Every year I practice restraint when it comes to dealing with my grief. Coping with losing a loved one is never easy, but as the years tick forward, we make it manageable. As we enter new chapters of our lives with the calendar change, we purge, reflect, and plan. I was getting rid of an Read More …
February marks the celebration of Black History Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating the contributions, accomplishments, and rich history of Black people. The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. He chose February Read More …
In today’s fast-paced digital world, content is king. Whether you’re a blogger, influencer, or business owner, creating high-quality content is crucial to building and engaging with your audience. However, producing content consistently can be time-consuming and overwhelming, especially if you’re working solo. This is where batch content comes into play. Batch content refers to creating Read More …
In 2023, authors can explore various options for marketing their work. Social media remains essential, and authors should ensure they are active on popular platforms. Engagement across social media platforms will increase your chances of gaining new readers. Additionally, authors can look into virtual events such as book tours or webinars. It doesn’t sound new, Read More …
As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and work, please note that there is much to be done. Education continues to suffer geographically and in quality. Advancement opportunity is limited in the workplace across many industries. Wage earners still suffer from inequity between gender and ethnicity. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the beginning of Read More …
Beginning writers usually struggle with writing the perfect sentence. Let me tell you that you will always be your worst critic, and nothing will ever be perfect. As long as you have the passion for putting pen to paper and creating a point of view, analysis, or starting a story from scratch, there will always Read More …
The Year 2022 has been a roller coaster for me. I started all badass, and I had to humble myself with each passing month. There were more wins than losses, but it wasn’t what I had hoped. In my personal life, I achieved self-care and peace of mind. In my business life, I missed my Read More …
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in the history of the monarchy. She reigned over 15 commonwealth countries. Many of which are predominately black in population. Until her recent death, I believe that many of her constituents loved her. It is given me mixed emotions about the whole situation. First, I was sad, Read More …
It is so hot that I’ve seen people demonstrate frying an egg on the sidewalk. That’s just ridiculous. The temperatures continue to move towards the triple-digit mark day after day. It seems as if there is no end in sight. Here are three ways the heat wave is ruining summer. Three Ways the Heat Wave Read More …
There are many ways to create awareness about your product or service. Several options are free of charge. You can build your brand and generate awareness through social media. Engaging every day, sometimes three or four times daily, takes effort. You can do giveaways of your product or service on a trial basis. Finally, you can Read More …
