As we begin a new month and approach the beginning of another fall season, I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. May we...

A few years ago I decided to add the “You Gotta Eat” segment to my blog posts to highlight healthy, but fun recipes and to share my own...

Happy Saturday Friends! I recently had a long and enlightening conversation with one of my dear friends who shared a similar upbringing....

My mother always said, “If you experience things “before your time”, you won’t have anything to look forward to.” As a pre-teen, I...

As I reflect upon all of the things that I am thankful for during this season, one of those is peace. Recently I was under a lot of...

For the first time in the years since I founded the nonprofit, I believe I clearly articulated my "Why" I started the nonprofit organization

By envisioning those images, words and concepts, and with a little faith and a lot of action, a person can manifest their vision over time.

Hi Amplifiers! I'm back with the fourth installment of the You Gotta Eat series. While I've cooked up quite a few meals since we last...

Hi Amplifiers! It's been a while since I last posted. It's graduation season and I'm happy to announce that my youngest is graduating in...

Last week I celebrated my birthday with my twin sister. It is chapter 46 of this story for us! I don't mind sharing my age because I do...

This week my youth organization, Maximizing Character (MXC) has been recognizing National Youth Violence Prevention Week (NYVPW). It's by...

Good Day Amplifiers! I have a confession: Lately I have been struggling with my diet and exercise regimen! I've craved way more sweets...

Etiquette is an important life skill to focus on for teens and young adults. Teaching manners to children when they are younger builds a...

Hi Amplifiers! I’m back with another post in the You Gotta Eat series. As I shared in my previous post, my grandmother taught me a lot...

A monument of stones was used during ancient times to remind future generations about the history of their culture, or major event.

I love to cook. It's in my blood. My Mom has a knack for cooking. My maternal grandmother and her sisters could throw down in the...

The sweetest, unexpected gesture happened this week. My doorbell rang and as I approached the stairs from my home office, I noticed a man...

Establishing a healthy diet and exercise regime can be accomplished by using some things around your house and assessing what's in your...

I saw an image on Pinterest, one of my favorite social media sites, that I found useful for the growth of any team. It read: The 7 Cs for...

As I witness some of the recent events and commentary being exposed in politics, business and the entertainment industries, I am reminded...