I never thought what I did for a living defined who I was until I lost everything - just one reason why I'm never tying my self-worth to my career again. At the age of 21, my byline started appearing in major newspapers. Before I hit 30 I had interviewed world leaders, and covered stories on some ...
The Beauty Of Starting Over
For a lot of people, starting over can be scary. Whether you are moving to a new city, entering a new relationship or starting a new job, it can all be very intimidating. That's why few people do it unless they absolutely have to. Leaving behind the very things that make us comfortable is ...
What XO Necole’s Founder Taught Me About Faith, Fortitude and Failure
I never thought a celebrity would show me that it’s ok to fail, recalibrate and return with purpose. But that’s exactly what I’ve learned from XO Necole founder, Necole Kane. As a pop culture junkie, Kane’s former Necole Bitchie was the go-to spot for black celebrity gossip, and I lived for ...
Watch People’s Response When You Elevate
If it's one thing I know it's that everyone sitting in the front row ain't a fan. In fact, many of them want a front row seat just so they can A: keep an eye on you at all times and B: be the first to witness when you fall. I learned a long time ago that people may want to see you do well, ...
Sometimes You’re Not A Boss. You’re A Worker.
I’m going to make this quick. I hear so many people claiming to be a boss. “I’m a boss”, “I make boss moves”, “I’m a boss chick.” Frankly, I’m bossed out. There’s nothing wrong with aspirations. Nothing wrong with thinking of yourself in a positive light. But, are your pronouncements in line with ...
