First let me start off by wishing you a joyous Thanksgiving! I’ve always loved this holiday because it brings family and friends together to rejoice in kinship and love, which we sometimes take for granted as we move through our busy and sometimes hectic lives. This year I am struggling to embrace a cheerful holiday spirit. Since the passing of mother in 2013, I have dreaded the thought of Thanksgiving. It was always more than a day to give thanks, it was the day my family ce

Slavery is alive and real in today’s world, yet many of us lead our lives blind to what is happening in our own backyards. The rise of social media has made it easy for pimps and flesh-peddlers to target, groom and sell women and children. The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry in the U.S. There are 20 million to 30 million slaves in the world today. According to the U.S. State Department, 600,000 to 8

I've got a secret that most of my business colleagues would never believe. I am an introvert. After spending a long day engaging and networking with other business people, I often come away from the event exhausted. Don’t get me wrong. I like the interaction and I love learning what motivates and inspires others. However, over-engaging can sometimes be mentally and physically draining for me. Through the years, I have learned to accept my introspective personality and plan ti