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5 Skills Employees Wish Their Managers Had
People skills are increasingly important these days as business leaders try to navigate their companies and employees through the...
Oct 16, 20202 min read
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ICYMI: The Path Made Clear book discussion
In case you missed it, we had a very thought-provoking and introspective discussion on Oprah Winfrey's book The Path Made Clear:...
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Finding Your Life Purpose
It can be overwhelming to think about finding our life purpose. There are so many people who need help and so many problems that need...
Oct 12, 20201 min read
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Celebrating Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic
60% of people I surveyed on Facebook say their family will be trick-or-treating this Halloween. It's an annual tradition that's really...
Oct 12, 20201 min read
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Feel like there's never enough time? Here's why.
If you're like me, you feel like there's never enough time in the day. The truth: there IS enough time for us to do everything we need to...
Oct 8, 20201 min read
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Things You Should Never Say to an LGBTQ Coworker
Leading the diversity council at my organization has been a great learning experience for me. Recently, I have been thinking about...
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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ICYMI: A Difficult Discussion on Racism
In case you missed it, I kicked off a new series titled Difficult Discussions with Farlene last weekend. We dove right in with a candid...
Sep 26, 20201 min read
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Eating Healthy on Vacation
Vacation breakfast: yogurt and honey with granola and fresh berries I'm so proud of myself, y'all! I went on a two-week road trip with my...
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Breaking the Procrastination Doom Loop
We all procrastinate. I'm actually procrastinating as I write this. (Hello, pile of laundry!) And we all know the guilt that comes after...
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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A Proactive Approach to Employee Engagement
With so many of us working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important now than ever to make sure employees feel engaged...
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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Diversifying the Corporate Dress Code
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely upended the way many of us work, but it has also given companies time to reevaluate their old,...
Sep 18, 20201 min read
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The Power of Meditation
With so much going on in the world right now, sometimes it seems like meditating is the only thing keeping me sane. I meditate to clear...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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Benefits of Bell Peppers
Did you know green, yellow, orange and red bell peppers all come from the same plant? Yep! They're just in different stages of ripening,...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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ICYMI: Fit Mom Conversation With Deidra Wesley
In case you missed it, my sister Deidra joined GWD live on Zoom and Facebook last weekend to talk about fitness and motherhood. Check out...
Sep 6, 20201 min read
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Simple Food Substitutions for a Healthier You
Small changes are key to getting started on a path to wellness. They also make your wellness plan easier to stick to over time. These...
Sep 6, 20201 min read
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Culture Fit: The Enemy of Diversity
HuffPost recently published a great article pointing out the fact that "we still rely on 'people we want to hang out with' as a metric in...
Aug 31, 20201 min read
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The Benefits of a Diverse Workplace
Diversity should be more than just a buzzword that companies use to appear inclusive. Creating a diverse workplace should be a real goal...
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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ICYMI: DeLibra Lost 75 Pounds Virtual Party!
In case you missed it, we had so much fun sharing stories and trading tips during my virtual party. Special thanks to everyone who hopped...
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Why You Should be Lifting Weights
It's time to put some weight on - that barbell! According to Shape, not only should we be lifting weights, but we should be lifting HEAVY...
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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For the Love of Lemons
Not only are lemons high in vitamin C, they also contain fiber and various plant compounds. Lemon juice is a staple for me. I use it...
Aug 22, 20202 min read
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