I did not start competing in pageants until the age of 17. Why did I start so late? Honestly, I thought pageants projected females in a negative light, and there was no way you would find me parading around on stage in an evening gown or better yet a two piece swimsuit. For years my […]
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Have you ever heard of the saying, “Do what you love and you will never work another day of your life again.”? When you’re passionate about what you do for a living, so passionate to the point where you cannot imagine any moment of the day without thinking about it. Your passion becomes part of who
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Photo Credit: Pixabay Those four years of high school flew by, right? Well, spoiler alert: college years fly by too…maybe even a little faster. I will be graduating from college soon (screams, shouts and hollers songs of praise) so I know what it’s like to be a young girl heading off to college for the
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Photo Credit: Mean Girls Effective communication has become a lost art. We assume others are conscious of our ideas and emotions, without properly expressing a solid point of view. As women, we’ve been conditioned to show more and speak less or on the flip side, be as loud as possible to get the message across.
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Another successful Twitter chat is in the books! Special thanks to my wonderful facilitators Bria (@briafel) and Kimberly (@fromawildflower). *Before I get to my recap, don’t forget to lock in your space at #GirlsWriteIn: BeYourOwnYoncé! The discussion regarding social sharing, spent time dealing with how to maximize social media use as well as successfully engaging
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Where have the last 27 years gone? Like for real, where have I been for the last two and a half decades? When I got a notification on Facebook that my 10 year high school reunion was coming up, several thoughts rushed into my head but mainly, I began to question whether or not I
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I’ve branded myself as a freelance writer and producer in the last 9 months of my journey as an entrepreneur. Exclusive image of me most days. No warning or nothing, Jesus. I am evolving into a businessperson, using my mistakes as a learning tool. While my lifestyle comes with freedom and flexibility, there is also
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Photo Credit: sharpmindmarketing.com Let’s make a deal today. Okay, you ready? Here it goes; stop explaining yourself to people. So happy to get that off my chest. But, there’s a little more to it. Why is it that we feel as though we have to indirectly seek forgiveness whenever we cannot fulfill the requests of
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When people ask me what I do for a living, it always begins with something like, “Well, in June of 2015 I quit my job.” Aside from everyday inquiries, I used those similar words during my first #GirlsWriteIn blogging event. “Ever since I quit my job, I’ve been give more attention to my blog.” After
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The person responsible for the first #MondayMotivation post on social media is an absolute genius. Monday is the one day of the week with the worst reputation. Monday is like a glaring reminder that responsibility is standing behind every second of your work week until the moment you hit the road running on Friday, back
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