Publications | Lia World Traveler

How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome

Apr 30, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.com

This Mom Got Into Advocacy For Her Three Daughters With Sickle Cell Disease And Is Now Helping SCD Families Worldwide

Apr 5, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.com

Why Are We Drawn To Toxic Partners? A Pyschotherapist Explains

Mar 23, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.con

It True That Women Lose Interest In Sex After Marriage?

Mar 11, 2021 Lia World Traveler vía MadameNoire.com

Leadership | The formula to become a rock star leader = people focused + values-driven

Feb 25, 2021 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía Medium.com

Black Women Are Missing Out On The Benefits Of True HR Support And The App Kith Republic Is Here To Help

Feb 24, 2021 Lia World Traveler vía MadameNoire.com

11 Qualities Of A Good Friend & Ways To Be An Even Better One

Feb 23, 2021 Lia World Traveler vía MindBodyGreen.com

How To Deal With Difficult Co-Workers When Working From Home

Feb 16, 2021 Lia World Traveler vía MadameNoire.com

From One Mom To Another: Are Godparents Necessary?

Jan 29, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.com

From One Mom To Another: The Pros and Cons of Raising Black Children Abroad

Jan 20, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.con

A Couple Married Nearly 60 Years Shares The Keys To Relationship Longevity

Jan 17, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.com

From One Mom to Another: Healthy Weight Loss in School-Aged Children

Jan 8, 2021 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.com

Are You Lonely in Your Relationship?

Dec 2020 Lia World Traveler via MadameNoire.com

Diversity at State | A Dream Deferred and a Collective Responsibility

Sep 2020 publication descriptionThe Foreign Service Journal

Get Out of Your Own Way – Interview with Nicole Coleman

Aug 21, 2020 Lia World Traveler vía Madamenoire

Representing American Interests Abroad

Aug 2020 Syracuse Manuscript, My story is on page 10.

Representation Matters (An essay)

Jul 15, 2020 Lia World Traveler

Yes, Love Letters Are Still A Thing: Here’s How To Write A Great One

Jun 30, 2020 Lia World Traveler via MindBodyGreen

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publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: How To Give Your Children Enough Attention When You Have More Than Onepublication dateApr 20, 2020 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadamenoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: How To Give Your Children Enough Attention When You Have More Than OneSee publication

publication titleArmenia: Embassy Yerevan champions democracy in the Caucasuspublication dateApr 1, 2020 publication descriptionState MagazineSee publication Armenia: Embassy Yerevan champions democracy in the CaucasusSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: How To Have The Period Talk With Your Daughterpublication dateFeb 19, 2020 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoirepublication description

See publication From One Mom To Another: How To Have The Period Talk With Your DaughterSee publication

publication titleWomen In Diplomacy – Podcastpublication dateFeb 2020 publication descriptionWomen In Foreign PolicySee publication Women In Diplomacy – PodcastSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: Helping Your Children Deal With Griefpublication dateJan 28, 2020 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadamenoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: Helping Your Children Deal With GriefSee publication

publication titleFrom one Mom To Another: How To Teach Your Children About Moneypublication dateJan 16, 2020 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoire.comSee publication From one Mom To Another: How To Teach Your Children About MoneySee publication

publication titleWhy You Need Urban Intellectuals Black History Flashcards In Your Educational At-Home Toolkitpublication dateDec 27, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadamenoireSee publication Why You Need Urban Intellectuals Black History Flashcards In Your Educational At-Home ToolkitSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: When Is The Right Time To Have “The Talk” With Your Child?publication dateDec 4, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadamenoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: When Is The Right Time To Have “The Talk” With Your Child?See publication

publication titleFrom AI To Self Driving Cars, The Future Of Travel Is Technologypublication dateDec 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía Griots RepublicSee publication From AI To Self Driving Cars, The Future Of Travel Is TechnologySee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: How and When To Tell Your Child They Are Adoptedpublication dateNov 23, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadamenoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: How and When To Tell Your Child They Are AdoptedSee publication

publication titleBeyond The Pyramids & Pharoahs | Egypt Off The Beaten Pathpublication dateNov 6, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía Griots RepublicSee publication Beyond The Pyramids & Pharoahs | Egypt Off The Beaten PathSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another – How To Move The Family Forward After Infidelitypublication dateNov 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoireSee publication From One Mom To Another – How To Move The Family Forward After InfidelitySee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: 5 Signs Your Family Is Experiencing Too Much Stresspublication dateNov 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: 5 Signs Your Family Is Experiencing Too Much StressSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: Coming Out To Your Children Later In Lifepublication dateNov 2019 publication descriptionLia World TravelerSee publication From One Mom To Another: Coming Out To Your Children Later In LifeSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: How To Deal With The “Terrible Twos”publication dateNov 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: How To Deal With The “Terrible Twos”See publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: When Should I have Sex Again After Giving Birth?publication dateOct 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadamenoireSee publication From One Mom To Another: When Should I have Sex Again After Giving Birth?See publication

