Personal & Professional Development

May 2013 was a bittersweet month. The "sweet" consisted of me graduating with my Master's degree and preparing to move to New York City, to start a new job. My family was so happy for me. Shoot, I was also happy for myself. Continue reading…

A couple of months ago, I called myself being a "good auntie/sister" and volunteered to babysit my 3-year-old niece for a week. I wanted her to get better acquainted with "this" side of the family, while relieving my sister and brother-in-law, for his birthday weekend. Continue reading…

When I turned 18 I didn't feel like a woman and I sure didn't feel like an adult. I felt like the same little girl who was punched in the face by her mom in the 5th grade, for having a messy desk and writing a love note to a little boy in her class. Continue reading…

Ever since I can remember, my mom would encourage me to compliment other girls. I’d often watch her stop a lady in the street here and there, to compliment her on her outfit or her shoes or even her perfume! Continue reading…

Let me start off by saying "making it" is totally subjective. Each of us has our own definition of what it means to "make it." Some of us are academically driven. We want our degrees and the implied success that's supposed to follow. Continue reading…

Over the next few weeks I'll have the privilege of working with 3 successful professionals from 3 different career paths:  motivational speaking, blogging/authorship and life coaching. Coincidentally, these are all career paths that I plan to pursue at some point. Continue reading…

A couple weeks ago I heard about a great internship opportunity via Facebook. Coincidentally it was hosted by a professional whom I admire and respect greatly.So you know me. I jumped on the opportunity quick, fast and in a hurry! Continue reading…

Getting your thoughts out of your head and onto paper can be extremely therapeutic. I honestly believe that my journal ( my diary's new name, now that I'm a grown-up) is a part of the reason why I've been able to come to closure with dark moments in my past. Continue reading…

I remember my first job interview like it was yesterday. Well, it wasn’t a “real” job interview. It was more of a mock interview. My grandfather had some connections with WorkReady, a summer work program placing students in summer youth service projects in Philly (or Philadelphia for the prestigious folk). Continue reading…

One of these days I'm going to put my foot down and resist the temptation to press the snooze button when my alarm goes off at 7:00am for work. Life would be so good if I could just wake up at 6 or 7 every morning refreshed and ready to begin my daily rituals. Continue reading…