March 10, 2010, Part 3: Following Valerie Jarrett’s talk, we all went to a panel entitled, “Generation Next: Young, Black and Motivated”. Moderated by TV journalist, Lola Ogunnaike, the panel featured Hydeia Broadbent (international AIDS activist), Cookie Johnson (entrepreneur, philanthropist)[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Wait Til You See My Smile
March 10, 2010, PART 1: On Wednesday, Tatyana and I arrived in Washington, D.C. to participate in the First Annual BET Leading Women Defined Summit. Created by BET Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Debra L. Lee, the event that took place at the Mandarin Oriental. An intimate gathering of some of[...]
February 23rd, 2010 - 12:00 am § in This Biz
Get Out of Your Own Way
This past week was a transformational one for me. My fears, doubts and regrets all came back to roost. I sat with those emotions. I indulged them. It was exhausting. Then a light switched on in my head. “I’m getting in my own way.” Every time I fear, every time I doubt, every time I [...][...]
Vinaka, Fiji!
By: Tatyana Ali Praying for clarity, I took a shower. This had worked before. Anything I pray for while in the shower comes to pass. I’ve prayed for roadblocks to be removed, for love to prevail in my relationships, to see the truth and to know which way to turn, what road to travel down…[...]
February 9th, 2010 - 12:00 am § in F A B U !!!, The Sisters
A Youthful Fijian Welcome
Tatyana along with Nia Long, Kimberly Elise and Tyler James Williams (of Everybody Hates Chris fame) traveled to Fiji last week for the Fiji Tennis Invitation Classic event, designed to offer a little inspiration to the Fiji Islands’ underprivileged youth. They each brought a guest, and Ta[...]
January 18th, 2010 - 12:00 am § in 1600, F A B U !!!
MLK Day of Service
Today, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, is the MLK Day of Service. On this day, the President of the United States asks us to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by partaking in projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals and bridge barriers. You are encouraged to voluntee[...]
December 21st, 2009 - 12:01 am § in F A B U !!!, This Biz
Foot In Mouth
I used to be a quiet girl, and now I talk when my gut tells me to speak. Follow your gut. That’s what we’re told, right? Well now, I seem to continuously thrust my big foot into my fat mouth when I trust my instincts. About a year ago… I dated someone from college who now [...][...]
