Tag Archive for Teresa Kennedy

The Power of… PARTNERSHIP

PARTNERSHIP. Are you a loner or a connector? What type of genuine partnerships have you formed in your life? I was a tom-boy athlete growing up. I ran track, swam and did gymnastics competitively and was successful at winning many medals. Although I was technically on a “team”, I realize now that in all of those sports the final result was really determined by my individual performance. Except for in a relay race, I wasn’t really dependent on the other members like with sports such as football or basketball.

The Coach Buehler Story

Grant Hill and Daniel Kennedy at Tribeca Film Festival

THE BUZZ: On Friday, April 23rd, I had the pleasure of attending a screening of “Starting at the Finish Line: The Coach Buehler Story” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The feature documentary was written by John Larson, directed by Amy E. Unella and executive produced by Ann Rubenstein Tisch and NBA player…

A Star’s Heart

Clyde Yancy, M.D., Star Jones, Patricia Butts, Teresa Kennedy, Ph.D., MBA

THE BUZZ: On Saturday, March 26th, 2011, I participated in the American Heart Association’s Harlem Go Red for Women Educational Forum & Luncheon at City College in New York. It was a sea of beautiful red and an afternoon of fun and facts. Star Jones was the master of ceremonies and she certainly spoke from…

2011 YGLs Announced

Teresa Kennedy with fellow YGLs in Morocco 2010

THE BUZZ: Today, the World Economic Forum announced its Young Global Leaders (YGLs) for 2011.

Love Her Heart

THE BUZZ: On Sunday, March 6, 2011, I participated in the taping of a Live It Up! TV segment at the gorgeous Brian Farrell art studio in Chelsea. I led Love Her Heart Founder Ta’Nia Doe in stress management techniques and talked about the relationship between heart disease and emotional stress. After losing her father…

The Power of… QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS. How curious are you? Do you take things at face value? Do you ever avoid asking questions because you think you’ll sound naive? Are you willing to ask the tough and unpopular questions? If you’ve spent time around a young child then at some point you’ve probably experienced a seemingly endless stream of questions, such as “Why is the sky blue?”, “Why does a dog have a tail?”, “What makes the grass grow?”, “Where do babies come from?”

The Power of… YES!

YES. How many times have you said “no” to something you really wanted to do? Does indecision or fear hold you back? What could you experience if you simply said “yes”? An old boyfriend used to accuse me of “thinking too much.”

The Power of… JOY

JOY. What makes your spirit smile? Are you experiencing at least one instance of pure joy every day? Do you regularly share acts of kindness? It’s been said that pleasure is in the body, happiness is in the mind, and joy is in the heart. Both pleasure and happiness are fleeting. Joy, on the other hand, is a fruit of the Spirit – a deep-in-the-soul feeling.

Banana-Almond Cake

PWR FOODS: This is one of my favorite desserts. It’s gluten-free and packed with protein and potassium. It’s rich but with minimum guilt – sweetened with agave nectar versus white sugar.

A New Way Forward

THE BUZZ: On December 3rd through 5th, 2010, I participated in A New Way Forward (ANWF) Inaugural Event in Oakland and Santa Cruz, CA. ANWF’s primary objective is to prepare and recruit legions of committed mentors to support African-American youth. It is an initiative of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, founded by Susan L. Taylor – Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Essence Magazine.