Tag Archives: #FiguringOut40

I’ve reached the phase of over 40 life where perimenopause is a REALITY and menopause is on the HORIZON. Perimenopause is a relatively new term for me. I’ve noticed many more commercials and products focused on menopause symptoms: the phase when a woman’s menstrual period ends due to hormonal changes. …

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 …

This year, I realized I had done a total 180 degree change when it came to at least two of my female friendships. Usually that’s a good thing – to change. In my case, it wasn’t. You see, I let things go too far and they became irreparable. See, I used to …

For the last five years I’ve become way too comfortable in my flip flops, sneakers and ballet flats. So much so that I realized you CAN forget how to walk in heels. It was a startling realization because when I was a local TV News Anchor & Reporter I wore …

Meet Candace Woods, a senior at Washington & Jefferson College who’s the next Helen Hunt, Kathryn Bigelow or Shonda Rhimes. Candace, remember me when you accept your Oscar! (Remember that time we walked to The Grove?!) Candace and I were suite mates when I went to Los Angeles for my 40th …