Erin Gray: “I’m Worth It” and “We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby”
When L’Oreal wanted to tell women “I’m worth it,” they selected Erin Gray to deliver the message. She was also the face of Virginia Slim’s “we’ve come a long way, […]
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Jeannette Walls: The Glass Castle (Book Review + More)
It will work out in the end if you believe in yourself. . . education is a great equalizer ~ but also, hope and belief in yourself. And then you […]
Lee Daniels: Award-Winning Producer
There is a little bit of Precious in all of us. – Lee Daniels What do you do when your dreams of becoming a Hollywood filmmaker are dashed upon […]
Dancing Lessons from Cheryl Burke
Cheryl Burke Find your passion. Once you do, nothing can stop you. – Cheryl Burke Dancing with the Stars champion and entrepreneur Cheryl Burke is a survivor of childhood sexual […]
Bravo, Chuck Cox: Susan Cox Powell’s Father Finally Gets a Measure of Justice in Pierce County, WA
Very sad update: Although Chuck Cox did everything possible to try to protect his grandsons, the system ultimately betrayed him. Josh Powell brutally murdered his sons and himself in a house explosion […]
Empowered Woman’s Playbook: Casting Yourself as Heroine
Storytelling is a critical part of effective advocacy. – Ruth Anne Robbins J.K. Rowling is the queen of writing a new script for her life. While researching her story, […]
Book Review: Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall
FLDS leader Warren Jeff’s trial started today in San Angelo, Texas. The San Angelo Standard-Times reports he is being tried on two counts of sexual assault of a child. It appears his […]
Book Review: Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
All of the major characters in Jodi Picoult’s Picture Perfect survived childhood shizza. Alexander Riveaux from New Orleans becomes blockbuster, heart throb actor Alex Rivers, who won several Oscars for his film about a […]
Thank You: It Takes a Village to End Homelessness
Sixth months ago today, I became homeless. Three months ago today, I moved into my new home. Sixth years ago today, my father passed away from a stroke. Yesterday, I […]
Bravo: Cheryl Burke & Kirstie Alley
Cheryl Burke Chris Brown got a frosty welcome last night on Dancing with the Stars from abuse survivor Cheryl Burke, Kirstie Alley, and co-host Tom Bergeron. Ms. Burke told Extra: […]
Anne Caroline Drake 