Parenting techniques can differ for every parent. Likewise, parenting skills are unique for every child, and can be influenced by cultural backgrounds and even by location. We sometimes question our parenting skills because there is no sure-fire way to know if we are parenting correctly. We often ask ourselves whether we’re on par with what …
Marriage is a union between two people who love each other deeply. It’s a transitional event in their lives. A coming together in marriage is one of the most exciting experiences next to motherhood. Being asked to get married is a life-changing event and long-term commitment. At the tender age of 20, I entered into …
How does a little girl who grew up in extreme poverty in Granada become a successful CEO in North America? To understand this achievement, one has to go back in time to my little village and meet a youngster with the faith of a mustard seed. While growing up in my impoverished surroundings, it didn’t …
Whether you’re a believer in guardian angels or a higher being, it’s worth considering that out there in the universe someone has your back. Growing up in Greneda, I was taught the basic knowledge about God in the Catholic Church. In addition, attending Sunday Mass with my family was a mandatory requirement. As I grew …
One can only achieve success through diligence, perseverance, and hard work. I’ve never met a successful person who displays poor work ethics or reluctance to achieve success without hard work. Without a passion for succeeding and an unwillingness to be industrious, opportunities might pass you by the wayside. Many people might assume that I achieved …
There are days you might feel unmotivated, unsure about yourself or what you want in life. You may find that your passion for something is lacking, and life might seem to have no direction or purpose. However, having a purpose in life is fundamental to one’s goals, productivity, and happiness. It’s not like having a …
I was independent from a very young age living in Grenada. By the time I was seven, I knew how to cook, wash clothes by hand and clean the house. By most standards, I was considered an agreeable child who never got into much trouble, except for one time when I got into a fight …
Your identity as an individual is the fundamental key to determining your integrity. I often describe myself as my own best friend to explain the loner in me with my introverted ways and being a hard-core rebel. Fortunately, I’ve had plenty of opportunities throughout my life to figure out my identity deep down in my …
A fundamental human right is freedom of speech. I believe we all have a right to our opinions as well as self-expression. Therefore, regardless of what others think, I will continue expressing my opinion about matters that affect me as a black woman in North America. I do not live my life based on fear, …
Even in today’s progressive society there are many misconceptions that come with being a woman. Some of these false impressions are unfair to all women, but especially black women in the corporate world. We face great injustices by not being given equal opportunities like men and women of another race. Instead of sitting back quietly …
