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Resilience Under Pressure: The Inspiring Story of Prima Jope
What Happens When Pressure Changes You?
Some people experience pressure in ways that force them to grow earlier than expected. That was one of the things that stayed with me during my conversation with Prima Jope.
As we talked, I kept thinking…

Transformative Leadership and Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Rose Flenorl
What Does It Take to Break Barriers?
Rose Flenorl’s story is a powerful example of transformative leadership in action. Growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, as the oldest of four, Rose was determined to make her mark. Her ambitious goal?…

My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana Day 10
On the 10th day in Ghana, we returned to Mokola Market for Justin to try on the suits he was having custom-made.
Justin, who is half Ghanaian, has done a beautiful job of incorporating his culture into his speaking business. When he does corporate…

3 Necessary Steps to Take to Level Up
Level Up: To make a move in your life or career for the better.
Today I had the honor of serving as a panelist at an awesome conference held by my friend and visionary, Cynthia Daniels. The Level Up conference had everything a professional…

2 Key Ways to Make the Most of these Last 2 Months
Take this opportunity to think about what you really wanted to get done in 2016.

Alicia Keys, Make-up, and Me
"Be yourself. Do what makes you feel good. Stop trying to please every damn body."

Put it into Perspective
When you think about what others are going through, it really puts your "challenges" into perspective.
Tonight I spoke to my friend, one of the sweetest women I know. We had not talked in a while, and I forgot she lived in Baton Rouge.…

Trust. A Prerequisite for Vulnerability?
vulnerable- susceptible to physical or emotional attack or ha

3 Years and 5 Reasons Why I Almost Gave Up on Entrepreneurship But Did Not
I knew I had to go. The only question was when.

