

- Feb 23, 2022
On Being Black & Boundaried
I had the fortunate opportunity to participate in an affirming community that promoted healing for Black Professionals. Within this...


- Jan 26, 2022
On Balancing Relationships
If I were to ask you what image comes to mind when you think about balancing, I wonder what you would say. Often, balance looks like...


- Jan 12, 2022
On Freeing Yourself From Other’s Expectations
If you could give yourself permission to pause, can you identify which expectations of others have you tried or are you trying to live up...


- Aug 19, 2021
What We Can Learn from Sha'Carri Richardson
As we get closer to another seasonal change, reflection is important. To reflect on the recent season in preparation for the next season...


- Jun 30, 2021
Dear Black Male Athletes...
I question how much you have been conditioned to equate being loved with being criticized. I challenge the people around you to not say...


- Jun 24, 2021
Elephants In The Room
This one hits home. This is going to piss some people off, and rightfully so; because it’s going to make multiple people uncomfortable....


- Jun 14, 2021
The Bubble Mentality
Control what you let in your bubble. During the primitive aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA and WNBA demonstrated the ability to...


- Mar 10, 2021
Healthy Chaos vs. Unhealthy Chaos
When we experience chaos, trauma, drama, or adversity in childhood repeatedly, it becomes a part of our norm. Our norm provides a sense...


- Mar 3, 2021
Check the Critic At The Door
Ever received the wrong package at the door? Receiving a message from someone whether in person or via text or another method is similar...


- Feb 18, 2021
Mental & Emotional Quarantine
The experience of being lonely in a crowded room helps us see that connection is not based on physical presence alone. There is also a...


- Feb 10, 2021
Relational Poverty: Where Vulnerability and Intimacy are Lacking
When we hear poverty, we often only connect it to the significant lack of financial resources. Relational poverty is the lack of...


- Feb 3, 2021
Get In the Ring
Recognize your stuff; Deal with your stuff Don’t project your stuff; Don’t blame others for your stuff I grew up in a family where...


- Jan 13, 2021
Protective Risk of Sports
Contrary to popular belief, what impacts our mental health is our emotions and our relationships. Athletes are heavily inundated with the...