"Be Humble, Sit Down:" Lessons in Humility
Way before Kendrick Lamar, my Mama was saying “be humble, sit down.” For so many people connected to me, this has been a season of growth....
“Sit down gently; don’t throw yourself into it”
A new colleague invited me into her home for a working meeting. The woman, mature and well-traveled, had statues and paintings from all...
Biggest Encouragement to Self in This Season (BESTS), Pt. 1
Here we are just a handful of weeks from the end of 2017. And what a ride it's been. "Ups and downs" is not not even the word. But one...
"Your Blessing is Wrapped Up in Forgiveness"
“Oh My Thirties” co-host and friend, Corrinne Williams, shared this title gem from her grandmother with me. The original phrase inverted...
Success Dysmorphia
I read a phrase in Pamela Slim's "Body of Work," a great book that looks at maximizing your lived experience. The phrase was "success...
God and Hot Cheetos
I remember as a teen, one of my favorite snacks was hot Cheetos and nacho cheese. Walking from the bus stop in middle school, I remember...
Trust the Process
Over my past few years in Los Angeles, I've learned a few things-- look both ways before you cross the street, then look again. Bring a...