On January 20, I awoke to dozens of happy birthday texts and well wishes, looking forward to taking a day to relax and spoil myself. About an hour or so into my morning routine, I received a call from Ulta saying they wanted to feature...
We’re nearly three months into the New Year, which means it's time to do a self-care check-in! As we head into this new season, I want to send you this quick reminder to slow down and remember to nurture your heart. I just checked out...
When people think of Chicago, they often think of the Cubs, the Willis (Sears) Tower, and Michigan Ave. But when I think of Chicago, the first things that come to mind are diversity and food. The city is truly a melting pot of different cultures...
[caption id="attachment_4384" align="alignnone" width="1350"] Ulta Beauty CEO, Mary Dillion and myself after the panel[/caption] I had the pleasure of being invited to participate in a fireside chat with Mary Dillion CEO of Ulta Beauty for their first company wide Black History Celebration and host a book...
If you haven’t seen the Google commercial that aired during the Grammys, everyone is talking about it! It’s a celebration of all things black culture. Google did a really great job of highlighting how Black history is ever evolving. It is about historical figures and...
Working in predominantly white Corporate America and running a predominantly black company have given me new insights on what it means to be diverse, and how important it is to run a business. On one hand, I can show up to work with a wig...
I love traveling! It gives me time to reconnect with myself, learn about other cultures, do research for my company and of course, have a good time! I recently took a trip to the beautiful Morocco with friends. The land, people and culture was absolutely breathtaking!...
The holiday season is finally upon us—where did the time go?! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably up to your ears in holiday shopping, and the pressure of it all is starting to get to you. It can be difficult to know what to...
Work-life balance has recently become a common priority among most people. Families want to spend more time together, and people in general are yearning for a way to have a distinct separation between their work and home life. In recent years, I’ve begun to prioritize...
Having a loved one diagnosed with cancer can be a big hit in the gut for anyone. You may feel like it’s now your duty to be that person’s support system and rock as they go through this challenging time. Kudos to you for deciding...
