In starting this blog, it was important to me to not only give advice and inspiration but to also build connections with my readers. I thought to myself this week: What better way to bond than by sharing some personal facts?
You, of course, have come to know my family and home-life, but I’d love to share five tidbits for you to get to know me a little better as well.
1. I am a loud and proud graduate of an HBCU.
I attended Rust College in Mississippi for my undergrad degree. While small, Rust is one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges in the US. With their heavy focus on the liberal arts and religion, it was the perfect fit for me.
2. I’m Greek!
Skee-Wee!! I am a sister of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and I am proud to contribute to a legacy of social change and advocacy. We continue to focus on helping alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, maintain their progressive interest in college life, and always be of ‘Service to All Mankind’.
3. Graduate school changed my fate.
I was offered a scholarship to attend graduate school at The Ohio State University, but I turned down the opportunity to be a Buckeye. In a whirlwind of devastation and regret, I enrolled at Arkansas State for graduate school, even though I had NEVER been to Arkansas in my life! God was looking out for me, though — it was in graduate school that I met my husband and began building our beautiful life together.
4. I had a whole different future planned out.
Originally, I thought I was going to pursue a career in education. As a English and Liberal Arts fanatic, I had a plan to teach for 5 years before becoming a high school administrator (while maintaining a job as a part-time professor, of course). And to wrap it all up, I would become the youngest superintendent in my district. …My how things have changed!
5. I’ve always been a driven and busy bee with a diverse spread of interests.
You better believe my resume is extensive! I started my side hustle early by braiding hair in middle school. I wanted to become a hairstylist (ha!). In high school, I juggled school full-time while working 35 hours per week (not to mention my two extra jobs every summer). I have become a “jack of all trades” with experience in everything from education and administrative work to fast food and retail. I even worked at a poultry plant (shocking to know that I’m still not a vegetarian after that). I am proud now to hold the acclaimed job title of Domestic Engineer!
Now, your turn! Comment 5 fun facts we haven’t heard!
