After a bedtime story, a small boy asks his father ,
”Why does the lion always die at the end of the story?” The father replies
“It will always be that way until the lion begins to write the story.”(African
Proverb)
We are the lions and these are our stories...stories of
overcoming...stories of hope...stories of dreaming...stories of
success...stories that encourage... stories that prove that we can come
together as a part of the brotherhood of man.
Listen closely and you can hear them...
the great spirits of every tribe
the ones who were here before us
Listen to what they are saying
There is one who calls himself Gandhi
and another who calls himself King
They know that the way is not easy
There is a woman named Teresa
and many who are simply known as
Grandmothers and Grandfathers
and all of them whisper into our ear...
'Don't give up' they tell us...
'Don't become cynical...'
'Take one more step...'
'There is a reason...'
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If You See Only One Live Performance This Year
Make it
Marion Caffey's
3 Mo' Divas
To let go doesn't mean to stop caring;
It means I can't do it for someone else.
To let go is not to cut myself off...
It's the realization that I can't control another...
To let go is not to enable,
but to allow learning from natural consequences.
To let go is to admit powerlessness,
which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To let go is not to try and change or blame another,
I can only change myself.
To let go is not to care for, but to care about.
To let go is not to fix, but to be supportive.
To let go is not to judge,
but to allow another to be a human being.
To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their own outcomes.
To let go is not to be protective,
It is to permit another to face reality.
To let go is not to deny, but to accept.
To let go is not to nag, scold, or argue,
but to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires,
but to take each day as it comes and cherish the moment.
To let go is not to criticize and regulate anyone,
but to try to become what I dream I can be.
To let go is not to regret the past,
but to grow and live for the future.
To let go is to fear less and love more.
From Chicago to the World
"One person with an idea, whose time has come
can change the world!"
Collette is an R&B singer whose silky voice breezes over hard hitting beats...somtimes a gentile wind, at other times a hurricane of South Carolina Soul.
Collette's debut album "Experience Collette", features a sweet blend of Southern hip-hop and soul. The artist wrote the entire album and even produced fourof the tracks.
The 26 year-old vocalist lists among her influences her gospel-singing mother, as well as Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Withers, Jill Scott, Amel Larrieux and Mary J. Blige-a list as varied as her own musical experiences.
Collette began as a pianist and saxophonist in early childhood, and wandered into singing as a teen. After spending four years in college at Howard University, singing and soaking ujp the raw energy of Washington D.C.'s Go-Go music scene, Collette was finally ready to expose the world to her unique brand of storytelling.
"Experience Collette" is not just an album title, but a directive to enjoy a soulful, hip-hop infused, jazz and gospel-inspired ride, touching on topics from Southern-style "cruising" to a grown-up crush and merry-go round love. Collette makes sure listeners leave on a positive note, remembering to "Dance in the Rain".
Positive vibes reign throughout most of the disc, with a dose of self-awareness, all strung together by the artist's knack for storytelling. Collette's sweet alto flows effortlessly between the styles she has chosen and leaves the listener humming and looking for more. If we're lucky, this isn't the last time we'll "Experience Collette."
Music lovers are thirsty for a sweet new take on soul music, and Colllette is tall glass of what they need.
Well, not literally.
At 5 feet 10 inches tall, this statuesque beauty grows thoughtful when asked about her goals for the CD. "Well I want people to listen, enjoy, and find in it something real to identify with. I want folks to have an out-of-the-ordinary good time, and just "Experience Collette"".
My purpose,
via my radio talk show, personal writings and business mentoring, is to help you
to develop or enhance some key life skills to aid you in creating a life of
distinction. I've found out that there are many things that hold people back
in life, and hopefully, I can offer some encouragement that will help you to
elevate yourself to greater heights. Let's discover and overcome any barrier to personal growth and development that's holding you back.
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My purpose,
via my radio talk show, personal writings and business mentoring, is to help you
to develop or enhance some key life skills to aid you in creating a life of
distinction. I've found out that there are many things that hold people back
in life, and hopefully, I can offer some encouragement that will help you to
elevate yourself to greater heights. Let's discover and overcome any barrier to personal growth and development that's holding you back. 
