Ever heard of JOMO? Joy of Missing Out. Are you comfortable with disconnecting.
JOMO
Don’t Panic
Life is not a sprint. It is a marathon. Don't Panic. There is plenty of time left.
Black Movies. Where are they?
Yes, there are some good black movies that have been released since the 90's. But don't you miss the really good black movies....
You are not “Fine”.
Getting ahead at work does not have to be hard. Start building better relationships by saying you are not fine.
Belize 101
Belize is a vacation that you want to take. From the delicious cuisines to the amazing islands and cultural experiences you will not be disappointed. This will jump start your planning.
From The Bar to Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches
Following your passion comes at a cost. But nothing should stop you. Read about how Catheryn decided to forgo her legal career and get into the ice cream sandwich business.
To the Polls….
Voting in the 2018 Mid-Term election is one of the most important things you will do this year. The astounding amount of women and people of color on the ballot is record breaking. Are you showing up to cast your vote?
Who is in your Tribe?
Who is in your inner circle? Do they help you or hurt you? A good tribe is the key for anyone striving for more in life.
Black and The Bachelor Franchise
The Bachelor & Bachelorette are some of my long time favorites TV shows. It provides two outlets - two hours of romance and two hours of drama. Who doesn't love that. But what attracted me the most was watching the lack of diversity (specifically black men and women) on the show and then guessing how... Continue Reading →
7 Tips for Better Networking Conversations and Relationship Building
Learn how to build better connections and have meaningful conversations in the digital age.
Reflection #1 – Grateful to be…
On a recent trip to the Newseum, a museum to visualize the role of free press in major events in history, I had points of reflection as I was walking through the building full of the world's archives. This museum is not just dedicated to U.S. History, but it houses moments from around the world.... Continue Reading →
In today's fast paced ever changing world, time is precious and of the essence. We are consistently multi-tasking and trying to be as efficient as possible. Checking emails while making morning coffee. Taking conference calls to and from lunch meetings. And let’s not forget the email you forgot to send before you left work. Now... Continue Reading →
What is Your Growth Mindset?
In 2006, Carol Dweck introduced mindset theories to us in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In this book she talks about the difference between a growth and fixed mindset and her research from there has skyrocketed into classrooms, workplaces and conferences. The idea is that people who have a growth mindset tend to... Continue Reading →
The Power of Surprise
If you are a reader like me, it can be challenging to find the right book to read. Not to mention the decision to pick between a fiction or non fiction book. Then add in career and self development books. It can leave you in the aisle of a book store like this... Thankfully... Continue Reading →
Online dating has evolved since the 90's. The majority of platforms that were available were computer based, always required a fee and made users take a personality test. Match.com paved the way in 1995 which lead to e-Harmony (2000) and OKCupid (2004). In the early 2000's these were the dating giants and still online dating... Continue Reading →