publication titleTop 5 Wheelchair Ready Travel Destinationspublication dateOct 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía Griots RepublicSee publication Top 5 Wheelchair Ready Travel DestinationsSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: Is Staying In A Loveless Marriage For The Kids Ever The “Right” Thing To Do?publication dateSep 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoire.comSee publication From One Mom To Another: Is Staying In A Loveless Marriage For The Kids Ever The “Right” Thing To Do?See publication

publication titleFrom One Mom To Another: What To Do If Your Child Hits Youpublication dateSep 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoire.comSee publication From One Mom To Another: What To Do If Your Child Hits YouSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom to Another: How to Cope When Your Child Comes Between You and Your Partnerpublication dateSep 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoire.comSee publication From One Mom to Another: How to Cope When Your Child Comes Between You and Your PartnerSee publication

publication titleHidden Gems | 4 Off The Beaten Path Mexican Destinationspublication dateSep 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots RepublicSee publication Hidden Gems | 4 Off The Beaten Path Mexican DestinationsSee publication

publication titleGet Connected | 4 Locations To Help Quiet A Restless Spiritpublication dateAug 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía Griots RepublicSee publication Get Connected | 4 Locations To Help Quiet A Restless SpiritSee publication

publication titleWant “More” for Your Child? Meet Sawyerpublication dateJul 14, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoireSee publication Want “More” for Your Child? Meet SawyerSee publication

publication titleOh, The Air Up There | Mountaineering, Is It For You?publication dateJul 6, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía Griots RepublicSee publication Oh, The Air Up There | Mountaineering, Is It For You?See publication

publication titleFrom One Mom to Another: How to Keep Your Child On Track and Avoid the Academic “Summer Slide”publication dateJul 4, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadameNoireSee publication From One Mom to Another: How to Keep Your Child On Track and Avoid the Academic “Summer Slide”See publication

publication titleTop Five Countries For White Water Raftingpublication dateJun 2019 publication descriptionLia World Travel via Griots RepublicSee publication Top Five Countries For White Water RaftingSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom to Another, How to Help Your Child Deal With Bullyingpublication dateMay 16, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía MadamenoireSee publication From One Mom to Another, How to Help Your Child Deal With BullyingSee publication

publication titleThe Ring of Fire | What to Know Before You Gopublication dateMay 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots RepublicSee publication The Ring of Fire | What to Know Before You GoSee publication

publication titleFrom One Mom to Another | 4 Ways to Avoid The Over Commitment Exhaustion Trappublication dateApr 30, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Madame NoireSee publication From One Mom to Another | 4 Ways to Avoid The Over Commitment Exhaustion TrapSee publication

publication titleFrom One Step-Mom To Another: How To Manage The Two Biggest Hurdles of Blended Familiespublication dateApr 17, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoire.comSee publication From One Step-Mom To Another: How To Manage The Two Biggest Hurdles of Blended FamiliesSee publication

publication titleHow To Travel With Kids Without Losing Your Mindpublication dateApr 12, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via MadameNoire.comSee publication How To Travel With Kids Without Losing Your MindSee publication

publication titleThe Elders | 4 World Cultures that Celebrate Aging and Why We Should Toopublication dateApr 6, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots RepublicSee publication The Elders | 4 World Cultures that Celebrate Aging and Why We Should TooSee publication

publication titleInterview – The Emissary – Lia Millerpublication dateApr 2, 2019 publication descriptionThe Black ExpatSee publication Interview – The Emissary – Lia MillerSee publication

publication titleOff the Beaten Path Japan | Five Travel Destinations You Should Explorepublication dateMar 6, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía GriotsRepublic.comSee publication Off the Beaten Path Japan | Five Travel Destinations You Should ExploreSee publication

publication title4 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids Without Electronicspublication dateMar 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Madame NoireSee publication 4 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids Without ElectronicsSee publication

publication titleForeign Policy Leadership Should Reflect Our Diversitypublication dateMar 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler vía GenderAvenger.comSee publication Foreign Policy Leadership Should Reflect Our DiversitySee publication

publication titleForgotten American History: Black History Monthpublication dateFeb 1, 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackGirlsAllowed.netSee publication Forgotten American History: Black History MonthSee publication

publication titleNot a Polyglot? 6 Reasons Travelers Should Level Up Their Language Skillspublication dateFeb 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots RepublicSee publication Not a Polyglot? 6 Reasons Travelers Should Level Up Their Language SkillsSee publication

publication titleBonga Cycling Academy | Cycling to Success, On and Off the Bikepublication dateJan 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GriotsRepublic.comSee publication Bonga Cycling Academy | Cycling to Success, On and Off the BikeSee publication

publication titleIt’s Okay to Take Time for Yourself | Some Strategies for Balance in 2019publication dateJan 2019 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via InkStick MediaSee publication It’s Okay to Take Time for Yourself | Some Strategies for Balance in 2019See publication

publication titleThe World of Lesser Known Christmas Holiday Traditionspublication dateDec 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication The World of Lesser Known Christmas Holiday TraditionsSee publication

publication titleGot Inked | Lebanon Tattoo Festivalpublication dateNov 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication Got Inked | Lebanon Tattoo FestivalSee publication

