This one is for my sistahs! If you are working at a 9-5, think about your office dynamic. When something pops off everyone looks at you to react. Especially if you are the only brown face in the office. Let’s see how the “black girl” is going to respond… I can remember when I was the only black in the office, and I can also remember situations when the brown faces were the majority. It doesn’t take away from the…
Early morning calls and late night text messages would sum up my last week. It’s been fifteen years since I walked across the football field at Benton Harbor High School. I was honored to witness the class of 2017 enter the ramp to participate in the graduation festivities. Embarking upon an unforgettable experience. It was a beautiful day, and the bleachers were packed with loved ones waiting to celebrate the annual event. I stood on the bridge looking over greeting…
It seems as though we only focus on the fear of failing. The fear of venturing into the area of unknown, everything that comes along with it, but I don’t want to talk about failing today. Focal point: Success In order to be successful we have to take risks, right? I’ll be the first to admit that a spirit of perfectionism can creep in and cause a lack of confidence when I’m in the editing process for work. I’ve taken…
Do you struggle with expressing your strengths? **slowly raises hand** I know that I can do a better job with my elevator pitch. In the past, I didn’t want to come across as being boastful, or arrogant. Then it hit me; a reminder. My Dean in graduate school told me that I was too modest when it comes to celebrating my strengths. I thought that was her way of calling me humble, but no she was saying that I don’t…