Healing Sh*t Series

November 2, 2019 Newsletter No. 007 Greetings beautiful one, Over a year ago I began planning the HEALING SH** series and each of you said YES to being part of this transformative and powerful movement. Unfortunately, I was unable to fully be present for the 33 womyn who answered the call. When my brother lost his… Continue reading Healing Sh*t Series

Day 25 ~ The Healing Sh*t ~ Goddess Training Workshop

So many people are in pain. We are all going through something. What is on my heart? LOSS. PAIN. GENERATIONAL TRAUMA. All the things I inherited at birth. As I continue organizing this beautiful seven week workshop the intention for creating this space is that spirit whispered to me, "we all have SH*T to heal."… Continue reading Day 25 ~ The Healing Sh*t ~ Goddess Training Workshop

The Afrolatina Show – Ep. 04 #afrolatinashow

This week on The Afrolatina Show (Ep. 04) we talk about the many ways we are told that we do not belong. y mami me dijo que yo soy su niña bella con el Pelo Bueno. That I have that “GOOD hair!” Which must mean I don’t get discriminated against… And that I really pass… Continue reading The Afrolatina Show – Ep. 04 #afrolatinashow

The Afrolatina Show – Ep. 03 #afrolatinashow

COACH WOODEN GEMS: GEM 1: "Why is it that so many non-attainers are quick to criticize, question, and belittle the attainers?" ~ John Wooden "It was 10 years ago, I was just emerging as a writer and published my first story. Someone saw something in me. This person wanted to build with me. She wanted… Continue reading The Afrolatina Show – Ep. 03 #afrolatinashow

A Parent Talks to a Child Before the First Game

"This is your first game, my child. I hope you win. I hope you win for your sake, not mine. Because winning's nice. It's a good feeling. Like the whole world is yours. But, it passes, this feeling. And what lasts is what you've learned. And what you learn about is life. That's what sports… Continue reading A Parent Talks to a Child Before the First Game

The Writing Midwife

In the Writing from the Womb workshop I work closely with writers at all levels who have chosen me as their “Writing Midwife” to walk with them on this incredibly lonely journey that is the writers life. Over the years, Writing from the Womb has grown into the most sacred model of what it means to… Continue reading The Writing Midwife

What would you write if today was your last day?

There are things that will pull you back to the page by your hair… kicking and screaming. There are stories that will haunt you, excite you and demand they be told… Or why write at all? A dear friend to my family has left us… I am so sad to learn that he has left… Continue reading What would you write if today was your last day?

Meet Sankofa Sisterhood Workshop Facilitator

I met this writer nine years ago. We met like most people meet these days online. We found each other through writing. We had so much in common, both single mothers, both with a fire and drive to write stories that would be heard and both women who WILL and HAVE sacrificed everything for this… Continue reading Meet Sankofa Sisterhood Workshop Facilitator