African Proverbs with Simon Okelo

“Those who are absent are always wrong.”  #Congolese proverb Wow! The push we need to understand the value in our presence. Your presence is an act of love, support, and empowerment. It is the deliberate intention that creates a euphoric feeling of understanding. That is something that we need even more with all of the things…

Grant Yourself Grace

“Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame.” Brene’ Brown Cruising the Clubhouse hallways can be almost like a blast back to high school for some but there are some great discussions that happen in some rooms. One morning , in one of the regular rooms that I…

Three Sides of a Coin with Altovise Pelzer

Three Sides of a Coin There are three sides to every coin and while most only focus on heads or tails…the rim plays a significant part in the structure of a coin. Being the rim has its advantages and disadvantages when it comes to business and life. You can be the one holding everyone togetherYou…

How to Pursue Your Dreams Unapologetically with Lauren Aparicio

How to Pursue Your Dreams Unapologetically with Lauren Aparicio Are you being open to opportunities that might transition your goals? As you pursue your dreams and passions, you have to be flexible to morph into something else that might be even better.In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Lauren Aparicio, an actor,…

African Proverb with Simon Okelo

“There are three friends in life: courage, sense and insight.” ~ Nigerian Proverb This proverb gave me great insight. If we remove either courage, sense, or insight we become vulnerable. That vulnerability can take us to a place of immaturity when it comes to how we act and react to life’s circumstances. I can be…