Tag: relationships

By Van Moody Thursday’s winter finale of ABC’s hit drama Scandal promises “things will never be the same,” with another addictive episode with a near-lethal dose of murder, passion, intrigue, deceit, betrayal and retaliation. The show has received critical acclaim for its ripped-from-the-headlines storylines, fast-paced dialogue and dizzying interpersonal dynamics. It has earned its “crazytwistygood” […]

Pastor Van Moody serves on the board of directors of Joel Osteen’s Champion’s Network (DALLAS – December 3) Birmingham minister, author and motivational speaker Van Moody says this is the time of the year to find out which relationships are worth keeping, worth changing or ending. “Relationships either lift you up or weigh you down,” […]

As millions of young women return to college, Deya “Direct” Smith, a former Miss Black U.S.A., media maven, producer and author, urges them to map out their career plan, surround themselves with a “dream team” and stay focused on their goals. “The point is when people see you ‘doing’ your dream and doing it well, […]

Deya “Direct” Smith, a former Miss Black U.S.A., media maven, producer and author, says it’s time for women to unlock their passions, overcome their fears and never let a man, a job or another women hold them back. In her new book, “Touch Yourself: 30 Ways to Boldly Live, Love and Let Go!” Smith (http://deyadirect.net) […]

Dallas author Jacintha Griffith has written a compelling novel that captures the pain, frustration and disappointment of immigration for a 20-year-old woman seeking to reunite with the man she loves. Griffith’s first novel, “Coveting the Dream”, is already getting rave reviews from readers because its fictional story reflects the national debate on immigration reform. “So […]