Beautiful People!!! It has been too long; there is so much to talk about!! Get a glass of wine or a cup of tea.,..it's that type of blog. Let's go..... For the last number of months, I have been undergoing "the change"; however, according to my doctor, I am not at the total change; it's perimenopause. I first heard the term from my sister Kay when I described what I was going through (irregular periods, night sweats, etc...) It was not until I was officially diagnosed that I was educated about perimenopause... Why don't we talk about it? Perimenopause…… In the fourth decade of life, women oft ..read more

Hello Beautiful People!! Let's Go!! Every year, October is bathed in a sea of pink as people worldwide come together to raise awareness about breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a powerful movement that educates and empowers individuals to take control of their health, support those affected by breast cancer, and work towards finding a cure. In this blog, we'll delve into the significance of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, explore its history, and discuss how you can get involved in this global effort to combat this prevalent disease. Understanding Breast Cancer: Breast ..read more

Beautiful People!! It has been requested more times than I can count; my very own podcast ..read more

Hello Beautiful People! It has been a while, so let's go! In the digital age, teenagers increasingly use dating and meeting apps to connect with others. While these platforms can provide opportunities for social interaction and exploration, they also come with potential risks and concerns; a few days ago, as I was having a casual conversation with my daughter about her latest "crush," she informed me of a friend of hers who uses dating apps to me boys (sadly without her mother's knowledge). Social media has taken away the "organic" element of meeting people, adolescents are no different. As p ..read more

Beautiful People!!! It has been a long time; apologies for my "leave of absence", I am back and this post was a personal one...first, context of the title... About a week ago, I submitted an article to an online magazine that I am a contributing writer to; the article was on black women, pregnancy and their mortality rate, an issue that is impacting black women regardless of socio-economic status. There are were many points made that spoke to the need of recognizing that black women are either dealing with a slew of serious health issues or even death as it relates to pregnancy. I felt that th ..read more

Hello beautiful people!! It's been a while! Let's get to it! May 1st was our beloved Haiti's Labor and Agriculture Day, a day that has been celebrated since its historic independence. Unfortunately, there isn't much to celebrate. Let's get context; Haiti was once an agricultural resource known as the "Pearl of the Antilles" due to its fertile soil and abundant agricultural resources. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Haiti was a major producer of coffee, sugar, and other tropical crops. However, political instability, natural disasters, and deforestation have significantly impacted the country ..read more

Honorable Mentions as Black History Month Comes to a Close... "Black history is American History, 365 days a year...." -Unknown Someone once told me that black history month ends after Valentine's day. It was meant as a joke, a feeble one, reaffirming why this country continues devaluing us as a people. However, our narrative is beyond one month; our black history is rich, complex, tragic, colorful, accomplished, beautiful, accidental, breathtaking, intentional, and authentic. Our black history has birthed giants such as Fredrick Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, W.E ..read more

Beautiful People!! This year I am intentionally welcoming guest bloggers to share their expertise within their industry on our platform; I am so honored to have our first guest blogger Monica Smith discuss the challenge of living/working in two states. Let's Go..... Overcome the Challenges of Living and Working in Two States If you opened up a new branch of your business or you’re starting a new company in another state, you may be spending more time and money than you care to admit bouncing back between the two. Hotels are expensive, and gas isn’t cheap either. One solution is to purchase a ..read more

I am mindful of the reality that my son could be Tyre Nichols To the Nichols Family, my deepest heartfelt condolences... Beautiful People, let's go... I am mindful that back in 1991, an individual by the name of George Holiday filmed an unarmed man by the name of Rodney King being beaten by several police officers. It caused a media firestorm worldwide. On April 29, 1992, the 12-person jury issued its verdict: not guilty on all counts, except for one assault charge against one officer that ended in a hung jury. The acquittals touched off the L.A. riots, and arson, looting, murder, and assault ..read more

Beautiful People! Happy Wednesday!! It is my pleasure to share with you all guest blog from my friends at Bicycle Health, an online medication-assisted treatment provider for opioid dependence. Please take a moment for this vital read... https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/opioid-use-disorder-suicide ..read more