Words have such power. That's why 'Kicheko,' a social good jewelry business founded by Sarah Bayot, elicits happiness. It means "laughter" in Swahili and was born out of Sarah's love for the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is there, in Uvira, that over 30 orphaned children live and eat and go to school. (Check out the trip I took there with Sarah in these posts: here, here, here and here.) Sarah has visited the DRC seven times and has invested her time, money, prayers and business into the lives of these kids who have grown up with her as a friend and mentor. Without mothers and fathers, the children are reliant on adult figures who love and care for them to procure wisdom, protection and unconditional love. Sarah's passion for Congo … [Read more...]
Conservative Feminist: Kelsey Harkness is a ‘Problematic Woman’
You might recognize Kelsey Harkness from her weekly appearances on Fox News and Fox Business. Or maybe from her popular podcast, "Problematic Women" -- or from the incredible documentaries she produces for The Daily Signal. "[I] want to point out that women's empowerment and women's voices are important and there are ways for us to unite...there is a need for women to speak up and say, nothing is more empowering than thinking independently." -- Kelsey Harkness Kelsey began her career in New York City, working for Fox News, but quickly decided she wanted to be more ingrained in the political scene and moved to Washington, DC to do just that. One of her first assignments was to cover the tumultuous battle going on about same-sex marriage … [Read more...]
Birth Mom: How an Unexpected Pregnancy Led to the Adoption that Changed Kelly Clemente’s Life
Kelly Clemente is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met -- and her story is incredible. You don't often hear from birth moms, the women who put their babies up for adoption after an unexpected pregnancy. Today, you'll hear from one. Kelly became pregnant at 18 and knew she wasn't ready to be a mother or provide her son with what he needed. In the podcast episode, we talk about the tough decisions Kelly had to make, pressure she faced while pregnant, and the beautiful story she has of giving birth to her son, Alex and maintaining a thriving relationship with he and his adoptive family. Kelly talks about what it was like to choose a mother for her son, and you hear how that choice came full circle for her 10 years … [Read more...]
Tragedy to Triumph: Doing Hard Things with Britney Cooper
Britney Cooper is my hair stylist, but I'm glad to say she's also my friend. As I was sitting her chair one day, I felt compelled to let her know what a bada** chick I thought she was. She's an entrepreneur with two adorable little girls that she is raising as a single mom and absolutely killing it in life and business. "You can either claw your way out of this uncomfortable place...or you can literally sit down in it and get yourself comfortable in the cold and dirt and darkness -- and learn every single thing you can while you are in the pit and know that when you get the opportunity to walk out, that you are walking out of it with gold in your hands." After I told her how inspiring I thought she was, she went ahead and spit out some … [Read more...]
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