Extended Offers Through 11/27/17

Extended Offers Through 11/27/17

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, I hope the day as well as this past weekend, has been one of positive experiences, good times, rest, relaxation and reflection. I created a newsletter to include some special offers in recognition of Black Friday, Small...
My New Book is a Best Seller

My New Book is a Best Seller

I’m pleased to share I launched a new book entitled “You Need It, I Got It!” and it made the Best Seller’s List. I am over the moon with excitement as I am now a 2x Best Selling Author. I am one of sixteen co-authors for this amazing book....
Sisterhood, Friendship and Advocacy

Sisterhood, Friendship and Advocacy

Last week, I had the pleasure of spending time with Mildred Muhammad. While many around the globe know her as the ex-wife of the DC Sniper and being an amazing speaker and author, I am pleased to say that I have a different type of relationship with her. I am proud to...
My Keynote Address for Project STAND

My Keynote Address for Project STAND

I had the absolute pleasure of being the Keynote speaker for this year’s Project STAND event. Project STAND is an annual fundraising event designed to provide awareness and resources to victims/survivors of domestic violence and the community at large....
Receiving the C.U.R.E.S. Shero Award

Receiving the C.U.R.E.S. Shero Award

This weekend, I had the privilege of receiving an award from the House of Mtenzi who sponsors The Stone Awards. This was their 22nd year hosting the event. Local community leaders and those who have national ties but local roots are honored in a number of categories....
Gwendolyn Brooks & National Day on Writing

Gwendolyn Brooks & National Day on Writing

Today is National Day on Writing. To know me is to know I love speaking and presenting. But, writing is the foundation for which I’ve relied on to get me through some of the best and worst times of my life. I absolutely love writing and what it has done for me....
My Viewpoint Featured in The Memphis Flyer

My Viewpoint Featured in The Memphis Flyer

As we continue to recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness month, I am reminded of one of the single biggest questions I’m asked, Why Doesn’t She Leave? I decided to write a few of my thoughts and submit them to The Memphis Flyer....
Girls Night Out on Domestic Violence Featured on Local 24

Girls Night Out on Domestic Violence Featured on Local 24

For the past six years, the Whitehaven Public Library has hosted an event called Girls Night Out on Domestic Violence. I have had the privilege to facilitate it all six years. The first year, I was asked to facilitate with another person from another organization. The...
Sharing My Voice with Huffington Post Part II

Sharing My Voice with Huffington Post Part II

Currently, HuffPost is doing a 25 city tour called Listen To America. Reporters are traveling and taking the time to listen to the citizens of each chosen city. Stop #4 was right here in Memphis. I was asked what I was doing in Memphis. I shared my thoughts in a 45...
My Breast Biopsy at 21

My Breast Biopsy at 21

October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month. It is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. I will spend much of my time in October speaking and working to bring awareness and action regarding domestic violence, personal development,...
Talking Domestic Violence with Huffington Post

Talking Domestic Violence with Huffington Post

I found out a couple of weeks ago the Huffington Post was coming to Memphis as part of their Listen To America bus tour. They’re stopping in 25 cities, talking with its citizens about the issues that matter most to them and their communities. I have always...
Girls Night Out-Year Six

Girls Night Out-Year Six

Girls Night Out began six years ago at the Whitehaven Library. One of the directors, Donna Windham, reached out to me and asked if I’d be one of the facilitators. She felt domestic violence was a topic that needed to be addressed among young ladies, especially...