A question that I’m often asked when people find out the name of my organization, see me wearing my shirts or hear me stress the importance of “embracing the divatude” is “What is a Diva?” followed by “How can I be one?” I am asked that from women of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. My …
Is it easy to say no to others? How about to yourself? Let’s be honest saying no can be hard to do. However, it can also be the thing that makes our lives so much more meaningful and enjoyable. Here are 5 things you should start saying no to. Why It’s So Hard to Say …
What changes need to happen so you can live your best life? Living your best life means something different to every single person and it doesn’t have to mean having fame and fortune. #NowReading: 10 Action Steps to Live Your Best Life Starting NOW Click To Tweet Your definition may be drastically different from that …
Over the past few years it has become essential to me that I live in the present moment. To me this means being entirely focused on where I am, what I am doing and, most importantly, who I am with. Why is it important to live in the present moment, you ask? The “focus on …
Let’s be honest, there are some days that are just horrible. No matter how upbeat and optimistic you strive to be, there will be days that appear to be everything but. Lately, it seems that I have had more blah days than I care to admit and realized that I needed to step back and …
“Words are free. It’s how you use them that may cost you.” -Kushand Wizdom I remember years ago, someone very close to me said some very harsh words that stayed with me for years. Often I would go to do something new, their words would come back and I would freeze in fear believing I …
I don’t know about you, Divas, but December has been a crazy month. I can’t believe that Christmas Day will be here in 10 days! My children’s last day of school is this Friday and we’re excited for the winter break – sleeping in, late nights watching holiday movies and traveling to visit family and …
Joy! One of my favorite topics. Today my friend and bestselling publisher Linda Joy released Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy featuring the soul-inspiring stories of 38 amazing women who share their intimate stories of transformation. Cultivating Joy, also, includes Reflection Questions after each story which will empower you to incorporate the essential lessons of each woman’s …
Live Your Truth: Reflections On Life Lessons From My Great-Grandmother I remember vividly the day I ran to my great-grandmother with tears streaming down my face. “You told me a tale, Grandmomma! My teacher told me you told me a tale!” “Child, mind your manners! What’s the matter with you?” Only it sounded more like …
I’ve been unusually quiet the past month or so – on my blog, social media, everywhere. Life has a way of doing that to you. Days turn into weeks in a blink of an eye. One thing I’ve learned is that life goes on and we have to move forward. Even when every fiber of …
A few months ago I successfully completed The Launch Sequence offered by Veranda Lane Life and Leadership Coaching. Completed really does not sound like the right choice to use since it was truly the beginning of greatness in my personal and professional life.