What You Missed at the No More Chains Book Release Party! (Picture Gallery Inside)

On Tuesday November 29, 2016 myself along with 7 of the 10 other co-authors were in attendance with tables set up ready to share stories that we unapologetically tell in our individual chapters that were compiled to make up “No More Chains.” Our journeys of writing these chapters began early in the year, in February 2016
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To Be Seen. To Be Heard. To Be Understood.

For those of you who may not know, I’m a Full Time Substitute Teacher at a High School. While I was at work a couple weeks ago, one of my co-workers looked at me as she came to cover a period for a class that I was subbing for, so I could take a break.
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Say YES & Pass The Gratitude On

If you’re subscribed to my weekly Humble Uplifts Newsletter you remember that two weeks ago I shared my Music Motivation that featured “I’ll Just Say Yes” by Brian Courtney Wilson. I shared that the lyrics of this song always give me life and can pull me out of any troubling moment when I’m low on energy
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You Manifest What You Speak & Think

My 2 hour morning commute gives me a lot of time and opportunity to dig deep in my thoughts and get still to receive God’s most important messages.Those, which I then offer/share with my readers/ fellow peace seekers & peace keepers, friends, family and even strangers). One morning, while I was driving en-route to work,
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What is Your Why?

I like to believe that it’s not very productive to try to tackle life without something that reminds you why you desire to teach, help others in need, develop that non-profit organization, mentor the youth, or whatever you desire to do to impact change. Whatever your purpose is, it’s impossible to create a plan without
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Releasing My Chains (VIDEOS INSIDE)

Remember in January when I claimed that 2016 May Be the Most Fascinating year yet and explained why? Well here’s the part when I put my words where my mouth is and share an essential update! It’s been 7 months (7 is the number of completion, might I add) and let me be honest, although
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3 Reasons You May Be Lacking Peace in Your Life

We all want to live happy lives and a big part of happiness is feeling at peace within. It really is that simple of a concept. However, I would never tell you that it was an easy process, nor would I tell you that I feel at 100% perfect peace at all times. Life happens,
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3 Steps to Check your Emotions at the Door

In “Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life,” I talk to you about how changing your perspective is a huge game changer in how you see the world and yourself. All it took was me committing the time and effort (although it was not easy) to change/adjust my perspective on everything. I began thinking about the
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I’m Not Quiet, I’m Plotting…

After posting my Humble Uplift Newsletter last week, I felt compelled to share it here. The past couple weeks, I’ve been getting ME together and I believe that sharing this experience can resonate and inspire you to slow down and take a look at your life to get closer to the peace that you desire. When was the
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Let’s Talk About It Over Cocktails | Reflections & Recap (PHOTOS)

Let me first tell y’all… It was such a HUGE undertaking for me to plan and carry out the launch of my Happy Hour Mini-Summit Talk Series, Let’s Talk About It Over Cocktails! I honestly spent hours stressing, I cried tears of frustration and I cried tears of relief as I watched my vision/passion project
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