Mocha Girl of the Week: Toni Brown Terri Lomax September 3, 2014 I am a Mocha Girl on a Mission because after buying a home and quitting my job in lieu of a job that's closer to my new home, I found myself without a job in my new home. Instead of letting fear and doubt settle in, I've been pushing my design and branding business to its limits. Continue reading...
Love Your Sister, She is a Gift Terri Lomax August 29, 2014 1 Comment Today the woman has surpassed the male as the competitor. His strength and testosterone are not enough to outshine the woman’s need to be seen, admired and known. In the story of Adam and Eve, God presented Eve to Adam as his gift. Continue reading...
Mocha Girl of the Week: Pamela Carlisle Terri Lomax August 24, 2014 I am a Mocha Girl on a Mission because no matter what life has thrown at me, I have always found a way to keep fighting the good fight. I am on a mission to let individuals know that no matter what your past has dealt you, how you live the future, is up to you. Continue reading...
When Did You Become a “Real” Woman? Terri Lomax August 13, 2014 17 Comments When I was 17 I found myself searching for the definition of womanhood. 18 was right around the corner and I didn't want to miss a beat when I reached this, oh so anticipated, rite of passage. When I turned 18, I wanted to act like an 18 year old. Continue reading...
Self-esteem Booster of the Week: Find One Thing to Compliment Yourself on Every Day Terri Lomax August 12, 2014 Often, when people are asked to come up with something they like about themselves, they focus on physical attributes. However, try to think beyond your appearance, to your uniqueness as an individual. Take pride in things such as being a dependable employee, a great mom, or a reliable and caring friend. Continue reading...
Mocha Girl of the Week: Janay Bankston Terri Lomax August 11, 2014 After graduating college, a time meant for reflection and pride, I began to doubt myself, "What if I'm not ready for this?" The summer that followed I spent digging myself into a hole, isolating myself from the world. Continue reading...
Mocha Girl of the Week: Briyana Willrich Terri Lomax August 7, 2014 In January of 2012, my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. He was only given 6 months to live. He fought the good fight and lived until January of 2014, one month after I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Amaya Rose Flores. Continue reading...
7 Truths to Help You Overcome Adversity Terri Lomax August 7, 2014 4 Comments I’m in the 10th grade and my family and I are moving again. I don’t know the details; it’s grown folks business. Our new home is a one-bedroom shelter in Chester, PA. We have a kitchen, a bathroom, one bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds and a bed in the living room for my parents. Continue reading...
An Open Letter from Prison: Mama Lomax (my mom) Talks Abuse, Guilt & Forgiveness Terri Lomax July 30, 2014 21 Comments If you're a frequent reader of the blog then you're pretty familiar with the relationship between me and my mom. Blogging has been a therapeutic outlet for me on my journey to forgiveness. It's also been a healthy method of coping with the physical and verbal abuse that I experienced at the hands of my mother. Continue reading...
Mocha Girl of the Week: Kay Holmes Terri Lomax July 15, 2014 The last 10 years have probably been my most difficult. In these few short years I've lost a job I loved, divorced, faced foreclosure on my home, lost my car, filed a bankruptcy and was diagnosed with a chronic muscle disorder. All of these things took both an emotional and physical toll on me. Continue reading...
