Figuring Out 40

There’s a term that I’ve seen on my medical records that annoys the crap out of me: Advanced Maternal Age. It’s the label given to women 35 and over who’ve given birth or are trying to get pregnant. I delivered A.J. when I was 36 and I didn’t feel old …

As I grow into my 40’s,  one of the things I’m working on is becoming more forgiving. I struggle with letting issues go. A Facebook friend recently posted an image that showed how forgiving you are based on your astrological sign. In true Leo form, I don’t ever forget being …

This week’s #FiguringOut40 Series is a bit different because I wanted to celebrate Women’s History Month on a personal level. As I look back on my TV news career, there were Black women in journalism who broke down barriers before I even knew I wanted to be on the air. Now …

  Thanks to a select group of friends I asked to nominate me, I’ve made it to the finalist stage for the 50th Annual Over 40 and Fabulous Contest by Best Self Atlanta Magazine. Since I moved here in 2009, I’ve been impressed with the wonderful stories it covers about health …

I can still hear my Daddy tell me, “It’s OK to be scared.” Too often we act as if fear is a bad thing. Fear is a natural instinct that helps us react to the unknown, as well as known dangers. By the time you reach 40, believe me, you …