“A healthy relationship will never require you to sacrifice your friends, your dreams, or your dignity.” ~Mandy Hale I must admit I am pretty good at this but I know others who are not. Do...Read More
The other day I was having a conversation with a buddy who was not having a good day. He was looking for a new job, his house needed repairs and the list went on. I listened rather than try to console...Read More
“Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.” ~ LL Cool J I know some don’t believe in resolutions but I do (http://www.vanbranchblog.com/help-for-your-n...Read More
Back in 2011, I would have never guessed that I would leave the East Coast (where I lived all my life) and embark on a new journey on the West Coast. Some days I am amazed that I packed up all my belo...Read More
It was a hot summer day when I received a call from my friend, Richard Nyankori, that would change my life for the next seven years. The call starting out as usual: a greeting and a run-down of his da...Read More
In today’s society, many of our young people look to professional athletes, actors/actresses and politicians to serve as their role models. They usually see all the glitz, glamour, fancy homes and b...Read More
Over the last year and a half, I have been doing things to improve my life and find a little more fulfillment. While doing some self-discovery, I realized the changes did not have to be major but rath...Read More
If you don’t know by now, I am a big fan of Iyanla Vanzant and her show, “Iyanla: Fix My Life.” Two episodes in particular were the catalyst for this blog. One episode featured a married ...Read More