Karen Sweeney recently appeared as a guest on a best friend’s edition of Hoda Kotb’s Making Space podcast. She is Hoda’s bestie but she is also, a mom, journalist, student of life, entrepreneur, and a woman of incredible faith who has been repeatedly tested by adversity. In 2000, six years before her wedding, she was operated […]
Growing up, reading the daily horoscope was always a fun part of my morning. I looked forward to seeing how much of what I read, really happened. I think watching my mother do it, inspired me to do the same. Do you believe that your star sign predicts what happens in your life? Are you […]
I vividly remember the day, I turned 50 years old! We were in CoVid lockdown. My daughter was spending her senior year of high school at home and surprised me with delicious cupcakes. I had more than enough time for reflection. As I blew out my candle, all I could think about was getting older […]
It is that time when the holiday lights are blinking in our homes. Decorations can be seen from every other window. Most plans for the season’s festivities are in the works. There will be holiday office parties, Kris Kringle exchanges, and gift-giving on overdrive. Families and friends are beginning to gather for a year in […]
Gabrielle Stone is an Actress, Director, and Host of the FML Talk Podcast. She also wrote bestselling books Eat, Pray, FML#, and The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl. If you haven’t read her story, you may be one of the millions that follow her on TikTok. The fierce author’s story begins the same as […]
Grasie Mercedes had a successful career as a fashion stylist and beauty blogger before moving on to be a Producer at MTV Networks. The work behind the scenes was only the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry. The Writer, Filmmaker, and Actress is an uber-talented Afro-Latina with film credits that include A CoVid […]
Life is unpredictable. Oftentimes, it feels like a long movie, where you are the lead among a cast of characters that either support or antagonize the conflict of your story. My narrative is continuously evolving, people come in and out of my life to help me with the lessons. The beauty of this thing called […]
The AW Confidential Podcast was created for people who want to be informed, as well as, entertained. Episodes will cover a variety of topics for men and women. Particularly, men who want to learn and educate themselves about matters that affect the women in their lives. The host, Yvette Bodden, and guests will discuss topics […]
What was the last book you read and more importantly, how did it make you feel? Books are one of the major inspirations in my life. The idea of getting lost in a story or awakened by a fresh perspective is exactly what I need at times. Summer is a great time to pick up […]
Quotes are powerful, used by millions to inspire greatness, healing, and change. Words have a purpose, they can empower, inspire, encourage, improve mood or lift spirits when despair and disappointment take hold of our hearts. Part of the beauty in a citation is its staying power. These live, well beyond the time written and used […]