Celebration with my Girls

I had a great time this weekend at my dear friend Connie Orlando’s 4th Annual Brunch & Bubbly: A Celebration of Black Women, Presented by the Connie Orlando Foundation. I had the honor of moderating a very timely discussion on #Menopause with OB/GYN Dr. Tracey Sylvester. So many friends come out to support Connie and taking charge of our health. 💕

EMMY’S

In honor of today’s EMMYS, posting this #TB picture. 🎤 I hosted the official PRE-SHOW for the Emmys which was so much fun! I chose this pic because I’m interviewing one of my favorite ladies Kerry Washington. ❤️

BIRTHDAY MAMA!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my FAVORITE GAL in the WORLD AND the BEST TRAVEL BUDDY! I LOVE YOU, MOM!!🥳🎂🎁✈️🌎

ICONIC COUPLE

This post is only for the GROWN FOLKS. 😊 You recognize this ICONIC couple…Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.! The Grammy-winning song, “You Don’t Have to be a Star” was my jam! They have been married 56 years! We were at the same event today and and they were so gracious. Hope this brings back memories for you. ❤️

Leading Women Defined

🌸🌻#marthasvineyard 🌺🪻

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY, DADDY! 🎂

I love you and miss you so much! I feel you with every beat of my heart! 💞 🕊️

Summer Reception

It really does take a village! Thank you to my friends who came out to support the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls and our mission to empower girls and young women! You are the wind beneath my wings! 🪽 💜

My Bahamas Birthday Photo Shoot

Every year, I travel out of the country to celebrate my birthday. 🎉 (Also to Hawaii a few times.) In recent years, we’ve done photo shoots on the beach. 📸 Mom looks beautiful! 🤩 My sister-in-law Carolyn rockin’ it, as always. And, this year, blessed to have my two Spelman sisters Jayne and Emily. 🩵🩶

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

I’ve had 63 trips around the sun! 🌞 As Mom always says, “I’m BLESSED and HIGHLY FAVORED and getting BETTER EVERY DAY!! Thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes!! 🥳 🎈🎁🎂

MAGNOLIA Monthly

The July issue of the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls MAGNOLIA Monthly is out now! https://conta.cc/4nLIiQ7

New York State of Mind

I’ll admit it. As many times as I’ve been here, I’m always a nerdy tourist when I come to New York! 🤓 🍎 As much as I love Los Angeles, you really can’t beat walking through Times Square to people watch. 🚶🏾‍♀️👀 There are guys that will snap your picture and if you like it, (for a fee, of course) they will do an impromptu mini photo shoot. 📸 So fun! Which is your favorite pose? #LiveLoveLaugh

South LA College Prep

I was so honored to be Keynote speaker for the graduating class of South LA College Prep. I spoke about lessons that I learned throughout my life and career - including my belief : “Lift as you Climb”. We were put here on earth to make it a better place for those less fortunate. These young people are so dynamic and they are ready to take on the world! I’m so proud of my “Niece” Chrystyn who is Salutation of her class AND is going to be an incoming Freshman at my Alma Mater Spelman College which is also the Alma mater of her Godmother Dr. Nicole LaBeach! Way to go, Chrystyn!! 👩🏾‍🎓 👏🏾

The Problem with Philanthropy

One of the biggest problems with #Philanthrophy is the GATEKEEPING. Nonprofits are reluctant to share information with each other out of fear and competition. This scarcity mindset hurts the communities we are all trying to serve - especially women and people of color without access to elite donor networks. And that’s why I created, SHE Leads: Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Girls - the conference specifically for women leaders of girl-centered nonprofits. This Sept. 29th & 30th in Los Angeles. To find out more, email: SHELeads@shaunfoundationforgirls.org

Life’s Journeys with Friends

Life’s journeys are made a little easier with friends by your side. I just came from my hometown Detroit where I attended the Homegoing Ceremony of the mother of my dear friend Lauren Sanders and the mother-in-law of Barry Sanders. The service was absolutely beautiful and highlighted the essence of Lauren’s mom, Oneka Khadija Campbell who, among other things was a teacher and civil rights activist. 2nd  Pic: The Sanders boys - Nicholas, Noah, Nigel and BJ spoke so lovingly of their grandmother; 3rd pic: Sister-Friends: Dee-Dee, myself, Lauren, Alison and Angela; 4) Dee-Dee (who is also Lauren’s cousin and me; Pic 5) Mayowa who led us in prayer at the service. Love you, Lauren. 💞RIP Queen Oneka 🕊️