Happy Valentine’s Day! 🌹 Isn’t it just wonderful to celebrate love, especially when it comes in the form of powerful women? Today, I want to share a heartwarming experience that truly made my heart swell with admiration and resilience. Claressa Shields: A Champion of Resilience Several years ago, I was honored as part of the […]
Hope you’re soaking up the joy of Black History Month and eagerly planning for Women’s History Month! I want to kick off our conversation by acknowledging a remarkable friend, Bertha Rogers Looney—a true pioneer. Unveiling Bertha’s Legacy Bertha was one of the courageous Memphis State Eight, the trailblazing students who desegregated my alma […]
Ever wondered about the extraordinary impact one person can make? Spoiler alert: that person can be you. Today, I want to take you on a journey through my own life. A journey that demonstrates how an individual can shatter barriers, leave a lasting legacy, and make an indelible mark. Breaking Barriers, Leaving Legacies As a […]
As we approach the upcoming Black History Month and Women’s History Month celebrations, I want to share a personal snapshot with you. A moment frozen in time when I left the football field as Ms. University of Memphis. Making history as the third black woman to claim that title in the University’s history. The young […]
Can you believe we’re already three weeks into 2024? Time truly flies, and I’ve got some insights to share with you on how to make the most out of this year. If 2023 slipped away without reaching your goals, don’t worry—you’re not alone. One major culprit? Lack of focus. But fear not, because together, we’re […]
It’s weird (to me at least) how not too much makes me cry anymore. I think I’m grateful, and maybe it’s a skill to help me get through my challenges. And more importantly, I think it’s a skill that allows me to listen to sometimes the hardest situations and do what I do best- focus […]
I don’t believe any connection is an accident. Nearly 15 years ago, I met Michael Scruggs through an unlikely mutual connection. Years later, I saw him again at LeBonheur hospital. He was there praying for a child he knew, and I was there with my cousin who had been airlifted there. Both children are okay […]
Most of the time, we don’t understand the impact or importance of relationships until years (or even decades) later. I met Jae Henderson when we were both undergrads at the University of Memphis. She was a Zeta, and I was an AKA. As part of the special Greek unity at our school, we were sisters. […]
How to Cultivate Resilience and Thrive? Have you ever faced a setback that felt insurmountable, yet you found the strength within to not only overcome it but also emerge stronger than before? Although I have many memories of examples from my own life, becoming a mom at 15 by someone I didn’t know was a […]