publication titleBlack Folks Go RVing Toopublication dateOct 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication Black Folks Go RVing TooSee publication

publication titleThe Amazing Otura Mun | Letting Your Path Lead Youpublication dateOct 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication The Amazing Otura Mun | Letting Your Path Lead YouSee publication

publication titleA Trip to Endless Cavernspublication dateSep 2018 publication descriptionLia World TravelerSee publication A Trip to Endless CavernsSee publication

publication titleThe Joys of Jellystonepublication dateSep 2018 publication descriptionLia World TravelerSee publication The Joys of JellystoneSee publication

publication titleThe Next Level | Nicholas Amoako | Refugee to Professional Soccer Playerpublication dateSep 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication The Next Level | Nicholas Amoako | Refugee to Professional Soccer PlayerSee publication

publication titleWhy Traveling In and Owning an RV is Something You Should Do!publication dateSep 2018 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionThe final post from my epic summer RV trip is up on the blog. This final post touches on the experience we had in the RV and shares a bit about the RV itself.See publication Why Traveling In and Owning an RV is Something You Should Do!See publication

publication titleWhy You Need To Go To Shenandoah National Park Immediatelypublication dateSep 2018 publication descriptionLia World TravelerSee publication Why You Need To Go To Shenandoah National Park ImmediatelySee publication

publication titleThe Fulbright Program | Living and Learning Abroad Through Cultural Exchangepublication dateAug 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republicpublication descriptionHappy to announce the latest edition of “Griots Republic” digital magazine is out and there is an amazing article featuring the Fulbright program. For those of you who have students and/or scholars in your life interested in traveling overseas send them to this article.See publication The Fulbright Program | Living and Learning Abroad Through Cultural ExchangeSee publication

publication titleBolivian Culture: Beer, Bulls, and Hot Coals. Pick a Fest!publication dateJul 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GriotsRepublic.comSee publication Bolivian Culture: Beer, Bulls, and Hot Coals. Pick a Fest!See publication

publication titleGlamping 101: Having fun with friends and fam roadtripping in an RVpublication dateJul 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via theGrio.comSee publication Glamping 101: Having fun with friends and fam roadtripping in an RVSee publication

publication titleA Toast to Adventure with Worldwide Natepublication dateMay 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication A Toast to Adventure with Worldwide NateSee publication

publication titleHow to Avoid Being a Candle Blowerpublication dateMay 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication How to Avoid Being a Candle BlowerSee publication

publication titleHow to Be a Professional For Today’s Workforcepublication dateApr 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.compublication description
See publication How to Be a Professional For Today’s WorkforceSee publication

publication titleLia Miller – Interview with the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policypublication dateApr 2018 publication descriptionCentre for Feminist Foreign PolicySee publication Lia Miller – Interview with the Centre for Feminist Foreign PolicySee publication

publication titleMid-Career Malaise: How to Get it Before it Gets Youpublication dateApr 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication Mid-Career Malaise: How to Get it Before it Gets YouSee publication

publication titleQuick Tips: Painless Travel With Kidspublication dateApr 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication Quick Tips: Painless Travel With KidsSee publication

publication titleThe Interagency Tango: How to Do It Rightpublication dateApr 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication The Interagency Tango: How to Do It RightSee publication

publication titleUncomfortable Conversations: How to Navigate Thempublication dateApr 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication Uncomfortable Conversations: How to Navigate ThemSee publication

publication title6 Ways to Sharpen Your Professional Skillspublication dateMar 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication 6 Ways to Sharpen Your Professional SkillsSee publication

publication titleA User’s Guide for the First Time Managerpublication dateMar 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication A User’s Guide for the First Time ManagerSee publication

publication titleDealing With Mental Health Issues in the Workplacepublication dateMar 2018 publication descriptionLia World TravelerSee publication Dealing With Mental Health Issues in the WorkplaceSee publication

publication titleFashion in Government: Getting Beyond Blue and Blackpublication dateMar 2018 publication descriptionhttps://www.govloop.com/community/blog/fashion-government-getting-beyond-blue-black/

publication titleMashramani Festival: Get Your Mash On In Guyanapublication dateMar 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GriotsRepublic.comSee publication Mashramani Festival: Get Your Mash On In GuyanaSee publication

publication title5 Ways to Cope When You Feel Overwhelmed at Workpublication dateFeb 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.compublication description

See publication 5 Ways to Cope When You Feel Overwhelmed at WorkSee publication

publication titleAll Black Everything Starting with Black Pantherpublication dateFeb 2018 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionI say Wakanda is real if we believe it is, what say you? #WakandaForeverSee publication All Black Everything Starting with Black PantherSee publication

publication titleCan We Get a Re-Do on Government-Supported Parental Leave?publication dateFeb 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.compublication description
See publication Can We Get a Re-Do on Government-Supported Parental Leave?See publication

publication titlePolitical Tours | Cerebral Adventure Seekers Take on Taboo Travelpublication dateFeb 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republicpublication description

See publication Political Tours | Cerebral Adventure Seekers Take on Taboo TravelSee publication

publication titleThe Art of Taking Vacationpublication dateFeb 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GovLoop.comSee publication The Art of Taking VacationSee publication

publication titleQuito | It’s Always A Good Ideapublication dateJan 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic Magazinepublication description

