ne of the great and metamorphic things about being an entrepreneur is that we define a moment in time, an age or something epoch. Entrepreneurs have launched ideas, products and services that have changed the world as we know it. In the toughest of times, entrepreneurs always find a way to figure it out, make it work and keep it going. As our world continues to figure out the COVID19 pandemic, entrepreneurs all around the world are emerging and growing their business in ways they’ve never imagined. This months issue takes you to the office & kitchen of Chef Simone Bridges, Founder & CEO of Goddess Food Factory. Simone is the youngest entrepreneur to be featured on our cover. Her story is both inspiring and impressive. Grab a snack and a cool drink and read over this months issue. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, the time is now!!!
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Today I implore you to be bold and courageous by taking a chance on you. society that has led to many dumbing down themselves to satisfy the ideals of others. Your transparency will lead to a transformation for yourself and for others. The people you are working so hard to impress don’t even care about you. Yet the one’s who have never cared about how much money you make, about the influences you have, or how many followers are watching you, you have closed yourself off from them as though they are your competitors, while your predators remain as apart of your inner circle. Now that we have gotten that off of our chests, let’s get down to 4 | ENTREPRENEUR PLATFORM MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2020
the nitty gritty or as some might say, let’s dive into the heart of the matter. So many people tend to have an extenuating list of things that they are wanting to do and or accomplish. They speak of writing books, becoming a household name, a renowned Coach or even a well known speaker in their perspective niche. But, while the dreams are big and great as we are suppose to shoot for the stars, it is impossible to make a mark when words are spoken with no efforts or actions placed behind it to support the vision. The truth behind the matter is, once you have a concise and clear understanding of your “why” then it will become much easier in the making of your mark, because you would have a definitive outline for which direction you’re needing to go for the initial construction of the foundation. It is so wonderful to have that “purpose board” that will hold you accountable to the actual action steps that are required for bringing your dreams to fruition. However, though great it may be to have all these wonderful inspirational visions which seems to have no ends to them, do you know that the factual percentage rate of those who will actually see it through, is a miniscule amount? To make ones mark critical steps have got to be taken if making lasting and memorable marks are something that you foresee for your future self. Most people that you see who are making a vast impact within their communities or in society as a whole, has
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been engaging in a number of essential proceedings leading up to their breakout or breakthrough moment, which served in the creating the framework from which their vision would manifest. Having that type of success is one that takes time as you must invest into it as well as work on its cultivation to make sure that the appropriate procedures are taken. Let’s not be fooled with idle talks of overnight successes as there are no grandeur tips that you can pay anyone for, no matter how foolproof they claim it to be. Remember, before they were able to convince you to buy into their methods, they themselves took years of working on their product, their visions or dreams in order to fine tune it. Why is that you ask, so that when it is finally birthed to the public, it would create for them the impact they needed it to make. Yes, people will sell things to you that doesn’t necessarily work for your visions, but the fact is it’s not about their products and ideas or whether or not it worked for you. It’s that they’re making marks as they are becoming a household name, they had their own blueprints that were established to fit the direction of where they foresaw their businesses heading, and they acted upon it. So, instead of being so quick to buy into someone else’s foolproof plan, why not invest in you, so your vision can come to life, and your mark can be made. This is the only true way that things will turn in your favor. While we sit here always willing and ready to buy into the newest programs and ideas that are popping up continuously that’s promising us success, why not see what doors you already have the power to open up just by you being bold enough to believe in you. I want you to focus for a minute, those people who are selling you on their programs for success and riches, how did their product find you? Simple, it’s because they researched and studied the needs of the market they were seeking to target, and they strongly believed within themself, isn’t it? So, now since we got that figured out, what is stopping you from doing the same? Wake up, instead of you buying into different quick fix programs month after month, focus on you WWW.ENTREPRENEURPLATFORMMAGAZINE.COM
and put a game plan in motion. Remember, faith without works is dead! It seems like you’re diligently working hard to funnel money into everyone else’s bank account who presents you with new ideas that pushes them closer to fulfilling their dreams. Don’t get me wrong, yes, some things need to be invested in to get you geared in the right direction. But honestly, other things are commonsense, which doesn’t require a degree to figure it out. At the end of the day everybody has to have a starting point before they can get to their ending. Your beginning won’t and can’t work for me no matter how similar our paths may look. Something is going to be different, because the vision we have they’re just not one of the same as you know what you want the end result to be, which will differ from mines. Today I implore you to be bold and courageous by taking a chance on you. I know in my heart this is your year to make your mark!
