Center for Young Womens Development

I was recently able to be educated on and meet with the program coordinator of a one of a kind organization! I was blown away by the work that they are doing within the community and the real change that has taken place in young lives because of their heartfelt dedication to building skills and self-love in women over the past 15 years. As stated on their website, the Center for Young Womens Development, their programs encourage young women to move beyond survival and become leaders and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated young women. Although young women and girls represent almost 30% of the total juvenile arrests, they have access to a fraction of the prevention and alternative to incarceration programs available to boys. Nationwide, they receive only 2% of services. Because of the lack of alternative programs, jobs, and housing, young women and girls find themselves locked up or on probation longer for lesser crimes than their male counterparts.... Currently their are no other programs serving this same demographic and I will be honored to be associated with them in the future! Check them out!
Shout out to Venus, for being dedicated, hands on and the realist program coordinator I have met with thus far!




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Happy Birthday to my Daddy

Whew! These old school pictures say it all...
From Daddy duty on field trips when I was younger to throwing the biggest and best Birthday parties a girl could ever wish for, you have been the best. And in many ways your job is complete but thank you for being such a good friend and supporter of me in my new endeavor. Even in this time of transition you are someone I know I can always look to for love, guidance, and examples of what a real father should look like. Thanks daddy happy Birthday and I love and understand you through it all.
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Go Head Girl! Interview with dynamic survivor Miss Pamela Grimm

Thank you Pam! We had the best time tonight and I learned soooo much! I have already got some calls about it. People were really inspired. I appreciate ya! Go Head Girl!

"Your heart can never have what it longs for, as long as it is full of what you've settled for." -Pamela Grimm

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Thank you God...

I have soooo much to be thankful for. Thank you God. My gratitude for all of the blessings you gift me with daily is unexplainable. I must remember to give glory to God in everything that I do. "Each person should judge her own actions and not compare herself with others. Then she can be proud for what she herself has done." Gal. 6:4, because "God works through different people in different ways..." 1 Cor. 12:6




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YO! Youth Outlook Magazine Book Review...

YO! Youth Outlook Magazine is an award-winning literary journal of youth life in the Bay Area. Featuring in-depth reporting pieces and first-person essays, comic strips and poetry pages, YO! is the communication outlet for youth who feel their voice and visions need to be seen and heard. YO! is a bridge to the world of youth expression.

YO! chronicles the world through the eyes and voice of young people - between the ages of 14 and 25. From reporting pieces on Palestinian American youth in the Bay Area to interviews with gospel hip hop bands; from photo essays by homeless youth to journal entries from temp workers in Silicon Valley, YO! offers a unique window into California's youth subcultures.

YO! has a national distribution of 25,000 magazines printed monthly (10 times a year through the school season), a local access monthly TV show -- YO!TV, numerous partnerships with local and national radio broadcasts and an annual expo of youth communicators - from graffiti artists to filmmakers to incarcerated youth. YO! stories also run nationally and internationally over the Pacific News Service wire.

Be sure to read the Book Review for my book, No One is Coming to the Rescue, appearing in the next issue of YO!. Thanks again to my good friend Erricka for the write up and all of the support! You are a lovely talented woman. So nice to have seen you today and thanks for the opportunity!
It was fun out there in the middle of nature with the kids, hence my admiration of the trees! LOL

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Family Violence Prevention Fund Rocks!

One of my platforms is Teen Dating Domestic Violence. Check out this PSA and spread the message to any young person in your life.


Family Violence Prevention Fund organization is doing some remarkable work. Thanks to the warm reception from headquarters in Boston, I am now a advocate for these campaigns and will be raising awareness with their help at each event on my platform for Teen Domestic Dating Violence. Check them out.

That’s Not Cool is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to helps teens recognize digital dating abuse and take steps to prevent it. Developed by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, in partnership with the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women and the Advertising Council, That’s Not Cool uses digital examples of controlling behavior online and by cell phone to encourage teens to draw their own line about what is, or is not, acceptable relationship behavior.

kNow More Campaign
Sexual violence, sexual coercion and dating violence are significant issues for young people though frequently unrecognized and even more often, untreated. The ramifications of sexual violence last well beyond the incident itself. Sexual violence is related to a wide range of negative health outcomes including greater incidence and exposure to HIV and other STDs, unhealthy weight, asthma, diabetes, substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, miscarriage and unplanned pregnancy.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund, through a national project, is taking on the issue of sexual violence and its reproductive health implications. Through a national initiative, kNOw MORE, the FVPF is working to educate youth about the reproductive health consequences of violence and sexual coercion. Through a national public awareness campaign, we invite youth to say ‘no more’ to reproductive coercion; know more about how to stop it; and say more to anyone and everyone who will listen.

