Yesterday, Reverend Willie Taplin Barrow left this earthly life to live in her heavenly home. The “Little Warrior”, as she was affectionately known, died at the age of 90. She was a member of Vernon Park Church of God and she always had a word of of wisdom when I passed. It was pretty cool…
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What Do You Think of This LinkedIn Message?
I received this email message after accepting a LinkedIn connection. I got offended and blocked the dude. Why did I get offended? Because in my mind LinkedIn is for professionals to for business purposes. That’s my expectation. Apparently this guy had funny business on the brain…or did he? I forwarded the message to my friends…
Totes Stands on Their Quality & Customer Service
My mother returned our old, ragged umbrellas to Totes. I don’t have pictures but trust me when I say ragged. My umbrella had a couple small holes and a whole side of my mother’s umbrella was bent. She sent returned both items to Totes under their lifetime warranty guarantee. We received our umbrellas today. In…
I Got a New Gig!
I’m Hired! Remember my feelings about my job search process in my post, Games Recruiters Play, a few weeks ago? I was not happy. Well, I am excited to share that I will be starting a contract trainer position soon. Thank you for your prayers and assistance with my quest. I am SUPER elated because…
Pics: Signing Book and “Afternoon with the Authors”
Yesterday was good book marketing day. First, I sold a couple books at church, which was a great start to the day. Then, I presented at the Hurston-Hughes Writers Ministry’s “Afternoon with the Authors” at Trinity United Church of Christ. Signing Book “Afternoon With the Authors” Many thanks to Hurley Green, Managing Editor of The…
Have You Bought “62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block” Yet?
If not, what are you waiting for? The published version of my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, will be $29.99 through February 28, 2015. The price will then increase to $49.99. Here’s what you’ll get from my book that you won’t get from other blogging books: the different types of posts you…
Learn About the Publishing Industry at The Book Brunch – March 21, 2015
Want a “real world” look into book industry? How about connections with published authors, publishing professionals and other key industry members? You will get all that more at the Book Brunch sponsored by 220 Publishing and Columbia College of Chicago.This full-day event will be at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00…
I’m a Featured Author at Trinity Church on Sunday
I am happy to share that I am one of the featured authors at the Hurston Hughes Writers Ministry’s “An Afternoon With the Authors” event on Sunday, February 22, 2015. I will be discussing how authors can use social media to promote their works and otherwise advance their writing careers. In addition, Trinity authors will…
Games Recruiters Play
I applied for a social media position at Sears that would have been soooo fun. (I’m looking for a part-time or full-time corporate trainer or social media community manager position in the Chicago loop, by the way). I never had my phone interview with the recruiter even though we tried to schedule it on four…
Learn How to Create Consistent Revenue – February 21st
Stop Struggling and Start Earning Consistently? Donna Smith Bellinger, better known at the Advancement Strategist, will be teaching small business owners and entrepreneurs how to do just that in this three-hour coaching session on Saturday, February 21, 2015. The session will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Illinois Institute of Technology in…