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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 ...

Happy 2011

No New Year's Resolutions For Me

2010 Bests, Worsts and Just Wrong

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Take My Short Survey *Pretty Please*

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Cocoa Fly Gets Interviewed

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Review of Tyler Perry's
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My Interview with Sesame Street Writer Who Wrote 'I Love My Hair' Song

Questions About Moms Making Time for Sex When The Kids and Babies Are Around

Sesame Street 'I Love My Hair' Video Touches The Little Girl In Me

Terry McMillan On Love, Forgiveness and 'Getting to Happy'

Fly Lady of the Day
Maragaret Cho

Author Travels Europe to Trace the Roots of Dracula

No Wedding No Womb:
Sista Stop Settling for the Sperm

Girrrrrl Tell Him
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