Author Archives: Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Growing up, there weren’t many options for toys and products that looked like me. I remember when the Black Barbie came out. I could’ve cried. I had to have one. It’s surprising to me that in 2021, things haven’t changed much. There are more diverse doll options, thanks to companies, like Mattel (who have BarbieContinue reading “Celebrating Diversity”

You are present physically, but where are you mentally? Check out Are You Here or Just Present, on #Wordpress and learn how to step back into this current moment. Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

What if we chose to do ONE courageous thing every day ’til the end of the year? 1 big or small thing aligned with our goals… I was sitting here thinking about a promise I made to my daughter many years ago about overcoming my fears. I want to be an even greater example toContinue reading “One Courageous Thing”

Today would be the 13th anniversary of my death. I realized that a few minutes ago as I wrote, “Nov. 4, 2021” at the top of the page in my journal. For those of you who weren’t around that day, I was nearly shot and killed around 4pm on November 4, 2008. As I satContinue reading “Your Presence Matters”