Today, my son asked me if I ever felt like a hypocrite when I was in an interracial relationship. I’ve always been rather ethnocentric and active in community efforts to support black women in the US and Africa. In fact, many of my long-time friends were shocked when they found out that I not only…
Category: Women
📣 Calling Female Entrepreneurs
I’m doing a blog series on female entrepreneurs. If you’d like to be included, please pick 2-3 questions from each of the sections below and provide brief answers. Additionally, send 1-3 photos to be included in the article. From this, I will craft an article showcasing your work. Send answers and photos via email to…
Focus on Female Entrepreneurs – Shalakee Edwards, Founder of A Heart 2 Care Home
I have known Shalakee Edwards since the 9th grade. From the first time that we met it was clear that this lady stood out from the crowd. She was beautiful, poised, well put together, well spoken, and an excellent student. She had a spark that was undeniable and nothing could dim it. Over the years,…
Focus on Female Entrepreneurs – Nadya Maldonado, Principal of Maldonado Law Firm, PLLC
I met Nayda Maldonado during my time studying law at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law back in 2006. From the first day that I met Nadya, I liked her…odd because my first instinct is to dislike people! She was extremely friendly, smart, high energy, and driven. It was obvious that this lady…
Focus on Female Entrepreneurs -Meet Cha Jones, Transformational and Intercultural Coach
Cha Jones, is a Transformational and Intercultural Coach who’s on a mission to help women go outside their comfort zones and live a life without boundaries. Cha is also a philanthropist, and author. Her passions are centered on advocating for, educating, empowering, and encouraging women and minorities to explore the world through travel. She is…
Focus on Female Entrepreneurs -Meet Chiquita Collins, CEO of Eneaj Naturals
Chiquita Collins is a passionate entrepreneur on a mission to change her life and empower others to live healthier. Chiquita has a quiet, gentle energy but is clearly driven. She works tirelessly from sun up to sun down, studying herbology, designing new products, packaging her herbal remedies, and marketing her products, all while being a…
Inspiring Career Quotes to Kick Your Butt into Girl Boss Mode
JOB MOTIVATION Rising to the occasion requires a meeting between the mind, body and soul. The saying is so true when they say, “if you believe it, … Inspiring Career Quotes to Kick Your Butt into Girl Boss Mode
Photo Journal – My Time in Mali Consulting With the Mopti Cooperative of Women Fish Dealers
I went to Mali to work with the Cooperative of Women Fish Dealers in Mopti, Mali. The cooperative is comprised of more than 50 women working in partnership with fishermen, wholesale buyers, fishing equipment sellers, and transporters. While in Mali, I provided needs assessments for the women’s cooperative, conducted a value chain analysis of the country’s fishing sector,…
Better Than Chocolate – a Film That’s Quirky, Touching, and Provocative All in One
Better Than Chocolate is one of my all-time favorite movies. I still remember watching it in the theater with my friend, Ndelea, and all the rush of emotions that went through me the entire time I was watching it. The cinematography is excellent and makes you feel as if you are actually there in person,…
ICYMI: Planned Parenthood and The Latinx House Partner for a Panel on Reproductive Health & Rights Through Storylines in Entertainment
Yesterday, Planned Parenthood joined The Latinx House — a platform for Latinx concrete creators — to discuss reproductive health and rights for Latinx communities. The conversation was moderated by Lucy Flores, CEO of Luz Collective, and former Nevada Assemblywoman and featured panelists: Mishel Prada of “Vida,” and Rachel Moreno, Vice President of Brand & Culture…
