I don’t remember when I stopped crying in public…or even why I stopped crying in public…especially at work. I had a reputation to uphold and “emotional” was not a part of my professional profile. I hated crying, mostly because I was never sure how long nor how hard I was going to cry, or what weird noises I was going …

Welcome to The Polished Journey. I thought long and hard about the possible topics for this first blog. Should I write something encouraging, or something funny, or something informative? Should I write a quick synopsis of the book and end with a rallying call to action invoking you to purchase your copy now? Should I acknowledge the distress we may …

This is our Diversity Statement:  Together, we build an inclusive village that encourages, supports, and celebrates our differences. Diversity is welcomed; however, silence is not an option. We will challenge discrimination, racism, and oppression everywhere. This is the rest of the blog: I must be honest. Trying to relaunch a business in 2020 during a pandemic is exciting, and yet …