Wellness
What’s Your “Hot Girl Summer”?
My take on a "Hot Girl Summer" is a little different! It doesn't have anything to do with dating. I got to thinking about a "Hot Girl Summer" when I started seeing so many women "showing off" on social media. They might be showing their bodies that were well toned...
One Thing I Know
All of us have moments, or days, when things just don't go like we would like them to. I've learned that it's in those moments I need to lean in to gratitude, and that gives me perspective on all that I have; simple blessings like access to fresh foods. Recently I...
What I Discovered in New Orleans
We may have been the only people who went to Essencefest (the annual celebration of African American culture) but didn't actually go to Essencefest! Instead of braving the crowds and lines last weekend, my girlfriend Leah and I did our own walking tour of the city and...
Do You Have “Grit”?
Once I discovered how much better my life was when I learned to value myself, I wanted to share strategies to do that with other women. So, when I run across a woman who has overcome amazing hurdles and learned to love herself I am excited to put her story out there...
My Most Important Lesson
One of the most important things I have learned about self care and self love is that it's not at all selfish. In fact, I see it as my responsibility to take good care of the gifts I've been given, "good stewardship" is what some people used to call it. Nobody tells...
My Top Skincare Tips for Aging Well
The right laser treatment can freshen your face by taking away 10 years or more. Retinol should be in our nightly routine but it's important to select the most effective retinol for your skin. And, good skincare doesn't have to cost a fortune! Those are just 3 of the...
Secret To Happiness?
Life isn't easy. When I share my struggles with you, it's because I appreciate your friendship, but also because I hope to give back. I've invested a lot of time in living a purposeful life and I've been fortunate to meet people who have worked with me to develop...
A Secret About Dating Over 50
I never thought I would be here...I'm the only person in my family who is divorced. And for a long time, I struggled with guilt about that, until I came to see that my ex, my son and I have all benefitted from changing the family system we had. My ex-husband and I are...
My Skincare Secrets
Makeup is my friend, but the real secret is good skincare underneath. When women ask me what I do to keep my skin vibrant and fresh looking, I tell them about Eraclea, the skin care line I've been using for more than a decade. Each Eraclea product is built using...
Real Housewife Stephanie Hollman Opens Up About Overcoming
I sat down with...
I Found Love
I have a love story to share with you. A couple of years ago, I decided to take the focus off trying to get a man to love me, and put it on loving myself. These last couple of years have been challenging; I've learned a lot, but it hasn't always been easy or what I...
Let’s Play To Win
I see a lot on social media from women who are angry they have been "betrayed" by men. It's painful, I know, I've been there. But I learned I had the focus in the wrong place. Being hurt, and commiserating or strategizing with other women who were focused on the...