Growth Women's Business Networks Magazine Spring Edition

Business Woman, Entrepreneur, God’s Girl, Certified Fashion Consultant, Personal Stylist, Founder/Owner of Inspired Selections Boutique/Inspired Women

Founder of a non-profit organization, "Living in Hope Ministries"

“Twiggy Talkk” Radio Talk Show Host

Author | Certified Life Coach

Founder, Divine Destiny and Purpose Ministries

Founder, I Am Enough Girls Mentoring Founder/Owner, Inspired Learning and Above LLC

Rev. Theresa Waters-Dunston

Lakeya Hunt

Tricia DeBoer, Author

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Growth Women's Business Networks Magazine is honored to celebrate "Women's History Month" featuring such amazing women who are making a great impact in their industry.

We have featured each of the women's accomplishments on all social media platforms and website. As we continue in the celebration of these extraordinary women who are paving the way and striving within their industries. Read all spotlight features and advertisements in this Spring 2023 Edition. Please support all the women featured books, products, or services.

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Have A Blessed & Prosperous Year.

God Bless You.

Jennifer Diaby Founder/CEO of Growth Women's Business Networks Magazine

Contributors

FOUNDER/CEO, Jennifer Diaby PUBLISHER, Excel Publishings

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS, Elizabeth Crawford

Victoria Henry

Pele Hunkin

Chyrel J. Jackson

Kadenia Javis

Rolanda Pyle

Tafadazwa Mazibuko

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Tomoko Uji

Ms. Lakeya Lorraine Hunt was born and raised in the City of Alexandria, VA. She was educated in the Public School system and Word of LifeAcademy. She later graduated fromAnnandale High School inAnnandale, Virginia. She holds a degree in Human Resources and many other professional certifications. She attended and was a member of Mt Nebo Pentecostal Church where her family stills maintain a strong and faithful presence.

As an Entrepreneur, Lakeya is a freelance Certified Fashion Consultant, Personal Stylist, Motivational Life Coach, and the Owner/Founder of Inspired Selections Boutique and Inspired Women. Lakeya also travels from state to state consulting with women at special events, trade shows, conferences, and individual appointments.

The exclusive styles and selective trends of Inspired Selections have been featured across social media, magazines, photo shoots, marketplace interviews, the pulpit, public concerts, book covers, and various fashion shows. Lakeya works closely with clients to ensure that the everyday woman can enhance their appearance and build a new outward expression while gaining confidence. Lakeya believes that everything you wear communicates and speaks about you. Including having a significant impact on the way you feel.

She is devoted to helping others define the “best you!”

Lakeya spends her spare time volunteering at shelters and community events. Lakeya inspires women to create wardrobes, accessory trends, and outward personalities that reflect their values, brand, and/or career aspirations.

Lakeya uses her gift and vision to consult and be a positive influence to all. Her theme says it all: Be ENCOURAGED, Be INSPIRED, and Be YOU!

Interviewed by Jennifer Diaby

Please introduce and tell the readers about yourself. My name is Lakeya Lorraine Hunt Founder and Owner of Inspired Selections Boutique and Inspired Women. A God fearing woman, who loves to inspire, lift, equip, and empower other women from the inside, out. Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Birthed by two amazing individuals who fell in love while singing quartet music and giving God praise.

Daily I serve as a Federal Professional, Entrepreneur, Business Woman, Empowerment Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Influencer, Community Activist, Landlord, Daughter, Aunt, Sister, Niece and Friend. My attitude is filled with gratitude and my steps are aligned per purpose.

Ms. Hunt, you are the Founder/Owner of a boutique store, “Inspired Selections.” Please tell us about your “Inspired Selections” and what do you sell in your boutique store. Inspired Selections is a boutique that offers inspiration and confidence to women. We sell unique clothing selections, statement accessories, hats, handbags, shoes and home décor.

Tell the readers where “Inspired Selections” is located? Inspired Selections is located at 505 Westwood Office Park Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401.

I found it interesting that “Inspired Selections” offers a variety of services to empower, uplift, motivate, and inspire women. What services do you offer at “Inspired Selections?” Inspired Selections offers self love makeovers, inspired workshops, networking opportunities and self driven positives. Our purpose is to love, build, share, unite and giveback. We offer toys for tots and food bank services. We engage with women shelters, support women through life experiences and next level goals. We offer a Dress 4 Success program which includes interview clothing, tips and resume preparation.

Please tell the readers where to contact you to get more information about your services. For further information: Email: inspiredwomenva@gmail.com or contact us via phone @ (703)843-1951

You are also the President/Owner of “Inspired Women.” Tell us about “Inspired Women” and what is its mission?

The mission of Inspired Women is to educate, inspire and empower women with positive initiatives to achieve self development, confidence, gain strengths, accomplish goals, build relationships, maintain families and transform communities.

Where can our readers learn more about “Inspired Women” and the services you offer? More details about Inspired Women can be found at https://www.inspired-selections.com/inspired-women, or by contacting us at inspiredwomenva@gmail.com

Please give me your definition of an inspired woman? An inspired woman is innovative, confident in herself and comfortable in her own skin. She knows her worth and adds tax. She has vison and goals. She walks with her head high knowing all things are possible. She allows her experiences to be a great teacher and applies gratitude to all. Her inspiration speaks from the inside, out and she dresses for where she is headed and has no fear of the future.

