Making Room for Something New or Better? Consider This…
I’m a striver – have been for as long as I can remember. If I may be so bold, I’m going to go out on a limb and presume the same may be said of you, too. Because I bet there is something you don’t have that you want, want more of, or want to be better....
There’s Something In The Air, And It’s Not Love
I kick off each quarter spending time doing a review of the preceding quarter. As such, I spent a few days last week taking stock of what happened in Q3. Well, let’s just say September…sucked! Not only did I miss my monthly revenue goal, but September 2022 was...
Volatility Isn’t the Problem You Think it Is
If you have money in the stock market, this week, this month, and this quarter have been brutal. Actually, this year has been one helluva roller coaster ride. As I write, all three indices are down year-to-date: the Dow is down 21%, the S&P is down 25%, and...
It’s the Same Clarion Call Each Year…and It is Tiring
In 2021, it was August 13. This year, it was September 21. What’s the “it” to which I am referring: the day we call, “Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.” This day represents how long it takes many Black women to earn what a white, non-Hispanic man earned in the...
The Unusual Power of These Two Words, “It Depends”
I spent my end of Summer holiday in Merida, Mexico. A beautiful, historic place I’ve been describing as a big city with a sophisticated, small-town feel. Since returning, I’ve been reflecting on my trip…a lot! And not simply because I had a wonderful time and intend...
I Have More Than 3.2 Million Reasons to Support Capitalism
Did you know August is National Black Business Month? In 2004, Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton started this annual month-long event of recognition to, “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses.” That 2.6...
The Time is Always Right to Bet on Yourself
I am about to make a connection that may seem odd. But bear with me, because the purpose is to remind you of the power of you and your brand. First, a few questions: What do you want to be known for?Do you ever experience professional envy? How do you tend...
It’s a Very Underrated Emotion of Money: Joy
Last month, I shared an observation: That you couldn’t turn on the news or scroll social media without hearing or reading the word “recession.” You still can’t. This, despite the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike designed to tame...
Are You Independent and Free?
The 4th of July commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence in the United States. It’s hard, at least for me, to think about this holiday and not focus on two words: independence and freedom. Yes, I spent the day celebrating with friends –...
