Elisha and I met in Pennsylvania for a special event: She was about to deliver her TEDx talk at TEDxYouth@Berwyn. The TEDxYouth Berwyn theme “Small Actions, Big Impacts” explored how our decisions create ripples beyond what we may expect. The talks answered the question: “How can we take small steps to create the change we …

I was probably about 5 years old when I first heard about Jesus. He wasn’t a topic of conversation in the slum where I grew up, but whenever I saw my grandma, she told me about how Jesus died for me.  “He loves you,” she would say. I didn’t believe that anyone loved me, and …

I recently traveled to Georgia to support my second-born daughter, teen entrepreneur Elyssa Fernández, who was speaking at the inaugural TEDx Alexander Park event this year. Her talk, The Litmus Test for On-Screen Representation, is now available to watch on YouTube, and I want to share the transcript and video with you. The event was organized by seasoned TEDx …

If you’re looking for a way to change your life for the better, a simple and effective tool is daily affirmations! Affirmations are positive statements that help to reprogram your subconscious mind. Using daily affirmations can have a powerful effect on your life because they can create positive change. That’s why in this blog post, …

Are you a codependent mom? If you’re not sure, then read on for signs of codependency in motherhood. Codependency is a very real issue that many mothers struggle with. It can be tough to admit that you have a problem, but it’s important to get help if you need it. In this blog post, I …

I delivered my second TEDx talk in Alpharetta, Georgia, at TEDx Youth @Milton Avenue, an event hosted by high school students. My talk was titled “The Anatomy of Effective Parent and Teen Communication.” It was so great to see the reaction of the parents and teens in the audience. Both parents and teens came up …

Mompreneurship is a term I’ve been using for over a decade and is becoming more and more popular these days. But what exactly is it? Is mompreneurship for you? And how can you be a successful mom entrepreneur? In this blog post, I will discuss what mompreneurship is and provide tips for aspiring mom entrepreneurs …

If you’re like most moms, you are constantly juggling a million things at once. I know what that’s like. It can be hard to find time for yourself, let alone time to focus on your own needs. But it is important to take some time each day to focus on yourself and your goals. I …

It’s no secret that motherhood can be a challenging, isolating experience. You feel like you are constantly doing something, and it seems like there is never enough time to do everything. Plus, you feel like you are not doing it right. Add to that the early days, late nights, sleep deprivation, the high degrees of …

Christmas is a time for faith, family, friends, food, and fun. And because we often gather with our loved ones and family members, it’s also a great time to take some memorable photos! If you’re planning on doing a family photoshoot this Christmas, then you’ll want to make sure you’re dressed for the occasion. In …