What advice would you give to women who are dealing with lack of confidence and low self-esteem? My recommendation would be to start with finding inner peace and self love. Seek a small but strong circle. Engage in healthy activities that will allow the best you to show-up. Take all one day at a time. Speak life and understand that all works per purpose.

What is one of your greatest accomplishments? My greatest accomplishment was conquering me. My best me, my true me and my happy me. My me that could be of good, giveback and pour unto others.

Do you have any upcoming conferences, events, or workshops? We stay active in the community locally and state to state, networking at multi events. Every month Inspired Women offers a Virtual "Ladies Night In" empowerment session via Zoom. We also host two yearly conferences and virtual self driven workshops. All updates and information can be found on our website, or by sending an email inquiry to inspiredwomenva@gmail.com.

Give us some words to educate, inspire, and encourage women, and the readers of Growth Women’s Business Networks Magazine. Be bold, be courageous, know you are a masterpiece, remember its only one you, allow your faith to be bigger than your fear, just do it, strive for excellence, its never too late, much awaits you, do good and good shall come back to you, spread love, be a positive and always trust Gods plan.

RejectionRefinesand RedirectsifyouPersists.

I had finished a presentation encouraging women to perceive their dreams and when I asked the women what their challenges were one thing was common amongst many. Fear of rejection or the pain from being rejected in trying to convince other people to buy into their dreams. If you are in business rejection is something that we experience as part of the process. If you have sold a product or a service, you have been rejected before. If you have worked with someone in your business, you have an understanding what rejection is. If you have marketed your services or products on social media and there was no like, comment or worse still people exited the group. Whether people explain to you or not their reasons for rejection there is always room for growth.

Bev Joziak states, “Rejection can disappoint you, depress you or even stop you in your tracks. Learn not to take rejection so personally. If you are honest with yourself and believe in your work others will too.” As I discussed with the women, I challenged them that sometimes what makes people reject us is lack of results. If you have results in what you are pursuing it is easier to convince people to buy into your dream. Rejection can transport you into destiny if you perceive it not as an end but a process of growth. When someone rejects you or your service instead of blaming it on them one need to do an introspection and ask rejection proof question.

Why are they rejecting me?

What are they rejecting: me as a person, my products, or services? Where can I find help to improve on myself or my products or services? When can I measure the impact of the rejection, is the rejection temporal or permanent? How can I improve myself, my products, or my services?

How you perceive rejection determines whether you grow or die from it. In business sometimes we want to hold on to relationships with people who want to just benefit from us and let us down when they have achieved whatever they needed. Their motive is for them not us. When they leave sometimes you look back and are grateful when you get to know them for who they are.

In your business are you holding on to relationships because you cannot handle rejection or because the relationships are value adding. Do you have a strategy to empower your team to survive rejection and continue to build the organization with you. When you have the right attitude and committed to your success you focus on creating value. The same energy or effort you spent worrying about rejection is the same energy you spent celebrating acceptance of your work. Manage rejection. Jeremy Limn states, “ Rejection gives you more power to push you forward.” Choose to face rejection with a growth mentality.

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LAQUISHACHESTER

Interviewed by Jennifer Diaby

LaQuisha Chester was born and raised in Anderson, SC where she attended T.L. Hanna High School home of James “Radio” Kennedy. After high school, she attended the University of South Carolina where I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She also received a Masters in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. She worked in Richland School District One as a PreK, first and second grade teacher, and then later became a Reading Coach. She also worked in Richland School District Two and served as a reading coach there. LaQuisha have 10+ years as an educator working with students in a public school setting.

Since the beginning of her career, She have always tutored students on the side from PreK to high school in reading, writing, and math. She was a full-time teacher then left from there and went straight into tutoring sessions in the late evenings. She did this for many years from being a mobile tutor to meeting at the library to even providing sessions out of her home. All she knew and wanted to do was teach, help, and guide those students who needed extra support.

In January 2022, She started a girls' mentoring group called. “I Am Enough Girls Mentoring.” I noticed the need for our young girls to have the support they needed to be confident and respect themselves in the society we live in today. She wanted them to have a safe, risk-free atmosphere where they could be themselves and express their feelings and concerns.

In June 2022, she left the public school system to pursue her tutoring business, Inspired Learning, and Above, LLC, and girls' mentoring group full-time. She have watched over the years how many of our children were struggling in school. She wanted to be the extra support and push for them to get them through school, challenge them, and set them up for success academically and personally but on a different platform.

Through all of her experiences as an educator, she is grateful and blessed to be in the position she is today. She get to continue to use her gifts and talents to guide and support our children and their families on a different platform that is set up to reach the whole child for true success.

