Here’s a question for you. Who all are we as individuals, anyway? Are all of us single-focused? Is it easier and more effective that way? But, what if we don’t do too well when we don’t prioritize something that’s really important to us, even for a season? What if we’re “wired” to do more than one thing, and do them well? And, what if after we try that one thing we really, really wanted to try, we absolutely love it? Should we continue? Can we find places in our lives for exciting things, or just the grind? AND, just because we’re getting older, does it mean we have to decrease our experiences? I’ll tell you what, I’m approaching my life from a wholistic angle. As an RN, singer-songwriter, theater participant, and student of my ancestral culture, I am Arts, I am Culture, I am Wellness. I choose to get ALL OF IT in! Remember that old jazz tune that starts off “All of Me, why not take all of me?” That’s how I look at myself. Because, when it’s all said and done, I want to have “No Regrets” as another oldie goes! I will have tried and experienced at least close to, everything I thought I wanted to, I’ll be smiling at the positive experiences, laughing at the crazy ones, considering lessons learned, and moving forward, holding on to some. Yes, it requires balance and consideration. But, at the end of the day, who are YOU in your totality?
As a professional speaker/storyteller and member of National Speakers Association of Ohio; retired RN; published author; singer songwriter with original music out there, and student of culture, I’m here to talk to you about why you may want to consider some self prioritization, and the idea of lifelong learning.
In addition to corporate audiences such as Eaton Corporation, Progressive Insurance, the IRS, DFAS, several law firms, and private industries, speaking on topics such as Stress Management, and Change Management, I can also pull participants into fun creative workshops in the arts!
Workplace Blues! ©
Ditch the Assumptions! Lifelong Learning and Possibilities
Is there something you’ve always wanted to try doing, but feel it’s too late? Do you need an emotional boost? Need a totally different reason to smile? Need to scratch some things off your bucket list? Things are not always as impossible as they may seem from a distance. Rarely, if ever, is it totally too late!
Let’s just say, Workplace, All of Life Blues! © is an introspective, creative activity, leading to an interactive and amazing finale, that your staff will enjoy, appreciate, and never forget! Be able to smile and say, “I did THAT!” Reach out to me with questions. This session is also available for high school or college students!
Culture: Commentary on Ifa Theology, Cosmology and Belief was invited to The Cleveland Playhouse!
The Cleveland Playhouse’s ongoing mission to provide education, includes what they call Digital Lobby Experiences prior to their shows. iPads are available for theater goers, with interviews of community leaders and experts, on topics relevant to the play that’s running. Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-Winning play “Between Riverside and Crazy” was one of their feature presentations. The story line focused on concepts of redemption, and destiny. The play referenced the practice of Ifa, which is a major ancestral, traditionalist, spiritual, and cultural part of the Yoruba people of Southwest Nigeria, practiced here in the diaspora, that I’m a student initiate of for over 30 years.
For this CPH production, religious commentaries included Christian, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives on the topics of redemption and destiny. I’m honored to have been selected to give commentary on Ifa theology, cosmology and belief!
“Rest Is the Retreat” Utuado, Puerto Rico
It’s been said that an appreciation for, and getting out in nature can help with mood, the aging process, grounding, and more. This was a wonderfully relaxing event at a beautiful mountain resort in Puerto Rico!
