It’s Day 7 in my 10-day countdown to my 10th anniversary of my last day before becoming a full-time speaker and entrepreneur. Today, I’m talking about setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. Let me take you back to a time when I had big dreams but no roadmap to achieve them. I soon realized that dreams without goals […]
Welcome back to our journey towards making your dreams a reality and my 10-day countdown to my 10 year anniversary of my last day in Corporate America. Today, we’re diving deep into the power of self-belief. Let me share a personal story with you—one that transformed my life and showed me the incredible potential of […]
Can you imagine what it’s like to go all in (meaning quit your job) and start a business in an industry you just got introduced to. And have the nerve to start a nonprofit because someone you respected told you that you could get grants? Only to find out: Starting and sustaining a business (any […]
Have you ever had a dream that you were too afraid to pursue? It’s hard to believe that I am now on a 10 day countdown to 10 years since my last day at my corporate job. 10 years as a full-time speaker and entrepreneur! Was I scared? Yes, I was. And I know several […]
Do you ever think back on situations in your life and laugh at yourself about what you were scared to do then? For me it was my late 20’s and I refused to wear a swimsuit (and definitely not a bikini). One of my sisters lived in the Miami area, and my other sister and […]
It’s my #44on22 birthday! My 15th birthday changed my life forever. What happened on that day led me to becoming a mother, pregnant by someone I didn’t know. Too many youth have been in similar situations or live in constant trauma. But it also gave me my son, my drive and my purpose! Through the The […]
When I joined the National Speakers Association, one of the first people to welcome me was the super intelligent, super cute, super friendly, and super amazing keynote speaker, Crystal Washington. She was well-known and highly respected in the association, and I soon learned why. This dynamic speaker, author, and entrepreneur has a talent for making […]
One night about six years ago, I had a dream about an awards and scholarship program. I’ve been a part of several awards programs either as a recipient or helping to plan the event, and I knew I wanted this one to be special. On April 29, 2023 my dream was realized. With the help […]
Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable and transparent? I do. I’ve now spoken to hundreds of audiences. Several thousand individuals. But last week I had my biggest audience to date. About 2000 students, and if you ever speak to youth you know it’s a little different. I was a little nervous until […]
