Conversations with Dr. Pope Next Episode

By Sheila Pope I met with my next guests, Reginald Guillory and his wife Millie to plan the two-part series. During the first episode, we will discuss criminal justice reform, the re-entry process, and patterns of criminal behavior in families. I am the founder and CEO of The Next Move Re-entry Program 501c3 These issues…

Another Successful Dissertation Client!

By Dr. Sheila Pope My SECOND dissertation client called me to share her exciting news: her dissertation was approved by her committee and it has been sent to her school for final approval! I have coached my client through stressful times and edited her work for the last year. I tell my clients, “I am…

Superwoman with Flaws

by Dr. Sheila Pope This week something happened to me and I cannot ignore it. I met a man with x-ray vision! Yes, that’s right Superwoman met Superman.  He used his x-ray vision to see straight through me! I was naked figuratively within two hours.  How does that happen? It happened while talking. I was having…

After the First Year!

by Dr. Sheila Pope Today, I had the realization that on January 30, 2017, I walked away from a career and job that I loved. My health could not withstand the stress that I encountered from constant harassment on my job as an educator during the last few months of 2016. I am still an…

Pushing Your Sons Out of the Nest

by Dr. Sheila Pope Today, I am happy to announce my oldest son was pushed out of the nest last week and on October 13th, he learned to fly independently! He is moving to Mississippi. He is driving with a few friends to Mississippi and living in his own apartment across from his dad, my…

The Storm: Hurricane Harvey by Dr. Sheila Pope

Our power was restored yesterday evening! It was difficult to maintain three days without power. My four children enjoyed their gadgets, but I had to do so much to keep things going. I have been “The One” to lead my family for years. It becomes harder during difficult times to make decisions for everyone. It…

Anniversary 

A year ago today, my Ph.D in General Psychology was conferred by Capella University. I am celebrating with a little fun.

Wiped Out by Sheila Pope

I have been quiet for a couple of months. I finished my draft of chapters 3-5 of my dissertation. They almost finished me too! I started July with tons of energy and hope. I stopped any activities that would distract me from completing my goal of submitting my chapters by August 15, 2014. I stopped posting…