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CLEAR VISION OF WHAT IT IS YOU ARE WANTING TO DO…
A clear vision help to open the mind so that you are able to see the endless possibilities that lies before you. It also provides you with insight into what it is you’re wanting to achieve, while encouraging you in the pursuance of that dream.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT YOUR MARKET IS IN NEED OF…
By doing so you’re able to go to where your ideal clients are for the needs that you provide. However, you must make sure that what you have is exactly what they need as it sets you apart form the rest. Never forget there are many others that do what you do, therefore, you have got to find a way to shine in the midst of your competitors, because if you don’t Continued on page 6
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you will be another fish left to drown in the pond called life. If you don’t know your market, then you won’t understand your clients, and if you don’t understand the clients then there’s no way you can connect with them, and without a connection an impact can’t be made, and without there being an impact you will not have a target market.
UNDERSTAND WHO YOU ARE NOW, SO YOU CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO BECOME THE BETTER VERSION OF THE YOU YOU NEED TO BE…
When you have full knowledge of who you are, you’re able to see where in your life shifts need to be made, whether they be emotional, mental or physical. The making of these shifts helps in building up those broken areas, for if you wait to tend to those things later, then it will create a vast impact on your business which more than likely will not be positive.
(Think on this; why is it as certain individuals are at the height of their careers, suddenly they’re having breakdowns which at times are difficult for them to free themselves from?) When you work on you now, it makes for a healthier mindset that in turns creates a healthy visionary. Our minds can be a deadly battlefield when we are lost to self, because it affects our perspective of life and our perception of self.
FIND THOSE YOU ADMIRE WHO ARE DOING WHAT YOU LOVE…
When you find others that are just as passionate about life, their careers and making an impact, you will get a look into what is required for you to get to your level of next. A boss mindset knows how to set boundaries, but they also know how and when to push those limits in the attainment of having what they want.
Greatness Is Within Your Grasp…Reach For It! Chaplain Ophelia Nixon-Uke
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Maini Homer is a #1 International Best Selling Author in three categories and in three countries. She is also the founder and CEO of the Tall Poppies Rising Movement. Maini has been in business for over 23 years and has created 11 successful businesses from scratch. She is a born leader, and now spends her time motivating women throughout the world. Tall Poppies Rising was developed to help people who know they can achieve so much more, and who need to build themselves up. This is so that they can have the confidence, the certainty, the self-belief and the self-worth to know they can have EVERYTHING they’ve ever wanted. Nothing can or will hold them back. The Team at Tall Poppies Rising are here to help you find YOU again. Whether that be in your business, career, home or family life, or just life in general. No matter what stage you are at in life, our team can work with you through our programs, or one on one to produce Outstanding Results. Whatever it is you want to achieve in your life, wherever it is you want to go, the team at Tall Poppies Rising can help you get there. We do this, because we’ve been there too. All our coaches are true Tall Poppies just like you, people who know they can achieve more, and with our help and training, are now doing so. Our coaches are all business owners, and are all striving for their own goals and dreams, as well as serving you. Grab a copy of Maini’s award winning book here: https://www.lockdowntookmyincome.com Join our Money and Abundance Mindset Training here: https://www.tallpoppiesrising.com/money-mindset-30-day-challenge Become Strong Tall And Successful here: https://www.strongtallsuccessful.com/sts-begin Work 1:1 with a Highly Trained Master NLP Coach here: https://www.tallpoppiesrising.com/breakthrough-fyp-001 https://www.facebook.com/TallPoppiesRising/ https://www.instagram.com/TallPoppiesRising/ https://twitter.com/TallPoppiesRisi WWW.ENTREPRENEURPLATFORMMAGAZINE.COM
