My Birthday Reflections

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Yay to August and my birthday month! Typically, I celebrate the entire month with a fabulous trip, a spa day, and wonderfully delicious restaurant visits with friends and loved ones. This year is a different type of birthday. I’m leaning into this time to be introspective and reflect on lessons learned and a birthday ritual… Read more »

Leading While Black and Introverted

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Black and Introverted

I recently had the full-circle moment of participating on a panel talking about being a Black, introverted, successful leader with other Black introverts. It was a full circle because I don’t ever remember this type of affirming conversation when I was in high school, college, or even by the time I hit the workforce. I… Read more »

Wisdom and Growth are a Choice

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Check out my latest pod!! During this episode, I unpack some commonly heard phrases that as I’ve grown up, I’ve learned they don’t always ring true. One of them is you get wiser with age. Wisdom and growth in our lives is a choice we continue to cultivate on this journey. If we automatically became… Read more »

Two Girlfriends who are DEI Experts Talk Corporate America’s Response to Black Lives Matter

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Companies are recognizing the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement with social media statements and philanthropic pledges. In addition to this, there are more actions to be taken to create change. My girl and fellow expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion Toyia Rudd joins me to discuss the state of corporate America’s response to… Read more »