A. I am a penned and published writer, a public relations strategist and President of Talie & Co. Strategist PR Agency.
Q. How would you define motherhood in your own words?
A. Motherhood is a gift to love someone sacrificially and unconditionally. The beauty of motherhood is in the process because the mother is learning at the same time the child is learning.
Q. If you could choose one parenting mantra for yourself, what would it be?
A. I will always apologize to my child when I am wrong because this is the strongest weapon that I am giving her.
Naomi Judd was an actress and singer. She and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as the Judd’s which became very successful. They won five Grammys and nine Country Music Association awards. Did you know she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1990 and cured eight years later. One of her highlights in life that she spoke on was when former president George H.W. Bush asked her to introduce him at his rallies during his campaign for re-election. Here are some of her songs:
· Change of Heart
· Let Me Tell You About Love
· Cadillac Red
· Grandpa
· Mama He’s Crazy
· Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain
Naomi also wrote a book “River of Time” that talks about depression and more. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but it is on my list. If you read it already let me know how you liked it. It was sad when she passed away. Depression and mental health are real. We never know what someone is going through. We have to pray for everyone. Even though she went through anxiety, depression and more. She always was doing things in the community to speak on it to maybe help others going through the same thing. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:
· “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”
· “Service is the work of the soul. I believe we are here to grow in wisdom and love and to be of service”
· “Often the best therapy is being able to talk about what you’re going through, out loud, with a group of people who understand and support each other’s efforts to be well”
· “My motto became, Acknowledge. Allow, accept”
Tell me what your greatest memories are of Naomi? What was your favorite song? Have you read her book? Make sure to check on friends and family going through depression and hard times in life. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl
A. Hello I am Santia, aka track baby, aka Queen of Abs. I am a professional women football player & owner of Tronus, a shoe company.
Q. What made you want to become an athlete?
A. Honestly, I feel I was just born to be an athlete. I was always an athletic. I started off with tennis when I was four years old, a lot of people didn’t know I played tennis. Then I started with basketball then track, now I play professional football.
Q. Are you an ambassador for Fashion Nova?
A. I used to be, but right now I just wear it because I like the clothes and they fit well. They have a lot of different clothes for everyone.
A. I am Dawn Harper-Nelson, an Olympic gold and silver medalist. I am a wife and a mom and I am also from East St. Louis.
Q. What made you want to compete in the Olympics?
A. Well, I started running track and became passionate about it early in life. Then I really started competing once I reached UCLA. I met my role Joyner Kersey, when I was about 13 and she gave me some encouraging words. I had the talent and I worked hard at it and I took off from there.
Q. How was the experience training for the Olympics in Japan?
A. It was mind blowing! I actually competed in two other Olympics, Beijing and London. It was just the thought of meeting people with different cultures all over the globe, and to be amongst the best of the best from each country.
A. My name is Deshaune Green & I am from Portsmouth, VA.
Q. Who is your sports hero?
A. My favorite sports hero is Lebron James because of what he stands for. His great philanthropy efforts to help others and being a great father is what motivates me to do the same thing. He is a true champion on and off the court. I respect that a lot.
Q. What or Who inspired you to want to play basketball?
A. My grandmother and older cousin that I grew up with inspired me to play basketball. When my grandmother died in 2007, is what kept me motivated to pursue basketball at the next level.
A. I’m from Statesboro Georgia Originally but I was in Jacksonville Florida the last 15 years of my life.
Q. How did you get into playing football?
A. A bet with my cousin Amos. I originally thought football was stupid until I came out my junior year of high school.
Q. Can you tell us what are some of your most favorite accomplishments?
A. Winning the State Championship, National Championship, playing in the Super Bowl, Dallas Cowboys defensive MVP 2014 and Dropping a Classic record with the Legendary Scarface as an artist. It’s only up from here.
