A reader’s response was, “stick to finances please.” According to them, I shouldn’t “mix business with [my] personal political views.” I received this in July when I wrote a piece sharing how I went from being sad about President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race to being energized by his unwavering endorsement of Vice President Harris to become the nominee.  I chose not to respond to their comment for this reason:  I’m not here to persuade anyone to adopt my beliefs or vote as I do. But the reality remains—when you’re talking about money and business, […]

Shedding the conditioning of an hourly mindset is essential for success, whether you work as an exempt professional or own a business.

Personal growth on your own terms hits very differently than growth that feels thrust upon you.

The uncomfortable truth may be that the biggest barrier between your big vision, dreams, and goals is…YOU!

How do recognize that charming smooth talker when you encounter him or her?

Money myths abound, and the damaging ones can dramatically impact your financial health and wellbeing.

Financial peer pressure is often subtle, which makes it the perfect “soil” for the notion of financial perfection to thrive.

No one says, “I am going to make a choice today that will cause me stress in the future.” Right?

Chasing your dreams in full awareness that it may not work out is courageous and brave, in fact. 

“It’s show time” is a good thing to remember when you get stuck “in the mud” looking to be ready for the perfect moment to move forward.

People rarely give away their financial power on purpose. It happens much more subtly.

While you and I know that time isn’t unlimited, this often isn’t mirrored in our choices and behavior. 

How you pass the baton matters just as much as the actual passing of the baton!

There’s enough happening in the world that is out of your control that can get in the way of your joy. Please don’t get in your own way with either/or thinking. 

I was standing on the DNA of my ancestors. 

Whatever your profession, doing it well requires you to go on a personal development journey.

As a Black woman and as an entrepreneur, I am appalled by this week’s 11th Circuit ruling. It really left me feeling dispirited and disgusted.

You may not always welcome the feedback you get or its timing, but I truly cannot think of an instance when you don’t benefit from embracing it. 

Given the state of affairs here in the U.S. and elsewhere around the world, I am evermore mindful of just how precious and fragile the concept of freedom is.

If you (unwittingly) believe managing money should be easy. It’s not unreasonable for that expectation to extend to pricing, too.