February 2023

7 Lessons from My Father That Have Made Me a Better, Happier Person

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” ~Unknown I couldn’t understand his grateful mindset, especially given his obvious rapid decline. My dad was dying. None of us could reconcile a life without our mentor, hero,

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My Way: Devale Ellis on Taking Control of Your Life and Building a Legacy of Inspiration

Devale Ellis is a former NFL player turned actor. He is currently starring in the TV drama series Tyler Perry’s Sistas as well as his very own spinoff show, Zatima and the Lifetime movie, Single Black Female. Ellis can also be seen on Freeform’s Everything’s Trash, AMC’s legal drama 61st Street and the OWN holiday

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Too Busy for Relationships? 5 Easy Ideas for Connecting with Others

We’d just arrived with the moving trucks at our new home when the first neighbors showed up at the door. They brought a bottle of wine to welcome us to the neighborhood. They made an effort in connecting with us. “How thoughtful,” I said to my husband, excited about our move to a tight-knit community

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