by Yolanda | Jul 21, 2017 | Grow You
Many years ago, my friend Brandi Richard impressed me with a major fundraiser she did in honor of one of her milestone birthdays. I admired how she used her growing platform to increase awareness of a certain cause and raise money on its behalf. I’ve wanted to do the... 
by Yolanda | Nov 2, 2016 | Parenting Chronicles
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) was a treat my family couldn’t get enough of. I highly recommend visiting when you get a chance. Even better, make it a two-day affair. There is SO MUCH to take in and that’s hard to do in a... by Yolanda | Oct 4, 2016 | CEO Inspiration
To prepare for 2017 work as a CEO and leader, it’s important to look at my past year. Over the last year… I’ve been diving deep into understanding online business, my role in it and how it will contribute to my income. there. is. so. much.... by Yolanda | Jul 15, 2016 | Grow The Plan, Parenting Chronicles
This is a throwback post from 2009. Still relevant these days. Enjoy! This week, my two-year old son received some new puzzles. He loves puzzles but has always just played with the pieces without really concentrating on putting them together. Well, with the new... 
by Yolanda | May 16, 2016 | CEO Inspiration, Entrepreneurism
Although we are certain to fail at some things in life, what distinguishes a few of us is the fortitude to keep trying and trying again. As single parents, we especially seem to have a target on our backs with expectations for us to lose (though many surely want us to... 
by Yolanda | Apr 20, 2016 | Entrepreneurism
It’s time. I wrote this in 2016 but it’s still relevant in 2022! Have you ever struggled with a product you bought and just wished they would add (or take away) this one thing to make it work better for you? Do you look at your community and wish there was... 
by Yolanda | Feb 3, 2016 | Entrepreneurism
Do you have time to be the leader you want to be? As business and community leaders, it’s so important to have dedicated time set aside to doing the work of developing your craft and building your legacy. Having no time is a common reason people give for not... 
by Yolanda | Jan 19, 2016 | Grow You
Business Mentor – It Goes Both Ways If you were not aware, January is National Mentoring Month. Mentoring is something that is near to my heart. I have created two mentoring programs and led a couple more. I think mentoring is so very important and is in line... 
by Yolanda | Nov 10, 2015 | Parenting Chronicles
By the time I finished with EJ’s elementary school search, my mom was very surprised it was so complicated. She reminisced on the days when kids simply went to their assigned school. Because of MY experience with that, I had to check out the choices available to... 
by Yolanda | Oct 12, 2015 | Entrepreneurism
When it comes to starting a business, if you’ve ever wondered So many ideas… which one should I pursue first? you know you want to be an entrepreneur and start a new company, but have so many ideas that interest you today… Things can get...