Okay for those of you who are just signing up to the blog or don’t know me personally, please know I’m a big advocate of self-empowerment. Positive and motivational quotes, guides to setting goals and creating a financial legacy.  So when I run across people who impact me in those ways I try to recommend their sites and services.  Well [...]

One of my FAVORITE BLOGS belongs to Madalyn Sklar of Go Girls Music dot com. Go Girls is an online community with a mission of supporting independent female rock artists and musicians. Here’s an excerpt from Madelyn’s Blog. “So you have a show coming up this weekend. Are you prepared? Sure, you’ve practiced. You emailed your list to come out. [...]

As she nears completion of her debut album ‘For My Good’, singer, songwriter and producer Surel is poised to expand the boundaries of R&B and pop with her powerfully unique voice and uplifting lyrics. Drawing inspiration from such diverse influences as Mary-Mary, Billie Holiday, and Lauren Hill, she blends her soulful delivery with a positive message rooted firmly in her [...]

I enjoyed reading this book because it focuses on the ‘true’ elements of losing weight.  You can try any exercise regimen, meal plan, fad diet, or cleansing program but if your weight gain is tied to your emotions, self-esteem, spiritual needs or due to a lack of discipline and self-control, unless you identify and work on those root issues, very [...]

         From the time the Devon, England-bred Stone emerged on the music scene at age 16, the sultry singer crooned her way to the hearts of many critics and her peers including the respect of black audiences.    She’s got this throaty and soulful sound that is unique and fresh, yet still pays homage to the greats soul legacy transcended from [...]