Greetings Reader, September 20th is always an exciting time for me. It's a reminder that there are 90 days until my birthday and 98 days until the last major holiday season of the year from a corporate/business/retail/marketing standpoint. These last 90 days are a reminder to push hard so you're set up for your definition of success! At the time of this message, I am on a plane, beginning my journey. I've officially left Tulsa and am heading to Tampa, my second home, where I spent middle...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Greetings Reader, As we step into a new season, it's your moment to shine. Just don't do it with a concept of a plan. You need clarity on the direction you are going within your specific areas of life and branding niche for the next three months. The way you tell your story and pitch yourself is integral to defining your personal brand. Are you curious about how to position yourself online amidst all the changes? Join me for the first See Life Different Monthly Group Call on the topic of...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Greetings Reader, Today we are two weeks away from moving from Tulsa, Oklahoma! We officially scheduled the internet and utilities to be cut off at the apartment! When the time is right I’ll do a Why I’m Moving from Tulsa Live Video. After that, it will be a two week time period to my old stomping grounds in Florida. Until then here is a podcast episode I shared on why we moved to Tulsa: What I'm Watching I’ll be watching the Paralympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday on Peacock/NBC followed by...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Greetings Reader, It's National Grief Awareness Day. Grief is love that remains unsaid. Grief for loved ones who are both still with us and those who are no longer here. Grief for the loss of an unborn child, survivor's remorse, and even the grief over a relationship that has ended. Grief is valid for the person that you used to be as well. It's okay to grieve your old life as you transform into a new one. If you're looking for more inspiration, I invite you to listen to two previous episodes...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Greetings Reader I returned from Houston earlier this week. As I've shared before, I miss my late dad, who always drove me to speaking events. Interestingly, upon my arrival, I sensed his presence, realizing he's always been there, working as a Del Monte truck driver. Ask and You Shall Receive. Indeed, things fell into place. During my stay with a cousin from my mom's side, I met her three sisters - more cousins to celebrate! Not only did she chauffeur me to the conference, but she also...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
It’s been an emotional week, hasn’t it, Reader? I've been reflecting on my father's passing, which feels like ages ago even though it's only been four months. As the online event production manager for a weekly relationship seminar, I've had some personal revelations about my past marriage and courtships. I've been reminiscing with gratitude about the high standards my dad set, and I miss him dearly, especially as I navigate upcoming speaking engagements on my own. His absence is profound,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Reader, Lean In! Watching the Olympics is a mental shift in discipline. It's been an exhilarating two weeks of TV, and I look forward to being productive with the Paralympics on in the background when it premieres August 28. There's brilliance and focus, equating to entrepreneurship. What Olympics moments have resonated with you? Breakdancing premieres this weekend, originating in the US during the 70s Hip Hop Era in NYC, it makes its debut in the Olympics with two Americans. It was...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, August marks Black Business Month and T minus 150 days until the end of the year. I recently had the privilege of being interviewed on a renowned Black-owned radio station in Tulsa, Oklahoma, KBOB, frequented by icons like singer-songwriter Charlie Wilson and actress Alfre Woodard. During the engaging hour-long discussion on the Perspective Show with host Jen Brown, we talked about how we met, my journey as a cancer survivor, the upcoming docuseries on cancer survival, my role as a...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, TL:DR: Dreams of Olympics, Sports Spectator Goals Los Angeles 2028, and Branding Insights Embrace the New Solstice Energy: Elevate, Seize Opportunities, and Shine! Watch my TEDx talk I Made a Cameo in a Documentary Pledge to My Docuseries When I was 6 years old, I took swimming lessons. The coach saw potential in me, suggesting I had what it takes for the Olympics by the time I reached the age of 16. Growing up, I loved sports. However, factors like stress, environment, nutrition, and...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Reader What a week it's been! For me, It's been quite a week of getting my face out there! As an extroverted introvert, I love binge-watching game shows, TV series, and movies. This past week, between managing online seminars, I watched the Hulu TV Show called "Unprisoned" and admired Kerry Washington's use of recorded videos to share her healing journey on social media. Questions for you to ponder: From a branding perspective, when was the last time you went live to reintroduce yourself,...
2 months ago • 2 min read