See publication Quito | It’s Always A Good IdeaSee publication

publication titleThe Dr. Vibe Show™: Lia Miller “Black Voters Showed Up And Showed Out—Now We Want More”publication dateJan 2018 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via TheDr.VibeShow.compublication descriptionHello! Here is the replay of my “epic conversation” live radio interview with The Dr. Vibe Show on my theGrio.com article, “Black Voters Showed Up and Showed Out – Now We Want More” (https://thegrio.com/2017/12/18/black-voters-showed-up-we-want-more/) and much much more. Would love your thoughts and feedback.See publication The Dr. Vibe Show™: Lia Miller “Black Voters Showed Up And Showed Out—Now We Want More”See publication

publication titleBlack Voters Showed Up and Showed Out – Now We Want Morepublication dateDec 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via theGrio.comSee publication Black Voters Showed Up and Showed Out – Now We Want MoreSee publication

publication titleDERRECK KAYONGO: FROM REFUGEE TO CEOpublication dateDec 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republicpublication description

See publication DERRECK KAYONGO: FROM REFUGEE TO CEOSee publication

publication titleSave The World: Go Make Some White (Diverse) Friendspublication dateNov 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington Postpublication description#tongueincheek #thepoweroffriendship #understanding #tolerance #bridgingthegap #bringingdownbarriers #liaworldtraveler
See publication Save The World: Go Make Some White (Diverse) FriendsSee publication

publication titleThe Road to Huayna Potosi: Mighty Mururatapublication dateNov 2017 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication description

See publication The Road to Huayna Potosi: Mighty MururataSee publication

publication titleWhat’s Up With Waistbeadspublication dateNov 2017 publication descriptionGriots RepublicSee publication What’s Up With WaistbeadsSee publication

publication titleSpotlight on New Zealand: Weeks in a Winnebagopublication dateSep 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republic MagazineSee publication Spotlight on New Zealand: Weeks in a WinnebagoSee publication

publication titleMust Do Travel Destinationsin New Zealand – North Island (Part 2 of 3)publication dateAug 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington PostSee publication Must Do Travel Destinationsin New Zealand – North Island (Part 2 of 3)See publication

publication title5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Camping via Winnebago Experiencepublication dateJul 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington Postpublication description

See publication 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Camping via Winnebago ExperienceSee publication

publication titleBlogger of the Month: Lia World Travelerpublication dateJul 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots RepublicSee publication Blogger of the Month: Lia World TravelerSee publication

publication titleTraveling the Globe? Here are the 10 Best Cities to Shop Plus Size Fashions Around the Globepublication dateJul 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via The Curvy Fashionistapublication description

See publication Traveling the Globe? Here are the 10 Best Cities to Shop Plus Size Fashions Around the GlobeSee publication

publication titleHere’s Why It’s Okay to Take Time for Yourselfpublication dateJun 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionNever more than now has self-care and taking time for oneself been so essential. My latest piece helps identify ways to do that. How do you make guilt-free time for yourself?See publication Here’s Why It’s Okay to Take Time for YourselfSee publication

publication titleHow To Keep Your Black Kids Self-Aware in a World that Reflects the Oppositepublication dateJun 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionWhat do you do to keep your kids conscious, self-aware, and in other words “WOKE” when you live in a world that reflects the opposite? Here are some suggestions of what we do with our kids!

See publication How To Keep Your Black Kids Self-Aware in a World that Reflects the OppositeSee publication

publication titleSolid As A Rockpublication dateJun 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots RepublicSee publication Solid As A RockSee publication

publication title4 Ways to STOP Fighting Over the Kids and START Parenting Togetherpublication dateMay 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Black and Married With Kids.compublication descriptionHow to stay on the same page as your partner when raising your kids without getting into fights yourself. Parents what do you do to present a united front even when you disagree?

See publication 4 Ways to STOP Fighting Over the Kids and START Parenting TogetherSee publication

publication titleFallen: A Memorial Day Tribute to Black American Soldierspublication dateMay 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republicpublication descriptionIn honor of Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) and all those who have paid (and are paying) the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and way of life, here is my latest piece and a tribute to you. – Thank you Lt. Col. (and my bruh) Raj Singleton for your insights and guidance with this piece!
See publication Fallen: A Memorial Day Tribute to Black American SoldiersSee publication

publication title5 Vacation Rules For Couples – Use Them If You Want To Have Fun Togetherpublication dateApr 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionThis is 5 vacation rules for couples that we’ve used in our vacations to maximize fun and minimize everything else. What tips do you use when traveling with your spouse or significant other, to keep the drama outside and your focus on each other?

