• My Story

    My First Radio Interview – I Did It Afraid

    My first radio interview with Afi Pitman on BlogTalk radio. It was exhilarating yet frightening. Would I freeze, would I stutter or stumble on my words? These were some of the things running through my mind the days leading up to the interview. Stepping out, stretching and trying new things can be intimidating. Here are some words of wisdom that spur me on,  in moments of doubt: In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. –Bill Cosby A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me –…

  • Travel Stories

    Life Lessons From A Princess

    Lessons From A Princess Gleaned from Princess Tiana on vacation at Disney World in Orlando. Once upon a time there was a little girl who had no role models in the world of fairy tales and princesses. She looked around near and far to find someone who looked liked her. Someone with milk chocolate-brown skin like her family and friends but they were nowhere to be found. Fast forward to the year 2009 and the introduction of the first ever African-American Fairy tale princess. Why did it take so long she wondered? The now grandmother in 2012 has the pleasure of vacationing with friends and experiencing the wonder of a…