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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...

Let’s Talk About an Integrative Approach to Fighting Covid-19

Join me and my guests as we discuss an integrative approach to fighting Covid-19 - exploring ways beyond the vaccine to tackle a disease that has...

Reposition Yourself

As a wife, mother, medical professional, and independent business owner (IBO), I have learned the importance of repositioning myself – shifting from the things that stifle...

Is the Plant Parent Life Really for Me?

In 2021 it has been said that “plants are the new pets, pets are the new children and children are the new luxury handbags”.  In my...

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The Story Behind Fighting For Me, Inc.

On September 28th, 2012, a propane tank of passion exploded inside of me. I had never in my life desired to talk about much...

Living with Lymphedema

Part 1: Being ChronicallyMONI - My Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgWUMRBbD2M Part 2: Looking Back at my Progress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF_urD7PPeg&t=4s CreditsVideo music: Eternity by Angel White (prod. by Andre Jovan) Monique continues to document her...

Embracing Your Birthright – “It’s Your Legacy”

I recently gave birth to a son and the perception I had of life changed! On some days, I am consumed with work but on...

Faces of Blue: A Colorectal Cancer Survivor Story

I turned 50 in July 2021. During my annual physical in January my doctor had made sure that I knew it was time for...

Lung Cancer Patient Advocacy is a Full-Time Job

Lung Cancer Patient Advocacy Dusty Donaldson never considered a life of advocacy. In fact, in 2005, she was 51 years old, mother of three, and...