Right as the pandemic started, we had been hoping to get pregnant with our 4th (and final) child.  However, the uncertainty of a pandemic was too much for us to try and navigate along with remote schooling for our kids, remote work, and just...

In episode 76 (Goal Setting and the Illusion of Control), I shared about my goals for 2021.  I talked about focused on key habits in several areas of my life, along with a few achievement oriented goals.   Well, I wanted to follow-up...

Marriage takes work even in the best of times.  But, marriage during a pandemic must also take on stress response, tight quarters, no alone time, financial challenges, etc. 

Sharing the load of childcare, trying to keep working, and the...

 The second episode in my series on race focuses on the importance and beauty of Black Love and Black Marriage in a world that is racist. 

I share about how my husband and I have created a safe space in our home and marriage to be our...

This is an unprecedented time for everyone.

In this episode, Donielle shares the lessons that she’s learned (so far) during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Tune in to hear the challenges, lessons learned, and practical advice to help you...

Peace is a word that gets thrown around often, but it can feel elusive and impossible to hold onto for more than a moment. 

In June 2019, I shared my personal testimony at the DuPage AME Women's Day Lunch in the Chicagoland area. ...

In today’s show, I am taking inventory of the first 3 months of 2019.   This year, I want to make a habit of checking in with myself every 90 days (quarterly) to see how I am tracking against the goals that I set for myself for the...

Hopefully, you've recovered from the onslaught of "love" from Valentine's Day.   Flowers, candy, and romantic love were everywhere.   But, once the day was over (and maybe during it), did you truly feel...

This is the final episode in this series where I share key lessons from 12 years of marriage. 

Lessons 4-12 were not in a particular order, but 1-3 are.  These are the 3 most important lessons that have shaped our marriage. ...

 (photo credit: Lawrence Neeley)

In this series (4 episodes) I am sharing key lessons that I wish I had known when we first got married as well as some lessons that can only be learned along the way to building a healthy and strong and...