We live in a world where it has become ok to start slut shaming and tearing a woman’s reputation apart. We have the power to take our names back and stand up for ourselves and who we truly are.

We are not our past. Some women think that once they made a name for themsel...

Real Images MIRROR Program provides young girls with self-image workshops. As we continue to strengthen this program, we need the help of the community. In order for the community to be invested, we must understand the high need for young girls to have a safe outlet to...

Our “Ladies’ Power Hour” that would lead a discussion about the #MeToo movement occurred two days after the now historical “Oprah Speech” at the 75th Golden Globes. The pressure to speak and inspire after THAT was high. Nonetheless, I gave a crowd of awesome women (and...

“Its finally our time!” “Women are finally standing up!” But…but, then there’s the one who apologized, the one who signed up for help with a sex addiction. What kind of charges can be pressed? Many, none, the statue of limitation is reached or it’s a grey area. All it...

As I prepare for an upcoming event, “Stories of Empowerment: Women Rising”, asking the question, what makes you rise; I’ve been reflective to answer the question for myself. The past few months have been very challenging from doing my best to support an ill mother to b...

April was a beautiful challenge for Real Images and myself. We started the month with the program Women, Stress, and the SHEro complex and then I went into my 4th year facilitating My Cry in the Dark for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on UALR’s campus.  April is Stre...

I must be honest I am not a member of the BeyHive. It’s not to say I’m not a fan of Beyoncé’s music or appreciate her talent.  I just don’t jump to see every interview or know all of her favorite things. Furthermore, I wasn’t trying to find a way to watch Lemonade in t...

We want what we are not. We give love without loving ourselves. We’re quiet when we should speak up and we look for mental and spiritual completion in someone else…all in the name of LOVE. These were some on the hard truths given at the Battle of the Sexes panel earlie...

Even the most heroic of women need to take time to rest and rejuvenate.  I felt the need to take a short break from Real Images this summer to regain my sanity, strength and energy so that I can continue to make a difference in my community.

It’s hard to be a role mode...

“When I look in the mirror I think, I’m fat.” I fought back tears when I heard this statement from a lady at our Women, Weight, and Health panel. Why? Because of the hurt and struggle I heard in her voice when she made that open, honest declaration in a room filled wi...