My buddy, Kenneth Worthington, died yesterday and my heart is broken. I spoke to him last night and learned that he was gone this morning. He was one of the most smartest, talented and coolest people in my life. He was a painter and photographer and played the sax. He loved technology and used his…
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How Many Books Have You Read This Year?
According to a 2013 Huffington Post survey about the reading habits of American adults, 28 % did not read a book at all in 2012 25 % read between 1 and 5 books 15 % read between 6 and 10 books 20 % read between 11 and 50 books 8% percent read more than 50….
My Creative Life: Photography and Photoshop
I am currently taking Photoshop and photography classes and am having a blast. Check out my samples of my work below. PHOTOSHOP The Photoshop class is part of the graphic design consortium offered by Blue 1647 Tech Innovation Center. We’re learning the basics of the program and have to present our final projects (thank God…
Learn How to Increase Your Audience Engagement with Video in 2016 Tonight
I’ll be presenting “How to Increase Your Audience Engagement with Video in 2016” at the Technology for Women Meetup tonight at 6 p.m. at West Monroe Partners, 222 W. Adams. I know this is short notice but I hope to see you there. AND men are welcome.
Check Out the Chicago Book Expo – November 21, 2015
Take a peek into Chicago’s literary scene this Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Chicago Book Expo. Stop by Columbia College Chicago located at 1104 S. Wabash between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to meet authors, organizations and other vendors who make up this community. This event is free and everyone is welcome.
I’m a Member of the Chicago Writers Association Board of Directors
I am excited about being one of the newest members of the Chicago Writers Association’s Board of Directors. This opportunity was the response to a thought I had put into the Universe about being on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization, preferably a literary one. Lo, and behold, I got an email asking…
Replay: Diversity Discussion with Devin Hughes
Devin C. Hughes and I finally had our diversity discussion on Blab last Wednesday. I wanted to interview him for several reasons. First, we’ve been LinkedIn connections for a while and have been communicating over the years. Second, he wrote an article about diversity that was very enlightening. Diversity is one of his passions and…
Karma is Real: Blessings are Flowing My Way
Lately, I have been SUPER blessed by people who are making my visions bigger than what I share. This let’s me know that I’ve sown seeds into the lives of others and they are coming back my way. As I write this, I am realizing the magnitude of my blessings. I have people I…
Read My Article About Clara’s House in This Week’s Bulletin Newspaper
I was blessed with the opportunity to work with The Independent Bulletin community newspaper. In addition to learning more about this great city of Chicago, I get to meet the community servants and learn about the organizations that are enriching the lives of others. Check out my article about Clara’s House, a shelter serving homeless…
Check out The 18 Most Powerful Women on the South Side
It is a great honor to introduce the 18 Most Powerful Women on the South Side. This is my 2nd year highlighting these fabulous gems, and it is such a joy. Read the stories of these ladies this year and check out the Powerful Women and Powerful Men on the South Side in 2014.