Writing Samples
[/fusion_text][fusion_text]I write, it’s what I do, and what I love to do. Writing for me provides the space to express myself, be heard, and the opportunity to flex my creative muscles while providing a forum for connecting with people in a real way around the issues that motivate and drive me.
I have written and have the range to write authoritatively on formal, research based, policy driven articles as well as anecdotal, experiential, and life lesson articles. There is no subject or theme I find taboo and I love a challenge.
Please see some samples of my work to the right and below, let’s work together.[/fusion_text]
[/imageframe][modal name=”govloop” title=”” size=”small” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]-Can We Get a Re-Do on Government-Sponsored Parental Leave?[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”15″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”https://liaworldtraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bigstock-Woman-receiving-stone-massage-120635661-200×300.jpg” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”http://digitaledition.state.gov/publication/?i=257048&pre=1″ linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] 
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–8 Secrets to Everyday Happiness
–8 Signs You’re Missing You Kid’s Childhood and 10 Ways to Fix It
–How To Keep Your Marriage And Sanity In Tact When Raising Multiple Young Ones
–5 Hair Raising Signs That You Are Doing Too Much
–Run Fast! These 3 Types of Toxic People Must be Immediately Removed from Your Life
–Parents: 4 Ways to Handle a Child Who’s Acting Out
–Single: 4 Ways to Manage Your Emotions When Attracted to Someone You Just Can’t Have
–Natural Hair: If Another One of These Chicks Asks Me if My Hair is Real…
–Your Health is Your Wealth, so Make Yourself a Priority
–10 Things I Learned About Marriage from Watching the Obamas
–3 Tips to Survive The Holiday Season When You Can’t Cook a Lick
–5 Tips and Tricks for Successful Holiday Road Trips
–How Informed Should Keep Your Young Kids on Current Affairs? And Why?
–6 Tips to Help Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
–Fellas: 9 First Date Tips that Will Make Sure You Get a Second Date
–10 Current-Day African-Americans Who are Making Black History
–Honoring Trailblazers: 5 Women Who Have Made Real and Lasting Change
–5 Vacation Rules for Couples – Use Them If You Want to Have Fun Together
–A Dozen Great Ways To Keep Your Relationship Fresh
–4 Ways to STOP Fighting Over the Kids and START Parenting Together
–Here’s Why It’s Okay To Take Time for Yourself
–How To Keep Your Black Kids Self-Aware in a World that Reflects the Opposite[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”15″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”http://digitaledition.state.gov/publication/?i=257048&pre=1″ linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] 
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–Six Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage
–How To Talk To Aging Parents About Their Health[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”5″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”15″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”http://digitaledition.state.gov/publication/?i=257048&pre=1″ linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] 
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–Prioritizing Wellness: Making Yourself A Priority
–Have We Lost Our Sense of Community: “Sunday Soul” Finds A Way Back
–My Natural Hair Journey – An Ode to My Grandma
–Setting the Record Straight on Black Lives Matter
–Recharging, Rejuvenation, Reclamation: The Art of Letting Go
–4 Tips for Successfully Traveling with Young Children
–Annoying Habits that Wives (and Husbands) Need To Let Go
–Spring Break Ideas for Parents Who Have to Work and Have No Extra Money
-Meet Goodr: A New App Offering Solutions to Feed the Hungry Using Food Industry Surplus
–5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Camping via Winnebago Experience
–Must Do Travel Destinations in New Zealand – North Island (Part 2 of 3)
-Save The World: Go Make Some White (Diverse) Friends[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] 
[/imageframe][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”” class=”” id=””][modal name=”theGrio” title=”” size=”small” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]- Black Voters Showed Up and Showed Out – Now We Want More
[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”http://blog.runkeeper.com/4621/morning-runs-vs-evening-runs-which-is-better/” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] 
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–How to Diffuse Conflict in a Relationship Before It Goes Too Far
–Why Can’t My Hair Be Real[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”15″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-opinion/” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] 
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[/imageframe][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”15″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][modal name=”griots republic” title=”” size=”small” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]-Who is Matamba and Why You Need To Know His Name
–VOLUNTOURISM: Making “Giving Back” A Key Part of Your Travel Plans
–Fallen: A Memorial Day Tribute to Black American Soldiers
–BLOGGER OF THE MONTH: Lia World Traveler
–SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ZEALAND: Week in a Winnebago
–Derreck Kayongo: From Refugee to CEO
–Quito – It’s Always A Good Idea
–Political Tours | Cerebral Adventure Seekers Take on Taboo Travel[/modal][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”15″ bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””]