February 15, 2024
February is the month we celebrate love and Black History Month. I love Black love. I am of mixed heritage, and I am proud of my entire cultural heritage, but I identify as a Black woman.
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WENDY’S WINDOW
Are You Leaving Your Brand to Happenstance?
February 8, 2024
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and small nonprofits have a lot on their shoulders to help make sure they run a successful and productive business. There are so many components that must be attended to daily to keep things running.
Cancer May Have Brought Down a King, But it Won’t Kill the Dream!
February 1, 2024
By now, we have all heard about the passing of Dexter, the son of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. He passed away at the young age of 62 from battling prostate cancer.
Is the World a Better Place Because Dr. King Lived?
January 18, 2024
When I was running my event management company, I had the privilege for many years of working on two major celebrations honoring the memory of Dr. King. First, King Week under the direction of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles (SCLC-GLA); second, the Kingdom Day Parade with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE).
Stop Waiting. It is Time to Empower, Engage, and Equip Yourself
January 11, 2024
Why does it take some of us a lifetime to learn our value? Why do we so willingly, consciously or unconsciously, give up our power, especially to those who do not even deserve it.
What Difference Will You Make in 2024?
January 4, 2024
The hands of time have passed once again to the dawning of a new year. It is time for us to realize our true potential and really go after it. We do not have to play ourselves small in order to help others feel big.
Stone of Scone Farm
December 28, 2023
When you are invited to visit a place that is historical and welcoming, do not hesitate. Recently, I had the privilege of visiting a very special place called Stone of Scone Farm in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, right outside of Gettysburg. I was the guest of Patricia Green-Rodgers and her husband, Bob Rodgers, and their hospitality was exceptional.
What Does Christmas Mean to Me
December 21, 2023
When I think of Christmas, I always think back to the days I grew up in my grandmother’s house in Riverside. We did not have a lot of material possessions, but we had a big family that would always come together from across the various roads of life we were traveling.
Party With a Purpose
December 14, 2023
For over 30 years, I have owned a company that started as an event management firm. I was blessed to work with some of the best companies, organizations, and individuals helping them with various events. I especially appreciated when I was able to work with groups that not only held an amazing event, but their main goal was to party with a purpose. Their desire was to raise funds and awareness to help others.
Thanksgiving Blessings
November 23, 2023
I once heard a pastor say that if you stop and count all your blessings and all the good things happening in your life, you will think twice before you start to complain. Although our world seems to be in chaos, when we look around there are still many things we can pause and be grateful for. As my grandmother used to say whenever you wake up above ground you have the opportunity to do something new or different with your life.
Do You Have a Financial Plan For Your Life?
October 19, 2023
Getting our finances in order is always something good to do. Staying on top of and understanding where we stand financially is critical. October is Financial Planning Month, so if you have not taken a good look at your portfolio in a while, I recommend you do it now. As the saying goes, “keep your mind on your money, and your money on your mind.”
What Trees Are You Planting?
October 12, 2023
Spring and Fall are good times to plant trees because the soil temperature tends to be mild. As I ponder what is best to do during the various seasons, one of the questions I ask myself is, “What trees am I planting today that will provide shade for future generations?”
A Man With a Vision
October 5, 2023
I moved to Los Angeles in 1979 from Riverside to attend the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). During those days, Riverside was considered a small town. Moving to the big city, I was excited, and I could not wait to see what my future held.
Time to Fall Into the Next Season
September 28, 2023
This past Saturday, we ushered in a new season. We said goodbye to Summer and welcomed the freshness of Fall. Globally, we have experienced so many changes and challenges with the weather that most of us believe there is such a thing as climate change. The erratic weather pattern makes it impossible to judge the seasons primarily on how hot or cold it is.
Our Black Godfather
August 24, 2023
The word godfather prompts different images in our heads. Immediately many people think of the movie starring Marlon Brando and eventually Al Pacino. While others think of rhythm and blues artist James Brown.