Author Archives: Alana
Thank you Annemarie Roeper (1918-2012)
In 1993, my parents enrolled me and my older brother in The Roeper School. I had no idea what to expect when I walked-in my first day, but what I found was a warm community where individuality was cherished. I … Continue reading
Being Elmo – One Man and a Dream
“If everyone else your age is doing something very different than what you’re doing, there is always going to be someone saying that you might not succeed that you might not make any money with that. All of those things … Continue reading
Dreaming Big at the WNBA Finals
“God can dream a bigger dream for you than you can dream for yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey I still can’t believe how amazing the last few months have been. When I started contributing to Forbes Sports Money I had no … Continue reading
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
“If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants.” - Sir Isaac Newton NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has produced an amazing documentary called Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team … Continue reading
Growing to Greatness!
I love OWN! Oprah Winfrey’s Master Class is phenomenal and incredibly inspiring. Listening to Oprah tell her life story reminds me that ANYTHING is possible. Many years ago when the show syndicated Oprah decided to buy it and ‘bet on … Continue reading
Imported From Detroit
My highlight from Super Bowl XLV was the Chrysler commercial featuring DEE-TROOIT! We’ve had some hard times in Michigan but our state and the Motor City is ready to bounce back. “It’s the hottest fires that make the hardest steel!”
Welcome!
Welcome to alanaglass.com! I thought this day would never come. I’ve always wanted my own website, and now I have one! Thanks so much to my awesome web designer Nicole Boyd (www.inthedesigns.net) for helping me with this labor of love! Here’s … Continue reading





