Del Consulting Group

10/09/2026

When you're in the room with the right people, you just know. There's a certain wave of calmness that comes over you, and assures you that it's right. It's almost like a tap on the shoulder saying “Hey…this is the thing you've been waiting for”.

A couple of days in the Lowcountry with the Clara Lionel Foundation felt like an entire week, because it was filled with so much truth and purpose. It was a connection of all the pieces that were missing. Our intimate gathering where some of us were meeting for the very first time felt more like a reunion, but the kind where you also sit back and have some crucial conversations.

But there was more than conversation happening. We all left with action items and plans for what comes next.

My heart, notebook, and inbox is FULL. When you're working beside women who are truly ready to roll up their sleeves and work, you really do wake up feeling a little different.

This intimate convening gave us room for honest conversation, with a shared commitment to turn what we discussed into action.

This story is ours to write. And it begins with everything we shared in that room.

Who's ready?



Grateful to meet this woman. Ms. Amina Doherty, Head of Programs and Impact for the Clara Lionel Foundation.

Ms. Courtney Young of ForeSight Communications

Indigo sachets. A major crop in the Lowcountry

Chopping it up with the next generation of powerful women.

10/06/2026

You can take all the classes...Read all the books...Shake all the hands...And still be stuck.

The one thing that the world can never take from you is your mindset and your passion. It's the intangible resource that becomes your superpower in this world.

There's a reason why this picture of Whitley Gilbert is on the cover slide. Whitley embodied the elements of a woman growing in real time. Some days she got it right, some days she got it wrong. But every day she was confident while doing so. You have to navigate these spaces with the confidence of knowing that you belong - Not because you're entitled, but because you've worked hard to get there. The day you realize that you belong because of your WORK is the day you will be transformed.

And if you feel like you're missing a piece to the puzzle, go back to your mindset and evaluate whether or not it aligns with where you are.

Grateful for mentors and partners who remind me of the importance of my own mindset shift.

What's one thing you'd like to shift this season?
Share with us in the comments.

09/21/2026

Let's be real.
AI tools make our lives so much easier. But if it were the perfect solution we'd all be multi-millionaires.

Using AI tools effectively requires a level of expertise that is worth its return on your time investment. Without that level of commitment, you are throwing yourself into a sea of similar brands where no one can tell the difference.

You STILL have to add a human touch.
You still have to proofread.
You still have to show up and do the thing you claimed you could do.

Generic prompts are no longer as effective as they were before AI was accessible to everyone. The new age of innovative technology requires us to be a bit more involved.

💡Contrary to popular belief, there is still a need for copywriters and designers to accompany AI.

Who else do you think is going to help develop those tools for you? 🤷🏽‍♀️

09/21/2026

"That Lady Lady..." - She's my Mom!

My Mom was the one who inspired me to go into business for myself. Because when I saw her go for everything she wanted, it made me believe that I could do anything on Earth that I wanted to do. She takes her craft seriously, and I've always admitted that about her.

Last week she completed an Executive Education program with Clark Construction. And not only did she complete the course with flying colors, but her team won the competition for the best Capstone project of the cohort.

I'm so proud of the work she's done. And even more proud to be her daughter.

Help me congratulate my Mom on her newest endeavor!
👷🏽‍♀️ 🏗️ 🚧 👩🏽‍🏫

09/16/2026

For many years I had no idea that the Panamá Canal was a big part of my own story. My great-grandfather actually worked on the Canal, and seeing it in person changed something for me.

When we minimize the contributions of Black and brown communities, we don’t just leave people out of history. We leave out their contributions to the way the world works - the technology, the economic growth, the innovation. When people feel connected to a place, they are much more likely to respect it, honor it, and do what they can to preserve it.

Hispanic Heritage Month helps leverage these stories in our community. It creates a sense of ownership of our stories that creates a culture of pride and resilience. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be continuing these conversations at the African American Tourism Conference conference in Charleston, the Southeastern Museums (SEMC) Annual Conference in Winston-Salem, and with the NCGrowth Destination Small Business cohort.

Heritage deserves more than visibility. It deserves context and connection. And it deserves to be the tool we get to use to build a stronger community.

If your organization is ready to tell its story with strategic purpose and impact, let’s talk. [email protected]

09/11/2026

Seeing images of the Twin Towers on September 11th takes me back to a very different set of memories. It reminds me of what once was a way of life for so many families in NY. 

