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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 ...

Catch Me on NPR

DILF: Dads I'd Like to Feature on my blog

A Treat for our "Post Racial" Society

Heather Headley Goes Gospel

Sasha and Malia Dolls and other Cocoa Bits

Our First Lady

Happy (Belated) King Day

Box Office or Bootleg?
NOTORIOUS

KNOW MONEY, KNOW MONEY, KNOW MONEY

First Day