Please introduce and tell the readers about yourself. I am LaQuisha Chester born and raised in Anderson, SC. I was raised to always trust and believe in God and to find and fulfill my purpose with my gifts and talents. I knew the things I enjoyed doing growing up such as organizing, helping others, babysitting, pens, journals, reading, etc. but I never knew my purpose. I did not know my purpose until my sophomore year in college at the University of South Carolina as a business major. I called my mom crying saying I could not do this, and it was not for me. It was then my mom reminded me of all the things that were natural to me, and I enjoyed doing. She told me teaching children was my purpose. When I entered the Early Childhood program my life then forever changed. From there I was an educator for 10+ years teaching Preschool to second grade, to becoming a Reading Coach for K-5 elementary schools, to working for USC as a supervisor for intern teachers, to now being the founder of my tutoring business “Inspired Learning and Above” and my girls mentoring group “I Am Enough Girls Mentoring”. Now that my purpose has been identified and sharpened over the years, I am excited for the things God will do through me to help and support our children and youth academically and personally.

Ms. Chester, you are the Founder of your nonprofit organization, “I Am Enough Girls Mentoring.” Tell the readers about “I Am Enough Girls Mentoring” and its mission. I Am Enough Girls Mentoring was created when I recognized how much our girls’ needed confidence, support, and reassurance in who they are. They need someone who loves and believes in them but most importantly someone who is real and has experienced what they are going through and/or feeling as girls This generation heavily relies on social media and entertainment for acceptance and identity that is setting them up for failure, false hope and a road to depression, addictions, insecurity and more. To prevent this from happening to our girls, I decided to start this nonprofit to bring life and hope back to our girls.

If a parent would like their daughters to be part of “I Am Enough Girls Mentoring” where can they learn more about your services? They can visit our website at www.iamenoughgirlmentoring.com

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, you are making a great impact in the community. Ms. Chester, you are the Owner of “Inspired Learning and Above, LLC. Tell us about your company and the services you offer students. Inspired Learning and Above, LLC is my definitely heart, my passion but most importantly my purpose here on earth. As a previous educator in the public school system, I have noticed so many children falling through the cracks, not understanding, needing to be challenged or supported but not getting what they needed in an atmosphere that set them up for success. I started tutoring my second year as an educator for free because I saw these things happening to the students I was teaching. Once I realized the great success I was having with tutoring and my students were learning and progressing, I then branched out to do tutoring on the side of teaching. This is how my business got started and began to grow from there.

My ultimate goal for tutoring is to change the narrative of tutoring is only for children who need help/support. That is not all that I am and want to be. I am a business that challenges and supports ALL CHILDREN who are on ALL LEVELS. Just as much as the struggling students need support, the average and above average students need to be challenged to look at things differently and to be pushed beyond their limits.

I serve children from Pre-k to high school in the areas of reading, writing, and math (specific math in high school). I offer a risk-free, comfortable atmosphere where all students embrace their individuality in how they learn and process information to support their academics. I also support the whole child and not just academics. A child has to be mentally and emotionally ready to learn or no progress will be made. They must have confidence in oneself to know and trust themselves to do the work regardless of how others are performing around them. This is why I offer support in these areas as well so that we can take care of these concerns first before diving into the academics and seeing the progress we know they can make. I also offer State Standards support in reading, writing, and math, Orton Gillinghan support, writing process support, various math strategies, reading level assessment, foundational skills assessment, and much more.

Congratulations on your Grand Launch for both “I Am Enough Girls Mentoring” and “Inspired Learning and Above, LLC” on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at your new location. Growth Women’s Business Networks Magazine celebrates with you. Tell the readers about the experience at your Grand Launch in your new location. The Grand Launch of both of my businesses is truly a blessing from God. This is not something that took place in a couple of months, but this moment was years of obedience, sacrifice, dedication, tears, self-doubt, humbling, trial and error, and a leap of faith to get to this point.

To walk into our new location was a humbling moment to recognize that God has left me in control of this place to support our youth and community. It wasn’t or isn’t about me, but about the children’s and parent’s lives, I would be changing when they step foot in those doors. It’s about being the support our children and their families need when it comes to their child academically and personally.

I was grateful for the overwhelming love and support from so many who know me and others who don’t, but trust and believe in the work I am doing for our youth. That alone made this Grand Launch one to never forget. It’s all about the lives and minds that will be changed to ensure that everyone is successful in anything and everything that they do. This Grand Launch is the true definition of my “Crazy Faith.”

What advice would you give to business owners who are dealing with a transition of recent changes that make them want to give up in their business industry? The only true and real advice I have to give to other business owners wanting to give up is to TRUST GOD! He never said the road would be easy, and He never said we would not face trials and tribulations, BUT He did say He would never leave us nor forsaken us. In the midst of wanting to give up is when you must fight back harder.

Life Coach & Women In Minis ry

Rev. Theresa Waters-Dunston

Interviewed by Jennifer Diaby

Rev. Theresa is a Certified Life Coach, John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, Trainer, & Speaker, Marriage Coach, Prayer Strategist, and ordained Elder in the AME Church. She is the founder of Divine Destiny and Purpose Ministries, a ministry that empowers people to become liberated and released from the pain of their past, allowing them to live their God-ordained dreams. Rev. Theresa is also the co-founder of Kingdom Couples Chronicles (KCC), a ministry established to empower kingdom couples to maintain a strong, Godly marriage/relationship by following biblical principles. Her marriage ministry provides pre-marital education and marriage coaching, specifically designed to equip married couples to WIN and create the marriage of their dreams.

