How to show appreciation beyond thank you
Show appreciation for others, no matter what your job is.
My job as a volunteer at the mental hospital wasn't necessarily the most exciting. My work involved lots of filing, shredding papers or doing deliveries across the hospital campus.…
7 Simple Ways to Make a Difference at Work
Your work, no matter how small, can make a difference. At this point in the story from my memoir, Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother, I was volunteering at the mental hospital where my mother worked. I was…
3 Ways to Overcome Fear of the Unknown
Can you overcome fear of the unknown? Absolutely.
This lesson came alive for me while still volunteering at my mom’s job at the mental hospital where she was working. The campus, in my opinion, was huge with several buildings all over the…
They Called Me Boy and Beaver: 3 Tips to Stop Bullying
When I decided it was time for me to share my story of how I became a teen mother yet beat the statistics, I began to reflect on my life. And how I got to a place where my self-esteem was so low that I felt that just because this boy told me…
When Silence Doesn’t Make Sense
When I was asked to issue an official statement on the racial injustices many African Americans are currently facing and have for too long, I was ready. I didn't know what I would say and could barely verbalize how hurt. And even afraid I felt,…
7 Tips for Surviving 7 Years as an Entrepreneur
This morning when I woke up I followed my new normal routine.
I drank a 32-ounce bottle of water with my favorite energy powder added, put on workout clothes, and headed out the door for a 3-mile walk/run. That's what gives me the energy…
My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana Day 7
After traveling to Kumasi and Cape Coast the the previous days, we spent Day 7 a little more relaxed.
We went to the Accra Mall which was extremely modern. One thing that fascinated me was the store/brand Woodin because in addition to clothes,…
My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana-Day 5
On the fifth day in Ghana, our out of town driver Leo picked us from the Gallery which was the Airbnb where we stayed.
This time he had two people in the SUV with him. First there was Nana who was the husband of Delia who owns ACC Tours and…
Your Happiness Your Choice
I've been working on a new keynote, and I'm so excited about the impact I believe it will have on helping others to be more resilient.
And even happier with life.
It comes down to two choices-
Accept it (SO What!) or Change it (So NOW…