Live Your Truth Even If It Scares You

Photo by Judeus Samson on Unsplash I no longer believe that being a woman is both a gift a curse. I only see the blessing and opportunity in living my truth. So let me share my truth with you…hi, my name is Niccole and I’m an alpha female. What is an alpha female? A woman…

Innocence Lost: An Old Reality for Our New Generation

Artwork: Wak, Watch Where You Pointin’ That Thang!!! “Ms. April, did somebody die?” four-year old Justin asks as we pass by a makeshift memorial. Justin lives in the same neighborhood where Mike Brown was killed two years ago. Understanding the importance of giving children age-appropriate answers to their questions, I respond, “Yes honey, someone died.”…

STOP DELAYING YOUR DREAMS WITH THAT WHOLE “EXHAUSTED” THING

When it comes to life, it never stops. There is always something that’s going on; new job, old job, no job. More money, no money, enough money. Family troubles, family joys, family roles. There are a million in one things that can go on in our lives at one time. Life can wear you out,…