In 2019 she, along with her husband, Rev. Carlton Dunston Jr. co-authored and published their first book, Twenty Keys To A Successful Marriage In The 21st Century. This book shares 20 God-given principles that kept them out of divorce court and committed to the covenant. As a life coach, she is known as Coach T Worldwide, specializing in mastering a kingdom mindset, and has a signature coaching module that empowers women to shift their mindset from L.A.C.K. to L.U.X.U.R.Y. Rev. Theresa has been featured on radio and TV programs, as well as in various magazine articles. In her 9 to 5, she is a Human Resources Professional for a global non-profit organization.

Rev. Theresa is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated Cum Laude from Temple University with a B S. Degree in Criminal Justice. She also earned a Master’s of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Despite having experienced her own personal adversities and vicissitudes of life, Rev. Theresa believes that everyone has the power within to fulfill their life’s purpose and to live their God-ordained dreams!

Please introduce and tell the readers about yourself. It is such an honor and privilege to be granted this opportunity to be featured in your magazine. I want your readers to know that I am a woman of faith with a global mission to empower people to get liberated from their past, and to become all that God created them to be. I am a Certified Life Coach, John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, Trainer, & Speaker, Marriage Coach, Prayer Strategist and ordained clergy, Elder in the AME Church.

Rev. Theresa Dunston, you are the Founder of "Divine Destiny and Purpose Ministries. Tell us about your ministry and its mission. In 2012, I received my Masters of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), Atlanta, GA with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling and was nominated Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. My seminary training helped to solidify my call, further shaped me for ministry and allowed me to deconstruct and strengthen my theology.

During seminary God spoke to me about launching a ministry for the broken and bruised in spirit. This would be a ministry that would be personal to both my husband and I since our spirits had been broken in our youth and we have since been restored. In 2013, we birthed Divine Destiny and Purpose Ministries. A multi-faceted ministry birthed out of our life’s ups and down’s, past disappointments, abuse, hurt and pain. We share how God took our MESS and turned it into our MESSAGE. We empower individuals and couples to become UNSTUCK and push beyond their past hurt and pain, to reclaim their power, restore their identity, renew their faith, pursue their purpose, and maximize their life’s potential. We accomplish our mission through mentorship, coaching, conferences/workshops, and pre-marital education.

Annually, we host our signature Live Your Dreams Conference (January), an event designed to teach, encourage, and empower people to live their God-ordained dreams by overcoming their PIT, “Point in Time” that was meant to break them. Our tag-team approach gives us the unique appeal, perspective, and ability to reach a more diverse population of all ages including men, women, young adults, and youth that genuinely desire to become released from their past and empowered to fulfill their life’s purpose and destiny.

Where can the readers learn more about "Divine Destiny and Purpose Ministries?" In celebration of our 10-year anniversary we are in the process of rebranding. Our website is not currently active, however to learn more about us and to stay connected we invite your readers to follow us on our social pages on Instagram and on Facebook.

Rev. Theresa, you are also the Co-Founder of "Kingdom Couples Chronicles (KCC)." Tell the readers the purpose of your ministry and the reason it was created? Kingdom Couples Chronicles (KCC) was officially launched during the height of the pandemic, a time when couples were on lock down and marriages were falling apart. Several years prior to our launch, my husband Carlton and I were holding small groups and coaching sessions with couples who were struggling in their marriage. With the state of marriages in Fall 2020, it was the perfect time to make our ministry official. KCC is a ministry established to empower kingdom couples to maintain a strong, godly marriage/relationship by following biblical principles. The goal is to empower couples to WIN in marriage by implementing kingdom covenant strategies, recommitting, refocusing, renewing their love, and creating the marriage of their dreams.

What advice would you give to married couples who are experiencing a difficult time in their marriage? Marriage is a journey, and it has seasons, some of which are dark, cold, and unpleasant. Do not allow a season to destroy what God meant to be forever. Marriage requires work, time, and an ongoing commitment to your spouse to work through challenging times and circumstances. I encourage couples not to give up or throw in the towel in your marriage. Do not be afraid to seek marriage coaching or counseling during difficult seasons. Forgive often, have fun, laugh a lot and be your spouse’s biggest crush and cheerleader. Prioritize prayer in your marriage. Prayer is our offense and defense, our weapon. Because we know that the enemy is after our covenant, we must pray for one another daily. We can dismantle and render the enemy’s schemes, plans, and plots powerless when we pray. Our prayers do not make us exempt from being under attack by the enemy, but our prayers allow us to partner with God and God to partner with us in fighting the war so that we can win the battle against our marriage. Prayer is required, not optional!

If any couples would like to learn about Kingdom Couples Chronicles where can they find out more about your ministry. To learn more about Kingdom Couples Chronicles we encourage the readers to connect with us on Facebook, Kingdom Couples Chronicles and follow us on Clubhouse in the Kingdom Couples Chronicles Club, https://bit.ly/KCCClubhouse. We hold a weekly room on Clubhouse every Saturday morning at 9:30 am Est where we discuss all things marriage and relationships. Our discussions are real, raw, and relevant.

