Writing has been one of my strongest skills back to grade school, and it’s given me an outlet to process my thoughts, express myself and share my experiences. JASMINECTATE.com went live on April 13, 2016 after years of thinking, planning, creating and preparation.
It seems like it's been 25 years and at the same time a fraction of five. As I celebrate my five-year “bloggerversary” celebration, I have reflected on my journey as a blogger and share my experiences, lessons and more since I launched my website and blog below.
Read MoreIt’s impossible to escape reminders to prioritize your health and the reality that a balanced diet and exercise routine is the only way to do it. The older I get the more I learn about healthy lifestyle practices and make updates to my routine as research reveals new ways to prolong our life. From dairy consumption to the number of hours of sleep needed to the benefits of completing 10K steps a day, health is another area we can never stop learning and growing. The eight practices below have been a key to my good health and can be adopted by anyone at any stage of their health journey.
Read MoreSpring is here, and Q2 is in full swing. As I reflect on the first three months of the year, I'm excited about all that is in store for the coming months. While working toward the goals I set in January, I'm proud of my progress and prepared to overcome my challenges.
I’m a firm believer in celebrating victories, large and small, and practicing gratitude along the way. Here I’ve outlined the highlights, wins and challenges of my year so far in effort to chronicle my journey and hold myself accountable.
Read MoreAs women's History Month comes to a close, I'm reminded of the women in our history that have paved the way to my successes and ours as a people. Last year amid the pandemic and Women's History Month celebration, I surveyed my sister colleagues at TGR Foundation to learn of their favorite moments, achievements and words of wisdom.
Looking back at their responses reminded me of how fortunate I am to work with such inspiring women and more importantly the collective strength that we’ve built and can channel from those who guide and inspire us most. Although women's History Month is ending, the achievements of women will live on and will continue to grow throughout 2021 and beyond. Read on to learn about five monumental moments in women’s history and several women and words of wisdom curated by the ladies TGR Foundation.
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