FemmePowered has partnered with GARP again to offer another tech workshop. GARP, the Grenada Association of Retired Persons is a wonderful community that seeks to support, empower, and enhance the lives of retired persons across Grenada. In our upcoming workshop, we will be helping seniors demystify technology and make sense of their smartphones and other devices. This ... view the post
Migration, separation, child displacement and barrel children
Over the past year FemmePowered has facilitated meaningful conversations that are woman-centric and community-focused in nature. This year alone we hosted discussions on mental health, finance and investing, disaster preparedness, parenting and discipline. And we are not done yet; in fact, we are on a roll, bringing a new conversation to you this week. On Wednesday ... view the post
Scars of Our Mothers’ Dreams
On 14th June, I'll be hosting a very special Cocktails & Conversations. This time we'll be looking at parental migration and the impact on the children left behind. At the center of this Cocktails & Conversations will be the screening of Scars of Our Mothers' Dreams. Scars of Our Mother's Dreams is a documentary that explores the impact of parental migration. The ... view the post
Domestic violence and self care – An interview
Last night I did a Facebook Be Live with Mellany Paynter of Mellany Motivates. Mellany is all about promoting self-care among women of color. In my last post, I shared an audio interview I did with her. Last night, we turned the tables. We talk about the catalyst behind FemmePowered, my abuse story, self-care, and women of color. This is the first-ever video interview ... view the post
Writing unsent letters
We were always at it with each other. The last fight was the nastiest. I said some hurtful things I did not mean. After all, it was a fight. I got the call a few weeks later. He was dead. He died and I never got to tell him I was sorry. He died believing I meant all the mean and hurtful things I said to him. Since starting my work as a story coach to women, this by ... view the post