I found it interesting that you and your husband Rev. Carlton Dunston Jr. co-authored and published your first book, "Twenty Keys To A Successful In 21st Century." Tell the readers about your book and where can they purchase a copy of it. Our testimonial book of a marriage redeemed and restored by God, “21 Keys To A Successful Marriage in the 21st Century” prepares couples for marriage and provides encouragement and support for marriages in turmoil. We wrote this book after celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and spending time reflecting upon our journey to 25 years. In our book we share 20 principles God used to keep us out of divorce court and committed to the covenant. Our book can be purchased on amazon and other book sites. An autographed copy can be purchase at http://bit.ly/Twenty-Keys.

Rev. Theresa, you are a life coach known as Coach T. Tell us about your coaching program. In the coaching arena I am know as Coach T Worldwide. My coaching program takes a holistic approach and focuses primarily on mindset. I help women (primarily) shift their mindset from lack to luxury, where their lips and their life mirror and reflect God’s plan for their life. Through my coaching women are empowered to take authority over their thoughts, scarcity mindset and live a life of abundance as a daughter of the King.

Do you have any upcoming conferences, events, or workshops? Next on the horizon is the launching of my signature mindset masterclass L.A.C.K. to L.U.X.U.R.Y. in the month of April. This masterclass is designed to help women begin the process of identify the limiting thoughts that have sabotaged their life, hindered their progress, and stifled their dreams. This mindset masterclass will feed into a 90-day transformational life coaching module designed to dismantle, deconstruct and destroy a scarcity mentality shifting to a mindset of abundance.

Give us some words to educate, inspire, and encourage women along with the readers of Growth Women's Business Networks Magazine. Two quotes by Dr. Myles Munroe guides my life, “Don't die old, die empty. That's the goal of life. Go to the cemetery and disappoint the graveyard.” “The wealthiest place on the planet is just down the road. It is the cemetery. There lie buried companies that were never started, inventions that were never made, bestselling books that were never written, and masterpieces that were never painted. In the cemetery is buried the greatest treasure of untapped potential.”

Rolanda T. Pyle

Contributing Writer

I encourage women of every age to live a life of courage and confidence. Go after your dreams and pursue your life’s purpose. Don’t allow a no to stop you or to knock you off course. Whatever God is leading you to do don’t allow fear to stop you. Do it even if it means doing it afraid, but don’t not do the thing that you were created to do. As Dr. Myles Munroe encourages and urges us to do, live your life in such a way that you emptied yourself out and accomplished your life’s mission.

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Qualities That Support an Optimal Mindset for Personal Growth

By Elizabeth Crawford, M.Ed, GCDF, CWDP

It’s almost Spring and there’s excitement and a renewed enthusiasm for what is to come! Warmer weather, sunshine, beaches, barbecues and vacations! While we bask in the idea of a ‘fresh start’let us review our personal goals that we set in the first quarter of the year! We won’t call them “resolutions” we will simply refer to them as goals. Personal Development goals!!

So, what is personal development? Personal development can be any skill that you want to develop to improve yourself. But it doesn't really matter which skills you want to improve, you can work on your personal development in all of the five key areas; mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual, throughout your life. Why is personal development important? Personal development is a vital part of an individual's growth and progression. By allowing you to explore key areas of self-improvement, you're more likely to feel fulfilled in your personal life – and it could even benefit you from a professional perspective.

Maximizing your personal growth is a worthy pursuit. In fact, many people make personal development their primary purpose in life. But even if you just want to smooth up your rough edges, having an effective mindset for personal growth will make the process more enjoyable and your efforts more fruitful.

Your mindset can make all the difference!

Consider developing these qualities to optimize your growth:

1. An open mind. Personal growth requires considering new perspectives, ideas, habits, and beliefs. If you’re dead set on approaching the world in a particular way, you’re greatly limiting your growth. Only when you are open to all the various possibilities can your growth be maximized.

●Consider that if you already had an optimal perspective and approach to everything, you’d already have everything you want. You may be mistaken about multiple things.Are you willing to figure out what those things are?

●Are you open to the idea that you might change your objectives based on new things that you discover about the world and yourself?

2. An interest in learning. Are you willing to learn about goal setting? Overcoming fear? Discipline? Communication skills? Reading about new ideas? There’s a lot that you don’t know that you need to know if you’re going to become everything that you’re capable of being.

3. The willingness to fail. Trying new things requires failure. It’s rare and lucky to succeed at something the first time. Whether you’re learning to be a better public speaker, taking a class, or learning how to play the violin, there will be failure. Fail forward!

●Failure provides the opportunity to learn and then to apply that knowledge during future attempts.

4. The desire to experiment. Should you eat a vegan, vegetarian, or paleo diet? Try them all and see what works for you. You can’t be certain what you want to have, do, or be until you’ve experimented and found the best answer for yourself.

5. The ability to set your ego aside. Your ego is a major obstacle when it comes to maximizing your personal growth. Your ego makes you more likely to be certain you’re right when you’re wrong. It leads you to blame others when the fault is your own. It also makes you afraid to fail.