See publication 5 Vacation Rules For Couples – Use Them If You Want To Have Fun TogetherSee publication

publication titleA Dozen Great Ways to Keep Your Relationship Freshpublication dateApr 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Black and Married with Kidspublication description

See publication A Dozen Great Ways to Keep Your Relationship FreshSee publication

publication titleMeet Goodr: A New App Offering Solutions to Feed the Hungry Using Food Industry Surpluspublication dateApr 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington Postpublication descriptionThis is an exciting piece about an amazing new app “GOODR” designed to meet the hunger gap that exists between hungry Americans and food industry surplus. Please check it out and share widely, this program needs to be supported and promoted immediately.See publication Meet Goodr: A New App Offering Solutions to Feed the Hungry Using Food Industry SurplusSee publication

publication titleSpring Break Ideas for Parents Who Have to Work and Have No Extra Moneypublication dateApr 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington Postpublication descriptionWhat to do for your children’s spring break when you can’t take time off and have limited funds.

See publication Spring Break Ideas for Parents Who Have to Work and Have No Extra MoneySee publication

publication titleVOLUNTOURISM: Making “Giving Back” A Key Part of Your Travel Planspublication dateMar 6, 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Griots Republicpublication description
See publication VOLUNTOURISM: Making “Giving Back” A Key Part of Your Travel PlansSee publication

publication title4 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids Without Electronicspublication dateMar 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Madame NoireSee publication 4 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids Without ElectronicsSee publication

publication titleHonoring Trailblazers – 5 Women Who Have Made Real and Lasting Changepublication dateMar 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Black and Married With Kidspublication description”It’s March and one of my favorite months of the year because it is Women’s History Month and my mama’s birthday month. In the spirit of Women’s History Month and my mother, we are honoring five trailblazers who blazed a path for all women (and humankind) to follow.”See publication Honoring Trailblazers – 5 Women Who Have Made Real and Lasting ChangeSee publication

publication titleU.S. Embassy La Paz’ response to the Bolivian Zebra – John Oliver trendpublication dateMar 2017 publication descriptionU.S. Embassy La Pazpublication descriptionHere is U.S. Embassy La Paz’ AWESOME video response to the Bolivian Zebras (Cebras) – John Oliver trend. We can all use more positivity and GOOD news in our lives and timelines! Enjoy/Disfruten!! #JustAddAZebra #SeUnaZebra #SupportThePositive #FeelGood

See publication U.S. Embassy La Paz’ response to the Bolivian Zebra – John Oliver trendSee publication

publication title10 Current-Day African Americans Who are Making Black Historypublication dateFeb 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionHere is your daily dose of Black History Month and this time I wrote it 🙂 Here are “10 current-day African-Americans Who Are Making Black History”! Please read, like, comment, and share with my thanks!!!See publication 10 Current-Day African Americans Who are Making Black HistorySee publication

publication titleFellas: 9 First Date Tips That Will Make Sure You Get a Second Datepublication dateFeb 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionFellas please pay attention … single ladies what things do men need to do to get a second date with you? This is my take on things men can do to turn a first date into a second date! Even though I’ve been out of the game for a minute, I think these tips stand the test of time. What do you think?See publication Fellas: 9 First Date Tips That Will Make Sure You Get a Second DateSee publication

publication titleWho is Matamba and Why You Need To Know His Name?publication dateFeb 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via GriotsRepublic.compublication descriptionI am super EXCITED to share this piece I wrote about an emerging global artist from Bolivia named “Matamba”, an Afro-Bolivian roots reggae and hard core metal artist for Griots Republic online magazine.

Please check out my article, like it, and comment, also check out the links to Matamba’s music, you will not be disappointed.
See publication Who is Matamba and Why You Need To Know His Name?See publication

publication title6 Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stickpublication dateJan 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionEvery year, like clockwork, I ask myself four very important questions: What did I learn from the last year? What do I want to accomplish next year? How am I going to do it? And, how will I stick to it?

In my opinion, it is the last question that is really the most important. Because if you don’t stick to your resolutions, none of the other questions and introspection really matter…See publication 6 Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions StickSee publication

publication titleAnnoying Habits that Wives (and Husbands) Need to Let Gopublication dateJan 2017 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington Postpublication descriptionSharing some good news in the middle of the madness. HuffPo picked up another of my pieces. Married folks and long-term relationship-ers this one is for you.

What habits do you need to let go of to improve your relationship communication?See publication Annoying Habits that Wives (and Husbands) Need to Let GoSee publication

publication titleInterviews in Diplomacy – Lia Miller Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy La Pazpublication dateJan 2017 publication descriptionWomen in Foreign Policy Magazinepublication descriptionUK based “Women in Foreign Policy” magazine encouraging women of color, Muslims, LGBTI, and other historically marginalized groups to pursue careers in diplomacy and international relations. Our voices and perspectives are needed now more than ever.See publication Interviews in Diplomacy – Lia Miller Cultural Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy La PazSee publication

publication title5 Tips and Tricks For Successful Holiday Road Tripspublication dateDec 2016 publication descriptionBlackandMarriedWithKids.com via LiaWorldTraveler.compublication descriptionSo the holidays are upon us, last minute shopping is taking place, plans are being finalized, food is being prepared and ugly sweaters, Santa hats and faux reindeer antlers are getting worn. The holiday season is a lot of fun, but it is also a costly endeavor. Therefore, looking for bargains, deals and using general money savings strategies is always a priority.