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LADONYA YVETTE LADONYA YVETTE is a mother of four daughters and whose fascination with butterflies as a young child transformed her into a powerful influential woman who was born to inspire and motivate others. Her story is proof that no matter your circumstance you can create the life you desire. LADONYA is a woman with a vision. She is the founder and CEO of iWIN Global Inc., an inspirational movement all about G.I.R.L. PowHER and Living an Inspired Life. She is an Author, creator of Butterfly Beauty Blog, Motivational Speaker, Master Your Mindset Coach, Certified Dreamsteerer Academe’ Instructor, Contributing Writer for MizCEO Magazine for the Entrepreneurial Woman, the Breathe Now Magazine, and the Entrepreneur Platform Magazine. She is also Your Voice of Inspiration! She is the 2018 Embodiment Award recipient of Empath Holding Inc. for Honoring Humanity and has been featured in Sheen and SwagHer Magazines and is also the Cover Feature in MizCEO Magazine August 2019 Edition. Most people know her as a charismatic woman of God who lives by the Golden Rule and Honoring Humanity, and who seeks to live a legacy with an extraordinary message of prosperity mindset. Likewise, her dream and passion are to empower women all over the nations and to change lives one inspiration at a time. Her message is simple: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life. You definitely CAN have it all by Living An Inspired Life! iWIN Global (Influential Women Inspire Network) G.I.R.L. PowHER (Gladiators Inspire Remarkable Ladies) – Join the Movement! https://iwinglobalinc.com/g-i-r-l-powher www.iwinglobalinc.com info@iwinglobalinc.com Transformedfaith.blogspot.com Facebook.com/LADONYA Instagram.com/iWinGlobal WWW.ENTREPRENEURPLATFORMMAGAZINE.COM
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for meaningful change because leaders must always try to do the right thing, for the right reasons, and on purpose. A true leader is authentic and inspirational. As you engage for success in your business, it is important to lead with influence and guidance. Your passion and your gift will inspire others on their journey. It is important to have a prosperous mindset, which is basically living with the belief that you are worthy of your Divine purpose. Becoming an entrepreneur can be challenging. When you have a prosperous mindset, you set off an energy that will draw people to you that will help you become successful; it is about your attitude and outlook on life. It creates balance - because energy is everything! However, the secret is to incorporate harmony in your life. I have learned that finding ways in order to balance things out takes more energy than it is to meet it in the middle and harmonize with whatever you may be challenged with. To have balance is learning to work through those challenges. To have harmony is to accept the challenges, understand and embrace them in order to have peace within. Yes, to have balance is important; but the key to balance is harmony!
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Have you ever stopped to think that Focus takes Focus? I know it may sound funny but it’s true! In order to focus, you have to focus! When you say “yes” to living your best life, you will begin to see how life will start working in your favor rather that against you. What you stay focused on will grow. In order to become more productive and crush your goals, you have to be committed to working hard and managing your time well. If you are not careful, distractions can create havoc in your daily life that will cause you to lose focus. We have at our fingertips the ability to inspire, empower and instill encouragement of dignity, happiness, and hope by collaborating and putting together strengths that will empower others to achieve further goals to become the best versions of themselves.
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When you inspire someone, the blessing will come back to you. Put your team and client’s needs first, and if you work extremely hard to protect their interests, you will prove to them that you are committed and passionate about their success. A leader’s responsibility should be to take the time to inspire, influence, motivate, coach, listen, solve problems, make decisions, and create a safe environment where each individual feel energized. Leadership is about inspiring. Good follow up and follow through builds trust and provides value that is meaningful. Be a catalyst for change. In the Golden rule, you treat others as you wish to be treated. In the Platinum rule, you treat others as they wish to be treated. Photo by Dušan Smetana on https://unsplash.com
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About iWIN Global iWIN Global is an inspirational movement all about G.I.R.L. PowHER (Gladiators Inspire Remarkable Ladies) dedicated to inspiring, motivating, empowering, educating and celebrating women across the nations who want to connect, learn, transform and grow. iWIN’s mission is also dedicated to inspiring you to turn your Pain into Power, Trauma into Triumph and not just how to Survive, but Thrive! We facilitate and provide personal development strategies for mindset prosperity with an emphasis on building confidence in women for next level transformation. This movement is designed for women in all stages of their lives to LIVE in their brilliance, LEAD with authority and live a LEGACY of purpose.
