When Scandal first began in 2012, Kerry Washington’s character, Olivia Pope had this “thing” about trusting her gut. Her gut was legendary. Other characters would often refer to it. Her gut was a super power, a lie detector, a sage, a shaman and a discerning judge that would instinctively tell…

The HIGHS, The LOWS, The DILEMA & The DETOX of sharing on Social Media I’m in the process of reading Shonda Rhimes’ The Year of Yes and just finished the chapter about her embrace of “badassery,” swagger, and despite her reluctance, appearing on the tv show The Mindy Project. Rhimes’…

Almost a year ago, I was pounding the streets of Manhattan looking for something new. It began casually, just an inkling, a spark of an idea that maybe I should explore my options. I was close to the edge, near my limit, when my “toilet paper moment” happened. This was…

I spent a summer with my uncle in San Mateo, California when I was a teen. His name was William Ware, but to most, he was known as Billy and he was the perfect embodiment of making everything beautiful. Billy was a masterful chef. One night after work, Billy was…

What I learned from daydreaming and the bold women in my life. I have another confession. I don’t like to shop. I can gain as much satisfaction perusing the aisles and store windows, walking to and fro, admiring the mannequins and displays, appreciating it all, and never making a single…