Special thank you to the Boston Headquarters staff Lonna for all of your guidance and support. You were truly gracious blessing!




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Thank you to Pink Magazine...

Check out Pink Magazine! Editor Cynthia Good says
PINK exists to promote this new generation of women who are making a significant impact on the world through their work and their lives-while being true to themselves.

These leaders know success doesn´t come from wearing a navy blue suit, a bow tie, and lowering one´s voice to sound more masculine (as I did in my first TV job, circa 1982). They know that it has more to do with who you are than what you do, more to do with your values and sense of self worth than your paycheck. It also has to do with asking for and getting what you want-out of your work, your relationships, your life. "I'm not afraid to speak up," says Hudson. "I'm not aware when I walk in the room that I´m a woman. I´m walking in as someone who wants to contribute."

Good says, "PINK shares stories of remarkable individuals, along with expert advice and cutting edge data and emerging trends to help readers gain more financial independence, and more equity and opportunity in the workplace."

special thank you to Ms. Kimberly Barnett for supporting the birth of a self-esteem blog for the readers soon to be featured on homepage of the website. I can't wait.

check out my self esteem blog "How to loose 10lbs in 15 days" ...It's not what you would expect


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Dove Self Esteem Fund Training for girls in Urban Areas

Today I found out that I will be facilitating a Self-Esteem Workshop for middle school girls within the inner city sponsored by the Dove self-esteem fund. I couldn't be more grateful to all of those who are helping to make this happen for the girls in our community who have often been ignored and forgotten. These young ladies are our future leaders and taking the time to listen and speak with them away from all of their normal family dramas, violence, drugs, gang shootings, and other negative influences will allow them to see that not only do others care for them but that they have options. I am very honored to serve because there has never been a workshop tour date within an urban community.

Last year, in San Francisco a survey was taken and found that 25% of girls surveyed said they believed they were not good enough daughters. 71% said they didn't believe that they measured up to others in some way, and 51% of these young women said they normally engaged in destructive behavior such as cutting, smoking and drinking when they feel bad about themselves or neglected by a loved one. The top wish girls had was for parents to communicate better with them... These findings are typical, most teens just need some attention, a hug, some love and to feel that they are worthy enough to have a voice that is heard. The city of Richmond may provide us with much more disturbing findings but this is definitely a step in the right direction and promises to be an event that the girls will never forget...



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"Go Head Girl!" Airs Tonight!

8pm pacific time on blog talk radio...

Sorry to all of the callers that did not get a chance to ask their questions. Thank you so much for the support and emails that helped to make the show a success. You can message Gwendolyn on Freedom Movement or Facebook with your comments. Tune in next Monday for another survivor interview. Go Head Girl!



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Hilltop Community Church

This weekend I was blessed to be able to attend Hilltop Community Church in Richmond, CA. The service was a dual gift from The Pastor and his wife and it included a performance by the cutest children ever! So, you know I was happy! They offer a dynamic Woman's Ministry that, God willing, will be reading No One is Coming to the Rescue soon! What I thought was fascinating was the fact that here was this beautiful remodeled facility full of talented gifted speakers/teachers that I'm sure most of the community has never even stepped foot into to experience. There is so much crime in Richmond, we know this because it is highlighted on the news daily, but here is this immaculate place doing exceptional work for the community and no one hears about it. That will change soon starting with me... More people of this community deserve to be a part of this church.

Aside from my declaration of change, check this out, one example of their forward thinking in action: the church provided buses that night and they took all of the youth to a christian rap concert featuring one of the most popular artists named Lecrae. He is the leader of the genre because unlike other artists his sound, lyrics, and beats sound like other popular artists such as 50 cent. As a result Lecrae's music has stayed in the number1 spot for longer than any other rapper in his genre. The kids were juiced and all the parents had to do is get them to the bus and pick them back up later that night. These are the type of activities that need to be publicized heavily in the media! The church is making it a priority to relate to the youth by setting up late night entertainment while still providing and protecting them. Great job...check out this video link.

Lecrae Story from Adamson.TV on Vimeo.

Lastly, I have to say thank you to the pastors wife for her words during service and her work at the church. She is an inspiration! She loves "No One is Coming to the Rescue", and I look forward to collaborating with her in the near future.


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Oakland Post Newspaper Article

Being from Oakland it is often so easy to neglect the positive historical accomplishments that the city has achieved. It wasn't until recently that I researched the The Oakland Post Newspaper and found that not only was it founded in 1963 by Thomas Berkley and Velda Berkley, but it is the largest African-American weekly newspaper in northern California. Headquartered in downtown, the weekly paper serves the San Francisco Bay Area communities of Oakland, Richmond, Berkeley and across the bridge to San Fancisco. It is one of five local newspapers published by the Post News Group, along with The Berkeley Tri City Post and The Richmond Post.

