Author: James

Like many of you parents out there, since COVID-19 hit I’ve been trying to get and keep my mind right. I decided I would look for opportunities within the COVID crisis to shoot my shot and interview people like Mark Cuban and Seth Godin. But then George Floyd happened and I’ve been crying a lot… Continue reading 3 Tips For Black Parents To Manage Racism At Home, By Dr. Nekeshia Hammond

Black people are not even safe from the harassment of the Karens and Amy Coopers of the world while minding our business in our own homes. Sunday evening I dropped my kids back at their mom’s house and hit the patio for a glass of wine, a cigar, and to listen to music, as I… Continue reading Black People Are Not Even Safe From Karen In Their Own Homes

Like many people, I’m pissed off about the senseless death of George Floyd. Today, in response to my frustration about not knowing how I can keep my Black son from getting senselessly murdered by the police, a white friend on Facebook asked me what she could do to help protect our children. I thought about… Continue reading Dear White People: 3 Tips For You To Keep My Son From Being Murdered By The Police & Karen

Yesterday I posted on social media that I was excited after I got rejected when I sent a cold email, and based on how it resonated with a few people I decided to share it on the blog. I sent the cold email pitch to the Entrepreneur Magazine editor-in-chief; it was a Father’s Day story… Continue reading Why I Was Excited About Being Rejected From A Cold Email

I have a real treat for you today. As I start up the new foundation to give grants and resources to ParentPreneurs, I’m featuring remarkable people on the blog. There are not many people more remarkable than Seth Godin! A little back story before I get to the interview with Seth. A few years ago… Continue reading I Interviewed Seth Godin: “My Failures Are As Important As My Successes”

We are in the middle of a pandemic, life will not return to “normal.” Now is the time to do the things you are afraid to do. Now is the time to reach out to the people on your wish list of impossible people to contact. If not now, when? As my friend, Paul C.… Continue reading I Interviewed Super ParentPreneur Mark Cuban. He Says COVID-19 Is a Great Time To Start a Business

Today I have an inspirational treat for you. I was listening to a live video from Chozen Media, Liberty White, and T. Adeola Osinubi in which they talked with Joshua Reid, an entrepreneur who is a new parent. And featuring remarkable ParentPreneurs is kinda what we do here. Joshua has a wonderful story of authenticity,… Continue reading “Never Lose Enthusiasm,” Says Inphlu Founder And New Dad, Joshua Reid

Affiliate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases  As I work on starting a foundation to provide grants and other resources for ParentPreneurs, I will regularly feature inspirational people who are parents and entrepreneurs. Like many of you during the Coronavirus lockdown, I am taking the time to meet new people and… Continue reading NBA Player, Walter Bond: You Must Have a Shark Mindset To Succeed In Life and Business

It’s coronavirus. It’s social distancing. We are home. And our kids are home. I just wrapped up a virtual workshop with Atlanta Tech Village, Atlanta’s premier tech startup community. The topic was how to effectively run your business and manage your kids and yourself during social distancing. The tips are helpful for corporate folks at… Continue reading How To Effectively Be a ParentPreneur During Social Distancing

I hope you and your family are staying safe during social distancing with the coronavirus. Parent + Entrepreneur = ParentPreneur I am a ParentPreneur. Many of you following my blog know my story, but for those of you who don’t here’s a quick recap. In 2013 my twins were born three months early & weighed… Continue reading Why I am Starting a Foundation To Give Away $10,000 to ParentPreneurs