At this very moment, my life is in a beautiful season of transitions. I have given what past seasons required and so many things are now coming to an end. Some of those changes made me smile and some have made me cry. Leaving the Tacoma Urban League is by far one of the most… Continue reading Paradise Valley Girls Trip
Category: What’s New with T’wina
Spring Vacation: San Francisco
Ok, y’all!!! I totally planned a vacation to San Francisco for the family to kick-off Spring Break 2022. Not a work trip plus family…just pure vacay. Here’s the skinny, like all of you, I work a lot. Many of you ask how I get it all done. Here’s the secret, I am very intentional about… Continue reading Spring Vacation: San Francisco
2022 T’wina Nobles Young Professionals Scholarship
BIG NEWS this year!!! ♥️ Pierce College has joined our scholarship family. This is such a wonderful opportunity to increase our investment in the education of students attending our local colleges. In the spirit of the National Urban League Young Professionals, this scholarship is intended to help prepare a new generation of young leaders to… Continue reading 2022 T’wina Nobles Young Professionals Scholarship
Birthday x Wishes
I truly love having a December birthday. It’s always the perfect opportunity to not only celebrate another year around the sun, but it’s an even better opportunity to reflect on my blessings and thank God for the ways He showed up for me month after month and day after day. ♥️ 2021 started with my… Continue reading Birthday x Wishes
2021 T’wina Nobles Young Professionals Scholarship
In the spirit of the National Urban League Young Professionals, this scholarship is intended to help prepare a new generation of young leaders to take the mantle of leadership of the civil rights movement and will be awarded to a student of color enrolled at Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) and Tacoma Community College (TCC),… Continue reading 2021 T’wina Nobles Young Professionals Scholarship
It’s the Picnic for me. 🍋
🍋🍊Thank you to local, small business Good Friends Events for the incredibly elegant design and execution of an enchanting Lemonade Picnic.
Palm Springs 🌴
This was my very first trip to Palm Desert, California. I loved it so much I spent four days in Palm Springs and five days in La Quinta. I totally explored the towns and enjoyed warm ☀️Las Palmas sunshine. I am a foodie at heart and was able to sneak away for delicious breakfast and… Continue reading Palm Springs 🌴
40 Under 40 Honoree
Washington State Legislature, State Senator for the 28th Legislative District | Tacoma Urban League, President and CEO Residence: Fircrest Hometown: Phenix City, Alabama First job: Car detailer Hobbies: Developing and leading camps and experiences for girls, co-organizing bike rides and hiking trips, blogging at ladies1storg.com, and reading Currently reading: Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your… Continue reading 40 Under 40 Honoree
San Diego☀️Vacation
This past week I vacationed in beautiful, sunny San Diego. I walked the boardwalk of Port of San Diego near the USS Midway and brunched at Snooze, Richard Walker’s, and Great Maple. Of course I visited a delicious SD taco truck and strolled Little Italy (a couple of times🤩). Please try Sorrento Ristorante if you… Continue reading San Diego☀️Vacation
We Spent Five Nights on a Farm!
This month we spent almost six days on the most beautiful farm in Olympia. Not only did I want to be close to my new job at the state capital, especially since my first day as Senator we met in-person, I also wanted a quick family trip and a breath of fresh country air before… Continue reading We Spent Five Nights on a Farm!
Ladies First 