All Things Winifred

 I want to help people. The knowledge I have about HR, careers, and education have served me enough that I can serve others. That is what it's all about. I get referrals from people I know from previous jobs or from family/friends. But lately, people who have seen my posts on social media have reached out to me. People who don't know me from a can of paint. What they do know, however, is they like my content and trust that I know what I am talking about. My passion is brining people in. Influence..it's happening. It is a slowly growing thing, I don't want you to think my DMs and emails are flooded (yet). But the beginning of brand establishment has started. All those things that happen when you post consistently. When you be yourself. When you trust God and allow Him to lay out your purpose despite whatever may appear to stand in your way. It's happening.  I started this blog to give a look into my world as a millennial who cares about the way we (humans) make a liv...

 I was bored with healthcare. To be honest, I don't think I ever really belonged there to begin with. When I decided to transition from healthcare to human resources, I knew that I had to come with my A game. HR is an industry that makes and breaks businesses. No matter how good the product or service, the business isn't right if HR isn't on top of policies and procedures, work culture, employee performance, and so much more. HR is more than just the department you engage with upon hire and exit. They are more than the department you run to when there's tension between you and another staff member. HR is the glue. The mirror. The wishing well. The police. The unsung heroes that save the day, every day.  At first I thought I could just saunter into HR and become part of the tribe, simply because I wanted to. I had a strong and long history of medical credentialing where I reviewed resumes, participated in the onboarding process, hosted orientation, managed provider files...

 The road to the seat of HR was a climb. I faced boulders of fire rolling down on me and harsh winds threatening to sway me off course. There were times I couldn't see the top, but I'm here. When I say the top I don't mean I have reached my peak in success, but I have ascended to a level where I can finally be of service. Service to people all over the world who deserve to work in healthy workspaces and walk proudly in their industry of choice because they can. I believe they can. I want them to know that they can. I dreamed about working in human resources. I prayed about it. I dedicated time, money, and brainpower. If you know my story, you know I went back to school to obtain my masters degree in human resources management after what seemed like a dead-end. Toxic job after toxic job. Quitting left and right in search of more. It was my purpose gnawing at me. Telling me to go for more and once I took that plunge, the world seemed to open up to me.  If you work in HR, I sa...

You'll get suggestions. Sometimes even be pressured. It happened to me, and I caved.  The very first thing I wanted to be was an English Teacher that hosted a radio show at night, but I was steered in another direction as soon as the word teacher left my lips. I was heavily swayed into healthcare; a career in healthcare would deal me the best cards that life could offer. Financial security, social leverage, and prestige. As a young and single (at the time) African American woman, surely, I would be in the running to be courted by some of the world's most eligible bachelors. I can't lie, it was a plan fueled by good intentions and appeared to be a fool-proof equation. The only thing missing was passion. The fiery ingredient that many adults leave out when teaching their kids, the recipe to success. As quiet as it's kept, passion is the secret sauce. The deal maker and the game changer.  ______________________________ My name is Winifred and I am a creative writer who adv...