There’s nothing better than staying in on a Friday night and watching a great movie. Check out my top four inspirational movie choices below! THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION The Shawshank Redemption, written by Stephen King, is set in the 1940s US prison system. Successful banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is convicted and sentenced to life in […]
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Valerie Coleman is a best-selling author, award winning publisher, and relationship advice guru. With her best-selling book Blended Families: An Anthology, she has managed to help thousands of families navigate the hurdles of parenting and raising children in our constantly evolving society. Valerie Coleman is also founder of Pen of the Writer, which provides literary
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We have all been there, in the intern seat. Paid or not, the start of your first (or tenth) internship is filled with promise. If you could do it all over again, would you? Here are some “words of wisdom” that we pass along to all our interns. 1. Ask smart questions. We live in
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Struggling Creatives is a network that is dedicated to supporting and promoting artistic collaborations showcasing the creative underdog. When we came across the network, we were encouraged to see a community that was speaking up and raising awareness about everyone who was taking the leap and following their dreams. We had a chance to sit down
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Are you tired of hearing yourself complain? Tired of feeling like the world is moving forward and you are still in the same place. After turning thirty, the next day I immediately felt as if I was running out of time to build my legacy and that time was my enemy. Just thinking about the
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Who is Dr. S. L. Jones? Dr. S. L. Jones was born and raised in the Lawndale community on Chicago’s West Side. She has worked everywhere from Corporate America to government jobs as well as endured unemployment. She has a background in education. Jones is also a published author, founder of a non-profit, a youth
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Kweighbaye Kotee is a triple threat. She has made a name for herself as an entrepreneur, filmmaker and TV host. Kweighbaye is founder and CEO of The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF), a film and media company founded in 2007 that exhibits independent film and content year round via digital and broadcast networks, which culminates in
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Welcome to the New Year! I know we are two months-plus into the start of your new book, but I think I can say New Year until the end of this month, right? So many exciting things can happen in a year; you can meet your true love, get married, have a baby, get promoted
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During the cold winter months, bacterial and viral illnesses run rampant. When family, friends, and coworkers struggle to fight off a head cold or the flu, it seems inevitable that you’ll be hit as well. Here are some ways to maintain your health during these frigid months and keep you performing at your best! LAYER
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