The Servant Leader - Becoming a "Solutionary" Part 1 What is a servant's heart? To most people, the quintessential servant’s heart is - Mother Teresa and her team of sisters in blue-piped white saris *washing the feet of the poor and sickly in Calcutta, India. An important fact is that on a train ride in… Continue reading The Servant Leader – Becoming a Solutionary P.1
Author: Ama
Ama Danesi is an author, storyteller, and financial strategist. A self-proclaimed witness to what's possible when stubborn optimism is a core strategy, she holds an MBA and an M.A. in Humanities, and has worked in banking and management in corporate Nigeria and the U.S.
She's written a collection of diaspora stories, "Artificially Flavored Layers," and her debut children's book, "Mayen and the Unexpected Gift," is part of the Mayen Creative Series. Check out her books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Dormanes's website or whereever books are sold. Ama enjoys her family and life in beautiful, sunny California, and she blogs at amadanesi.com.
The Makeover – A Breakup Ritual
The Makeover - A Breakup Ritual by Ama Danesi Does my face hiss like a repellent, will another walk away?One fizzled without reason, another from pity or naivetédescribed the shroud, darkness over his loins and my face.Shunted, his quiver melted, the promise puddled.His last embrace, like a scorpion's segmented tail, hurtful. Take me to Asiya,… Continue reading The Makeover – A Breakup Ritual
Who is Clarence Avant – The Black Godfather?
Who is Clarence Avant - The Black GodFather? And Why Should We Care? Reginald Hudlin produced and directed the Netflix documentary, The Black Godfather (2019) which chronicles the unusual path to power, influence, and the weightiness of Clarence Avant. In a culture obsessed with fame and celebrity, and in the ruthless business of television, film, music,… Continue reading Who is Clarence Avant – The Black Godfather?
Qui Vive
Already, this year has been exceptionally trying, but I have chosen to serve and to give out what I need most - an encouraging word. My hope for you all today is that you do not become weary from expecting the good. I am so ready for the harvest that comes after the waiting...… Continue reading Qui Vive
Grace for Our Moments in the New Year.
For all our moments in this blessed new year, I pray for grace and wisdom that’s beyond ourselves. We seek the True North. Happy New Year!!🎆
