Douglas doesn’t know me from a can of paint and I have been given no permissions to speak on her behalf. I am truly taking liberties. In 2012 Gabby Douglas became the first African American woman to win all-around Olympic gold. She performed like no other ever had. I was... Continue Reading →
Believe Him When He Tells You
"Don't get me wrong, he may have genuine feelings for you. The chemistry you feel is real. But he does not have the ability to give you what you need consistently and long term." You meet. It's like this cataclysmic explosion of passion, desire, and chemistry. There is no denying that the two of you... 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’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 →
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 →
Everybody Should Have a Fall Back Career!
"My mom had the best fall back career talents. She managed to make ends meet doing things she loved." Growing up, I admired my mom for having talents that made our life better and easier. In my eyes, she was born to thrive and accomplish things that most people considered impossible. My mom transformed... Continue Reading →
To Weave or Not To Weave
As I was preparing to go on vacation with my husband, I debated as to whether I should have my hair styled and wish for the best or get a weave so that I would have little to no concern for styling my crowning glory. As I weighed the options, I thought about the one... Continue Reading →


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