The Last Word The significance of having the last word means different things to different people. The list can be long but here are some of the meanings that are arbitrarily assigned to having the “last word:” Not backing down in an argument A sign of being right even if …
That’s a Surprise Right? NOT! No surprise here right? My life seems to be a series of resets, when I think about it, whose life isn’t. I’ve been a little quiet since the publication of the 1 Word Book. I knew once the book was completed that I’d either be …
Readily or Not Accessible These are my own thoughts as a business person but surely they can apply to anyone (personally or professionally). Accessibility has been on my mind a great deal lately and I think in terms of how accessible I am and whether or not I’m too accessible. …
Interview With 1 Word Book Co-author Chef Hermione Carnes Oh we got some viewers here. Good evening. Good evening Nikki Nikki Nikki and Hermione, Denise. Well one good thing about it and I might have prepared for this before I saw my face on screen, I was saying to myself when I …
This Life We Live We get this one life to live but for many of us we get far more chances than we deserve in our attempts to get it right. Promises that we’ll do better go unfulfilled. We put off things until tomorrow (or never) what we can reasonably …
Live I did away with New Year’s Resolutions years ago. I released myself from the pressure of achieving something that I knew would be a struggle to achieve. For many, including myself, that struggle included losing weight, smoking, eating healthier and other such lofty goals that we had vowed to …
Whose Voice Is It Anyway? Your voice. Your Voice. I’m not talking about the sound that comes out of your mouth. But rather, I’m talking about the words that come out of your mouth. Are the words that you speak and the thoughts that you think, are they uniquely yours? …
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, I had the pleasure of being one of six speakers at Ursula Bradley’s first annual I Am… Women’s Conference. It was an amazing experience. The room was nearly filled to capacity, and the guests were an engaging group of women who came together in unity. …
This is It Woman oh woman I am so ready for this and I’m urging you to get ready too. Mrs. Ursula Mastin Bradley is pulling off the women’s event of the year (the I Am…….Women’s Conference) and I’m honored that she asked me to be a part of it all. …
Author Joshua Jones Some of us realize our purpose early in life, some late in life and some by accident. For Joshua, that realization came as a result of a near death experience. During my interview with Joshua, he talked about his book “I Didn’t Deserve This” and how he took a …
Walk, Volunteer, Donate The Out of Darkness Alabama Walk is scheduled for November 3, 2019. It may seem a little early to start donating and establishing teams, but when you consider the high cost (suicide) of not donating, well it’s never too early. If you have lost a loved one …
Author Ursula Mastin Bradley I had the pleasure of interviewing Author Ursula Mastin Bradley about her book “Forgiving Father.” The book was inspired by her relationship with her own father. To that end, it’s personal to her. However, don’t let that personal connection deceive you. Forgiving Father is about forgiveness …
GiGi Langer On yesterday I had the pleasure of interviewing Author GiGi Langer, PhD about her book: 50 Ways to Worry Less Now. The interview was fun, delightful and enlightening. While this is not a review I will say this; the book is packed with lots of great information that …
Bullying is a conversation we cannot afford to avoid, especially when it involves our children. On Saturday, January 12, 2019, I invited parents and children to tune in to the Joe Lockett Show on WXJC 101.1 FM for a special edition of the Love Hate Debate. Joining Joe for a …