Sadly, the paper made headlines in the news when its newly promoted editor in chief to all five publications, prominent African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey, was killed by a gunman at close range one morning in August 2007, while on his way to work.

Through the tragedy, the paper continues to publish news and advertising with a combined circulation of 55,000 as reported in 2008. This paper has a firm place within the history of the city of Oakland and I am proud to be able to be included in that. Take a minute to research and appreciate the history of your city.

On news stands July 30th, check out my article written on FM! Yeeeaaah!
Stay tuned for another upcoming article on my book No One is Coming to the Rescue, in this publication in August.


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Hosting Upcoming Online Talk Radio Show

Ive been blessed to do work with women and teens around America, centered around my book. As a result, I'll be hosting revamped online radio show on WGHG. Its the official Ladies Inspiration Station... basically a 30 minute interview show for females ages 13-85! (wait that's like everybody right...)

"GO HEAD GIRL!" radio, WGHG, is the ladies inspiration station where we interview different women of various ages and backgrounds who have inspired change in their lives, communities, families, etc. We will also spotlight women who have overcome odds, women on the rise in their careers and the hard hitting issues that we face as we evolve. So get ready ! And if you are down, now is the time and this is just the place to GET RESTORED. Allow these women to inspire and propel you into action to be that Woman worthy of duplication within the world around you! Join us, as we interview survivors of Mothers Stuck in the Court System, Teen Trafficking, the Hollywood Machine, Addiction, Eating Disorders, the Crazy World of Modeling, and the Art of Forgiveness...just to get started to show that regardless of where we have been together with a Healthy Dose of encouragement we can rise again! So say it with us "GO HEAD GIRL!"
Airing Monday nights 8pm Pacific Time beginning 7/20! Stay tuned...

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Phone Interview "Up and Coming Authors Review"

Just wrapped a phone interview/book review for "Up and Coming Female Authors", and though I couldn't be more thrilled about the story on my book, I had to blog on what came up. Somehow this essay I wrote back in 1989 resurfaced! I won a contest when I was 8 in which I wrote a story about my fascination with the incredible actress/singer Lena Horne. She played Glenda the Good Witch in "The Wiz" and I guess I just wished she would sing "Believe" to me! LOL. I used to sing Lena's part to these stuffed animals. How hilarious is that!
Any who, The interview article will be inside Media Room of the site soon.

















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We Rocked the House at Covenant

Big shout outs to the FM family. The Freedom Movement Team did an amazing job at Covenant Wednesday night. And the Audio Book for What To Do With $1 sold out featuring yours truly! Hopefully everyone is entertained by the dynamic duo and more importantly are compelled to use the audio book to train themselves on the four major habits to improve their financial literacy! "Pay God, Pay Yourself, Invest, and Manage the Rest" Great job Max-imus (as always) for rockin the house and being such a talented servant leader!









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Touring Chicago and South Barrington...

While touring one stop has been to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington Illinois. It was AMAZING...to say the least! I have never seen so many people come to hear a speaker, not to mention there is a water fall INSIDE the building! Being from Oakland this was a building out of my wildest dreams. There was a series being taught on Influence and the pastor highlighted Mother Teresa for an entire week. I was so taken back by the woman that she was, and her unshakable faith in service to others. The music was LIVE like a concert! And the theater is the largest in America West of the Mississippi river! It currently holds a consistent congregation of 20,000 people. There is so much I can say but I guess the most impactful aspect was that even though the building was so massive, I always felt the love and community sometimes more so than Ive felt inside a small house. It was deep. I mean it even had a waterfall inside and a few escalators, inside of the church building! I don't know about y'all but we don't have nothing like this in the Bay Area, but I kept thinking that if kids from Oakland could see the possibilities I believe it would be a step in the right direction for our community. We had a few days off for some sightseeing and my favorite was the shopping in downtown Chi-Town and the Sears Tower! Despite all of the crowded airplanes, hotels, long working nights, and going from event to event, It was a beautiful experience with many eye opening memories. If you get a chance experience it for yourself! You will be forever changed...


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Gianni at BET Awards

Growing up, I can remember my girl Gigi breaking out into song whenever she felt the urge for any and everyone who would listen! Even though sometimes we weren't in the mood to hear her harmonies and riffs, it was her craft and she was gonna sang her song. lol. She has undeniable talent, a beautiful voice and a whole lot of tenacity...and its paying off! She does a great deal of songwriting for artists and has her little petite foot well within the industry. Here she is with friends at the BET Awards last week. You probably recognize them, they are members of Diddy's Making of the Band Day 26.... look out for her all female band performing all around Los Angeles! Congrats Gigi, sky really is the limit for you. So proud of you!