Toward that end, many people will take to the roads this holiday season to avoid the hassle and cost of flying to see friends and loved ones.See publication 5 Tips and Tricks For Successful Holiday Road TripsSee publication

publication title10 Things I Learned About Marriage from Watching the Obamaspublication dateNov 2016 publication descriptionBlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionWhen I look at relationships that I aspire to resemble in my own marriage, I look no further than our President and First Lady. To me, the Obamas are the epitome of a healthy, loving, marriage.See publication 10 Things I Learned About Marriage from Watching the ObamasSee publication

publication title3 Tips to Survive The Holiday Season When You Can’t Cook A Lickpublication dateNov 2016 publication descriptionBlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionMy second Black and Married With Kids (BMWK) article published today, YAY!!! 🙂 For all my fellow non-cooks out there, I hope this helps you survive the holiday season.

Do you have strategies to help you survive as a non-cook during the holiday season? If so please share them with me!

See publication 3 Tips to Survive The Holiday Season When You Can’t Cook A LickSee publication

publication title4 Tips for Successfully Traveling with Young Childrenpublication dateNov 2016 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionMy trip to Peru was so awesome it inspired me to write a little something about traveling with Young Children.See publication 4 Tips for Successfully Traveling with Young ChildrenSee publication

publication title4 Tips for Successfully Traveling with Young Childrenpublication dateNov 2016 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington PostSee publication 4 Tips for Successfully Traveling with Young ChildrenSee publication

publication titleOp-Ed: Let’s End Confusion Over Aims of Black Lives Matterpublication dateNov 2016 publication descriptionTimes Union Newspaperpublication descriptionMy first “real” op-ed a different version of my “Setting the Record Straight on Black Lives Matter”.See publication Op-Ed: Let’s End Confusion Over Aims of Black Lives MatterSee publication

publication titleRecharging, Rejuvenation, Reclamation: The Art of Letting Gopublication dateOct 2016 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionTired of feeling frustrated and like you’ve had to put your own needs and wants on the shelf for whatever reason, well no more. I was in that space not long ago too and I had to find a way out. Here are the steps I took to find and maintain more happiness, joy, and fulfillment in my life. #NoRegrets #BeHappy #LifeIsTooShortSee publication Recharging, Rejuvenation, Reclamation: The Art of Letting GoSee publication

publication titleRecharging, Rejuvenation, Reclamation: The Art Of Letting Gopublication dateOct 2016 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington PostSee publication Recharging, Rejuvenation, Reclamation: The Art Of Letting GoSee publication

publication titleSetting the Record Straight on Black Lives Matterpublication dateOct 2016 publication descriptionLia World Traveler via Huffington PostSee publication Setting the Record Straight on Black Lives MatterSee publication

publication titleAn Attempt to Set the Record Straight on Black Lives Matter (A Mother’s Perspective)publication dateSep 2016 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionSo I’m finally writing again after several months of inactivity due to a variety of reasons; however, I cannot stay silent anymore and feel compelled to speak. *Please note this post might be all over the place because what is going on back home (I am currently living overseas) in the United States is causing me daily to run the emotional gamut from rage to fear to sadness to depression to optimism (since I can’t fight my generally positive-realist nature), so apologies in advance for that and the run-on sentences.

As a bi-racial female who identifies as African-American, (because that is how I am perceived and treated by society), as the mother of two black children a boy and a girl, and as a diplomat who has to promote American ideals abroad including diversity, tolerance, social inclusion, rule-of-law, justice through due process, and violence as a last resort, among others, what is happening in the United States now has me horrified, completely scared for the future of my children, and at a loss professionally when confronted with questions about the ongoing violence, blatant targeting, shootings, and lack of justice for victim’s families when the judicial system fails to indict guilty police officers for their murderous actions against the African-American community.See publication An Attempt to Set the Record Straight on Black Lives Matter (A Mother’s Perspective)See publication

publication titleWhy Can’t My Hair Be Real!publication dateMar 24, 2016 publication descriptionBlavity.compublication description”Take pride in your appearance, check your assumptions at the door.”See publication Why Can’t My Hair Be Real!See publication

publication titleIf Another One of These Chicks Asks Me If My Hair Is Real…publication dateMar 18, 2016 publication descriptionBlack and Married With Kidspublication descriptionIn the last 48 hours, I have had separate conversations with two acquaintances, both white females (one at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair.See publication If Another One of These Chicks Asks Me If My Hair Is Real…See publication

publication titleMorning Runs vs. Evening Runs: Which is Better?publication dateMar 16, 2016 publication descriptionRunkeeper Blog “Beyond The Miles”publication descriptionAfter grad school, when life became more predictable and routine driven and the metabolism began to slow down, of course after the babies started coming, I started trying to run on my own in an effort to “stay in shape”.See publication Morning Runs vs. Evening Runs: Which is Better?See publication

publication titleHow To Talk To Again Parents About Their Healthpublication dateFeb 25, 2016 publication descriptionNia MagazineSee publication How To Talk To Again Parents About Their HealthSee publication

