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I Am…… Women’s Conference

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.  …

Out of Darkness Walk

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 …

About the Book: Forgiving Father

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 …

About the Book: Coach Daryl’s Colts Going For 2

Author Corey McKinney On Saturday, November 10, 2018, I had the pleasure of hosting the “About the Book” segment on the Joe Lockett Radio Show.  My guest for the segment was Author Corey McKinney featuring his book titled “Coach Daryl’s Colts:  Going For 2.” The book demonstrates the tremendous influence …

The Kitchen Table

The Center of it All “Hey Darling, come in and sit down at the kitchen table and have something to eat.”  This was a familiar invitation for me. From the time I was a teenager and old enough to have those “women talks” –  the kitchen table was the place …

I Just Can’t Let This Site Go

Why I Hang On To It Because Renew Refresh Reset Your Life is such a great concept, it never gets old.  It will never be an outdated idea.  Because a great many of us can reset our lives at will.  These are just a few reasons why I keep it …

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline This week alone the world was shocked by the suicide of Kate Spade, a fashion icon that one would think had the world at her fingertips and a life so wonderful no one would fathom that she wouldn’t want to exist in it.  She was apparently …

Happy Birthday Minister Comedian Author Donna T Brown

Happy Birthday, Donna T. Brown This is a direct birthday message to Donna T. Brown from your 1 Word Book Co-authors.  Be sure to scroll down to view the videos from some of your co-authors. This is a direct birthday message to Donna T. Brown. It’s ya birthday. It’s ya birthday …

Failure Is An Option

Yes Failure Is An Option Contrary to all the hype about failure not being an option, I’m here to tell you that failure, is absolutely an option.  This is not encouragement to accept failure or accept that you are a failure.  No way, no how is that the implication here. …

Christmas: Calm & Calamity

Calm & Calamity Christmas the season of comfort and joy for most, is also a time of chaos, confusion and even depression for others.   In speaking with a young lady recently, she expressed her anxiety over Christmas and I discovered that her dilemma is more common than one would think.  …

Sabrina Mays is One Aspiring and Inspirational Woman

Author Sabrina Mays Sabrina Mays, co-author of the 1 Word Book was born, raised and educated in Birmingham, AL.  She attended Ramsay High School and earned a BS degree  in Justice Sciences from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then went on to get an MBA Human Resource Management from American …

Comedian Robin Williams and Me

What I Had in Common With Robin Williams I clearly remember when the actor and comedian Robin Williams committed suicide in 2014 and how millions of people, myself included, mourned the loss of this beloved comedian and humanitarian. But what I remember MOST was thinking “I know what it feels …

The Defensive Side of Comfort Zones

Do Your Comfort Zones Make You Defensive? I was thinking this morning about how our comfort zones can sometimes put us on the defensive and offensive when people say certain things to us, particularly if they say “you need to come out of your comfort zone.”  Our go to defensive …