A couple of months ago my family and I experienced the musical event everyone’s been talking about, Hamilton. I must say I was thoroughly impressed by the talent and the story itself. As with all the movies, concerts and plays I attend, I’m usually looking for my own personal takeaway. There appears to be a message for me almost every time. Hamilton proved not to … Continue reading In The Room Where it Happens
By Dominique Mcgee “Beep, beep, beep-beeeep,” goes her alarm every morning at 6am. She awakens, stretches, prays and gets ready. She sings along with Alicia Keys from her cell phone, I am a Superwoman, Yes I am, Yes she is, Even when I’m a mess, I still put on a vest, With an S on my chest, Oh yes, I’m a Superwoman. She unravels her … Continue reading Being Superwoman
Hey Bolder Sisters! Today, I celebrate. I’m a year older and I must say, I feel better than I have ever felt. This past weekend I celebrated my birthday with my husband, sisters and my closest friends. It was an amazing time, and as a few of my friends noticed, my energy was through the roof. We enjoyed a night of karaoke and then some … Continue reading A Year Older and a Bit Bolder
Women can balance a lot, but sometimes wives and moms are simply overwhelmed. Though it isn’t often verbalized, it’s pretty easy to let frustration set in. With all we have on our plates, it’s important for us to receive encouragement and be reminded of a few things, like how bold and awesome we truly are. I hope these powerful scriptures and quotes (and most of … Continue reading 15 Quotes to Keep You Encouraged on Your Bold Journey
I have avoided live videos as long as I could. Well, until last week. With the rise of Periscope and now Facebook Live, it seems that more folks are taking advantage of recording live video of themselves. For me, I always put too much thought into going live and as a result, it prevented me from creating videos altogether. A few of the thoughts that … Continue reading Sometimes, You Have to Jump Right In
You ladies already know how much I enjoy chatting with other bolder sisters. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with Shae Peppler, a Chicago-based reporter and host who specializes in college football and basketball, for Campus Insiders. Shae also integrates her expertise on national sports and entertainment news into her stories. Prior to joining Campus Insiders, Shae reported for the Big Ten Network. … Continue reading Bolder Sister Spotlight: Shae Peppler, Reporter
I was shocked and elated. Now I’m wondering if I can seriously do this. If she believes in me, then who am I to doubt myself? I’ve prayed for an opportunity like this for the greater part of my life. I’ve started a book that hasn’t moved in months. It’s my process though. No one can judge me. Take a deep breath I tell myself. … Continue reading Welcome to My Journey by Vonshak Shelby
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