publication title4 Ways to Manage Your Emotions When Attracted to Someone You Just Can’t Havepublication dateFeb 4, 2016 publication descriptionBlack and Married With Kidspublication descriptionWe’ve all been there…you meet someone really cool, there is instant chemistry, conversation naturally flows, you make each other laugh, you can feel the potential of the connection… but for some reason or another things never move to the next level.,,,See publication 4 Ways to Manage Your Emotions When Attracted to Someone You Just Can’t HaveSee publication

publication titleI Love You but I Don’t Always Like Youpublication dateJan 1, 2016 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionI’ve said before how complicated love can be. Anyone who has ever been in love can understand what I mean when I say you can love someone even when you don’t always like them. I know I’m not the only one who has ever been in a romantic relationship where (once you’ve left the honey-moon phase), the person on the other side says something, does something, doesn’t do something, is annoying, let’s you down, and seems to incessantly push your buttons causing you to feel so frustrated and angry that you start fantasizing about life without them in it. No matter the reason for dis-liking them, it happens too many of us and is completely normal especially in long(er)-term relationships.See publication I Love You but I Don’t Always Like YouSee publication

publication titleTips and Tricks for Successful Holiday Road Tripspublication dateDec 2015 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionSo the holidays are upon us, last minute shopping is taking place, plans are being finalized, ugly sweaters, Santa hats, and reindeer antlers are getting worn. The holiday season is a lot of fun and it is also a costly endeavor, so looking for bargains, deals, and using general money savings strategies is always a priority. Toward that end, many people will take to the roads this holiday season to avoid the hassle and cost of flying or other forms of mass transit to gather with friends and loved ones.

Having just returned from a (on the early side) holiday road trip, I can say with certainty the following tips can save you time, headaches, and money if you have a road trip of your own coming up.See publication Tips and Tricks for Successful Holiday Road TripsSee publication

publication title6 Everyday Things That Can Ruin Your Marriagepublication dateNov 18, 2015 publication descriptionNia Magazinepublication descriptionMarriage has never been easy. There are many factors that affect the success and longevity of marital relationships. Happiness is a conscious choice, as is feeding, nurturing, and sustaining a blissful marriage. This requires work and maintenance every day.

Here are the six main things that can ruin your relationship. Though they may seem simplistic, the little things sometimes lead to a relationship’s undoing.See publication 6 Everyday Things That Can Ruin Your MarriageSee publication

publication titleCombating Colorism: Love the Skin You’re Inpublication dateNov 17, 2015 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionRecently I had the privilege of spending the day conversing on a variety of topics with rising policy experts and political progressives, who also happen to be people of color. One of the guest speakers and conversation leaders was from South Africa and she spoke with us about a variety of themes from the apartheid and post-apartheid era and the transition moving from one to the other. An interesting conversation thread was about the “born free generation”, a generation born in 1994-1995, in post-apartheid South Africa now in university and beginning to enter the work force. This generation has no experience living under apartheid and exist in a society more prone to possibility and hope despite the devastating influence the legacy of apartheid still exerts on South African society; from lack of economic opportunity, (and opportunity in general), too little to no social mobility especially for “black” South Africans and to a lesser extent “colored” South Africans.See publication Combating Colorism: Love the Skin You’re InSee publication

publication titleWhy Can’t My Hair Be Real?publication dateNov 4, 2015 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionIn the last 48 hours I have had separate conversations with four acquaintances, all white females (three at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair. Let me preface this post by saying I have 5-year old locs and for the last few months have been getting more and more into the spirit of do-it-yourself (DIY) styling and experimentation (check out my Loc Style Library section to see what I am talking about). In this particular instance my hair was styled into a cute high bun with some faux bangs (i.e. locs curled/bent in half to give the appearance of bangs), a fairly easy style to execute and certainly attention grabbing, which are ultimately the goals of any good hair style.See publication Why Can’t My Hair Be Real?See publication

publication titleRun Fast! These 3 Types of Toxic People Must Be Immediately Removed from Your Life!publication dateOct 2, 2015 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionIf you find yourself in a toxic relationship or are uncertain what characteristics define a toxic relationship, then look no further. I hope this helps you as much as the lessons have helped me to identify and remove toxic relationships from my life.

See publication Run Fast! These 3 Types of Toxic People Must Be Immediately Removed from Your Life!See publication

publication titleThe Importance of Feedback: Why Feedback is Essential to a Thriving Workplacepublication dateOct 1, 2015 publication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication descriptionWe all want feedback. I want feedback from my bosses, those I supervise, and my peers so that I can improve. Peers and friends seek me out for my feedback so they can improve. And my children need feedback so they know how to behave. In short, we all need frequent feedback. Feedback from others is the fastest way to improve, it is how we learn and excel. Feedback motivates us and helps us to make appropriate course corrections and leverage our strengths.See publication The Importance of Feedback: Why Feedback is Essential to a Thriving WorkplaceSee publication

publication titlePracticing Positivity: Happiness is a Choice (A Short Tale)publication dateSep 11, 2015publication descriptionCan you turn that frown upside down? Do you choose to be happy or let negative emotions and experiences bring you down? Do you practice positivity to get through, I sure had to last Friday, it was a rough one, see what happened and let me know if you can relate?See publication Practicing Positivity: Happiness is a Choice (A Short Tale)See publication

publication titleDon’t Miss Out on Your Child’s Childhood!!publication dateAug 25, 2015publication descriptionAs we move back into the school year and the busier time of year once again and the freedom and quality time spent with family, friends, and loved ones in summer wanes, I want to remind parents not to forget the thing that matters most, our kids!!!