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’m no one special really. I am just a girl who grew up in a not so happy home. Not much different from many of you, I am sure. Yet, maybe I’ve already done more than you. That doesn’t mean I am any better than you. All that means is that maybe I’ve done something different with my experiences, than
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LET IT OUT! LET IT BE FREE! you’ve done with yours. Perhaps I’ve been “lucky” in some ways you haven’t. At the end of the day, we are all on our own journeys and we all see the world through our own perspectives and filter systems. So, it’s only natural that our behaviours, reactions and actions will be different also, right? If you are aware of anything to do with the unconscious mind, you’ll also know that these behaviours, reactions and actions will all depend on the exact experiences you had mostly before the age of seven. It will depend on what you were told. It will depend on what you saw 16 | ENTREPRENEUR PLATFORM MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2020
and it will depend on what you “decided” was true. In fact, the meaning you chose to give to these things before the age of seven is what shapes you. Sure, other experiences throughout your life shape you as well, but this is when the foundations are really laid. Many people today are still completely controlled by their fears, the things their parents told them, and the excuses they make as to why their lives are where they are. Many people these days do not take responsibility for their actions and reactions, when really, we are all responsible for everything that happens to us. Do you agree? Some of you will be saying yes, others no right now. Some of you will be reading this and thinking, “oh but I didn’t ask for that terrible thing to happen to me.” Maybe you didn’t. Maybe you found yourself in a situation that was completely out of your control. Perhaps it was even a dangerous situation where you were unable to defend yourself. If that is the case, then I am sorry that such a terrible thing happened to you. However, how you choose to react, or act afterwards is totally your decision isn’t it?
Let me share with you a little about my journey.
I grew up in a low socio economic area with my two sisters and parents. We were not rich, in fact, there were times when we didn’t have enough to go around. We never went hungry, however we did go without many of the essential things we needed to have a happy life.
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My mother did her best to raise three girls, however, she suffered with her own demons of depression and anxiety. My father worked nights, and so my mother was left to do the best she could on her own. This did not make a happy environment. As kids, my sisters and I dealt with a lot of abuse. Physical, mental and verbal. I saw some things when I was young that will be forever burned in my mind. Things that shaped me, moulded me. Because my mother had no self-esteem, confidence or self-belief, it’s only natural that we all left home the same way. I had not been taught the social skills I needed to make friends and fit in either, so it was a very hard and lonely road that I walked. When I was 24, my father passed suddenly, and all hell broke loose. My mother and sisters, through their own grief, took their pain out on me and I was banished from the family. So, not only did I lose my father, I lost my entire family as well. It was then that my abusive ex-husband decided to walk out on me, and one by one, I lost every friend I had in the world.
This was the moment I could have just stopped in the middle of the road and let a car hit me.
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believe I was good enough to keep it going, so I made sure it didn’t. Do you see that? Here’s the thing though. If I can have all of these things going against me, and still create successful businesses from scratch, with little or no money down…What’s your excuse? If I can build a business to 8x it’s monthly income whilst dealing with the grief of losing my father, my family kicking me out, and an abusive ex-husband doing what he could to sabotage it, then why can’t you? I can tell you it was not easy, yet I still did it. I can tell you, it would have been so much easier if I’d known then, what I know now. I can tell you, that regardless of where you are at currently, you can do what it takes to succeed. What I want you to take on board right now, is that at the moment you choose it, the world really is your oyster. No matter where you are at right now, all that’s required is for you to make a different decision. That’s the decision I made three years ago when I stumbled on the world of NLP. I’ve got to tell you, even though I was great at building businesses from nothing, it wasn’t until I got my mindset cleared that I really came into my own. Since clearing my mind of negative emotions such as Anger, Sadness, Fear, Hurt And Guilt, I’ve been able to find my self-worth, self-confidence and self-belief. This has allowed me to build what is fast becoming an International Sensation. The movement Tall Poppies Rising is growing in numbers daily. I am being asked to write for several prominent magazines across the globe, and I’m being asked to contribute to radio and television networks with audiences in the millions. It’s really only a matter of time before I become as well known as some of the bigger names making an Continued on page 18
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impact and changing the world. I personally have a goal to help 1,000,000 women this year, rise up with me and change their lives for the better. For those of you who don’t know what a Tall Poppy is. If you have that entrepreneurial spirit inside of you, and you’ve ever let the comments or opinions of others tear you down. If you know you are destined for so much more than you are doing and that persistent voice in your head keeps you stuck where you are. If you’ve ever created anything significant only to shut it down, or never put it out there for fear of what others would say or think. Then you are a Tall Poppy. Sister, you know you’ve got greatness in you. You know that you have more inside of you than you are allowing out. For some of you, this might be screaming for freedom, and for others, it might be buried so deep that you can hardly feel it’s flame. But you know it’s there, don’t you?
