Giving back. How do you define giving back? I have been an Etiquette Consultant for several years now and I have experienced many ups and downs, mostly ups. The pandemic came and as you know, many businesses and the lives of individuals were adversely affected. When life is in cloud 9 and when life is … Read more
When dating, many simply base it on feelings and physical attraction initially. However, as we venture more into the relationship, we learn more about each other, and more behaviors are revealed. As an Etiquette Consultant, I advise young women, to seek to develop a relationship with a guy who is refined or on his way … Read more
Now onto the final blog of our Effective Communication series. You only have one chance to meet people for the first time. First impressions last (although they change through time). When you meet someone, you are immediately judged. Your first impression determines whether they wish to invest time into you or not. I will brief … Read more
In the previous blog, Effective Communication I talked about my journey toward properly committing and living my life using effective communication. “Speaking with clarity, saying what you mean, and acknowledging the other person in the conversation are some ways of performing Effective Communication. Enunciating and pronouncing words is also paramount when attempting to communicate effectively.” … Read more
Etiquette is not just about the way you behave, it is also the way you speak. How you interact with others includes treating them with respect and speaking kindly to them. Speaking with clarity, saying what you mean, and acknowledging the other person in the conversation are some ways of performing Effective Communication. Enunciating and … Read more
Abstinence, do you know what abstinence is? A few weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity to discuss with a group of young ladies, the importance of practicing abstinence. It was such a great workshop! They were able to be transparent, honest, and ask questions to understand their value. This class is one of the … Read more
As the founder of From the Inside Out School of Etiquette, it is customary for me to talk to a substantial number of people. I certify consultants, I teach children, teenagers, and adults about proper deportment, civility, and etiquette overall, I run a non-profit organization, I interact and work closely with government officials to enhance … Read more
“It is all in the mind.” Have you heard this saying? When I am faced with a challenging situation, whether to make a simple decision or something drastic, I can say that I almost always follow my heart. However, following my heart does not mean that there are no repercussions from my actions. Giving more … Read more
Who would have thought in 2020 a pandemic would happen, and who would think even more than a year later in 2021, it still is not over. What a time we are living! How fortunate most of us are to be alive every single day. Many of our friends and family and people who we … Read more
It has been almost two years since the first known case of Covid-19. There have been so many Covid-19 waves and it is still going. It may seem like there is no end to this pandemic. So many celebrations stopped, plans changed, meetings that never happened or were delayed… We are forced to live with … Read more