A few months ago, the following conversation took place between me and a close friend: Friend: Hey Adri, how’s it going with [insert guy’s name here]? Me: Who? Girl, please. I had to cancel that. Friend (to another friend who had joined the conversation): Man, Adri cuts these guys off quick. You don’t give anyone… Continue reading Fight or flight
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Heart cracked not heartbroken So I'm a blogger now? Well who am I kidding, this has been a long time coming and I really should have anticipated it happening. But it took reading a thought provoking blog for me to realize that maybe this is the release I've been seeking. See,… Continue reading Blog Back In Time: Heart cracked not heartbroken
Have you ever wondered what you would say if you could talk to your younger self? I have. My latest endeavor will be called "blog back in time," where I pull entries from my old blog called "words and thoughts"and parallel it with what I would say and do now. I started that blog as… Continue reading Blog back in Time
There’s no easy way to say this so I will just have to get right to it. I’ve been living a lie and it’s time I came clean. For the past few years, while I have been touting the feminist rhetoric, empowering young girls in my community, and proudly proclaiming myself as a feminist (even… Continue reading Confession: I’m a bad feminist
I’ll keep this entry brief. I know y’all are probably too busy eating holiday leftovers, guzzling eggnog, and steppin in the name of love at holiday parties. But I figured it was only right that I gift you with the last entry before the new year. It’s been a good year for Adri Speaks and… Continue reading Back to the bench: Getting rid of the Starting Five
It’s Friday night. You got home from work an hour ago and you’re drinking your favorite glass of pinot noir after a hot shower. You’re catching up on the latest episode of Being Mary Jane when your phone vibrates. It’s Rob, the guy you went out with twice over the last month and a half.… Continue reading “Come over and chill” is lame
Hello from the outside At least I can say that I've tried to tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart, But it don't matter, It clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore. Emotions and feelings rejoice! Adele has reemerged after an intentional 4 year hiatus to bring us “Hello”, her first single from her upcoming… Continue reading Hello, It’s Closure
Netflix and chill is stupid (and so is cuffing season). Date when and how you want. Just be honest.
Being a young professional comes with it's own set of challenges. Now add gender and race.
Hi there! I'm workforce development expert, blogger, philanthropist, home sharing host, and management consultant with passion for personal and professional development. I have been an unofficial advisor for friends, family, and associates for years, reviewing countless resumes and cover letters, facilitating dozens of mock interviews, and coaching folks on job search techniques. It only made… Continue reading Nice to Meet You! Now Let’s get to Work.
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