In the middle of a pandemic and a civil rights movement (Black Lives Matter), I experienced much pain but also in the midst of the pain, moments of joy. How and why this happens is beyond me. What I have learned is to live in Read More …
I watched ESPN’s The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan (MJ) and the Chicago Bulls 1997-98 team. Amidst this, I read about excerpts from The Chiffon Trenches, André Leon Talley’s upcoming memoir which references his relationship with Anna Wintour. I love black people and our culture. Read More …
Today is my 46th birthday. I do not mind aging so long as there is wisdom, maturity, and growth. While most people party hard on their birthdays, it is typically a day of introspection for me. I prefer to be alone as I consider where Read More …
My birthday is this weekend. As usual, I’m reflecting: success, failure, and the moments in between. Too often we’re so busy waiting for the “big” moment that we neglect to honor the small milestones that facilitate the big break. Last weekend, I had a moment Read More …
Three years ago, someone gifted me a copy of The Alchemist saying that it would change my life. I did not read it until this weekend. Five years ago, I embarked on my own Santiago-esque journey leaving Chicago and the law to pursue my dream Read More …
Wow. You never know how your work will be received and I do not come from a “traditional” writing/journalism background so it has been an uphill battle for me finding full-time employment as a writer/editor. Freelance has been good, but I came to NYC to Read More …
They say what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. Dream chasing can be a long road of failures, but success only comes from many failed attempts. Sometimes I think, I cannot take any more. Hold on. Press forward, one foot in foot of the Read More …
Dream chasers and entrepreneurs, the end of the year is near. There is a danger with the upcoming cold weather and holiday season to put goals in hibernation mood until after the New Year. Remember this is a marathon not a sprint. My latest Huffington Read More …
My third article is published on Huffington Post. It focuses on learning to enjoy our moments. You have worked hard investing in yourself, so partake of the dividends guilt free. I know it is better to give than receive, but why do we feel guilt Read More …
I moved to NYC to chase my dream of becoming a writer and published author. It has been three years since my arrival and things began to look dim. Thursday, a friend read my Advice to My Younger Self post and emailed that I should Read More …
Last week, two friends called for advice. One asked about a job interview and the other about what was holding back career goals. I told both of them that their anxiety was indicative of their age. I was not being condescending. The saying “youth is wasted Read More …
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” My journey seems to always veer towards the road less travel, which to my dismay is fraught with many pot holes and detours. My original vision was that writing would be the foundation, opening Read More …