In partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that focuses on transforming the lives of women, and Cheryl Magazine, an international information source highlighting the amazing work of powerful women around the world, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson hosted the inaugural Women of Influence Awards luncheon in Dallas during Women’s History Month – a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women to our society. The event, themed “A Seat at the Table,” took place Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Gleneagles Country Club in Plano before a sold-out crowd.  “A Seat at ..read more

Hello Queen, Friendships are like seasons. They change… There’s a metamorphosis that happens to women as each decade passes. Have you ever wondered why friendships falter or your love language shifts? Maybe you experienced trauma. Maybe you lost a relationship. Or, maybe you hit a financial goal and it’s elevated your net worth which alienated your previous network. Each season requires a different level of tenacity and grit as mothers, wives, business women, entrepreneurs. We are allowed to evolve. To shift. To grow. And especially in the sacred space of a sisterhood. The same grace we extend ..read more

Hello Queen, There is a rumor going around about someone we know… She’s relatively new to the city but, some of us have known her for a very long time. Everyone from Webster’s Dictionary to Harvard Business Review have described her as an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Her name is Imposter Syndrome. While “she” may not sound familiar, you would be surprised to know that she is actually quite well-known. You see, the concept of imposter syndrome sits at the crux of so many women as we attempt to successfully navigate through life. Th ..read more

In April of 2021, I found myself in a bit of a pickle. I was two and a half years into my then-position and was ready for more responsibility and challenge. Things were growing stale and my job began to feel like a daily rinse, wash, repeat. I was freshly 31, and knew it was time to take the next step, and I had the ROI backing my efforts to prove what I deserved. Oh, I was also keeping a fun little secret: I was seven weeks pregnant. I had never been in a professional situation like this before; a crossroads of the next steps of my life with pathways that were intertwined to a fault. I felt d ..read more

Hey Mama, it’s time to talk business. For Episode 20 of the CEOMOM Podcast, we interviewed brand strategist, Taylor Simon of Taylor Made Consulting Agency. Simon shared some applicable branding tips that you can implement today. Here are her 5 steps to start creating a brand that will get you the clients you want. Process for Creating a Winning Brand  1. Structure – Define your Who, What, When & Why. What is your purpose? This is the conception of your brand and where you outline the vision for your brand. 2. Strategy – This determines how you will engage with your audience. What medi ..read more

For the month of October, we are focusing on complete health and wellness: mind, body and soul. We’re kicking off this health  month with Toye Penny, Certified Holistic Health Strategist & Lab Practitioner, and the creator of The Love You More Method™. Toye teaches high performing CEO moms how to live a healthier lifestyle without going crazy. In Episode 17, we discussed her 8-step health strategy program that teaches moms how to re-define their priorities of health- mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally AND nutritionally, the primary and secondary sources of food ..read more

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced its newest podcast available now titled “The SonRise Project,” hosted by founder and Emmy Award-winning creative visionary Kelli Richardson Lawson. The weekly podcast is a resource for Black parents and families to engage and share personal experiences with children struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction issues. “The SonRise Project” launched with three episodes today, featuring experts Dr. Linda McGhee (Episode 1), Clinical Psychologist, Sylvia High (Episode 2), Master Coach & Founder of Aiming High Inc, and Sharon Green (Episode 3), F ..read more

We’re back with another episode from our new segment of the CEOMOM Podcast, “From the Pages.” Read by Vonna Matthews, we are sharing some of the stories and articles from the CEOMOM Magazine as spoken word. In this episode, Vonna reads 2021: The Year of the Do-Over Starting with Healing from our Spring 2021 issue featuring cover mom, Garcelle Beauvais. Vonna gets personal and shares how she is learning to move forward from trauma, making healing rather than resilience the focus. Important Links: CEOMOM Magazine Latest Issue Print Past Issues Digital Subscription R ..read more

Though her role as an assassin on CW’s Stargirl appears dichotomous to her work as an advocate for racial and social justice, Joy Osmanski onscreen and offscreen is a woman who fights for what she believes in and who she loves. This Korean-American actor has a portfolio of diverse roles, but none as significant as that of wife, mother of three, including an adopted Black son, and agent for change. She is working to shift the representation of Asian-Americans in Hollywood, which she believes can affect change and #StopAsianHate. Vonna: Who is Joy Osmanski? Joy: I am a Korean adoptee raised in t ..read more

If Ben Franklin were alive today, he probably would have changed one of his more famous quotes to say, “Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and mom guilt.” Especially in a world where we spent the last year quarantining, working from home, homeschooling, and making what seemed like an infinite amount of other huge life changes, the amount of guilt parents are feeling because they “didn’t get it right” is immense. So if the guilt parents feel is crushing their will to keep trying … what are they supposed to do?!? Never fear. Take this list to heart as you look to subdue the beast that is pa ..read more