Personal Development

Can Reading Local Cure My Amazon Addiction?

Here’s my confession. I buy 90% of my books from Amazon (gulp!), even as I diligently link to Indiebound.org on my blog to

Make Every Day a Play Day

“We’re in a society where we have to justify play. But play reminds you of your better self and how happy you can be.  In

Ask Maya: Self Care vs. Self Absorption

Dear Maya, How do you stop putting everyone else’s needs and happiness before your own, yet still be considered a caring

#GIRLBOSS

Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World

How to Clear Your Mind to Get Things Done

Contaminated time is your enemy. Think of those tainted moments you spend worrying about one thing when you should be focused on

My Natural Hair Journey

When I was born on September 14, 1980 in Ravenna, Ohio my Afro was, in large part, unremarkable. It was expected. It was natural.

The How of Happiness

Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time

The Freshmen ABCs

I was invited to give a Welcome Week speech at VCU and the occasion provided a great opportunity for me to reflect on my college