6. Value improvement over perfection. Daily improvement is incredibly powerful. It’s not possible to be great at something instantly. When you can get excited about improving by 1% at something, you have a great mindset for personal growth.

7. Patience. Personal growth is an ongoing process. It may take decades to become the best possible version of yourself. Even figuring out the ideal sleeping schedule can take several weeks of trial and error. It takes time to get over your social anxiety or lose weight. Patience is an important factor!

8. Determination. Changing and growing isn’t for the weak. It’s important to be determined and committed to changing yourself and your life.

●Determination is a valuable asset to have in many facets of life. Even people with minimal talent have become incredibly successful through great determination.

Personal growth is challenging, but it can be a lot easier with a mindset that supports your desire to grow. Too many people try to grind their way to progress, but real growth requires more finesse much of the time. Grinding also isn’t sustainable for most people.

Your mindset can be your shortcut to fantastic personal growth. The optimal mindset for personal growth is open, curious, determined, and patient. Take a hard look at your mindset before continuing on your personal development journey. The mindset is often the first step in conquering all else!

In September 2015, being led by God, Kimberly opened the doors to Divine Restoration Word Global Ministries. Restoration Word Ministry was birth out of the passion to Rebuild, Restore, and Revive the Kingdom. Pastoring became the heart of her life. Along with pastoring, Kimberly is currently a Special Education teacher and the 2021-22 Lee County School District Teacher of the Year.

Kimberly always said, “not my will God but allow your will to be done in my life.” Kimberly loves God with her whole heart and is determined to continue to build the kingdom through ministry. Loving ministry and people are a part of her DNA. From a youth, Kimberly has created avenues to serve the community- Back-toschool bashes, Community gatherings, and Restoration House where she believes this opens the opportunity to exemplify the love of Christ. While she believes that ministry is not about titles, money, or fame she will always be committed to the servant that she was called to be on the earth.

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Email: cmiracle2006@yahoo.com or restorationwordministry@yahoo.com

ADRIENNE T. JONES

CEO | SENIOR ADVOCATE | NON PROFIT FOUNDER

Adrienne Terese Jones is a native of South Carolina, where she attended the Orangeburg County District public school system. She completed her Bachelor ofArts degree in Human Resources Management from Winthrop University. She then continued her studies at Strayer University completing a master’s degree in PublicAdministration. Her career spans from Social Service, Social Work, Case Management, and Community Service.Adrienne has dedicated her life’s work to working with Seniors, being a firm advocate for their healthcare, social well-being, and as an elder care specialist. With over a decade of experience working for the department of Disabilities & Special Needs Board compiled the many years and devotion she has towards social service. She is now the CEO ofAbundant Care Case Management which allows her to provide excellent service and care, bridging the gap for many seniors who are unable to seek assistance on their own.

Adrienne is also the Founder/Chairperson of Orange Hopes Senior Initiatives, a nonprofit organization that allows her to put her passion to work. Through her organization, she provides a safe haven for seniors to network through her annual Orange Hopes Conference,Alzheimer’s Walk, periodic fundraisers, and care packages delivered monthly. The foundation reaches those who need real-life connections and support. She is also a member of the advisory council of theAmerican Society ofAging, on the planning committee of the Walk 2 EndAlzheimer’s Association, and a member of the NationalAssociation of Case Management. Through all the great contributionsAdrienne has made in her career, she is active in her church,Acts Missionary Baptist Church led by her father where she serves as a Missionary which affords her the privilege of encouraging and promoting senior initiatives.

Adrienne is the proud mother of two awesome adult sons, PastorAndrell D. (Krystal) Collier Greene and Ajani Tyriq Collier Belton. She has two grandchildren, Kayden and Kamora. Adrienne enjoys reading, traveling, fellowshipping with her church members, and being with her family.As she continues to inspire others, she believes that you should always let your light shine. If you would like to learn more about Ms.Adrienne T. Jones nonprofit, "Orange Hopes Senior Initiatives" visit her website at www.orangehopes.org

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HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH

Dr. Mercia Williams was raised in Jamaica and migrated to the United States at a young age.After completing her undergrad uate in Business Administration atAmerican InterContinental University where she graduated with a 4.0 GPAshe went on to earn her PhD at Capella University where she graduated with distinction and was honored with the Dean’s award.

She later attended Dr. Sears Wellness Institute where she studied and earn her certificate as a Holistic Health and Wellness Coach. Dr. Williams opened her business as a holistic practitioner and was soon honored with an award for Women Empowerment for her compassion in helping her clients to cope with life’s issues and to live a healthier lifestyle.

Following her education as a health coach, she went on to further studies and is now a licensed medical aesthetician. She has completed courses in body sculpting and non-invasive aesthetics. She gained significant experience in all aspects of skin and body care and foundational techniques in body sculpting to help her clients look and feel their best.

Dr. Williams decided to expand her wellness company in the southeast region adding body sculpting and other non-invasive services.As a female, Caribbean-American medical aesthetician, she offers a unique perspective on non-invasive aesthetic. She is dedicated to providing excellent care to her patients and is committed to advancing the art and science of non -invasive aesthetic, body sculpting, and is also a licensed non-invasive aesthetic instructor at MRW Wellness & Body Bar.

