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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

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Easter Bunny Event for Kids With Special Needs

Saving Our Girls from Oakland's Streets

Busting Prostitution Myths and Who’s Pimping the Pimp?

Saving Our Girls from Oakland's Streets

OPD Officer Says City's Sex Trafficking Crisis Tougher than Duty in Iraq

Saving Our Girls from Oakland's Streets

Nola Brantley Explains How Pimps Recruit Girls

Child Sex Trafficking Outside My Front Door

WonderCon 2011
How Jeremy Love Went From Self-Publishing to DC Comics

WonderCon 2011: Super Artists Couple Beth Sotelo and Joel Gomez

New ThunderCats Cartoon Trailer

Cocoa Fly Takes Over WonderCon