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Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go

The holidays barely have time to breathe before they’re replaced—nearly stomped out—as retailers race toward the next sale. One celebration blends into the next until you’re not quite sure what season you’re in anymore. You didn’t imagine it. But one thing is certain, they play on your addictions. Addictions occur also

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As an award-winning journalist, historian, writer, and online entrepreneur, I’ve dedicated my life to sharing stories that shape our world. I believe in the power of words to convey dreams, ideas, and experiences. My journey as a writer began in an extraordinary childhood as an Army brat, experiencing the harmonious world Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., envisioned—a foundation that still informs my work today.

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Mastering Simplicity vs. Complexity: Strategies for Success in Business, Career and Personal Life

I did not learn how to drive until I was 25 years old. That is considered old, especially in Louisiana where individuals were driving at age 10 a few generations ago. Might not have been legal, and also, it took place in mostly rural areas. An interviewee once shared with me

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Love of Reading

In Honor of World Book Day: Love of Reading Reposted: Originally published as a Guest Blog, December 5, 2024 on Connie Ragen Green's Tips and Secrets for Making Huge Profits With Your Tiny List Three chairs down, and one row over, I watched in dread as his small hands fervently tore

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30 Actionable Ways to Cultivating Friendships and Partnerships: In Business, Career and Personal Life

The only way to have a friend is to be one. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Success in business isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you surround yourself with. When you intentionally align with the right mentors, advisors, consultants, and coaches, you stop guessing and start growing with purpose. —

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“I Have No Friends”: Building an Online Business as a New or Seasoned Entrepreneur

Her words hung in the air. And hovered over us in loud silence. They were deafening. You really wished that she had never uttered them because you were floored — you were not sure how to react. Who on earth admits to such a thing? And yet, the student worker made

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Reboot, Revise & Renew: Why Q2 is Your Best Quarter of the Year!

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” […]

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Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go


The holidays barely have time to breathe before they’re replaced—nearly stomped out—as retailers race toward the next sale. One celebration blends into the next until you’re not quite sure what season you’re in anymore. You didn’t imagine it. But one thing is certain, they play on your addictions. Addictions occur also in your business, career, […]

Store aisle filled with Mardi Gras decorations in purple, green, and gold, including beads, masks, and festive signage, illustrating seasonal overload and constant visual temptation.

January 7, 2026

Knock, Knock: Are You Answering the Door for 2026?


Knock, knock… Each year, we pause—if only briefly—to acknowledge what we’ve accomplished. Some victories were large and life-altering. Others were quiet, personal, and just as meaningful. And yet—if we’re honest—there’s usually a cringe or two. Those lingering goals. The projects that didn’t quite make it across the finish line. You likely thought you had more […]

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December 31, 2025

The Big Picture: Defining Your Life Goals for 2026 and Beyond


It’s not a fault. We grow accustomed to our immediate surroundings—our routines, our rhythms, our so-called comfort zones. Even those who venture farther than others often circle back to what feels familiar. But—we all tend to forget about the Big Picture. Some people thrive on challenge. They climb, leapfrog, and take risks—sometimes even taking everyone’s […]

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December 24, 2025

You DO You: Stop Being a People Pleaser


A Diagnosis I Never Expected I never viewed myself as a People Pleaser. But it was a rude awakening when I took a personality test created by best-selling author Ruth Soukup—yes, my namesake. The results puzzled me. I was labeled not only a People Pleaser, but also an Outcast. Strangely enough, I wore the Outcast […]

December 17, 2025

Black Friday Blues: Has Holiday Shopping Losts Its Magic?


Once upon a time, Black Friday used to mean something. Much more than it means today. I recently found myself thinking such thoughts when I noticed that the shopping centers were not full, let alone overflowing, the day after Thanksgiving—as they had been in years past. Then a young comedian verified my feelings. He had […]

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December 10, 2025

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    Time to Break Up—and Let the Addictions Go

    The holidays barely have time to breathe before they’re replaced—nearly stomped out—as retailers race toward the next sale. One celebration blends into the next until you’re not quite sure what season you’re in anymore. You didn’t imagine it. But one thing is certain, they play on your addictions. Addictions occur also

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          As an award-winning journalist, historian, writer, and online entrepreneur, I’ve dedicated my life to sharing stories that shape our world. I believe in the power of words to convey dreams, ideas, and experiences. My journey as a writer began in an extraordinary childhood as an Army brat, experiencing the harmonious world Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., envisioned—a foundation that still informs my work today.

          After my family settled in my father's hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, I later discovered a vibrant culture that inspired my passion for writing and community advocacy. I’ve channeled this passion into my work, from co-publishing Creole Magazine in the 1990s to authoring For Shakespeare's Stepchildren: 10 Essential Writing Tips and Techniques: Secrets of Successful Writers, available on Amazon now. And recently, I uploaded my thesis in book format, Just As Brutal But Without All the Fanfare: African American Students, Racism, and Defiance during the Desegregation of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, 1954-1964, which tells the inspirational story of the brave young men and women who desegregated the school, today known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It became the first higher education institution to desegregate in the Deep South.