Leading Women Defined
Women need safe spaces to be vulnerable, to get support, to feel empowered. My dear friend Debra Lee has created such a space through her Leading Women Defined organization. I had an amazing time co-hosting the first #LWD event especially curated for my hometown Detroit. So many wonderful women in the room who were from Detroit or work in the city. I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazingly talented designer (and my Cass Technical High School classmate) Tracy Reese and wore one of her gorgeous Hope for Flowers dresses, and the amazing Melissa Butler, owner and founder of The Lip Bar - and I’m lovin’ wearing her #BawseLady lip color. 👄 We had a wonderful conversation about Profound Endurance. And, of course, we were at the Shinola Hotel, which is sooo Detroit!
Madam Mayor
Congratulations to Karen Bass who just made history as the first woman to be elected Mayor of Los Angeles.
Amazon Smile
I’m so excited that my nonprofit, the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, is now on Amazon Smile! When you shop through our special link, a portion of your sale will go to our mission to empower underserved and under-represented girls and young women! It doesn’t cost you anything extra. Just click the link and shop! Thank you for your support! Click here: Amazon Smile
My Dad, the Vet
On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and those continuing to serve…including my favorite vet, my beloved daddy. Thank you for your service, Dad. I love you and miss you, dearly.
Suzanne de Passe
Icon, trailblazer, pioneer…Congratulations to my dear friend Suzanne de Passe on receiving the Merge Award 2022.
#VOTE
I voted! Have you? 🗳
Donor Appreciation
A big “Thank You” to the women who came out to support the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls! These ladies and so many more have been such wonderful supporters of my nonprofit!
Def Comedy Jam
A fun throwback: Having a laugh in the audience at a taping of a #DefComedyJam Special with Eula Smith.
The Best Board!
Running a nonprofit is tough work and you can’t do it alone. These ladies are the wind beneath my wings! They are the Board Members for the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls! 💜 From left: Ivy Walker (Treasurer); Yours Truly/President; Lisa Gilford (Secretary) and J. Simone Jones. They joined the SFFG at a time when my foundation was in a transition and I really needed help to continue my mission to empower underserved and underrepresented girls and young women. It is with their commitment, guidance, expertise and love that my foundation has been able to touch the number of lives that we have. Just when I needed a miracle, God sent me these angels. 💜
Cover Girl
#ThrowbackThursday 2003 - Reppin’ my alma mater Spelman College on the cover Black Voices Magazine. Mom sent this to me after finding it in her keepsake chest. #covergirl #spelmancollege #hbcu
Happy Birthday, Mom! 🎉
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!! 🎉 🎈 🎂 🎁 God truly blessed me with the best mommy in the entire world! I love hearing you read my birthday cards to you and seeing you smile. 😊 (Since we FaceTime each other about 5 times a day, the miles between us never seem as far. ) Enjoy your special day. I love you and calling you now! 💝
Alternatives for Girls
This is why I am passionate about the work I do through the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls. While visiting my hometown Detroit, I had a chance to tour the faculty for one of our partners - Alternatives for Girls which provides shelter and safety for girls and young women who have either been homeless, in abusive domestic situations or trafficked. When you give to the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, your donation helps nonprofits like AFG and others that believe “when you empower a girl, you will change the world!”
1) AFG staff member, Zaneshai, gives me a tour of the facility. 2) Young lady who sought services from AFG for her and her baby. 3) When girls come into AFG, they are provided clothing 4) the Activities Room is a room to inspire 5) Women w small children are given a place to rest 6) Outside the facility 7) AFG provides much-needed resources 8) Staff member, Viola, explains that the girls and young women who come off streets have nothing but the clothes on their backs 9) Playroom for the children 10) AFG artwork - Tree of donors
The Giving Pump
Hey FAM! Join me in giving back with SHELL! Fill up at The Giving Pump at local participating SHELL stations now through October and they will donate a portion of your purchase to kids in local communities. It doesn’t cost you anything extra! Find your nearest location by clicking on the link below!