PROFESSOR | CHILD CARE OWNER

Professor Joy Maxwell, has nearly 20 years experience in education and childcare, including roles in after school program development, curriculum building and family engagement initiatives.

Professor Joy is a proud graduate of Eastern University where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and Multi Cultural Education.After a short break Professor Joy returned to the classroom to pursue a masters in Child Psychology and school counseling. Professor Joy graduated with her second master’s degree in 2017 from Gwynedd Mercy University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in educational leadership where she plans to research the effects of social emotional development on inner city youth.

Prior to her role as a Childcare owner, Joy spent 10 years as an elementary school teacher, adjunct professor and curriculum developer for the City of Philadelphia. Joy’s first job in childcare was when she was 14 years old while in high school. Joy worked her way from a teachers aid, teacher, Family childcare provider and now a multi center owner and college professor.

Joy is also the owner of Thejoyofchildcare.com, a consultant firm that specializes in providing proven strategies to help providers eliminate the frustration of owning a childcare facility.

Joy, the inspirational childcare consultant, teaches providers how to keep the childcare.

Website: https://www.joymaxwellandco.com/

NADIA SEGARNS

AUTHOR| MINISTER | SPEAKER | FAMILY LIFE EDUCATOR

My name is Nadia and I have authored three books, Motivated to Share Love (written in 2020), Track and Trace God(written in 2021), and my latest book, CLOTHED, a one-year Bible reading journal.

MOTIVATED TO SHARE LOVE is a print of audio recordings that were spoken and posted on my YouTube channel and Facebook in 2020. COVID introduced stress within our community, so the recordings were simply to offer encouragement. We wanted to offer the recordings in book form to share with family and friends.

TRACK AND TRACE GOD was written to encourage a closer relationship with God. Like packages in transit, many people feel their prayers go unanswered in the mail. It is a mystery to them whether their petitions have reached their destination when they pray. They grow weary of waiting every day for an answer, making their patience wear thin. As the reader reads TRACK AND TRACE GOD, he is guided toward discovering the lost package and getting closer to God.

In 2022, I launched the CLOTHED brand with the goal of empowering women as we partnered to read through the Bible in a year, transitioning us from information to implementation through application!

We created a journal which I believe is essential because it allows you to stay on track as you read through the Bible each year. The journal includes the tools necessary to create a mission and vision statement, along with how to set goals. Each of us has a divine call upon our lives, and it's necessary to define these statements because they become our framework for living. Without them, we become nomadic in our decision-making, more likely to fall for every wind of doctrine We have a lineup of women who will journey with us through the Bible in 2023, which excites me. Over Facebook Live, a different woman will share the message God has placed on her heart related to the book we are reading. Clothing is more than what we wear on the outside. Our struggles and joys are often hidden in the fibers of our garments. Sometimes woven into those clothes are joy, optimism, fear, insecurity, depression, and anger. Your clothing expresses who you are, so be intentional about it! My goal is to help women rid themselves of rags and replace them with internal garments sized for purpose, call, and assignment. To learn more about the books, feel free to contact us on

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Jacqueline Goodwin is an ordained pastor and prophetess whose ministry focus is deliverance and healing. She has a passion and heart for the youth which has led her to various positions within the ministry and career field. Since 2002 Goodwin has served as Youth Director, a mentor, and a Sunday School teacher within her local church.

A former paralegal, educator, and substance abuse counselor who uses her gift of empowerment to transform lives within her career field. She has earned a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Regent University, Master of Counseling from Webster University, Columbia SC, a Master of Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg VA, an Associate Degree of Paralegal graduating “Magna Cum Laude” from South University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Francis Marion University, Florence SC.

She is the author of, Healing in the Vessel A Mother’s Love A Daughter’ s Journey of Faith and From Bitter to Better. She is the co-author of several Anthologies: Grief to Grind Anthology: How did I lot Myself in a Relationship, Meant for My Good, Women of Power II, Hearing God’s Voice Above The Chaos, The Power of Her Testimony and It takes Money Honey.

She is an International Speaker for the I AM Her Women Conference. She is an Amazon bestselling author. She has been featured on the cover of I AM Queen Magazine. She currently resides in South Carolina with her son, two daughters, and granddaughter. Her hobbies include running, walking, meditating, and writing, counseling youth and working in the community.

A trailblazer in ministry, Dr. Shavona Whitehead has been anointed to plant, grow and shape various ministries worldwide. Dr. Whitehead’s goal has always been to fulfill the will of God outlined in her life by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ across the nations. While teaching others about Christ, she has made her mission to teach and help women to turn their ashes into beauty, increasing their self-esteem, thus cultivating spiritual growth and becoming great women of wisdom and integrity.

In 2020, Dr. Whitehead launched "She's More Now" Life and Empowerment Coaching. MORE stands for Motivated Overcomers being Restored and Empowered. Within this platform, women learn that they are MORE when God speaks even while he is manifesting it.

Dr. Whitehead also has an Empowerment Group via Facebook called Manifesting MORE with Dr. Von. In this platform, women find a safe place to heal, transform and be empowered while learning the importance of community.

