Feeling Completely Over It? Here's How the Power of a Decision can Overcome That

Last year was tough and this year has been rough for many already. Don’t throw in the towel or give up. Instead, use these 3 simple ways to help you make decisions. Decisions that will get you closer toward your goals.

LifestyleViolette W.February 21, 2021Overcome, Over it, make a decision, decision, Motivation, time out, push through, emotions, Inspiration, Goals, Keep going Comments

Just Asking Can Present More Opportunities Than You Think

There are opportunities galore out there waiting to be seized, but how do actually find them? I learned that a simple thing as asking can present more opportunities than you think.

StyleViolette W.February 16, 2016Motivation, Christine St. Vil, Moms 'N Charge, Ask, Opportunity, Grammys, Kendrick Lamar, Red Carpet, Tori Kelly, Lalah Hathaway, MC Lyte, Sanaa Lathan, Dresses Comments

Dear Black Girl: Why Receiving An Oscar Can’t Determine Your Worth

You can't let anybody else determine your worth and you can't solely be motivated by external recognition of your work either. Of course, everyone wants that acknowledgement of a job well done, and if that acknowledgement comes with a trophy, even better. But...

EntertainmentViolette W.January 20, 2016Jada Pinkett Smith, The Oscars, Blacks, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Janet Hubert, Will Smith, Your Truth, Motivation, Acknowledgement, #oscarssowhite, #dearblackgirlComment

Who Your Real Competition Is, In Business & In Life

In general, and in business, we are too caught up in comparing ourselves with others. What they're doing, and how they're doing it. It is generally sound business advice to know your competition, however...

StyleViolette W.November 13, 2015Jasmine Tookes, Victoria's Secret, Fashion Show, Model, Prepare, Motivation, Compare, CompetitionComment