The Fabulous Do-Gooder

Rockin' the Red Pump: National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

2010-03-10T09:43:00.000-05:00

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...and I am Rockin' the Red Pump for the cause! I wrote about a fabulous organization, The Red Pump Project, on the Huffington Post a few weeks back and all the things that they are doing around the nation to create an awareness. Click HERE to read the article.

Happy International Womens Day!

2010-03-08T00:00:00.002-05:00

Today is International Womens Day and little did I know that Womens Day has been observed since the 1900’s! Every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire women and celebrate achievments. Hundreds of events occur not only on this day but through out the month of March –Womens History Month to celebrate the achievments of women around the world.

Focus For the Week: Even More

2010-02-22T08:00:00.001-05:00

"The world will challenge you. Choose to challenge yourself even more, in ways that are meaningfully fulfilling. There is much that you are expected to do. Choose to do even more, and to greatly exceed those expectations. Life can often serve up some unpleasant surprises. Choose to always make yourself, and what you do, a pleasant surprise. Focus not on how little you can get away with.

Motivator of the Year..Who Me?

2010-02-20T23:06:00.002-05:00

So, I just found out that I have been nominated for a Chozen Award in the category of Motivator of the Year :). How exciting is that?! It's always wonderful to receive recognition for doing something you genuinely love to do and that you are passionate about. For the past 4 years I have been speaking to young women across the country about the importance of self esteem, leadership, and healthy

Choices...

2010-02-06T22:55:00.001-05:00

I have reached a point in my life where I need to make some important decisions. This poem by Nikki Giovanni, "Choices" captures exactly what I am feeling... if i can't do what i want to do then my job is to not do what i don't want to do it's not the same thing but it's the best i can do if i can't have what i want . . . then my job is to want what i've got and be satisfied that at least

What do you want to do before you die?

2010-02-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

Have you ever thought about all the things that you would like to do before you...."transition over"? I have...but then again, honestly, I haven't thought about what I want to do before "I am called to glory". Well MTV's newest television series is actually about this very subject, but with an interesting twist. The Buried Life is about four young men whom relying on goodwill, guts and gumption,

Black HERstory: Dominique Deveraux Lloyd

2010-02-03T12:04:00.013-05:00

It takes a remarkable actor to play the role of a character to the point where whenever you see that actor you still think of the character that was played. {Sort of like how I feel about Danny Glover every time I see him -I see "Mista" from The Color Purple ---eh}. Diane Carroll played the role of Dominique Deveraux Lloyd on the hit night time soap opera Dynasty in the 80's. The character

Fab-Do-Gooder Giveaway

2010-01-30T15:52:00.008-05:00

CONTEST CLOSED Hey Y'all! I am running my first giveaway for my readers *yay!* Basically all you will need to do is the following: 1. Follow My Blog 2. Subscribe to my Feed "Let Me Feed You" 3. Follow me on Twitter @fabdogooder 4. Leave a comment saying you've done the above and with a personal quote that you live by daily...(along with an email to contact you if you win) Simple as that! The

I.Am.Success.

2010-01-30T15:06:00.005-05:00

A dear friend of mine, Leslie Greene who is the founder and CEO of Raising the Standard Casting Company; is currently working on a documentary titled "I am Success". Below you'll find a brief description of her documentary and the "I am Success" movement:"Many African-American youth desire a future and they are worth listening too…This documentary speaks specifically to the youth and what types

Worldless Wednesday: Free Your Mind

2010-01-27T14:06:00.000-05:00

"Free your mind and the rest will follow..."

This is Not a Photo Opportunity

2010-01-26T12:19:00.001-05:00

Photo Credit: Flickr I am sure that I am not the only one. As a matter of fact, I know I'm not the only one that feels this way. Because I have had discussions with people about this very topic. What am I talking about? I am talking about the businesses, people and those so called "personalities" who based on their actions are only interested in serving those in need when it only benefits

It's as Simple as This..

2010-01-20T21:32:00.005-05:00

"We can't live in this world without giving a damn about this world."Please take a moment and read my thoughts on Haiti on the Huffington Post.

