Hey, Sistas! So, I'm trash and have been absent from writing my posts, but I am back like a Lebron hairline! With the school year starting for students all across the U.S. and abroad, I wanted to take a moment to honor my commitment to providing feedback on what NOT to do in an interview. … Continue reading You Tried It: What not to do during an interview
Month: August 2017
Mother, May I See You Heal?: Inter-generational Healing Among Black Women
I recently had the pleasure of working with a dynamic group of women to coordinate the Sacramento Black Women's Health and Wellness Conference (SBWHWC). The event was attended by black women from all over the state of California and planning the event made my heart sing. But witnessing women of all ages, gathered in one … Continue reading Mother, May I See You Heal?: Inter-generational Healing Among Black Women
“You Are Built For This”: Countering Imposter Syndrome
Getting into a doctoral program was the most exciting part of my educational journey because there was a time when I felt that it was an unobtainable goal. After all, I was kicked out of school due to poor grades, and the president of the institution told me I wasn’t "college material" and that I … Continue reading “You Are Built For This”: Countering Imposter Syndrome
Back to School: Mastering Organization
It’s time to get back to school. If you’re like me, you’ll probably wait until the last minute to prepare for the upcoming semester. I’ve learned that organization is key to make starting school a breeze. Getting organized for the upcoming school year could only take a few hours. I recognize that being organized does not … Continue reading Back to School: Mastering Organization
What The Health: A Perspective
I did a happy dance when I saw that another health-related movie was trending on Netflix. I saved What The Health in my queue so I could watch it when I had time to really focus. The film received rave reviews on social media so when I crawled underneath my favorite blanket to watch it, … Continue reading What The Health: A Perspective