If you love Christmas lights as much as I do, grab your family and head to Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, which is open from dusk to 10 p.m. every night until January 8. Located at 1000 John Rogers Drive in Birmingham, the attraction boasts 3.25 miles of custom-made displays that dance to the music played over […]
Kelli Stuart and Wendy Speake Share an Excerpt from Life Creative
I’m excited to welcome Wendy Speake and Kelli Stuart to the blog today. The duo is sharing an excerpt from their book, Life Creative.
Lemar Storey Has the Right Touch with Massage Business
If you’re looking to take a break from the stresses of the holiday season, now’s the perfect time to contact Lemar Storey and treat yourself to a massage. I recently spoke with Storey about his business, Life Touch Massage.
Nothing Beats a Woman with a Plan(ner): Karma Paper Co.
Your planner can be pretty and functional.
New Historical Fiction Series by Author Piper Huguley Has Heart
Piper Huguley is using fiction to show black history in a different light. I recently spoke with the Spelman College professor about her newest series.
Grab Your Family and Celebrate Christmas in the Magic City
If you’re looking to celebrate the Christmas season all December long, I’ve got you covered. Here are a few kid-friendly events happening around the Magic City.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for the Holidays
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are once again upon us. Please join me in saying a prayer to help us remember the true reason for the season.
Brittney Stallworth’s Candle Business Is Heaven Sent
Meet the December Momma of the Month: Robbie Steele Martin
This year has not been what the December Momma of the Month Robbie Steele Martin envisioned. When I interviewed her a few months ago, Martin had no idea that on October 10, she would lose her husband, Verdel. Since then, she has become committed to finishing the job she and Verdel started to raise their […]
Author Candace Shaw’s New Book Kicks Off the Holiday Season
Author Candace Shaw is kicking off the holiday season with the final installment of her popular Chasing Love series. I recently spoke with her about A Chase for Christmas.
Black Girl Dreaming: Poems About Love, Life and Loss
As a child growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, author and blogger Chandra Sparks Splond spent many days in her room dreaming of forever and writing about someday. In Black Girl Dreaming: Poems about Love, Life and Loss, Splond shares some of her most cherished and personal work on her journey to learning to love herself […]
Trish Donohue Opens Lines of Communication with Between Us Girls
In Between Us Girls: Walks and Talks for Moms and Daughters, author Trish Donohue shares 26 gospel-driven talks to guide mothers through a simple, sustainable way to disciple their daughters. Reading God’s Word together, asking one another questions, and being honest about their struggles, moms and daughters learn new habits and establish lifelong patterns for […]
Kevon Lewis Serves Up Success with Nelchie’s Cajun Cuisine and Catering
Business is a family affair for Kevon Lewis. I recently spoke with her about Nelchie’s Cajun Cuisine and Catering, which she owns with her husband.
Nothing Beats a Woman with a Plan(ner): Purple Trail
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.
