Publisher’s Corner
Are You Empowered for Growth?
No matter how much you have achieved, no matter how much wealth you've attained, you must always strive to continue educating yourself. [...]
Season’s Greetings
Wishing you all Season's Greetings from the Empower Me! family. [...]
Growth Strategies in Any Economy, on Any Budget
I am a firm believer that every small business can grow regardless of what's going on in the economy, who's in office, and the size of the budget. You have to get creative and flexible to [...]
Unpopular for All the Right Reasons
Being unpopular isn't about flipping people off, being mean or blatantly going against the grain for the sake of ruffling feathers. It's about finding your own beat, feeling comfortable in your own skin, and blazing your [...]
Book Release: No, You Can’t Pick My Brain, It Costs Too Much
I woke up on January 3rd to a flood of email, tweets and messages from people congratulating me on my Forbes article. Of course, I had no idea what they were talking about. So I went [...]
Black in America- My Take, My Challenge, My Pledge- Part I
This installment of Black In America definitely opened up the dialog. It gave us, the viewer a chance to experience through the eyes of the (Black) participants what it takes to get prepared to enter Silicon [...]
Some Things They Just Don’t Teach You in Business School
Contrary to popular belief, you can have a heart and still run a business. At different points in my entrepreneurial endeavors, I’ve had to make some decisions that made me sick to my stomach. From dealing [...]
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Applying at a Start Up
Back in the old days (HAH! that sounds hilarious) the goal was to get a cushy job with some big successful company and make a name for yourself while climbing that corporate ladder. You put in [...]
No More Excuses- Instead of Occupying, Create Your Own Opportunities
OK, I’m about to piss some folks off. But that’s OK, the truth usually stings at first. I know more than you could imagine how hard the last few years have been. This country goes through [...]
Leave Your Pride at the Door
That’s what my Father used to say to me as a little kid. As an adult, I often find myself still being a victim of pride. This past Sunday, my pastor spoke about pride being one [...]
















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Thank you Lucille!
The Risky and Rewarding Business of Buying My Own Company
Your story is an inspiration for all of us.