For the last year or so, I’ve been using two planners—one for my personal/business life and the other for my blog editorial calendar. For 2017 (and actually 2018 too), my choice for my blog calendar is one created by Purple Trail.
This Black Friday, Purchase Books to Support Black Authors
It’s no secret I love books, and I am just as passionate about promoting authors who write stories about people who look like me. For me, it’s been a year filled with great books and great author interviews. If you’re looking for books to purchase this holiday season, check out the latest titles—and my interviews—of some […]
Festival of Praise 2016 Tour Graces the Magic City this Weekend
For the third consecutive year, Grammy, Stellar, Dove, BET and NAACP Image Award-winning Gospel mega-star Fred Hammond returns to the road with the Festival of Praise 2016 Tour, the star-studded national event he founded several years ago. The tour will come to Birmingham tonight at 7 p.m. at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer of Thanksgiving
Please join me in saying a prayer of thanksgiving.
Entrepreneur Bridgette Reed Discusses Olivia Sophia Stationery
When life seemed to be handing entrepreneur and business coach Bridgette Reed lemons, she used the experience to make lemonade. I recently talked with Reed about her company, Olivia Sophia Stationery.
Nothing Beats a Woman with a Plan(ner): Kitlife Planner Review
It’s hard to believe that we’re less than six weeks away from a new year. I’m excited to do an article on 2017 planners for Hope for Women magazine and to share some of my favorites here with you over the next few weeks as part of my ongoing Nothing Beats a Woman with a […]
Author and Blogger Kari Kampakis Talks What It Means to Be Liked
Author, speaker, and blogger Kari Kampakis knows a thing or two about raising daughters—she has four of them. I recently spoke with her about her new book, Liked, which deals with the impact social media has on girls.
Vanessa Davis Griggs Talks Exclusive Re-release of Strongholds
If you haven’t been to Walmart lately, now is the time to go and grab your copy of Strongholds by author and motivational speaker (and former Momma of the Month!) Vanessa Davis Griggs. I recently spoke with Griggs about the exclusive re-release of her novel, which is one of 18 she has published.
The North Pole Express Arrives This Weekend in the Magic City
If you’re interested in catching the North Pole Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, you’d better hurry. Tickets are almost sold out.
Author Chandra Sparks Splond Shares 10 Scriptures of Thanksgiving
Here are a few scriptures to encourage you as you prepare your heart and mind for Thanksgiving.