MY BUSINESS
Although I have worked since I was 13 years old, I started
my own business when I was 18 years old, selling books
door‐to‐door during the summer time after my freshman
year in college, however, in May 1989, I brought together
over 23 women to begin a social and charitable organization
to support each other and their aspiring businesses.
Essence of a Lady, Inc has been in existence for over 26
years. The E’Ladies Network, a program of Essence of a
Lady, was created in July 2003. Young Essence Ladies...
Learning(YELL!), a mentoring program for school girls was
created the same year, which is also the year Essence of a
Lady became a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Essence of a
Lady provides tools and resources to women‐owned business
and mentoring and program support to girls. Our goal is to
EDUCATE, MENTOR, and EMPOWER women and girls.
My Philosophy on Life....
Develop a positive mindset, surround yourself with like‐
minded people, and become a life‐long learner, and you are
on your way to LEVERAGING YOUR LIFE based on GOD’S
PURPOSE for YOU!!
Her volunteer work includes schools, churches, nonprofit
organizations, Volunteer Houston, Big Brothers, Big Sisters,
Spiritual Life, how I stay healthy...
I stay healthy mentally by attending church, reading
positive, uplifting books and magazines, and saying positive
affirmations daily. I attend workshops, conferences, and
professional development events for constant growth. I use a
personal trainer and