Even in a crowd of thousands, I felt like Michelle Obama was talking directly to me. It’s honestly still hard to put words together to describe my experience at "Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama." Yet, I was able to muster up a few words to give you a taste of this impactful event. [...]
Category: Inspiration
The Legacy Within
“Seeing my name on that degree was like holding a weight in my own hands.” The weight Kaelin Bridges felt as he received his Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management was the culmination of personal growth, collegiate experiences and the start of a legacy. In 2012, his mentor and Tuskegee alumna, Wendy Felton, invited [...]
The First
Photo courtesy of Dawn Tolbert May 5, 2017 was one of the most unforgettable days in my life. I woke up that morning to a black and blue graduation gown, a black cap and honor regalia staring at me along with an almost empty dorm room that signified the ending of a chapter. It was [...]
The Woman In The Mirror
Photo courtesy of @atlhawksflightcrew Whether she’s helping you build muscle or shake off pounds, getting you hyped at an Atlanta Hawks game or baking something that you’ll never forget, Glennise Matthews has a way of encouraging and loving others that doesn't go unnoticed. Her radiant smile, beaming personality and unmatched work ethic reflects the love [...]
From Corporate To Calling
It was 9 a.m., and a 31-year-old appliance company account executive sat in the Whole Foods parking lot in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on a conference call to hear who would be nominated for Account Executive of the Year. After being eligible for the award for a few years, she knew that her hard work would finally [...]
The Journey Begins
I sat in the interview for my current job composed from the table up but with sweaty hands and shaking legs underneath the table. Many questions ran through my mind. “Was that a good answer?” “Do they like me?” “Can I actually do this job if I'm hired?” “Am I good enough?” The interview went [...]