Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of attending the Our Lives Speak Empowerment Conference with motivational speaker, educator, and CNN contributor Dr. Steve Perry and TV judge and legal expert of Paternity Court, The View, and Good Morning America Judge Lauren Lake. After the program was over, I left feeling more empowered to make a bigger… Continue reading Freedom Friday: The 5 P’s in Becoming a Power of Influence and Growing your Inner Circle.
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Summertime: Give your Kids a “Fighting” Chance Instead of a “Fattening” Chance.
We're on the brink of summer and the kids are out of school. Social media posts from parents on my Facebook timeline have indicated they're being eaten out of house and home due to them being out of school, boredom, and having no control over their pantry and fridge. With childhood obesity and diabetes on… Continue reading Summertime: Give your Kids a “Fighting” Chance Instead of a “Fattening” Chance.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 children in the US are obese. Children who have obesity are more than likely to become obese adults and will develop chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and other health ailments. Parents, you are what… Continue reading September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Celebrating a First of Many
This weekend was one of the most mentally and physically exhausting yet exhilarating experience I've had in my lifetime. I've been training for this moment for a while and I've finally conquered it. I completed the St. Jude Half Marathon in Memphis, TN at the age of 40. Consider that another check off the 40… Continue reading Celebrating a First of Many