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 [...]

Music Mondays: Operation PUSH: 2 Steps To Ensure Success With Your Goals

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P.U.S.H. – We all have heard this acronym before. Some will say that it stands for: “Press Until Something Happens,” while others say that is means, “Pray Until Something Happens.” Acutally, I believe that both are right. . You may be finding yourself in a space of realizing the fact that—be it professionally, personally, academically [...]

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 – [...]

The Beauty Of Empowerment Through Unity: The Door by Ava DuVernay [VIDEO]

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“The Door,” by Ava DuVernay, the fifth Miu Miu Women’s Tale, is a celebration of the transforming power of feminine bonds, and a symbolic story of life change .The Door by Ava DuVernay The symbolic center of The Door is the front entrance of the protagonist’s home. As she opens it to greet a friend [...]

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 [...]

Music Mondays: Whose Is It: Battling For The Power To Be You

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If you were to take off all of your clothes and stand in front of a full-length mirror for ten minutes and could only pick five words to identify who you are, what words do you think you would choose? As you stare at yourself in your purest, most vulnerable form, would you instantly launch [...]

QuickVid: Inspiration From Wayman Tisdale: No Matter What, Keep On Smiling

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  I am a huge lover of jazz music, and one jazz artist that I have always loved as admired is Wayman Tisdale. Not just for his wonderful music, but also his incredible strength, perseverance, and his unwavering positive attitude—even during the worst times of his life. . I came across this video on YouTube [...]

Duracell Trust Your Power Campaign Combines Football, Inspiration and Hope [VIDEO]

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In September, Duracell launched the Trust Your Power campaign featuring NFL athletes sharing messages of motivation and empowerment.  . After learning more about this special campaign, I decided that I will follow it closely and share the latest updates with you as they are released. . The premiere video for the Duracell Trust Your Power [...]

Now That Kile Glover Has Passed, Tameka Foster and Usher Face the Toughest Question of All

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Anyone who knows me knows that my children are my whole world. And when they go off to different activities with friends of mine, I trust that they will be okay. That no hurt, harm, or danger will come to them while they are out. That they will return to me safe and sound, exactly [...]