Power of Storytelling: Dr. Julius Garvey on Justice and Legacy
As Black History Month unfolds, the enduring impact and power of storytelling in shaping our history is vividly illustrated through my recent dialogue with Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the legendary Marcus Garvey. This conversation, featured on Leading While Black on The Black Information Network, provided profound insights into the role of narrative in justice […]
Protecting Your Emotional Well-Being from Triggering News
Tips to Manage Emotional Triggers and Stay Balanced In the last three days since the inauguration, there has been a flood of emotionally triggering news coming out of Washington, D.C. As a journalist, I was taught early on to “deal with the emotion” and soldier on stoically, no matter how difficult the story. Many of […]
How Storytelling Connects, Leads, and Inspires Action
Lessons from BLK and Dr. Laverne Haynes Collins on using stories to build trust, uplift communities, and drive impact. This Martin Luther King Day, some DC residents have chosen to leave town. And the reasons are varied but the message one marketing manager says is clear. Today’s blog highlights how you can use storytelling to […]
Black Millennial and Gen Z Voters Ignored
Lessons from the 2024 Election Cycle As we kick off a new year, I’m diving into some hard-hitting political analysis that sheds light on the recent electoral shake-ups. In this special episode, I sat down with Dr. Alvin B. Tillery, a renowned political strategist. Together we dissect the 2024 elections—where unexpected rhythms led to unexpected […]
Your REAL ID: My Journey, Tips, and the Power of Storytelling
Here’s What You Need to Know Before the REAL ID Deadline If you’re planning to travel in the U.S. after May, 2025, word is you’ll need a REAL ID to fly domestically or enter federal buildings. Trust me—it’s better to start the process early. My recent trip to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission taught […]
How My Father Taught Me the Power of Resilience and Mindset
Resilience and Mindset can change your world Before my father passed away over a decade ago, he shared a story that profoundly shaped my understanding of resilience and mindset. It was about his time in the army and a life-altering experience during a training exercise. While parachuting from a plane, something went terribly wrong. His parachute […]
Navigating AT&T Smartphone Exchanges
Understanding the Potential Pitfalls Are you considering a smartphone exchange? Or perphaps you’re thinking about upgrading your smartphone with AT&T? Here’s a cautionary tale based on a recent experience I had. I hope this will help you navigate the potential pitfalls of the AT&T smartphone exchange process. Documenting the Exchange Process In today’s world, our […]
10 Lessons from My Time as a Patient Advocate
A week ago, my world was rocked to its core. My sister, caught in the throes of a medical crisis, where doctors had to put her into medically induced coma. She spent several agonizing days drifting in and out of consciousness as doctors raced against time to figure out her condition. Our family was in […]
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Black History’s Untold Stories
As a mother, I have tried to use Black History to inspire my son. I want him to look at the achievements of other individuals who share his cultural heritage. It has been a way to plant the seeds of inspiration which will hopefully grow as he matures. However, this year, our conversations have ventured […]
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway. It was something I had recently heard in a short exerpt of an interview with the Reverend T.D. Jakes. A woman in an audience with him asked him for advice on overcoming adversity. He said, often people look at those they admire and think they don’t have doubts […]
Welcome to my new website and blog
Welcome to my new website and blog. This is a new journey for me that has been in the works for more than a year. In January 2023, I published my first book: Embracing My Black Natural Hair: A Guide from a Former TV Reporter Who Went Natural. I was a bit afraid to step […]