Last night, I completed my third and last Goal Setting & Motivation workshop session with a group of teen moms in Pikesville. I could see that the moms have  a lot on their plates. They don’t have a lot of support, but they do have goals. For our three sessions, we talked about the importance [...]

In this “Gotta Have More” society that we live in, there is a constant attraction to have more, to get more, and to never be truly accepting of what you have. For the last several days, I’ve heard a voice in my head. The voice says, “God will not give you more if you don’t [...]

Tonight at 11p, EST, I’ll be discussing adult bullies on the newly launched Retaliation Radio Show. This topic was selected because we want to create a weekly dialogue about how retaliation is a part of our daily lives. While discussing adult bullies tonight, we’ll address the following issues: Where do adult bullies come from? Do [...]

Here’s the link to the debut episode of Retaliation Radio. Our topic was: Can retaliation in schools be avoided? Listen now. We had a glitch at the 3:56 – 4:53 mark. (I didn’t know how pull my first caller in!!!) Listen to internet radio with StillEyeRiseFilms on Blog Talk Radio Next week’s topic: Adult bullies- [...]

I was recently featured on the Charleston County Public Library website and newsletter. I spoke about my book Retaliation and my own experiences with girl fights. I reveal quite a bit, so this will give you a better understanding of my history with girl fights. Here’s the link to the article. http://ccplteenunderground.blogspot.com/2011/01/author-yasmin-shiraz-takes-on.html

I love writing my end of the year lists. I almost live for the time when I can write up all the things that I think are cool at the end of the year. Well, this year I want to share with you, “The 10 Lessons I Learned in 2010.” Life goes on. This is [...]

Hey there. I met a wonderful writer, Tiffany Flowers and she did an interview on me. Here’s a link to the interview below. The picture to the right is a picture of me and fellow winners at the 2010 Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival. Congrats to everyone! http://www.onixlink.com/2010100713883/entertainment/movie-theater-news/yasmin-shiraz-asks-the-question-can-she-be-saved.html

I want to share some love with you all tonight. I hope you sleep well. I know I will. Good night!

I recently received the official news from LA Web Fest founder/director, Michael Ajakwe that my web series, Every Corner won an award for Outstanding Documentary/News Series Award at the LA Web Fest that was held over the weekend. I am so happy about it. I was not able to attend the LA Web Fest because [...]

I hope you all aren’t tired of reading about Can She Be Saved? and the success that its having as its being screened at film festivals throughout the country. For independent filmmakers, film festivals are you’re first outlet to see if you can connect with film watchers. The people who produce film festivals love films [...]

In talking to one of my professors from Hampton who suggested books for my daughter to read for Black History Month, I decided to come up with a list of books that youth should read for this month. This is a list that I believe young people of all races should read. This is a [...]

I was recently notified that my debut film, Can She Be Saved? has been selected to screen at the 5th Annual Women’s International Film and Arts Festival in Miami which is being held March 26 – April 3, 2010. I look forward to meeting my fellow women filmmakers. And for the people who indulge me [...]