The NFL just crowned their 2019 champion, The New England Patriots. Likewise, the NBA and NCAA will begin the playoffs to find their respective champions. Whatever teams win, everyone will race to try and figure out their winning formula. Why? Because everyone wants to be a winner and the proof is often in the pudding. There is a recipe for success and those who truly wish to … [Read more...]
40 and Older Club: Here’s How to Live Your Best Life…Even with Bladder Leaks
Happy Bladder Health Awareness Month! So you are probably wondering: What is this, why I should care, and why are you so happy about it? Well, 40 million American women over the age of 40 are affected in some way by a sensitive bladder such as bladder leaks. Bladder Health Awareness month is helping to raise awareness about this common experience and helping to de-stigmatize … [Read more...]
Sarah Rector: She Was The Richest Black Girl in the World, It’s a Shame We Barely Know Her Name
"Who is Sarah Rector?" is not an uncommon question within the community. Not a lot of people know about her, but she was the richest black girl at one point in history. By an unusual twist of fate, her family went from owning a seemingly worthless piece of land to earning a fortune from it. Read on to know more about the fascinating story that made Sarah Rector an icon in the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Inspire Girls to “Stick with STEM”
I have a confession to make. I love math and I don’t care who knows it! I also love the look on people’s faces when they find out I have a bachelors degree in Math and a masters in Electrical Engineering. They’re almost always super impressed…like I’m some sort of genius - lol! But since I’m being honest, I must admit that I was not always proud of my aptitude for STEM fields … [Read more...]
Here’s Why Your Credit Score Matters to Generational Wealth
Your credit score is calculated using information compiled in your credit report. It’s a generic term used to describe the three-digit number assigned to you based on your credit history up until a particular moment. Your credit score alerts banks, employers, landlords, credit card companies, finance companies, mortgage lenders, and your potential spouse as … [Read more...]
BMWK Car Seat Giveaway: Keeping Our Kids Safe
“Hispanics and African American children are 10 times less likely to be properly restrained in a vehicle.” (Source: American Journal of Preventative Medicine.) When I read that statistic, my first thought was… not another statistic telling me that I am doing something wrong as an African American parent. But, then I did what I always do. I dug deeper to understand what … [Read more...]