By Dr. Sheila Pope I am so inspired by all of the authors in the group! Again, I am trying to set an example of what I would love to see more of in the group. Toni Anderson and I are working consistently to accomplish our goal of finishing our new book. Well, let be…
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Embracing My Natural Gray Hair
By Dr. Sheila Pope Last week, I had a hair appointment. I had to make a few tough decisions about my hair. Our hair speaks for us and it makes statements all on its own about us. Women are judged by their hairstyles, hair texture, and hair colors. African American hair requires so much work!…
Juneteenth
By Dr. Sheila Pope On Juneteenth, I woke up with my businesses on my mind. I needed a storehouse for a new revenue source. God had aligned so many things to happen perfectly to take my home-based business to another level. I forgot I started my first business, The Resource Center on June 26, 2007!…
I’m Back!
By Dr. Sheila Pope It has been a minute! I have been busy building my media company and hosting my television show, “Conversations with Dr. Pope”. I am happy to announce you can watch the show on our ROKU channel, NBMP (New Beginning Media & Production ) and our YouTube Conversations with Dr. Pope Channel…
A Moment at Bank of America
By Dr. Sheila Pope On Saturday, February 9th, I went to the Bank of America to open my first campaign bank account. All of my donations must be separate from my personal account. I made an appointment for Saturday at 9:30 am. Yet it took some time to be waited on by an agent. While…
Pearland Day in Austin
By Dr. Sheila Pope I am excited to announce I am going to Austin to speak with representatives on February 27 & 28 with Pearland Chamber of Commerce for Pearland Day in Austin. I will rock my scarf and bring my television show! I hope to see State Representatives Shawn Thierry, Ron Reynolds, Senfronia Thompson,…
Thank You, Mr. Kevin Murphy
By Dr. Sheila Pope I was nervous to enter the unknown territory but God had a friendly face immediately greet me as I walked in the luncheon. Kevin Murphy, Vice President & General Counsel at Triad Retail Construction,Inc was fantastic. Although Kevin has an awesome job and serves on the Board of Directors of the…
Meeting My State Representative: Ed Thompson
By Dr. Pope I had the honor to speak with and attend the Governmental Relations Committee meeting with my state representative, State Representative Ed Thompson. He actually remembered me from the days when he sold me insurance. His agents always offer customers a can of coke when you come to his insurance office. Small things…
My First Governmental Committee Meeting
By Dr. Sheila Pope Today, I attended my first Pearland Chamber of Commerce Governmental Relations Committee Meeting. I decided to serve on this committee because it provides me with tons of great information to share with other Pearland citizens. When I am elected to serve on the Pearland City Council, I will be able to…
Attending My First “State of the City” Luncheon!
ttending State of the City! I attended my first “State of the City” presented by Mayor Tom Reid. If you are an entrepreneur, I am going to encourage you to invest in your local chamber of commerce. Previously, I did not join my local chamber because of their meeting were during the day and I…