I guess this message could apply to some males, but I’m speaking directly to my sisters. Women, for the love of God, please STOP Apologizing!I’m not addressing the simple overuse of the phrase, I’m sorry, but the mentality that goes with it. In my professional and personal relationships, I often hear the following statements:“I don’t mean to be mean, but… ““I’m…

I would be lying if I said I wasn't beyond the moon happy to be a recipient of the 2019 Inside Business Entrepreneur Excellence Awards. A few days shy of my 3rd year of 100% self-employment and over four years of officially been in business, this award speaks volumes.Unfortunately, it doesn't share the full picture of this momentous occasion. It…

Bless & Release is one of my favorite sayings from one of my business coaches & influencers, Millionaire Sandra Yancey of eWomenNetwork, and she’s dead on!Many of us waste too much energy in the negative sayings, actions and assumed thoughts of our haters. We keep expecting people to act, think and reciprocate our actions, thoughts and intents. Well, in an ideal…

Okay, let’s be honest: we all want more of something. More money, more time, more vacations… more, more, more. There is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life or current environment.Nevertheless, there is a thin line between wanting more and the pursuit of more that determines whether you have peace or you are consumed. Allow me to share with…

Sounds like a strange combination, right? Spending Black Friday sending invoices and crying. Actually, I am having a blast.Truthfully, I’m crying, sending invoices, having a power discussion with a business mogul client and cooking, but I digress. What’s more important is what I realize at this moment: I am beating the odds. For what everyone told me I wouldn’t do,…

As a writer and professional editor, one of my slogans is “It’s Never Too Late to Edit Your Life!™” Stop and consider this:Who Holds the Pen to Your Life? Is it You?Answer the following questions to find out: If you answered Yes to any of the above, you are not in the position of power when it comes to that…

Sometimes I’m so busy running full speed that I forget the enormity of it all. Only in the midnight hour, do I wind down and rest my mind enough to receive certain revelations. I've learned to replace my "Why me?" with "Lord thank you".The Key to EVERYTHING you ever wanted is in what you Least DesireI remember how I hated…

Blame it on my Southern roots or not, but this is a phrase I use often and not always as a term of endearment. When viewing the world today, it is a phrase that I have on speed dial, especially when dealing with ignorant people/circumstances.We live in a world where people are consumed in self-worship and adoration. No, they are…

“Afraid of myself? Of course not.” But is this true? Is it possible the person you fear the most is YOU?Do you: Second guess yourself often, only to regret not going with your initial thought? Prefer to make group decisions or act only after getting the approval of four or more people? Rarely spend time alone except for when you…

Have you ever said . . .? I knew I shouldn’t have trust her. She NEVER comes through! I feel like a fool. I gave him another chance and it’s the same old thing. I decided to do the right thing and this is how they repay me? I know it hurts. You might even feel angry or betrayed. The…