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Lesley IslasLesley Islas (she/her) is native Texan from the BBQ capital of Texas and a self-proclaimed BBQ snob. She also holds strong opinions on quality […]

Ida B. Wells – A Legacy of Truth and Courage Ida B. Wells stands as a monumental figure in American history. She not only played a pivotal role in the anti-lynching movement, but was also a […]

Women Are Valuable I was not necessarily a Taylor Swift fan until I recently read a quote from her. “There’s a special place in Hell for women who don’t help other […]

Shirley Chisholm – Unbought and Unbossed Empowering Women through the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm’s historical significance stands as a profound beacon of empowerment for […]

Reality Check – Part I What’s Going On? A hit recording by Marvin Gaye in 1971 posed the question, “What’s Going On?” As a college student in Ohio when this song came on […]

Delores Huerta – A Legacy of Empowerment and Advocacy Empowering Women through the Enduring Influence of Dolores Huerta Delores Huerta stands as a towering figure in the history of social justice and […]

Community Over Competition In a world that often pits women against each other, the concept of community over competition is a powerful force for transformation. It might […]

Marie Curie – A Beacon of Persistence and Empowerment Empowering Women through the Legacy of Marie Curie In a world continually evolving yet still riddled with gender disparities, the story of Marie […]

Together We Rise: Celebrating and Empowering Women In a world where competition often overshadows collaboration, the true power of progress lies in our ability to uplift those around us, especially […]

Sticks and Stones and Seashells and Stuff Dear Reader, Ever since I was a wee one, I have been a Collector of Stuff. Sure, there were years in which that Stuff was mostly Barbie items, […]

Financial Empowerment Today Empowerment has become a very popular buzz word and goal for all humanity in all aspects of life.  A quick definition reads: The authority or […]

Stress-Less Beauty: Managing Daily Stress for a Glowing Presence Achieving personal excellence is less about dramatic changes and more about embracing small, daily acts of self-care that elevate both your […]

Leaving a Legacy Through Imperfection and Vulnerability When we think about leaving a legacy, it’s easy to imagine grand gestures or monumental achievements. The kinds of things that fill history books o […]

Leaving a Legacy: How Women Can Invest in the Next Generation When we speak of legacies, our minds might conjure images of grand philanthropic efforts or significant financial inheritances. However, for many […]

The Stillness of Intentionality Two days ago I looked at the calendar and realized it was 1 year to the day that I started at my current position. It struck me that while I had […]

Fostering a Strong Mindset My passion to see women nurture a mindset that is healthy continues to widen as I see the increase in the need for mental health awareness. Our […]

Creating "Aha" Moments with The Energy Map When my children were young, a visit to our local Books-A-Million was a wonderful outing we all enjoyed. I would often find myself engaged in […]

The Illusion of Independence As I think of building an effective financial community, my mind is drawn repeatedly to concepts outlined by Stephen Covey, based on his […]