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Come and join us over at Tall Poppies Rising, and let us help you rise, like the superstar you truly are. Together with my team of experts ready to help you clear out whatever is holding you back, we’ll help you find your greatness. Do not spend 20 years like I did wasting the talents you’ve been given. Whatever you are lacking you can gain. Whatever you need, we can give you. All you have to do is show up, and allow us to take your hand. It’s really that simple. Ask yourself this. Do I want to wake up at 90 with regrets, or do I want to know I lived the best life I possibly could? When is NOW the right time for you to do something different and change your life?
The time is now to take action and live an extraordinary life. So…Are you coming? https://www.facebook.com/TallPoppiesRising/ https://www.instagram.com/TallPoppiesRising/ https://twitter.com/TallPoppiesRisi https://www.linkedin.com/company/tall-poppies-rising
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Simone Bridges is a 14-yearold celebrity chef, author, and speaker. She is celebrated for her unique twist on traditional desserts and her work in increasing science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STREAM) education using culinary concepts. She teaches STREAM through her fun-filled, handson cooking classes. In 2017, Simone founded Goddess Food Factory, which is located in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Her delicious pastries have received raving reviews by celebrities and master chefs from around the globe. Additionally, she has graced the cover of several magazines for her work in increasing STEM/STREAM education, created the #1 educational baking kit for kids, and speaks to youth everywhere about embracing their inner superpowers.
As a STREAM and youth advocate, she serves her community and youth all over the world by providing education on topics such as culinary basics, STREAM, and kid entrepreneurship. Simone’s mission is to empower and grow youth STREAM entrepreneurs through her nonprofit organization, Simone Bridges Inspires, Inc. She continues to be the change she wants to see in the world by spreading positivity and creating an impact wherever she goes. www.goddessfoodfactory.com info@goddessfoodfactory.com instgram.com/goddessfoodjax facebook.com/goddessfoodjax twitter.com/goddessfoodjax linkedin.com/in/simonebridges youtube.com/goddessfoodfactory
Simone’s talents and personality placed her as a special guest on Steve Harvey’s talk show, “Steve” and she’s one of ten kids who are a part of LeBron James “Always Believe” campaign. She’s appeared on several news outlets such as WJXT’s Good Morning Jacksonville and River City Live. She’s been featured on three Smile of Child commercials via Trinity Baptist Network, two episodes on Wonderama, and was the keynote speaker at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. WWW.ENTREPRENEURPLATFORMMAGAZINE.COM
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MY COMPANY AND HOW I SERVE THE WORLD SIMONE BRIDGES aking a difference in the world is my passion. My goal is to make positive contributions to my community and the world. As a philanthropist, I donate clothing to shelters and to other kids who are less fortunate than I am. Many times, I raise money and buy gift cards, so the kids can buy new clothing of their choice because I want the feel special. Additionally, I often use baking skills to make life sweeter for my community, especially the elderly. I’m the owner of Goddess Food Factory and I’m always making healthy treats for the elderly members at my church, Feed My Lamb Ministry. I love our church members so much and I really enjoy the looks on their faces when they receive their bi-weekly dose of my sweet creations. I learned very early in life that small gestures make great impacts. Plus, Mrs. Williams, one of the elders, stated that I make the best peach cobbler that she’s ever tasted. Her kind words make my long hours in the kitchen all worth it every time. Continued on page 22
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As a youth advocate, I feel that it’s my mission to help create a world in which our future can be brighter than ever before. Utilizing my baking talents, I teach kids the life-long skill of culinary. I hold cooking classes frequently and travel to many schools and organizations. I teach kids the fundamentals of baking basics, the functions and mechanical background information on culinary tools, and kitchen safety. Additionally, we explore science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STREAM) using culinary methods. My exSTREAM Baking classes are not only educational, but they’re so much fun. It 22 | ENTREPRENEUR PLATFORM MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2020
makes me feel good to know that I’m doing my part in contributing to increasing STEM/ STREAM awareness amongst our generation. One of my biggest accomplishments is when I founded Simone Bridges Inspires, Inc. in April of 2019. It’s a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote young entrepreneurs and to grow great STREAM leaders. I’ve been privileged to have resources and people in my life to empower me to follow my dreams. I wanted to pay it forward and provide the same resources to other youths too. Community volunteers and I assist kids by tutoring them, creating community events for Continued on page 25
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