While putting her 12 children through school and working full time to provide for her family, Ella Washington, 89, never abandoned her goal to continue her education. On Saturday, she walked across the stage at Liberty University’s Commencement as the oldest graduate in the Class of 2018, earning her associate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Washington
I shot my 1st tv commercial over two decades ago. It was a major deal for an upcoming actor; for the visibility and the pay check. I nearly lost that gig for being the wrong skin colour. I didn’t match the client rep’s “ideal“. Thankfully, the director, Mr. Wale Fanu wasn’t a push over. He
A Queen on Instagram Sequoia Smith (@Ms.Cokes) took to her Instagram page to inspire followers, readers and anyone who came across her post. We found it really interesting, uplifting and inspirational so we thought to share so you can be inspired too! Read Her Story 17 years old, I remember my mama just hugging me
Actress and Entrepreneur, Juliet Ibrahim Earlier today took to Instagram to drop an Easter message for women all over the world. With all the trials and tribulations that come with living a unique life, it is important that just as we bath daily, a dose of motivation or inspiration periodically, is essential. “Queen, never
Holding on is being brave, but letting go and moving on is often what makes us stronger and happier. Here are ten signs it’s time to let go: Someone expects you to be someone you’re not. – Don’t change who you are for anyone else. It’s wiser to lose someone over being who you are, than to
A 27-year-old Australian woman who lost her battle with a rare form of cancer had asked her family to share the last letter she wrote on her deathbed. Holly Butcher’s last words soon went viral on Facebook after being posted on January 3, one day before she passed away, with more than 131,000 people sharing it on
We love it when women and win and we love it even better when they win together! The Gorgeous Emezi Sisters Akwaeke, an author, about to publish her first book and her younger sister Yagazie, an accomplished photographer were recently featured in renowned Vogue US magazine under an article titled 5 Families Who are Changing the World as We
Motivation is like taking a bath. We need a daily dose to keep going. Thanks to social media and some incredible accounts we have been privileged to come across, we can’t certainly aren’t running out of motivation anytime soon! Sarah Sapora is a Self Love Mentor and Wellness Advocate who is driven to help other
Once, there was an older man, who was broke, living in a tiny house and owned a beat up car. He was living off of $99 social security checks. At 65 years of age, he decide things had to change. So he thought about what he had to offer. His friends raved about his
Hard times are like strong storms that blow against your body and mind. And it’s not just that these storms hold you back from places you might otherwise go. They also tear away from you all but the essential parts of you that cannot be torn, so that afterward you see yourself as you really