When spring was coming to an end, my grass was amazing. It looked great! I literally ran my bare feet it as if my lawn was a plush carpet. I was proud of it. But, as the summer progressed and the hot days increased in intensity, my grass began to turn brown. It
Recently, I met with a business mentor to review the new business plan he is helping me with. I was particularly excited about my draft because this is a completely new business venture, and I was proud to have already outlined the foundation for the business. When I sat down, he said, “I reviewed your
If you are a football fan, you have probably heard about the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs mind-blowing playoff game. In my opinion, this was one of the best playoff games in the history of football, (well, since I have been watching football). This game, for Buffalo, was highly emotional and super important. The
A few months ago, I attended one of my favorite galas. It felt good finally to get dressed up and have a good time... with Covid safety style, of course. At the end of the gala's formal program, we had time to fellowship and dance. While mingling, my friend, the gala's visionary, came around to
A little more than a month ago, one of my sorority sisters encouraged me to join a yoga class to help accomplish my fitness goals. For years, I've wanted to get into better physical condition: build strength and endurance. However, this is one area I've struggled with in accomplishing the goals and plan I
This is the time of year when we start to wind down, prepare for the holidays, spend more time with family, and take extended vacations from work to reset for the upcoming New Year. Personally, I begin thinking about what my focus and goals will be for the next 365 days. After turning 40 in
This past October, I suddenly and unexpectedly lost my Aunt Shelley, my mother’s only sibling. Shelley’s death was a devastating shock to my family. While preparing for her mother’s homegoing service, my cousin, Michele`, asked me to speak on behalf of our family. When first asked, I felt on this occasion, I would not be
The Champion’s Pledge I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are my works, and my soul knows that well. I will empower my faith, activate my confidence and tackle my fears. There is NO one that can do what I do, the way that I do it. I am unique as a fingerprint and I
Happy October! I celebrate my 40 years on this earth this month and I would like to gift my Champion Circle with 40 ways to empower, activate and tackle living a Champion life.
In preparing to celebrate my 40th birthday, I am encountering barriers to my plans. My outfit was not coming together as I had envisioned it. I was disappointed that I could not get the dress I had purchased altered to my specifications. In my despair, I went to visit my mother. I said, “Mom, I
