09
Jul
There is an increased awareness of the problems in our society due to the recent events that have been captured and reported on social media, as well as in the news. Bias, racism, and prejudice are all issues that are now at the forefront of our society. However, the...
03
Jul
The narrative for the African-American (I prefer, Black) person is consistent in a country full of original sin of an inhumane practice of being systematically at the bottom of the totem pole and only being seen as “worker bees”, inferior, replaceable, or dare I say it, worthy of extermination...
The...
02
Jul
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Do you dream of starting your own business, but are weary of its future success during these times of social distancing? Or maybe you’re currently in a larger...
02
Jul
Now more than ever, we need to focus on reaching total wellness of mind and body. Staying healthy is crucial for preventing disease and boosting our immune system against new viruses. Are we to assume that these modern diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, autoimmune disease, dementia are...
30
Jun
Financial wealth is only one piece of the puzzle to a truly fulfilling life, however we tend to get tunnel vision and only focus on the monetary wealth you can attain instead of having a spherical view of your life and the assets in it.
A friend of mine once...
29
Jun
Powerful relationships are more than a dream. They come to life any time, often springing from the simple act of saying, “Hi.”
That is the premise and proof from J. Kelly Hoey’s life and career. A member of the National Speakers Association, she is an author and creator of the...
29
Jun
Anniversaries are special events, and they’re always worth celebrating. However, sometimes life gets in the way, and we’re not just talking about a busy work week or wrangling kids, either. The year 2020 has been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying quarantines and shelter-in-place orders that it...
26
Jun
If you're a young professional looking for the next place to lay your roots, it can seem like there's a lot on the menu. While staying in your hometown could drag you down, New York City prices are terrifying, to say the least.
You'll want to make smart, sound decisions...
24
Jun
If you are buying your first house, a fixer-upper, or an investment property, it is important to know what might need to be repaired or replaced almost immediately. Let us tell you a few items that must be done to make your new place better.
The notion of picking out...
22
Jun
I had some big plans for 2020; 2020, particularly COVID-19 had other plans. While my experience with virus and pandemic has largely been from the sidelines thus fair, it’s not fair to say I haven’t been affected. I’m fortunate enough to not have had any family members affected, and...
19
Jun
It is the best of times and it is the worst of times. Diversity and inclusion have never gained this much support especially with the recent surge in Black Lives matter movement but it’s too easy to see through how diversity and inclusion strategies at some workplaces rely on...
18
Jun
Two years ago, my side gig of five years had grown enough to become my full-time business. The social media marketing empire of my dreams was becoming a reality and I was determined to take it as far as it could go. That meant building relationships and finding my...