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Flashback to my video days...whoa

Yes it's true back in my early college days I too, fell into the video world living in Los Angeles. This is hilarious. My how I have gone through some changes over the years... This used to be one of my favorite songs at the time so when I got the job I was so juiced! Amazing...

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Precious Moments contd...

Whew! While I was writing this book, let's just say the creative process is not always a pretty one. lol. It definitely got grimey while I was laying out my thoughts via paper, pen, and computer. Man it was rough more times than not, head barely hit the pillow for a few months there especially when deadlines grew closer. It was funny, after a while I think I had set up shop on every possible surface and found the floor to be the most comfortable cause late night I could spread all my materials around...bible, laptop, reference books, highlighters, television with Nick at Nite on heavy rotation, pens, headphones, scratch paper, emotions, notes, my BIG ole concordance, quotes, blankets, sour jelly bellies etc. lol A chaotic scene. It seemed like it was never gonna be complete. But whats even funnier is quitting never came up. I just couldnt wait to get back to my sense of "normalcy". The life of a writer is a lonely one and I really wasnt ready for all of that. But those were moments I can treasure forever, heck I was writing my first book, and I would never trade...what a trip :)

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More Precious Moments....

Ok. So, this was the day that only a fellow author could truly understand. But when I received my U.S. Copyright and ISBN Bar Code from Bowker it was the most amazing sense of accomplishment. I felt like I had been a soldier at battle on the field for years and finally here was my badge of honor that I made it out of there. WOW! I cried, I jumped, I skipped through the office. It was hillarious! I had to print it out and blow it up and.....frame it on my wall where it hangs! hee hee If you dont know, this little bar code symbolizes that even when I am gone from this earth physically, my work and words will always live on. And in the United States Library of Congress I will always be there. Its so official. Get one for yourself if you don't feel me. Most def a precious life moment...

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Another Precious Moment...

A few years ago I was blessed to help build a business of nearly one thousand people strong. It was a magical time on many levels not only because my leadership skills grew by leaps and bounds, nor solely due to a serious increase in my income, but mostly because a group of key women emerged as leaders and as years went on as friends. What I learned is that business can come and go, money can come and go, but real friends that care about you don't go anywhere... here is an old school pic of these women of all ages and its amazing how all of them are still connected and in contact with me and to me to this day! This was the beginning, thank you I will always treasure these growing years ladies!


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Another Precious Life Moment...

Many moons ago, a talented gentleman I heart very much surprised me with one of the most incredible forms of flattery I have ever received. It turned out for several previous months he was having a famous painter reproduce a self-portrait of me from a photograph. I was shocked that someone would do something so time consuming, not to mention expensive, for lil ole me. It was a princess moment and I will always appreciate the thought and effort that went into that. Whenever someone does something for you of that magnitude they deserve recognition whether they want it or not. :) Now I'm sure you can see why this has made my list for one of the precious moments of my life thus far. Thanks B!


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Life Really is Precious

In light of MJ, I'm inspired to do a series on some of the precious moments in my life. Recently two of my best girlfriends have welcomed some lovely bundles of joy into the world. Let's meet them shall we...Baby Tuesday belongs to my girl Shae Shae and Lil Devin belongs to Rose Nicole aka Shugg. LOL They are simply adorable. Rah Rah loves you...
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R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON

The memorial celebration today was both beautiful and heartbreaking to witness.
What a talent, what a heart, what an inspiration and a force for change in the world. He will be dearly missed but above all else it is really up to our generation to keep his music and vision alive. Lets do our part to heal the world daily and live our own lives to our full potential.




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Beth Eden

Sunday, I was able to be a part of an event held at Beth Eden Baptist Church in Oakland CA. put on by Freedom Movement. A fellow author, Maximillion Williams spoke about his book called "What To Do With $1: Kingdom Economics are More Than Tithes and Offerings". Not only was it off the chain speaking but the warm reception from all of the people in attendance was probably the most fulfilling! I am heavily involved with everything that this company does because I believe in what they stand for, not to mention they published my book, LOL.
Check out the social network it's HOT... and message me when you get on.


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Here we go...

My new book is touching the lives of a whole lot of people these days. Women and men all ages, all backgrounds, all religions and upbringings. It is a blessing! A few days ago while at a book signing I was flagged down by a woman who said that after reading a few pages that morning she had "a revelation about whats been holding her back her entire life". Shocked yet humbled as we finished the conversation and I walked away it was hard to believe she was talking about something that I had written! But she was. I keep telling myself that it's these little moments that I'm going to remember most. Which is what lead me to finally start blogging. Everyone keeps asking me "where's your blog, where's your blog? blog blog blog?" Well here it is. And it will be good too. From book signing to events near and far, everyday I get to meet some of the most interesting, precocious, outspoken, folks on the planet. I mean I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried! And I'm a writer. So here we go...
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