The Next Chapter

"Successful people don't just dream, they DO!" #Morning #Affirmation #Goals #Success #Empowerment #Positive #Inspiration #LadyofInspiration #TheNextChapter

Baby Hair and Afros! 😍😍😍 This beautiful piece is by Artist Martin L. Akande. #TeamBey #Beyonce #Formation

#College #Money #Scholarships Need money for college? The Scholly App is for all adults and youth. A one stop scholarship application from the convenience of your home or mobile device. I have used it and it works! Get that free money from all sources. Also look into internships and companies with tuition assistance programs. Additionally, apply for your state senators and delegates scholarships. Look into Community College transfer programs and scholarships to 4 year colleges. Consider taking CLEP tests or DANTES college equivalency tests to knock out courses. Look up sorority and fraternity scholarships, and professional organization scholarships like the Federally Employed Women, Blacks in Government, Air Force Sergeants Association, and equivalent orgs. Check with your school's financial aid office for scholarships. The STOKES scholarship is great for STEM students. Veterans, if all GI Bill money is tapped out you may have other avenues via the Veterans Rehabilitation Training fund, and/or Veteran Scholarships offered by your school or your state. There is plenty of money out there. You just have to be resourceful and find it.

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Ladies if going out for an interview. Here are some personal tips for your attire: Proper fitting Bra and under attire. No triple cleavage! Solid color, tailored, conservative suit Coordinated blouse Polished, medium to low heeled shoe No open toe shoes Classy and conservative jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Skin toned or light hosiery Minimal make-up & perfume (be sensitive that you may be in a tight space and some are sensitive to the scents) Manicured nails Portfolio or briefcase (Don't forget the resume and business card!) #AceWritingServices #LadyofInspiration #CareerTips #TheNextChapter #Black #Women #Careers #Professionals

Gentleman if you are going for an interview here are some tips for you: Solid color, conservative, tailored suit Single color long sleeve shirt Conservative tie Dark socks, polished, professional, shoes Very limited jewelry (NO EARRINGS!) Neat, professional hairstyle (Get a haircut!) Shaved, well-groomed face but go easy on the aftershave Neatly trimmed nails Portfolio or briefcase (Don't forget the business card and the resume!) #AceWritingServices #LadyofInspiration #CareerTips #TheNextChapter

We as women are supposed to be building one another up. We are supposed to love, respect, uplift, encourage and motivate each other. Grown women rolling their eyes at one another, spreading rumors, rude, disrespectful, unapproachable, don‘t speak when spoken to? Ladies we need to do better... #LadyofInspiration #Daily #Affirmation #Goals #Success #Empowerment #Positive #Inspiration #TheNextChapter #Black #Women

Looking for a total money makeover? I found financial peace via Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. I established an Emergency fund, created a budget, and paid creditors using the debt snowball system. My next goal is to incorporate charitable giving into my budget and save 6-8 months of expenses. It takes discipline but Financial Peace is priceless! #Money #Savings #Budget #NewYear #NewYou #Black #Women #Financial #Peace www.daveramsey.com/fpu

Unbothered! This has been me lately. Zero tolerance for negativity. Unsolicited opinions are not needed regarding my life, my choices, my social media posts, my openness to sharing LOTS of information to help others in their life and careers, and my audacity to pursue my passions. In other words: Stay in your lane and I will continue to walk boldly in my destiny. #LadyofInspiration #MindYourBusiness #StoptheFoolishness #StayInYourLane #BeFearless #BeBold #BeYou #Message #black #Woman #Thoughts

#Veterans #spouses #caregivers #combat #interpreters Applications are open for the 2016 Dog Tag Inc. Fellowship. Please share if you know someone who is interested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14rrJ5DNTWwI9MRLGur50izu0pT_dqAH3YZpsVi6v0xA/viewform?c=0&w=1

#Veterans #Entrepreneurs #SCORE provides a great opportunity to receive mentorship and build your small business. http://www.score.org/vetsfastlaunch

#UnitedWayNCA #UnitedWay #Grants Yesterday, I had the privilege to review grants for the United Way National Capital Area. Thanks to generous donors we were able to reward $120,000 worth of grants to deserving non-profit partners. The United Way focuses on three key areas: Health, Financial Stability, and Education. Visit the United Way website to learn more and please consider donating to help us to improve the quality of life for everyone in the national capital area. No matter how much you choose to give, your donation to United Way NCA will create a major impact. http://www.unitedwaynca.org/

