by GLYNNIS WHITWER The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) A new city, new neighborhood and new school for my children had me feeling very new, too. And insecure. And lonely. And wondering, How would I ever fit in and feel a part of this new community? So when my children brought home a…
Its the morning after the night before and social media is alive with the news of John Legend and Common’s Oscar win for the ‘Best original Song’ Glory. The win represents much more than an Oscar nod but also validates and prioritizes the sentiments behind the song and the movie itself Selma. But as always here on TIS, we don’t…
There’s a mentor buzz going on right now. People have realized that to be successful in your career, you cant go it alone. You need someone who has walked the walked and is able to talk the talk, standing right beside you. A mentor is ideally someone in your chosen field who has achieved the same milestones you are aiming for.…
Sometime last year, I got an email from Chioma Obii-Obioha, the creator and editor of the Love.N’Words blog inviting me to take part in her Journey to Beautiful Series. According to Chioma, the series aims to showcase African women celebrating their own beauty, defining what is beautiful for themselves, embracing the journey to total self-acceptance, and living on purpose. I could relate…
By Tracie Miles “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” James 4:17 (NLT) It seemed like a great idea at first, until my fear and procrastination caused me to miss a blessing. I’d been invited to speak at a summer camp and my daughter Kaitlyn joined me. In between attending the…
One of my favorite bible passages is ‘do not despise the days of little beginnings’. These entrepreneurs are prime examples of this phrase….as written by Larry Kim of ink 1. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz The son of a high school dropout and a truck driver, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz grew up in public housing in Brooklyn. He was encouraged from…
Whenever I watch, listen or read, I know when the object of my focus moves from my mind and touches my soul. Watching this video, I had to pause at least 3 times-just to take it all in. Many times, my heart developed fingers and clapped on its own because the words I heard resonated far deep into the recesses…
Something special happens when women come together and share their experiences. The Inspire Series Redefining Beauty event, supported by Wana Wana Productions held on Sunday 30th November 2014 and gave women a platform to openly discuss and share concepts of beauty. The event opened with performances by song writer Omolara and Femi Leyeand poet/actress Titilope Sonuga. Later, Inspire Series host, Glory Edoziengave a short but inspiring talk on…
They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and still expecting different results. In my last episode of the Inspire Series, I admitted to my somewhat disorganised lifestyle. So I know if I want to see a marked difference in my 2014, getting organised should be on the top of my list. That’s why I found…
By Kara Tippetts “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the LORD God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.” Psalm 73:28 (ESV) We spend our little years dreaming, hoping, wishing — imagining what our lives will one day become. We set the stage for what our living will be like in our…
