Hey! I’m back! I took a much-needed break to complete additional coaching certification, and now I am back, ready to brighten, encourage, empower, and improve lives. In case you forgot, I am a coach. I work with parents and families helping them gain the skills to enhance and elevate their family life! This journey has been long but well worth it. Last week on social media, I talked about determining what we value and what our children value. The things we value often dictate how we operate in the world around us. My values are 1. My relationships, 2. My … Continue reading Living My Best Life!

It’s official, I am the parent of two adult children! Symone is 25 and Jamiel is 18. Both have graduated high school and are well on their way to building the futures they want. This is new territory for me. Although I have had time to adjust to Symone being an adult for several years, it never gets any easier to see her struggle, learn lessons I wish she didn’t have to and to go through heartache I wish I could protect her from. Not all is doom and gloom, these are just the parts I would like to control. … Continue reading Walking A Fine Line: Parenting Adult Children

A few years ago, Jamiel was eager to join the workforce. He was of age, received his work permit, and applied for jobs that were appropriate for his age. He was super excited for an opportunity to work with the kids at the summer camp he’d previously attended. He’d experienced other kids coming back as camp counselors, and he was ready for his shot. Jamiel filled out the application and was called immediately for an interview. I was probably more excited than him. We practiced interviewing at home. He picked out a nice outfit that let them know he was … Continue reading Disappointing View