If you are anything like me, you are a seeker. A seeker is a person who is searching for something or tries to find or obtain something. I believe that “seeking” is at the core of every person but what separates those who are more successful is their ability to understand fully what they’re trying to obtain and creating a plan for getting there. This…
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Twas the Night Before Inauguration
The Obama’s are resting comfortably on their pillows tonight soaking in every last detail of the White House and probably reflecting on a job well done. There are some tonight are at home crying about what tomorrow will bring as we induct a new president in these United States. However I challenge you not to feel fear, regret, doubts, or anger. I challenge you to…
#teacherbae and the stereotypes of African American girls
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the images floating around social media of Atlanta based 4th grade paraprofessional Patrice Brown. The images have struck a controversy in the field of Education of appropriate classroom attire and in social circles the public shaming of black curvaceous women.
Identity Development: Helping Youth Navigate the Identity Crisis
The question, “Who am I?” is especially pertinent during adolescence. The combination of physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur during that time, plus the serious life choices to be faced (occupation, life partner) spur what Erik Erikson famously called an identity crisis. He used the term, “crisis,” to mean a turning point rather than a period of profound or debilitating uncertainty. Erikson acknowledged that…
An Open Letter to Veterans
Dear Veterans, Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for humbly working hard, taking orders from your higher ups, training, and retraining, challenging yourself all for the sake of our country. Thank you for leaving or moving your family around the country and travelling at a moments notice. Thank you for risking your life for each of us. Thank you for…
How Will I Make A Difference?
You may be asking yourself this question. I know I surely did when I was in high school and again when I was in college. I really wondered to myself what I could do to make a difference in this world or to change the course of someone else’s life. I’ve always felt powerful but overtime talked myself out of some of my greatest gifts…
Living your Exceptional Identity
Who we are determines the way we live. It affects what we do, who we hang around, how we spend our time, where we go, and why we do things they way we do. But what happens to the person who isn’t sure of themselves and questions who they are? In this day and age we have men who want to be women, women…
What Viola Davis Taught All Black Girls
As you know our girl Viola Davis recently won her very first Emmy. It’s been well over six decades since a black woman has won an Emmy. This wasn’t just an accomplishment for Viola but an accomplishment for us all. Her win taught us that there is still hope in that there are still women who are paving the way for others to follow. Her win…
Those Who Show Up, Go Up
Have you ever felt the disappointment from someone who didn’t show up for you like you thought they would? The inability to be and stay committed leads to not only disappointments, but missed appointments. Today’s topic is the power of commitments and showing up. Enjoy today’s audio!
XoXo,
Regina
11 Traits of A Memorable Mentor
In this day of instant information there is no doubt that you can perform an internet search and find everything you need to know about mentoring. However when I consult my heart about what the core of mentoring truly is there are several qualities that come to mind. When I mentor I have the goal in mind to have a lifelong effect on those whose…