There is something truly magical about hitting pause on the busyness of life to sit down and have a raw, unfiltered conversation. I recently had the absolute honor of being a guest on MLV Speaks, a platform hosted by Terrell Wright that is dedicated to highlighting business owners, changemakers, and creators who are uplifting their …
So… what had happened was… It all started with a T-shirt. For Go Texan Day, I designed a shirt that read Texas Boots. Louisiana Roots. The design was inspired by a logo I had created for my family’s Facebook page, The Frenchwood Connection. I wore the shirt to work, and before I knew it, everyone …
My songs are all over the place. It really is a potluck, which is what one of my friends suggested I call the project. • When I’m happy, I write songs that make you want to dance. • When life gets heavy… the blues. • When my heart is at peace… jazzy vibes. • When …
As I prepare to release Well-Seasoned, I’ve been reflecting on this journey. I’ve been writing poetry and songs since I was in high school. Over the years, I’ve written four books of poetry, and two remain in print: Promise of a Rainbow and In a Heartbeat. Long before this album, writing was already my way …
My writing journey began in 1974, in a dorm room on the campus of Memphis State University. Like many young adults searching for their place in the world, I found comfort, clarity, and self-expression through writing. Armed with a notebook, a pen, and a head full of dreams, I began capturing my thoughts, observations, hopes, …
One of the easiest ways to get better results from AI is to resist the urge to let it sprint from start to finish without supervision. Building in a checkpoint gives you the chance to review the direction, make adjustments, and clarify expectations before too much time is spent heading down the wrong path. Whether …
This week’s AI Tip is all about moving beyond “give me the answer” and into smarter decision-making. When you ask AI to provide multiple options along with the pros, cons, and potential risks of each, you transform it from a simple response generator into a true thinking partner. This approach helps uncover blind spots, compare …
Great prompts don’t float in a perfect world, they live in the one we actually work in. When you tell AI about your real constraints like tight timelines, limited staff, or zero extra budget, you shift the output from “nice idea” to “ready to use.” It forces prioritization, sharper thinking, and more realistic solutions that …
This tip is your reminder that great prompts are not just about what you ask for, but what you intentionally leave out. When you clearly set boundaries, you guide the AI away from clutter and toward exactly what you need. Think of it like editing before the writing even begins. By telling the AI what …
Before AI ever puts pen to paper, it’s already filling in blanks you didn’t know you left behind. This week is your gentle pause button. By asking the AI to reveal its assumptions first, you bring those hidden guesses into the light where you can shape, correct, or refine them. It turns the interaction from …
