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Announcing the HBW Summer 2013 Happy Hour Tour: LA, DC and NOLA!

The HBW Summer 2013 Happy Hour Tour Over the past two years, I’ve hosted seven happy hours around the country to collectively bring together 250 HBW readers, clients and friends. I’ve had the opportunity to meet some amazing ladies, all committed to achieving their goals and dreams. The HBW Happy Hours have taken our community from a purely online conversation to an … [Read More...]

Travel the World

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Travel Diary: 6 Memorable Experiences I Had in Florence, Italy

Florence had me at "buon giorno." I immediately took to the elegant beauty of the old buildings, cobblestone streets and welcoming trattorias. There are gelaterias … [Read More...]

Build Your Business

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Three Baby Steps You Can Take Today to Get Your Business Off the Ground

Right now, I'm working with a group of 36 awesome women in my new Launch Yourself course. Every week, we get together over the phone to talk about one aspect of … [Read More...]

Get Motivated

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The Happy Black Woman Gospel Playlist: 10 Songs to Motivate You to Keep Moving Forward

Lately, I've been adding a few songs to my Happy Black Woman Playlist to motivate me in the mornings, especially if I have a heavy personal issue weighing on my mind when I wake up. I've loved gospel music since I was a teenager - maybe even before that when I … [Read More...]

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Trust Your Gut and Take the Leap: HBW Goes to Thailand!

Back in 2011, I decided to give up my apartment in DC to reduce my living expenses and save money for international travel. Since then, I've gone on two extended trips -  Hawaii (Oahu) in 2011 and Europe (Greece, Italy and Spain) in 2012. My plan was to visit … [Read More...]

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This is the Year of Choosing

My theme word for 2013 is DESIRE. And I've begun to notice how it's already showing up in two main areas of my life map: relationships and business. I'm being reminded of how much freedom there is in getting clear about what you really want. There is … [Read More...]

Practice Self-Care

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The Power of Pressing Reset

Today, I begin my annual month of self-reflection. It's time for my 31 Day Reset. For me, December is a great month to press the "reset" button on my life because … [Read More...]

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Proceed As the Way Opens: A Stress-Free Guide to Making Decisions

"Remember, there are no mistakes, only lessons. Love yourself, trust your choices, and everything is possible." - Cherie-Carter Scott This morning, I sat in … [Read More...]

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Two Daily Practices That Will Make You Feel Happier (VIDEO)

Before I present today's video post (yes, I said video LOL), I should probably explain WHY I'm in a blazer sitting on a yoga mat in the woods. I was all dressed up … [Read More...]

Change Your Mindset

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How to Deal With Criticism from Random Strangers on the Internet

Last night, I received an email from a woman I've never met before in my life. As far as I know, she and I have never even corresponded virtually, so her … [Read More...]

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Quiz: Are You Living in the Past, Present or Future?

When I reflect on where I am in my life at this point, I'm grateful that I can say I'm the happiest I've ever been. I feel good about the work I'm doing now and the … [Read More...]

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This is the Year of Choosing

My theme word for 2013 is DESIRE. And I've begun to notice how it's already showing up in two main areas of my life map: relationships and business. I'm being … [Read More...]