motivation – All-Star Mom & Basketball Player!

A Slow Motion Win: My Review on Flame Bearers Podcast About Caster Semenya.

I recently listened to the Flame Bearers' podcast about Caster Semenya. Caster is an acclaimed and world-renowned track and field athlete who has won numerous medals in Olympic competitions. This episode, narrated by Jamie Mittleman delved deep into Caster's background, her accomplishments in sports, and the challenges/backlash faced based on her natural testosterone levels.

Celebrating Women’s History Month – 30 Reasons Why I’m Amazing

When my friend on Instagram (MyTalesfromtheCrib) posted this writing challenge at the beginning of March I looked at the Day 2 theme of “30 Reasons Why I’m Amazing” and knew I wanted to participate. I didn’t think it would take me nearly a month to get my thoughts from my head to the computer. This…

Women’s History Month: Celebrating My Sports Icons

To celebrate Women’s History Month (March 2021) I have been highlighting women in sports who have not only made a huge impact in the game but also on my life. This edition showcases 5 of my favorite WNBA players. They are all legendary, award winning, trendsetting, motivational, and making groundbreaking moves on and off the…

Women’s History Month: Celebrating My Sports Icons. -Teresa Weatherspoon

Basketball has and continues to be a huge part of my world. To celebrate Women’s History Month (March 2021) I will highlight women in sports who have not only made a huge impact in sports but also on my life. To tip-off this celebration I am starting with the incomparable Teresa Weatherspoon aka T-Spoon. I…

Celebrating My TEAM 🏆!

The year 2020 has been one for the record books! I’m grateful for my TEAM (family & friends) for supporting, uplifting, empowering, comforting, strengthening and LOVING me. They are all my MVPs‼️ On and off the basketball court I often refer to TEAM as Together Everyone Achieves More. Each team member with a role to…

Cheering for your NOW 👏🏾!

Do you remember when you wanted what you currently have? Take a moment, ok several moments to cheer for yourself, for accomplishing your goals and for being still in the present time. You did THAT!!! That proud feeling, that smile, that high five is everything you deserve. How often do we plan our goals &…

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The Question “How Are You Doing, Really?” Changed The Game

Recently in a team meeting (work related) I included the question, “How are you doing, really?” as the first agenda item. I meet with my team regularly and also 1:1 with each member so we have established team norms, community agreements, core values, goals and a plethora of inside jokes. We typically begin our team…

Back to Basics: My 5 Fundamental Self-care Tips

From my perspective, focusing on one's senses as it relates to self-care is a beneficial tool. Feel free to navigate your senses through stimulation, exploration, rejuvenation, experimentation and relaxation.

Rainy Day 🎶 Vibes

What are your top RAINY day songs? This rainy weather definitely affects my mood so I find my sunshine in MUSIC! Check out today’s IG post https://www.instagram.com/p/CIa_4wMj_9I/?igshid=ug4z3x57bjwj AND the Mommy_Scoreboard Music 🎶 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/788E8Uw0kErn5cJLz0a8Rl?si=FI-lFIuBTHWQEsZPke1mCQ On another note, my toddler twins sing, “Rain, rain go away…” on a daily basis 🙃. Have a great day on…

Only (Real) Fans Here!

True indeed that Im grateful for my team. In my previous post, “Why I stopped cheating myself” I referenced my teammates. I’m part of several teams, some including my immediate family, work, basketball and in this case my close dear friends. [Someone cue the theme song 🎵 to the TV show “Girlfriends.”] My core group…