Cheryl Isaac
Cheryl Isaac is an immigrant entrepreneur, raised in Liberia, West Africa, until she was a teenager—a product of the first Liberian civil war. She is a columnist for Forbes, an MFA candidate at the University of Tampa, a digital business strategist for retail businesses, and a member of U.N. Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women. She writes about issues that affect women and girls around the world, and about business: both international business and startups. Prior to starting her own business, she was a retail and small business banker and planner. She is currently working on a memoir about her experiences growing up during the first Liberian civil war.
Ten Things I Can’t Do Without
1. My MacBook Air
2. Books: a couple in my bag, on my nightstand, and on Kindle
3. Morning cup of espresso, evening cup of tea
4. Netflix
5. Pens, highlighters, and a notebook
6. A partner I can count on (a.k.a. the hubby)
7. Opinionated discussions over a glass of wine
8. A nice soak tub
9. Scented candles that smell like food
10. Pandora
I was absolutely “blown away” by Cheryl Isaac’s article on Grundy, VA, so I want to extend a hearty welcome to SW VA on behalf of the area in general and our writers’ group – The Appalachian Authors Guild – a Chapter of the VA Writers Club. We would welcome you as a member to our group and would love to have you speak at one of our meetings. http://www.appalachianauthors.com.
Thank you so much for the beautiful article. I grew up in Hurley just over the mountain from Grundy it was our little town where we did our shopping. If you ever get a chance there are some quiet country roads you should take a drive through on a warm summer day through Hurley it has some beautiful scenery also. I moved to NC in my twenties to seek work but my heart has never left those mountains & I visit often to see my family. I get homesick a lot for the quiet nights & memories of my childhood.
Cheryl,
Your article sent tingles up my spine. These SWVA mountains are wondrous. i work for the “mission school across the street” that you refer to in your article. I would enjoy meeting you. Thank you for sharing your vision. Jayne
Jayne: Thank you for your service there at my home, school, and church! God Bless You! Give my regards and love to all the faculty and staff there; many of the ones who’ve been there at least 30 or more years may remember me (1976-1985).
Cheryl, after meeting you today at the library, I couldn’t wait to read your article. I am speechless…I’ve lived here most of my life and I call those moments of beauty we see here ” Thank you God Moments.” The people here vary…there are those who are very well educated or have earned great wealth and most of the time you can’t distinguish them. We have respect for each other. I thank God every day for my
God moments. Thank you , great job !