Russell Simmons Joins My Rising Tide Campaign: Gives Advice On Following Your Passion [VIDEO]

During a recent interview to promote his new partnership with the ‘My Rising Tide‘ campaign, mogul Russell Simmons reveals how following your life’s passion can lead to personal success. . On lessons that he wants to give to young people: “Adults are all wrapped up in the world. What’s on the outside is taking people [...]

Music Mondays: Feeling Stuck? A Song To Empower Yourself In 3 Minutes

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Let’s face it: feeling stuck in life kicks rocks. It does. I know this for a fact because it happened to me last week (hence my absence from the blog–my apologies). a Song To Empower Yourself The gamut of emotions that you go through during a moment of being at a standstill can feel like [...]

Jada Pinkett Smith On CNN: Bold, Fearless, And Speaking Out For Social Injustice [VIDEO]

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“So much about Jada inspires me, but mostly it is her boldness, bravery, and actions for social good. The talented and beautiful actress is fearless when it comes to speaking out on injustices. She applies that same fearlessness to her career and her family life.”   These are the words that I said about actress [...]

QuickVid: Wisdom From Ella Joyce: It Is Never Too Late To Change

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How often have you had an experience where you have made a mistake or misstep in life, and because of it, you convinced yourself that it was too late to turn things around for yourself? I know that I have had a few moments where I felt that way myself. . When those feelings of [...]

Source Inspiration: NBA Player Chris Wright Is Beating The Odds With MS

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Chris Wright has become the first-known NBA player to have multiple sclerosis when he signed a 10-day deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Wright was diagnosed with the debilitating disease while playing in the Turkish Basketball League last season.  . The first sign of the disease occurred when his foot gave out while he was running [...]

Honoring Women’s Month: 8 Phenomenal Women Of Inspiration

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Although I missed out on International Women’s Day due to everything that was happening in my family at the time, I did not want to let this month go by without recognizing it somehow!   There are so many women who have inspired me in my lifetime. However, I wanted to take a moment to [...]

You Are Beautiful Stickers: Big Inspiration In A Little Package [VIDEO]

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      It always blows me away how the tiniest acts of kindness and expressions of love can make such a phenomenal difference in the lives of others.   On her website, Oprah features Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman as part of  her “Super Soul Sunday” program.   His mission in life is simple – [...]

Pausing For Encouragement Part 1: Words Of Wisdom From Kierra Sheard [VIDEO]

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These words truly lit a fire in my heart and rejuvenated my mind…..I hope that they do the same for you.   Listen as Stellar Award-winning Gospel Singer Kierra Sheard shares words of encouragement, wisdom, and inspiration. .. Kierra Sheard. .

Common Speaks On Inspiration Behind ‘LUV’ Movie [VIDEO]

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Common is just awesome. His music, videos, books, and movies have never failed at giving me a heaping dose of inspiration right when I need it most.   I had the pleasure of attending a lecture that Common held in my town last year – you can check out the inspiring words of wisdom that [...]

Source Inspiration: Muhammad Ali ESPN Film And Honoring His Brithday [VIDEO]

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There are so many reasons why I am inspired by Muhammad Ali: his strength, his courage, character. What I admire about him most is how he has always been bold and brave, and believed in himself in such a huge way where he believed with all of his heart, body, and mind that he can [...]