Every year we come to this month and it’s like, “where did the year go?” Somehow the whole 12 months seem to run by us in a flash. Well, it’s almost done. I plan on being ready! My mom always says, “time flies whether you’re having fun or not.” She’s right. This year, I’m happy […] Read more…
Year: 2015
You Have The Same 24 Hours As Oprah
A friend posted, “I need a 32 hour day, 24 isn’t enough.” And man can I relate. It’s easy to feel like you’re always running out of time. Being over-scheduled is one thing, but with kids it can be anything. Yes, they have activities and homework and who knows what else. Throw in anything that […] Read more…
Who Else Could Use A Getaway?
There’s always a trade off. In every situation there’s something you give up to do something different. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just how things are. If you want to be a dancer, there are commitments you have to make and things you can’t do to make your goal happen. If you want to […] Read more…
On motherhood, dreams + doing too much
“You can absolutely have it all, just not at the same time.” I’ll never forget when my former network President told me that. It was a piece of advice that rings more true for me today than when I was working for her. She was the President of the TV network I worked for and […] Read more…
This dream could change me
For most of my adult life people have randomly asked me where I’m from. I’ve always answered Detroit. They’d give me a probing look and ask where I’m “really from”. So, I’d say I’m “really” from Detroit. That’s all I had. They’d make guesses as to where my ancestors may have been from. I’ve heard […] Read more…
Motivated Mama: Smarty Stilettos
To say this Motivated Mama and I go back would be a HUGE understatement! I’ve known her my whole life. And while we’re not sisters, we’re the next best thing – cousins! She’s made huge strides and continues to chase her dreams. I am beyond proud of her! I can’t wait for you to learn […] Read more…
I met Shonda Rhimes..why I’ll never forget it
Not long after making the move to Los Angeles, I was trying to get my foot in the door of the entertainment industry. I was had joined a number of organizations and had met people who worked behind the scenes. Those connections landed me at an event with Tia + Tamera Mowry (beyond sweet ladies) […] Read more…
When you want to quit
We’ve all been there at some point. You have a goal in mind. You get a plan in place. The wheels are in motion. Then you hit one bump too many and you’re thinking maybe you don’t want to do this anymore. Anyone? Just me? I have definitely […] Read more…
Currently….
Watching: The Voice I am currently totally into The Voice. I’m in love with this show. When I was younger, I had dreams of being a singer. I wanted so badly to be a mini Whitney Houston. I think that’s why I love these shows. I know so much about music and love it. I […] Read more…
And Just Like That…
And just like that… I’m another year older. For some reason, I don’t make a big deal of my birthday. I don’t know what it is. I guess it’s because I’m a pretty low-key chica. As simple as it sounds, I’m just happy to be here another year. I’m 39 today and inching really close […] Read more…
