Last week, I had the pleasure of joining The BOSS Network as the keynote speaker for its annual Boss On Campus High Tea event at Howard University. The students in the room were highly engaged and eager to be motivated by the women leaders who dedicated their time to share the life and career experiences that propelled them to success! There was a dynamic panel that featured business and personal growth strategist, Yvette Gavin, savvy music executive, self-taught serial entre

At the top of the year, I attended an exclusive invite only women’s winter restoration retreat called YouTopia. It was hosted by CEO and Executive Coach of Diverse and Engaged, the phenomenal Dee C. Marshall. I went in with the expectation that at a minimum I would enjoy my time bonding with a select group of powerhouse black professional women. My career has afforded me the opportunity to attend lots of women’s empowerment events each year and they all serve a valuable purp

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

I’ve witnessed people literally talk themselves out of pursuing their dreams and fulfilling their passion right in front of my eyes. First, they tell me their aspirations, then, in the next breath, they share dozens of reasons why they need to play it safe. It mystifies me to see what fear of the unknown can do to squash a dream. For the past few months I have been touring the country promoting my book “Protected by Purpose.” During my journey, many individuals from different