Charlie Wilson: From Down For The Count To “In It To Win It”

“All mouth, no action.” “Talk is cheap.” “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hear me.” Quotes like these are easy to say…..until you’re wounded by someone’s carelessly-spoken words. Sometimes it’s an ill-timed joke, other times a piercing verbal barb wrapped in the guise of “bless your heart.” And then there… Continue reading Charlie Wilson: From Down For The Count To “In It To Win It”

Fathers: The Wind Beneath Our Wings

Depending on how you were raised or the generational set you’re claiming, fathers have specific roles in the lives of their children: Provider, Disciplinarian, Mediator, Mr. Fix-It, and even Monster-Destroyer. But the main benefit of having a full-fledged father is, well, confidence. Not that we mothers don’t nurture, encourage and make our kids feel capable—we… Continue reading Fathers: The Wind Beneath Our Wings

Feelin’ Fresh To Def: Why We Must Celebrate Our Flawed & Fabulous Selves

OK, I’ll just go ahead and put it out there to immortalize in print: I consider myself to be an attractive woman. Not flawless, not drop-dead-gorgeous or runway material by any means….but attractive. Are there some features that I wish I could tweak here and there? Of course. Being a few inches taller and a… Continue reading Feelin’ Fresh To Def: Why We Must Celebrate Our Flawed & Fabulous Selves

Ledisi, Book &Tour Interview

http://www.soultracks.com/story-ledisi-book By Melody Charles   There are two types of artists out there on today’s music scene: those who connect with their listeners at a superficial level and display just enough of their calculated persona to sell a product, and then there are performers like Ledisi Anibade Young, a woman who pours herself into soul-baring songs… Continue reading Ledisi, Book &Tour Interview