I met Dr. Deborah Gilboa, better known as Dr. G, at the Parents Palooza event and expo in Atlanta in 2012 when she was the keynote speaker. Since then we’ve become “tweeps” which means we tweet each other, retweet each other, had a phone call or two and of course, …
Read More »5 Natural Hair Gift Ideas Your “Curlfriend” Will Love
I’ve rocked my natural hair since I got married in 2009. Along the way I’ve learned a lot about my texture, styles that work and ones that don’t. I’ve gone the do-it-yourself route with hair color, especially to cover my grey hair, but learned to use the cutting to the …
Read More »How Has a Work at Home Career Affected My Retirement Savings? #OwnMyFuture #Ad
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and Prudential. One of the newest conversations around our house is about me going back to work, in at least a part-time capacity. I have experience teaching journalism classes as an adjunct professor. I’ve also done some freelance marketing and video work for …
Read More »3 Classic Career Looks for Working Moms #AD
This post is a partnership with Misook, featuring on-trend fashions for women and classic career looks. I’m already expecting the New Year to bring a bounty of opportunities. More travel. More speaking at conferences like NY at She Summit. More work as a social media correspondent for events like the Motivated …
Read More »Check Out These Vegan Holiday Gifts Under $100
As the holiday approaches, I’m reminded that every gift doesn’t fit everyone. I have vegan and vegetarian friends and colleagues who’d love to get a gift that’s perfect for them. Their animal-free wish list doesn’t have to break your bank. I asked my vegan friend, Alix, to recommend some vegan …
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