Ask Aria Blog

The Workplace Bully
In this Trump era, it seems as though bullying has become a more prevalent practice. As a child, I was told that I was too sensitive and being made fun

Signs of a Narcissistic Husband
For almost a year, I have not posted anything regarding my marriage. I confided in a few of my family and friends individually and was surprised to learn we shared

Conquer Your Bully
Photo by Aimee Vogelsang on Unsplash Experience is a great teacher. You learn lessons and you celebrate wins. I pride myself in being an open person who shares some of the obstacles that

The 2016 Election and the State of Businesswomen
Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash Since the election of Donald Trump, there have been many issues that question the direction of this country – race relations, healthcare, and our alliance with other

When Only One Parent Is Doing the Work
Many people choose to be single parents. However, most do not. It definitely has its own set of challenges when one parent is doing most or all of the raising

To Hyphenate or Not
This is a really hot topic with a lot of single moms that I come across who are either marrying soon on desire to be married. I had a really

Discipline and Commitment
The Saturday before Father’s Day 2017 was intense. He was nervous – breathing through his diaphragm and out his mouth, checking his watch every thirty seconds to see how much

Show Some Respect, Corporate America
This is not your typical empowerment blog, so allow me to stand on my soapbox for a few minutes. I know now that I’m not the only one who has