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Family Writings

Mother’s Day Giveaway

I’m adding to my social media platform with more regular posts on writing, publishing, Christian living, and mental wellness. All subscribers and followers (YouTube, FB, IG, and katarapatton.com newsletter) will be entered into a Mother’s Day giveaway on Wednesday, May 7…gift cards […]

Career Family

HBCU or Not?

My HBCU experience (Dillard U!) shaped me in ways I can’t even begin to tell you (well, maybe one day I’ll write more on that)….but I was just back on campus this weekend and I was blown away at the advances they’ve […]

Career Family Health

Give Yourself a Break

Give Yourself A Break I love when themes keep popping up in my life. I believe it is a surefire way of God getting my attention. This week alone, I’ve read about, written about and heard about: “giving myself a break.” It […]

Family Writings

Proverbs 31 on January 31

Proverbs 31 for January 31, 2017 If you’ve been following me for the past year, you probably know that I was extremely blessed to write a lot in 2016…like 4 books! That’s a lot. I dare say I probably couldn’t have written […]

Family Health

Why May 27 is a significant day in my life…

This time last year—as I struggled to get work done as I entered my 1-year-anniversary as a full-time freelancer/entrepreneur—I visited my therapist for a tune up. I’ve been a long-time supporter of sitting down and talking to a paid professional—whether you’re feeling […]