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Get The 5-Step Blueprint
Would you like a copy of my new guide? Written for women over 40 who are considering going into business for themselves but truly have a...

Felicia M. Lopes
Jan 27, 20211 min read
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Open Your Mind and Thrive Fable
A story about the benefits of an open mind Melvin Marsh Wren argued against new ideas until his friends found great success by embracing...

Felicia M. Lopes
Aug 6, 20203 min read
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Developing a Vision for Your Life
Do you struggle to design and carry out a vision for your life? Do you find yourself living day to day without a plan and feeling like...

Felicia M. Lopes
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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Entrepreneurship vs. Employment – What’s Your Choice?
So maybe you have a job that pays at least some of the bills – or maybe 2 jobs and you’re barely making ends meet. Did you know that most...

Felicia M. Lopes
Jun 18, 20203 min read
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Where to Find Financial Support for Your Brilliant Startup Idea
Your amazing business idea may need funds to be successful. However, it’s not easy to finance a startup in a sea of competitors. Consider...

Felicia M. Lopes
Jun 4, 20203 min read
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8 Effective Habits for the Successful Entrepreneur
Every career has a set of habits that greatly increase the odds of success. The habits necessary for success will vary from career to...

Felicia M. Lopes
May 21, 20203 min read
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Turning Your Hobby Into An Income Stream
If you’re like most people, you probably dream of having a job that’s enjoyable and fulfilling. Maybe the solution is to turn something...

Felicia M. Lopes
May 14, 20204 min read
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The “New” World of BusyGal!
I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted! I am currently relaunching the world of BusyGal by premiering my new company video below....

Felicia M. Lopes
Nov 3, 20161 min read
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Why am I Surprised? A perspective on the OU incident from an African-American member of the Dallas J
I saw this article today, written by my old high school friend, Ginger McKnight-Chavers, in the Huffington Post and got her permission to...

Felicia M. Lopes
Mar 17, 20155 min read
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SHATTER THE SILENCE | The Honor Diaries
Muslim women are being deprived of their humanity! Honor Diaries is the first film to break the silence on ‘honor violence’ against women...

Felicia M. Lopes
Feb 19, 20151 min read
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Honoring Black History Month | A Black M
Honoring Black History Month | A Black Mississippi Judge’s Breathtaking Speech To 3 White Murderers : NPR http://ow.ly/J67QB

Felicia M. Lopes
Feb 16, 20151 min read
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Celebrating Black History Month with My SHEroes (Pt. 1)
As a Black woman, having been raised in a Southern city – Dallas, Texas in the 1970s right after the turmoil of the 1960s, I would be...

Felicia M. Lopes
Feb 11, 20154 min read
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A BusyGal Nugget | YOUR DREAM JOB
A BusyGal Nugget | YOUR DREAM JOB.

Felicia M. Lopes
Feb 6, 20151 min read
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#WomenInspire Veronika Scott
No Matter What You’ve Gone Through You Still Can Do A Lot With What You Have! Veronika Scott Veronika Scott, CEO and founder of The...

Felicia M. Lopes
Oct 22, 20141 min read
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Divorcing Fear and Remarrying Freedom is the Pivotal Ingredient to Change!
Back in March I featured OLYMPIA LEPOINT as the BusyGal of the Month, so proud of my friend who lives the values of a BusyGal to the...

Felicia M. Lopes
Sep 19, 20141 min read
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She Remembered Herself!
I thought this was so wonderful I just had to post it! Thank you Anna Taylor – this is Brilliant!

Felicia M. Lopes
Sep 19, 20141 min read
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The Lady Still Stands
I wonder what the Lady in the Harbor thought thirteen years ago as she watched the horrific events unfold on September 11, 2001? Today is...

Felicia M. Lopes
Sep 11, 20143 min read
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Jay Smooth’s List of Rules for Women
So, I’m in love with Jay Smooth! He really gets it. Found this on Huff Post’ Women today and just had to reblog! Utterly priceless!

Felicia M. Lopes
Sep 3, 20141 min read
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A Canadian’s View On Our Disrespect Of President Obama’s Presidency
This may not be the standard type of article Be A Busy Blog normally would post, but I felt that it was so well stated that I was...

Felicia M. Lopes
Sep 2, 20141 min read
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Thank You Jane Elliott for A Class Divided!
Are you a Brown Eyed or Blue Eyed Person? Man without vision shall perish! She started this class over 40 years ago – the day after Dr....

Felicia M. Lopes
Aug 26, 20142 min read
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