Please check out my latest blog post and let me know if you agree, feedback is always welcome!

See publication Don’t Miss Out on Your Child’s Childhood!!See publication

publication title8 Ways to Find Happiness in Your Everyday Lifepublication dateAug 12, 2015publication descriptionI’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of “happiness” and what those things are (beyond the obvious family/friends), that truly make me happy and as I figure this out, I have been making necessary changes in my life in the pursuit of it.

Here are some ways I have discovered to find happiness daily. Please let me know your thoughts and what things you do to find happiness everyday!

http://liaworldtraveler.blogspot.com/2015/08/8-ways-to-find-happiness-in-your.html
See publication 8 Ways to Find Happiness in Your Everyday LifeSee publication

publication title3 Ways Women Hold Themselves Back: How to Get Ahead in the Workplacepublication dateAug 10, 2015publication descriptionObviously there are still barriers that make career progression more challenging for females. However, history and the male status quo are not entirely to blame. Here are my observations based on conversations and reading quite a bit on the subject. Am I off base or does some of this ring true?See publication 3 Ways Women Hold Themselves Back: How to Get Ahead in the WorkplaceSee publication

publication titleMorning Runs vs. Evening Runs: Which is Better?publication dateAug 4, 2015publication descriptionI’m trying to get my fitness thing right and recently signed up for my first half-marathon (gulp), and am still trying to get the training schedule together. Here is my take on trying to figure out what works, thoughts?See publication Morning Runs vs. Evening Runs: Which is Better?See publication

publication titleWhen the Kids are Away, the Parents can Play!!!publication dateAug 1, 2015publication descriptionMy latest blog, for all of you parents fortunate enough to be kid-free for at least a little while this summer. Check this out for some thoughts on how to pass the time.See publication When the Kids are Away, the Parents can Play!!!See publication

publication titleToward a Foreign Service Reflecting Americapublication dateJun 2015 publication descriptionForeign Service Journalpublication descriptionTwo innovative programs—the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship and the Charles B. Rangel Program—have helped bring diversity to the Foreign Service, but challenges remain.See publication Toward a Foreign Service Reflecting AmericaSee publication

publication titleOffice of the Month: Operations Centerpublication dateMay 2015 publication descriptionSTATE MagazineSee publication Office of the Month: Operations CenterSee publication

publication titleGroup Honors Assistant Secretary Barrpublication dateOct 2014 publication descriptionState MagazineSee publication Group Honors Assistant Secretary BarrSee publication

publication titleKey Elements for Effective and Successful Public Diplomacy Effortspublication dateOct 2014 publication descriptionCouncil of American AmbassadorsSee publication Key Elements for Effective and Successful Public Diplomacy EffortsSee publication

publication titleSkateboard Diplomacypublication dateJan 2012 publication descriptionSTATE Magazine

publication titleEmbassy Monitors Tunisian Electionspublication dateNov 2011 publication descriptionSTATE Magazine

publication titleA Pickering Experiencepublication dateSep 2003 publication descriptionSTATE Magazine

publication title10 Inspiring Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that Will Help Us Get Through These Next 4 Yearspublication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionThis is my contribution to Martin Luther King Jr. day in the form of an article entitled “10 Inspiring Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That Will Help Us Get Through These Next 4 Years”. This is my way of honoring the man who led a movement that changed the face of our nation for the better.

Also I couldn’t be more proud of the fact that my first “feature” article on BMWK is in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.See publication 10 Inspiring Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that Will Help Us Get Through These Next 4 YearsSee publication

publication titleHow Informed Should You Keep Your Young Kids on Current Affairs? And Why?publication descriptionLia World Traveler via BlackandMarriedWithKids.compublication descriptionThe question of whether or not to inform your young children about current affairs is a very personal and sensitive question and one that I always ask myself when it comes to my own children.See publication How Informed Should You Keep Your Young Kids on Current Affairs? And Why?See publication

publication titleHow to Diffuse Conflict In a Relationship Before It Goes Too Farpublication descriptionBlavity.compublication descriptionAlthough many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to bet that conflict is common within all of your relationships. Marriage, like any relationship, isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result, conflicts/disagreements will arise.See publication How to Diffuse Conflict In a Relationship Before It Goes Too FarSee publication

publication titleHow to Diffuse Conflict in a Relationship Before it Goes too Farpublication descriptionLia World Travelerpublication description”Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to put out there that conflict is common in all relationships. Marriage like any relationship isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you take two individuals with different life experiences and backgrounds, pepper in colorful personalities, unique quirks, a side of mis-aligned expectations coupled with the pressures of daily survival, known as life, you have created a recipe for conflict.”See publication How to Diffuse Conflict in a Relationship Before it Goes too FarSee publication