I don’t know about you, but there have definitely been times over the course of my career when I felt like I was getting the run around by Human Resources (HR) and/or that my concerns weren’t being taken seriously. In other cases, I didn’t feel like I was actually listened to, and more importantly, heard, let alone…
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One of the most important and formative types of relationships you will experience in a lifetime is friendship. Friends are people you can share intimacies and experiences with, and you are an important part of each other’s lives. They give you a sense of belonging and security knowing you are loved and cherished by the people…
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Personal Story Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become the new normal. In some respects, this has made life easier, but in others, the same drama we deal with in the workplace has followed us home. In every workplace, there are difficult people: bosses, co-workers, customers, clients, supervisees etc. It is hard enough to deal with difficult…
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I was having a conversation the other day with my husband where we were discussing the cultural phenomenon of “godparents.” My husband had one growing up: his aunt. All of his cousins had godparents as well. Godparents aren’t a thing in my family. Instead, we have namesakes. Knowing that, within my family, we got through our…
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Personal Story What do you do when you think you’ve found “the one,” “the love of your life,” “your soul mate” and you want the relationship to last for the long term? What steps can you take to increase the likelihood that your love will stand the test of time? I asked some key questions to a couple…
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It is no secret that waistlines in the United States are getting bigger than ever before. This phenomenon has been going on for quite some time, including over the last few decades. What is most alarming is the sharp rise in the rate of obesity in school-aged children, which in recent years has become a full-blown healthcare crisis….
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The year 2020 has been a dumpster fire in so many ways. It’s been incredibly taxing when it comes to loneliness and social isolation. More than usual, we have had to rely almost exclusively upon social media and video communication to maintain crucial connections with friends and loved ones. We have all been affected in some way, and it…
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Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. The Facts: Brand New Me – Complemented, Completed and Whole: A Guide For Singles and Couples to Grow From Within, written by Chaute Thompson, LMHC, CDWF Restoration Expert, published by Chaute Thompson, Brand New Me, LLC, 167 pages….
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I grew up the only person of color in an all-white family, in an all-white town, in a very white part of the country, upstate NY. I recognized very early on that I was “different” and not like everyone else. Being the only person of color in this environment was not easy, especially as a young impressionable child. Being the…
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As the Editor-in-Chief of Griots Republic, I hire nearly 120 various writers each year and as you can imagine, I also read a lot of content. You can always decipher between writers who write to simply get a check and those who are passionate about their craft. Lia, thankfully, belongs to the latter. Lia writes to inspire, to teach, and take you on a journey and we are blessed that she chose our publication to share her skills.
Lia is a captivating and passionate writer, speaker and content creator. Through her Lia World Traveler and Peace & Purpose brands, Lia brings an important perspective and platform to global and cultural issues that represent voices of color. She is a talented media personality, children's book author, blogger and freelance writer. For a smart, relevant and insightful take on travel, culture, parenting and more, consider having Lia lend her subject matter expertise to your publication or media outlet.