The year was 1982...and I was with a few friends over a DJ's house when he was previewing new music. He pulled out the Debarge record, "I Like It" and we were all in El's trance. We wondered like everyone else...is that Switch? Nope...after looking on the back-cover of the album. It was Bobby and Tommy DeBarge's younger siblings. We listened over and over again until we all knew the words and could sing along. Not noticing the time...it was two hours later and past my curfew. Needless to say, the week on punishment was well worth it. I sang, "I Like It," ...
Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Simple Ways to Leave Work At Work
You are walking in your front door and your blackberry is buzzing, your children are hungry, your partner needs to chat and what do you do? Run to the computer to finish up one more thing at work. Learn how to leave work and work and create a balanced life. Work will be there tomorrow. You, INC...needs attention!
Water Play Safety Tips
Summertime and water play go hand and hand during the Summer months. Have a fun and safe summer with your children with these Water Play Safety Tips.
1. Keep Your Eyes Locked in at ALL TIMES. Stay focused on your precious little ones and save the good book for your personal beach or pool time. Don't depend on anyone else to watch your children in the water no matter who the are. If you or one of your children need to take a bathroom break. Signal for everyone to get out of the pool.
2. Bright Colored Swimsuit- dress all your children ...
Last night I was up late or many would say up early. I happen to be chatting with one of Miami’s finest, Jill Tracey. We have worked together on different occasions but never sat down and talked about life, our desires, our dreams, our fears, and how to make it in broadcasting during times of despair. It took the power of Facebook and the fact that we were both up late early creating our master plans to reunite. We encouraged each other, brainstormed, and gave each other a virtual hi-five. It’s funny how they say women do not get along or women cannot work together. It’s a myth. Women move the world and we can come together to empower each other and bond.
Jill and I have both been taking on a roller coaster of radio madness. Two sisters who lit up the airwaves in Miami with number one ratings are no longer behind the mic but we have the passion to keep stepping and make our mess our message. Via the Internet we have both connected with listeners and fans giving us the reality that people are still interested, engaged and want to be entertained by us….we hear you! Look for us on Facebook, Twitter and here on the Working Divas blog to keep the light going as we all continue to SHINE.
Step one: Making our Dreams our Reality. Click on the video below and let Goapele help you rediscover and cultivate your dreams for your self, family, and community. Know that you are a strong woman with the ability to move mountains. Let’s move them together.
To my other radio sisters Maria More, Supa Cindy, KJ Bland, Egypt, Kelly Mac, Liz Dixon, Mocha, Sybil Wilkes, Natalie Case, Neke @ Night and First Lady; lets show them how it should be done Sister Souljahs!
Are your co-workers, rude, jealous, and back-stabbing? Do you dread going to work? If you answered yes, you’ll be excited to know there is a technique you can use to clean up your work environment, allowing for a more harmonious, peaceful and productive work place.
Working Divas you gotta DO YOU. How many times have you started your day wishing your could boost your life? You were meant to live a life full of happiness and joy. The joy that you attract starts with you. Life is a work in progress and it’s time you work it. I mean, really work it. Need an extra nudge to bring out your full potential? Check out this article from Anne Naylor at the huffingtonpost.com. Read on and start being a better you now.
1. Know what you want
Maybe you have a talent you have longed to express and develop. If not, you probably know how you would like to be experiencing your life – perhaps with more happiness, better communications with the ones you love, greater fulfilment in your work. Read the rest of this entry »
Working Divas and Working Don’s need to keep their spending in check. How many times have you tip toed in the house with a shopping bag and darted to the closet to keep your new belongings undercover? Or when was the last time your saw your partner with something new you have never seen before? Be upfront with your boo about money and spending. Create guidelines in the beginning to keep you, your relationship, and finances from going out of control. Money is the top reason for tension in a relationship. Read the eight money tips for couples below and keep the peace and the cash.
April 20, 2009 at 3:31 pm · Filed under Green Living
As you head out for your daily walk bring some H2O but skip the water bottle.
Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste. Opt for a reusable water bottle made of aluminum rather than plastic when you are on the go.
Yes, this is the Working Divas blog, but there are many Working Dons that are working fathers, single fathers, or married with children that need to know they are appreciated.
To each of you, your children are your future and many blessing to you for nurturing our young children and giving them the support and love they need. President Barack Obama was right when he said, we need to be better parents. Take time with our kids and give them the best of us each day. With many demands on all of us, we need to go back to the old saying, It takes a Village to Raise a Child. If you know of a child in your community that needs a father-figure, step up and give of yourself. If you need assistance in parenting, check out Fatherhood.org. Much Love to all my Brothers…this one is for you.
April 17, 2009 at 5:04 pm · Filed under Karen Today
Yesterday I gave myself a challenge…to get out and play tennis. A friend of mine just started playing and asked me if I played. (lol) I’m laughing because I haven’t picked up a tennis racket since high school. When I was a child my father really wanted to me to get serious about the game. He brought me a racket, a cool jacket and cutie little tennis outfits. He took me to the Volvo Tournament a few times to watch the matches and even made me take tennis lessons. I was pretty good and liked it in the beginning. But I grew up around a bunch of guys. So I was a tomboy at heart. All I wanted to play was football, basketball, baseball and kickball. Those little cutie outfits and me didn’t bond at all. Just give me a pair of jeans and a t shirt and I was cool. So on one hot day Connecticut day in July, I stood on the tennis court burning from the sun and said, “It’s too hot, I don’t want to do this anymore.” My dad was crushed. But I never thought about it again.
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Last night I was up late or many would say up early. I happen to be chatting with one of Miami’s finest, Jill Tracey. We have worked together on different occasions but never sat down and talked about life, our desires, our dreams, our fears, and how to make it in broadcasting during times of despair. It took the power of Facebook and the fact that we were both up late early creating our master plans to reunite. We encouraged each other, brainstormed, and gave each other a virtual hi-five. It’s funny how they say women do not get along or women cannot work together. It’s a myth. Women move the world and we can come together to empower each other and bond.