Single and Saved - Slippery Sock Chronicles - How do you pick up the pieces and heal from a broken heart? How do you release yourself from the anger and bitterness? How do you forgive him, forgive yourself and move on? Here are steps that have helped me move on and keep smiling...it works! Seek God: Look up scriptures on forgiveness and meditate on them each morning. Read Daily Affirmations: I post daily affirmations that help to set a positive tone for my day. Seek counseling: There are several options to include traditional one-on-one; group therapy sessions for anger management; and spiritual counseling. Find a life coach: Virtually or in-person. There are several women that inspire me. Look up "Happy Black Woman" or Rosetta Thurman. Find a great self-help book! There are plenty that will help you through the healing and forgiveness process. Bond with your Sister-friends: I attend First Baptist Church of Glenarden and I joined the Queen Esther Ministry. There are 20 of us bonded by His stripes. A group of women, all with our own stories, and we all help to lift each other up. Find a group of women that you love and that will uplift you. #SingleandSaved #SlipperySockChronicles #PositiveAffirmation #Love #Life

#PrayforHumanity #PrayforParis Praying for the victims of terroristic attacks and domestic violence right in the heart of our communities. Praying for humanity. Praying that the whole world unites in peace. If you have a deep desire to get involved with stopping the violence in your communities please join up with the many great initiatives or start your own movements like the 300 Men March or Safe Streets: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-rodricks-0804-20150803-column.html Take the time to learn about and join the African American organizations that advocate for you: http://www.diversitybestpractices.com/news-articles/20-african-american-organizations-you-need-know Want to help the victims and families in Paris? There are numerous ways to support relief efforts: http://www.syracuse.com/us-news/index.ssf/2015/11/how_to_help_paris_ways_to_help_victims_of_terror_attacks_in_france.html Want to support the victims of the Russian plane crash? Sign the change.org petition to build a memorial for the 224 crash victims: http://europe.newsweek.com/russian-officials-debate-memorial-egypt-crash-victims-335984 So far Russia and Egypt have refused the U.S. help offered to investigate the crash: http://www.newsweek.com/report-russia-and-egypt-decline-fbis-help-investigating-russian-plane-crash-392292 Want to support the victims of Beirut? Sign up for the Lebanese International Council for the Red Cross newsletter or select the menu and click support for info on individual donors or corporate donor options: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/middle-east/lebanon Want to help in the fight against Boko Haram? Donate or get involved with the Humanitarian Aide Relief Trust for Nigeria: http://www.hart-uk.org/locations/nigeria/ You can also donate to the Kenya Red Cross: http://www.kenyaredcross.org/ Pray for our 300 U.S. Troops that have been deployed under the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). The U.S. has offered a total of $23 million dollars in rewards for information about the leaders of Islamic Militants in North and West Africa. http://www.tvcnews.tv/?q=article/nigeria-hails-us-7m-bounty-boko-haram-leader Also know that the European Union (EU) (this

I just watched the show #untyingtheknot The whole internet was in an uprising about #Toya giving #Memphitz an 8-day hall pass to cheat. Pause right there. Did anyone actually research what the show was about? It is called "Untying the Knot." They are actually divorcing. The hall pass and other issues were briefly discussed. Mostly though the show was about them splitting up assets to include her wedding rings that he took, cars, his prized watch collection and peeping tom cameras. His voice/mannerisms are annoying! The "peeping tom" photography and magazine concept is creepy and whack. Then I was over it when he blamed Toya for the downfall of the marriage for not "allowing him" to appear on Love and Hiphop with his ex #KMichelle to defend himself against the abuse allegations. Here is a good concept: If the allegations were unfounded, why not take it to court for slander? Wait, he did and it turns out K. Michelle was telling the truth. It is on record that he beat his ex. The truth is the truth. Why blame your wife? Deal with it. He claims he lost his job and credibility after K. Michelle came forward and he lost everything. Ummm when was his last hit with an artist? T-Pain? Young Bloodz? I'm raising the BS flag. This dude is a Busta! #whack #realitytv #domesticviolence #divorce

Single and Saved-Slippery Sock Chronicles: "Why are you single? It must be something wrong with you." That is the common line I get when I first meet a guy. I normally give a puzzled look at first and ask, "Well aren't you single too? Oh wait, you are married? Still living with your wife. Oh, grown apart. I see. Does she know you are out here in these streets trying to pick up single women?" Go away Slippery Cunning Socks with your married but separated stories. Get a divorce or get a therapist. Stop trying to bring innocent women in your mess. No, there is nothing "wrong" with me. I just choose to be single over being a mistress. Yes, I know, it gets lonely out in these streets especially during the winter. I'll wait. I have mink blankets and heaters. No time for non-sense. #Single #Saved #Standards #NoSharing #SlipperySocks #SameStory

#Morning #Message Stop being in denial and face the TRUTH. #LadyofInspiration