Spotlight on a Beautiful Mind: Entertainment Attorney Evita Kaigler

2010-01-09T18:54:00.001-05:00

Have you ever met someone (virtually or in person) and within just a few moments, instantly got inspired or empowered? Well, I have and that is exactly what happened to me when I met (virtually) Entertainment Attorney Evita Kaigler. Evita is a combination of beauty, wisdom, and drive. Whenever I meet someone who intrigues me the way Ms. Kaigler does, I am always thirsty to know what it is

Fab-fa-less Do Gooder: ALDO Shoes

2010-01-03T00:16:00.002-05:00

Help ALDO Inspire hope for only $3 while supplies last 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the totes will go to help fund Youth AIDS programs in South Africa and worldwide. I have the blue , teal, and black tote. I purchased one in every color :). They'll make great gifts, gym bags, or to just keep around just in case. For more information visit www.aldoshoes.com .

Oh the Places You'll Go

2010-01-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

Once again we have reached another January 1st, but this one is for 2010. Many people of course see this as a time to begin again, to start over, or to make an improvement in certain areas of their lives...a resolution. Whether you have decided to make changes or to do certain things different in your life during 2010, just know that it is a year of uncharted territory and new experiences. What

Teen Dating Violence to Be Taught in Schools...

2009-12-30T00:00:00.000-05:00

My organization, The She is Me Program Inc. , does Teen Dating Violence workshops annually during October which is Domestic Violence awareness month. When we first began to talk about Teen Dating Violence many people were not receptive towards the idea. So I never thought that I would ever see the day when schools would be open to the idea of including Teen Dating Violence into the regular

The Definition of Beauty

2009-12-28T00:00:00.001-05:00

Photo Credit: Flaviana Matata' on GlobalGrind.comI came across a blog post a few weeks ago written by model and former Miss Tanzania, Flaviana Matata' on GobalGrind.com. Basically the blog was about the definition of natural beauty. What sparked my interest about this blog post was the writer-Flaviana. You see, Flaviana represented the African nation of Tanzania in the Miss Universe 2007

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T13:17:00.003-05:00

Merry Christmas to you and yours..Oh, How I wish everyone had the Christmas Spirit year round...*le sigh* Someday at Christmas..

Cool Chicks Who Love Great Books

2009-12-24T11:05:00.009-05:00

Whether they are fiction, non-fiction, a collection of essays, or self help books; I love to read books. I don't get around to reading as much as I would like to because of my schedule, but when I do find the time, I always make sure I am reading a book that is not only worth my time but one that is going to add to my life and my creativity. To help me with finding out what my next good read will

Wordless Wednesday: Keeping it Positive

2009-12-23T17:16:00.001-05:00

Dove Real Beauty: Beauty from the Inside Out

2009-12-20T13:32:00.005-05:00

I have not always had healthy self esteem. As a matter of fact, it was not until my early twenties that I began to fully accept everything about me from the inside out. This acceptance did not just happen over night. The same way it takes time to destroy ones self esteem, building ones self esteem is also a process. Self esteem is influenced by family, the media, pop culture, and your peers. I

You take the good, you take the bad..

2009-12-18T21:02:00.007-05:00

I am very easy to please and I don't ask for much. This Christmas is no different. My list is pretty simple. Those close to me know that I love the 80's. The 80's was such a simple decade. The fashion was fun, music was colorful and light on the ears, and the television shows were funny and wholesome. My favorite part of the 80's is the television shows like The Facts of Life, Different Strokes,

I'm Filled With Gratitude...

2009-12-14T00:00:00.000-05:00

Every now and then that small little thing called doubt whispers in our ear and tries to throw us off course. It happens to the best of us. Hey, it happens to me. Sometimes I wonder if my commitment to empowering young women and creating positive change is what I was brought into this world to do. Then I am reminded either by a complement, an email, a simple thank you, or some type of

Fabulosity: Feature on "The Fab Giver"

2009-12-09T10:18:00.004-05:00

The Fabulous GIVER : Give.Gab.Fab!http://www.thefabulousgiver.com/Happy hump day! It's a bit of a Wordless Wednesday for me, but you can head over to The Fabulous Giver and read a spotlight interview on yours truly. While you are at the The Fabulous Giver be sure to take a peak at her other fabulous post. The Fabulous Giver is a site that The Fabulous Giver exists for the purpose of spreading the

Charity Spotlight: Sporty Girls Inc.

2009-12-04T00:00:00.012-05:00

I remember like it was yesterday, I was lasing up my track spikes, getting ready to run the 300 hurdles, nervous as heck, but I was ready. Ready to show my team and myself that all the hard work that I had been putting in over the summer and season was about to pay off in the county track meet. Ahhh.. those were the days. Playing sports in high school helped me to develop relationships, healthy