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Starting Your Dreams Later In Life and Embracing the Detour

Jenee Darden speaking at Creative Mornings I know it's been a while since I've posted anything but that's because of my job. I'm working as a reporter covering Oakland and I host an arts segment on the radio where I get to interview amazing artists from around the Bay Area. Plus I'm publicizing my book  and building my speaking career!  You know what's funny? I thought this would all happen by the time I was 27-30.  Nope. That wasn't God's plan for me. I'm finally beginning to do the things I've wanted to do and I'm almost 40 years old. Some people reading this who are 40 will say 40 is still young. But some younger people reading may think 40 is nearly ancient. But I'm writing this post for those who like me, thought their career and personal dreams would come true much early in life. I'm here to tell you not to give up.  You know, death inspires life. A number of my relatives and friends have passed away, ranging in

It's None of Your Damn Business: Stop Asking Women if They're Pregnant

Let Her Tell It: Black Women Healing Through Writing Resource List Updated!

Let Her Tell It! Black Women Healing Through Writing

I'm Coming to Barnes & Noble!

Cocoa Fly is Getting LIT at SF Litcrawl 2018

A Dream Come True: I'm an Author!!

My First Book 'When A Purple Rose Blooms' is Available NOW

BLACK to the Future, Past and Present: Exploring Time in Black Literature

That O.J. Simpson Confession Show Was Beyond Disturbing

Anxiety is My Frenemy

Anxiety Resources from My Creative Mornings Talk

I'm Speaking at Creative Mornings in Oakland!