My grandmother worked at a bank in Manhattan's financial district in the 1980s. She took the LIRR, caught the subway, and made that commute into the city every day. On the days when I had time off from school, I’d make that trip with her. I would sit at the gigantic windows and watch a million taxis and limos stop and go all day. I never imagined that would ever change. 

As a kid, I thought I was simply having a couple of cool experiences with my grandmother. I didn’t realize that she, like so many others, was allowing me to be a part of a bigger story in our history. But I was watching a Black woman build a career and confidently move through one of the most powerful places in the world, at a time when there were far fewer women who looked like her in those spaces. I never thought of the hundreds of thousands of others who were watching that same story unfold. 

I remember looking out at those buildings and that skyline and thinking that the world was enormous, but also still knowing that there was a

Watching her taught me not to wait until a space feels familiar to enter it. It also taught me that some lessons are never spoken out loud - they are simply transferred in the form of real-life experiences. Sometimes, living your life without limits shows others what is possible. 

The images of the World Trade Center carry a very different weight now, especially on September 11. I hold these childhood memories alongside the remembrance of the lives lost, the families that are forever changed, and a place that became part of so many people's personal histories.

For me, it is also a reminder of the woman who first taught me, simply by living her life, to take chances and create my own dreams.

What memories are you creating today for the next generation?

09/04/2026

💻 Local Media Fest connected me with media and communications professionals from across the country to explore how we tell stories, connect with communities, and create new opportunities for growth.

💡From creative approaches to revenue generation to the power of mentorship and understanding your audience, these conversations reinforced why I have remained committed to this work. There is so much opportunity for businesses and organizations who understand the power of being very specific about who they serve and how they communicate their value. Those are the type of clients I serve at Del Consulting.

As a Communications and Brand Strategist, I help you uncover the stories that make your organization compelling, sharpen your messaging, and create content that gives the right people a reason to pay attention and take action.

Thank you to the Local Media Foundation and the amazing mentors and peers who shared their experience, challenged my thinking, and expanded possibilities for our entire cohort.

🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Ready to tell your story with more clarity, confidence, and purpose?

Send me a message to schedule a consultation.
📫 [email protected]

>>> Swipe through for the lessons I’m putting into practice.

08/26/2026

Remember that movie ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’?

Most people would think that a smart, cute, and bubbly young woman would never have trouble holding on to a guy. Unless, of course, that woman showed up as one thing on the outside, but was actually a completely different person on the inside. 

>>>Insert “Buyer’s Remorse”. That lingering feeling that we experience when we finally get that one thing we’ve been looking for, and it turns out to be a disappointment. It happens when we get fixated on the shiny, well-polished surface without a real look at what’s under the hood. It’s the same thing that happens when businesses hire service providers without real merit. It leads to frustration, distrust, and lots of lost revenue. 

The Internet is destroying our credibility. 

Our copy-and-paste society has made it way too easy for brands to position themselves as credible before they've had a chance to prove it. But consumers these days are becoming way more savvy, and they can spot an inauthentic brand a mile away. 

Here’s How to Lose Credibility in 10 Days. 

 

08/11/2026

Interesting article from TechCrunch on Mark Zuckerberg's AI manifesto.

The truth is, many people forget that in order to differentiate from others, you have to include a HUMAN element in your use of AI.

Automation is great, but unfortunately it causes us to remove critical thinking from our workflows.

This Wednesday and Thursday I'll be facilitating sessions on best practices for utilizing AI in procurement spaces at the American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) annual conference alongside Courtney Young of ForeSight Communications. I'm looking forward to some great working sessions with industry leaders from across the country.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/mark-zuckerbergs-ai-manifesto-is-exactly-why-people-dont-like-ai/

On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building.

06/05/2026

Last night was absolutely amazing. Our nonprofit organization Metrolina Minority Contractor's Association held its annual Steel Toe Boot Awards Gala. It's an evening of celebration for excellence in minority contracting in the Charlotte region. I'm honored to be a part of an organization committed to economic growth and development in this growing city.
My biggest surprise was being awarded Professional Services Partner of the year. I truly love this space that I'm in getting to both serve my community and support other small business owners.

Our stories are so powerful. As a Communications Strategist, my job is to share stories that showcase our value and our impact. I'm grateful that I'm able to use my platform to share our success as a community.
Thank you to everyone who came to support, and those who sent their well wishes.