Hi I’m Minimarie
Proud Mom to Four Active Kids, Writer, Speaker, Educator, and JJoyholic!
I share my experiences of motherhood, parenting journeys, helpful tips, spiritual reflections, and encouragement for self-acceptance. As a special needs parent and an autism mom, I understand the challenges of being a NICU mom and raising multiples. After navigating divorce and long-distance co-parenting, I’ve raised my nephew as a bonus son. Now remarried, my partner and I live in Augusta, Georgia, with our four children. Our family is not perfect, but we embrace love and take life one day at a time. Letting go of perfectionism allows us to live intentionally and parent with purpose.
Education and Experience
I graduated from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, focusing on Broadcast Announcing from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. My career began in gospel radio during my freshman year at WTHB, and I later worked at WKZK in various roles, including announcer, public relations representative, and producer. While juggling college and my role as a radio announcer, I also mentored in various capacities at the Boys & Girls Club, and i served as the Art Director, which fueled my passion for education. I have experience in fine arts in both public and private education. Furthermore, I earned my Master’s in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University while teaching full-time.
It’s the Little Things: More about Minimarie :
- I’m both introverted and extroverted which makes me an ambivert.
- I enjoy hosting both as an emcee as a former radio announcer with special events, and I enjoy hosting at home with close family and friends with Southern hospitality in fellowship.
- I am polymusical in being a music lover of various genres including gospel, R&B afrobeats, classic rock, southern soul, country, and hip hop.
- I am downtown country girl. I was born an raised in the inner- city of Augusta, Ga , but I shared much outdoor time with my grandparents on the red clay dirt roads in visiting their hometown of Waynesboro, Ga most weekends.
- I love scenic nature walks and trails.
- I’ve been a ” girly tomboy” all my life in being the only girl between two brothers primary the only granddaughter around my grandparent’s home growing up. My mom softened my edges to a Southern Belle in ensuring I became a debutante.
- I’m a history buff that loves a good book, historical documentary, or even a good true crime series.
- I am a proud ” Plant Mama” that finds peace tinkering in my garden and caring for my house plants.
- I love DIY projects !
- I like chocolate, but I LOVE GUMMY BEARS!
- Community is at heart in being a Downtown Girl, and discipleship is a must and of importance to me in my personal ministry along with being a mentor to youth and serving in youth ministry at church.
- My favorite scripture is Romans 8:28 For we know that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord, and who have been called according to his purpose.
Purpose Filled Mommy with Minimarie 