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Personal Branding: The Brand of You

I think we can all agree that first impressions matter. Upon meeting someone for the first time, your experience with them will either confirm your pre-conceived notion or spark a new perspective. Seldom do we...

Personal Branding: Conducting Your Gap Analysis

In my last post, we discovered how to begin creating an amazing 'first impression' through personal branding. Your personal brand is the way you promote and present yourself to the world - often defined as...

My Natural Hair Journey

I have always loved experimenting with my hair for as long as I can remember and think I have a natural knack for styling hair as well. I particularly like coloring my hair as I...

Successful Women in Engineering featuring Kimberly Lawrence, MS

Kimberly Lawrence is a Water Engineer at Jacobs Engineering who was recently recognized at the beginning of 2020 as a Notable Woman in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by Washington STEM. Kimberly grew up...

Healing from Depression – Part 2

Jump to: 1:10 min for medical treatment 2:48 min for 10 practical steps on healing from depression 11:22 min for the prayer For counseling and other resources, visit my website.

Healing From Depression – Part 1

Depression is a reality that many people face and I want to look at it from a biblical yet practical perspective.  Part 1 of this series focuses on the causes and symptoms of depression. Jump to: 1:00 min...

Motherhood: The Untold Stories

These are the untold stories of motherhood which I quickly found out after the birth of my baby boy Breastfeeding This is hard, don’t let anyone tell you differently. From cracked and sore nipples, clogged cuts, mastitis,...

The Distinguished Michelle Thomas, Attorney-at-Law

Attorney-at-Law, Michelle Thomas is a phenomenal young Caribbean woman who hails from Jamaica. She is a graduate from the St. Andrew High School for Girls, University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus, and Norman Manley...

My Real-Life Birth Story: I Thought I Would Die

The scary truth about childbirth that no one talks about includes a plethora of complications that increase the risk of both maternal and fetal death. There are very few things that are more anxiety-provoking than...

Tips for Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A few days ago, I was asked to give a health talk to a group of parents and teachers addressing the challenges that students are facing during this Covid-19 pandemic. I am a recent medical...

Becoming THAT Woman at 30

Many women have an idea of what their 30s will look like. Not me! I have already fallen far behind on my checklist of things to accomplish by age 30. I’m sure you know what...

Silencing the Negative Self Talk – Part 2

A critical internal voice can be your worst enemy. Let that sink in for a second. In my previous post, I shed some light on how our internal voice is influenced by external voices during...

Saving Lives and Responding to the Refugee Crisis

About the Author  Sommer Aldulaimi, MD, FAAFP is a Family Medicine Physician practicing full-spectrum medicine in South Tucson, AZ. She also serves as Associate Program Director of...

Dear Nature Lovers … (part 1)

The Caribbean’s best-kept secret, the Commonwealth of Dominica,  is a haven for the eco adventurer and the thrill-seeker. Known for its rugged terrain, lush green foliage,...

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What Physicians Have to Say About PCOS

September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month https://vimeo.com/156341857 What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?  Physicians describe it as an important cause of androgen excess, menstrual irregularity,...

Finding Your Motivation to Workout

You promised yourself that this year, you would stick to an exercise routine, lose weight and get the summer body of your dreams. You...

Oedipus Adoptee

When I was younger and dating, I always had a fear I would date my brother. Then, when I read Oedipus Rex, I was...

Motherhood – A Lifelong Commitment, a Task Never Done

Motherhood is a divine calling and a lifelong commitment. It is a journey that commences when a woman first feels the movement of the...

THE BREADWOMAN

About the Author: Yakima Cuffy is an Attorney-at-law and a talented writer of poems, short stories, and plays. She dedicates time to participate in...