By: Angelique Redus-McCoy Two years ago, my family and I moved from our hometown to a city that, quite truthfully, had never been on our radar. I left a job that I loved and where I felt loved. We left the home where we started our family, a home I could’ve lived in forever. We left our extended family, support systems, our church, our village. But to be clear, we did not … [Read more...]
Why I Refuse to Let Guilt Tear Me Apart This Holiday Season
I had been living with a lot of guilt lately. It wasn't guilt because I personally did something wrong, but the guilt still robbed me of my joy and thanksgiving. Ironically, I had been feeling guilty for all the good things happening in my life recently. I wanted to rejoice that my parents and both my brothers along with their families would be with us at my brother's … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Tips to Help You Stick to Your New Year Goals
At the start of every new year, many of us decide we’re going to: lose weight, start a business, write a book, quit a bad habit, improve our relationships, etc. The resolutions are endless. And we have the best of intentions. So why, then, is it that only 8% of us actually achieve our New Year’s resolutions every year? In fact, by January 15th, it’s pretty clear who’s going … [Read more...]
Money Monday: The One Key Habit of the Wealthy That Will Prepare You For a Lifetime of Success
Reading is the secret sauce to success. It’s hard to obtain financial freedom or career excellence without it. Billionaire Mark Cuban, in his book How to Win at the Sport of Business, credits much of his success to reading: I read every book and magazine I could. Heck, three bucks for a magazine, twenty bucks for a book. One good idea would lead to a customer or a solution, … [Read more...]
The Why, What and How of Having a Successful Marriage
Many married couples and maybe some singles want to know how to have a successful marriage. Joshua 1:8 says: This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. So how can you have a … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How to Set Yourself Up for Life in Your 20s
Your 20s are a time to learn and make mistakes. But, it’s also a time to build the habits that will guarantee a wonderfully successful life. Master the right habits and you’ll travel the smooth road to prosperity. Develop the wrong habits, however, and you could struggle with money problems for decades to come. Let’s take a look at some of the moves you should make in this … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why You Need to Support Your Spouse’s Dreams
We all know the saying, "Behind every great man is a great woman." While this is true, I'd also like to believe that behind every great WOMAN is a great MAN. As a newlywed, I'm learning that one of the best things I can do for my husband is support his dreams. While working a 9-5, he's also diligently working towards his music aspirations. And although I've taken a liking to … [Read more...]
Are Single Men Intimidated by Successful, Strong Single Women?
I post relationship questions on Facebook often for my followers and friends to share their opinions and foster healthy dialogue. One question that has come up in one form or another is this: Are single men intimidated by successful and strong single women? From personal experience, men have shown their attraction to me (the flirty looks and hilarious ways to start … [Read more...]
Book Month: 5 Books on Leadership and Success by Black Authors
To continue with our celebration of black authors for National Book Month, I'd like to shift the focus toward leadership and success. It's something we all want, and everyone has a different definition of it. However, how do you get it? Where do you find it? What do you have to go through to obtain it? These 5 books were able to better explain leadership and success to me. The … [Read more...]
Motherhood & Success: You Don’t Have to Choose
This past weekend, I got to celebrate my daughter's third birthday. When I think back three years ago to what success as a mother meant to me then versus now, it's actually evolved over time. Some people don't believe that motherhood and success can go hand-in-hand. Some may argue that once you become a mom, you have to put all of your dreams and goals on hold, or worse, forget … [Read more...]
Thank God I’m Married Season 1 Episode 1
I love the messages that Eric Thomas provides and of course we had to share this one with you. Check out his new webseries "Thank God I'm Married!" -Lamar Thank God I'm Married Season 1 Episode 1 From YouTube: This video is for all people looking to take their Marriage or relationship to the next level. Send this video to someone who needs it! Follow ET on twitter! … [Read more...]
Weekend Inspiration: Secrets To Success PT II
PT II as promised yesterday. From Youtube: Eric share the secrets of his success with MSU students Please visit https://etthehiphoppreacher.com/ For The Official Eric Thomas Website! DVD's are now available for purchase. … [Read more...]
Weekend Inspiration: Secrets To Success PT I
This brother is dropping some serious knowledge! Check PT II tomorrow. From Youtube: ET share his secrets to success with MSU students Please visit https://etthehiphoppreacher.com/ For Eric's official website. DVD's are now available for purchase. … [Read more...]