“Their Journey Isn’t Your Journey”

It’s so funny, I just shared this phrase with a group of adult students I help to prepare for jobs. I know how frustrating it can be waiting for “your turn” so to speak. Wondering when those successes, you see everyone else celebrating, are going to happen for you is overwhelming. Something I had to realize a few years ago is that I am here … Continue reading “Their Journey Isn’t Your Journey”

Love Them With Boldness

Greetings, Bolder Sisters! The last several weeks have been mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging for me. But I awoke this morning realizing how embracing our boldness can be transformative not only for our own lives but also those of our loved ones.  The past couple of weeks have been extremely demanding for me on a personal level but today I want to talk about the … Continue reading Love Them With Boldness

Words of Wisdom on Speaking Up

Recently I attended the AWBC Women’s Conference and Egretha Awards Ceremony here in Chicago. Every year (for the last 4 years) I have participated in this event and was even honored with an Egretha Award myself. I am always more inspired than I was the year before, and this year wasn’t any different. There is also something about this event that tends to really bring … Continue reading Words of Wisdom on Speaking Up

Dangerous Independence

Being the oldest daughter in a large family is not without its challenges.  Older children learn a measure of independence that can oftentimes be viewed as pride when they become adults.  They are used to taking care of others and tend to automatically “do what needs to be done”.  As a result, they tend to be fiercely independent. Independence is healthy, that is, until it becomes … Continue reading Dangerous Independence

Why I Wish I Hadn’t Been Afraid to Talk About Wealth

This post is part of the Generation One Blog Tour which I am excited to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and to join us as we tell the world how we are creating generational wealth, CLICK HERE!   When you know better, you do better, right? One of my regrets from my young adult years was not being more responsible with my … Continue reading Why I Wish I Hadn’t Been Afraid to Talk About Wealth

If I Were Bolder I Would…

Bolder Sisters I have to ask, what are you sitting on? Meaning, what are some of those personal goals and desires you have neatly stored away that you haven’t yet shared with the world? We all usually have those actions we’d like to take, ideas we’d love to implement and dreams we are desperate to pursue. Well, it’s time to speak our desires to the … Continue reading If I Were Bolder I Would…