Women have been under the microscope for decades. We’re expected to stay youthful, beautiful and keep a tiny waistline. The pressures are many, not to mention unrealistic. Keeping it all in place while maintaining a flawless look doing it. I don’t know about you but the work is exhausting! The game of pretend can eventually […]
Romance and erotica novels have a vast female audience between the ages of about 30-54. It’s estimated to be the most popular genre generating revenues in the billions. Harlequin Book, anyone? Decades ago, Jackie Collins books sold like hotcakes because the stories had a perfect balance. A love story with the just the right amount of […]
The occasional girls catch-up lunch, drinks, or spa day conversation can be an eye opener. Girl-chat is often uncensored and covers a wide spectrum of topics. It enlightens me on the various ways couples disagree relationship when it comes to matters in the bedroom. Decades ago marriages were mainstream. The model was usually a carbon […]
Our eyes see what they want to see. Life opens them to all types of ugly. Some of which can be too much to bear, at times. But what happens when we get a glimpse of something truly worth appreciating. Do you value it? Can you pause long enough to allow yourself an instant of […]
I recently watched “Life Itself.” A film about life’s beautiful, tragic, magical and incredible irony. Dan Fogelman, the writer that brings millions of American households to tears each week with “This Is Us” made a believer out of me. Life’s difficulties constantly challenge our strength and will to keep fighting. We all have our own […]
Dear AW Readers, I hope this note finds you well. Thank you so much for reading the Awakened-Woman blog. Hopefully, you’re enjoying the site’s new look. Your notes have been amazing. I’m filled with gratitude to have the chance to write for you. I hope you are feeling encouraged, inspired and empowered by the stories […]
Are you ready to read it? Excerpt from the Introduction: The initial idea of a book seemed surreal. For years, the endless pages floated in my head. But had not yet made their way onto the screen. This book was born during a time when the storm clouds had passed from my life. A time […]
Trips to the salon are usually uneventful. The visits are used as “me” time. Pause to do some self-care. The quiet time alone provides space to think, reflect and regenerate. Honestly, engaging in social conversations are not part of the ritual. The last appointment was a bit different. I met an older woman who sparked […]
Every year we take inventory. Evaluate careers, relationships, finances, goals and wellness. Taking pause to look at the areas of our lives that need tweaking. In 2018, a friend suggested that I write a list of goals or dreams. These would be things I’d pursue in the name of happiness. When sitting down to write […]
Expectations that as a gender you should carry yourself, speak or dress a certain way have long tied women down to an ideal. We are held by different standards in society because of old world thinking and preconceived notions imposed by society. Many of us follow the pack. Easier than going against the grain. May […]