Website: www.shavonawhitehead.com

Shavona Whitehead (OR) She’s MORE Now

Manifesting MORE with Dr. Von

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YouTube - Dr. Shavona Whitehead

AUTHOR | PROFESSIONAL EVENT PRODUCER | INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER

Sacha Walton is a highly driven woman who was born to break barriers, she proves that when powered by purpose, women are unstoppable. She’s built her storied life and career brick by brick, fighting fears, failures, and setbacks to have the success she’s always known was hers to claim.

She is the Founder of SWI Management Group, a strategic business development, and event production company. Her company has successfully developed thriving businesses for other entrepreneurs. As well as producing high-level global events for non-profit organizations, corporations, private organizations, and government clients. Embracing her story of various challenges, primarily with the 2020 pandemic has led this dynamic woman to encourage many entrepreneurs in any industry with a message of perseverance.

The pandemic left many entrepreneurs having to make tough decisions regarding their businesses. Sacha was one of them and made a shift in her business by launching a personal brand after being shut down for two years. Stepping outside her comfort zone, Sacha made the choice to be seen as the face of her brand. She has a flourishing ecosystem with her company and personal brand. Today Sacha personifies what it means to ascend above adversity while inspiring countless others to do the same. As a business strategist, she helps entrepreneurs, primarily women, and creatives, to strategically start and grow sustainable businesses while managing mental wellness through her group coaching program.

Mental health and entrepreneurship is her passion topic. She dealt with the turmoil of a failing business due to the impact of COVID-19. Sacha was on an emotional rollercoaster. Her resilience to rise above the pitfall was pivotal in her journey. She persevered through the obstacles and discovered the value of managing mental wellness as an entrepreneur. As the author of The Ugly Truth About Entrepreneurship: Keys to Managing Mental Wellness, Sacha shares her story with valuable principles for entrepreneurs to prioritize mental health.

Having honed her expertise for over a decade, her work is a testament to what it means to leave an undeniable mark on the world by sharing her story. She captivates her audience with fascinating topics that transforms. Because she doesn’t simply change lives – she expands them with her signature talks and live interviews. Extraordinary at walking others through radical transformation, Sacha is as relentless about her clients’ success as she is her own. She is more than their coach, she’s their champion. Sacha is passionate about working with business owners in the global market.

She believes that the true success of a business is not only found in its profitability, but longevity is the key result of sustainability. There are business principles that are established in the foundation of a business through strategic planning and development. Sacha loves giving back. She founded According 2 Sacha podcast and her conversations series highlights other entrepreneurs and their brands to her audience.

You can find Sacha Walton on social media platforms; Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

You may also contact her through her website www.swimgtgroup.com

PELE HUNKIN

Fa'apepele Hunkin is from the beautiful island of Samoa and is affectionately known as "Pele," which means "Sweetheart" in her native Samoan language. She was born in Nu'uuli, American Samoa, and raised by her beloved grandparents, Fa'apepele and Leauma Auva'a, in Vaiusu & Pesega Soma. She owes her faith, life, and breathtaking journey to her ancestors, who made the ultimate sacrifice and paved the way for her and her twelve siblings.

Pele's a devoted mother of four loving children (Nicole, Dean Jr., Victoria, and Isabella) and fur baby Deabo. She is a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, a single parent, a widow who remarried, and now a divorcee. Today, Pele is a survivor of many losses, a dynamic speaker, an international and best-selling author of her book HEART OF A WARRIOR, The Humble Journey of a Samoan Journey, co-author of eight anthologies, and founder of Pele Inspire-Embracing Authentic Love.

Pele is an Ambassador for the Re-Discover Me community of Columbia, South Carolina, and The Women of Dignity Magazine. She was also bestowed three distinguished awards by Dr. Renee Huffman, the publisher of "The Women of Dignity Magazine": Pele was named one of the Top Twenty-five Rising Stars - Watch Her Win 2022, the Top Fifty Pioneers of Change - Women's History Month 2022, and the Top 40 SHEROS - making a global impact in 2022. She's also a National Campaign Team Member and Alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project and has been included in STRATHMORE'S WHO'S WHO WORLDWIDE 2022 EDITION.

Pele is a University of Management and Technology graduate with a Master's Degree in Health Care Administration (MHA). She's a certified Power Voice global speaker, having been trained to speak by the world -renowned Global motivational speaker Dr. Les Brown. Pele's apparent oratorical skills were showcased during the Les Brown Power Voice Summit, where she was a featured speaker. She was recognized by The South Carolina International Festival and Commission of Minority Affairs as the first Samoan to represent the Island of Samoa and the first Samoan to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Mota Crosslinking Business Academy.

Website: https://www.peleinspire.com/

Pele's ability to candidly share her story with others through her books and speeches has blessed her with inspiring, empowering, and impacting of those she encounters. She was the keynote speaker for The Asian American Pacific Islander Observance Celebration 2022 for The United States Army Central Command (USARCENT) Headquarters, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter County, SC, and also for The Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance Celebration at the United States Army Training Center and Fort Jackson in 2022. Pele is a resilient warrior who is passionate about positively impacting the lives of those she meets while on her quest to live full and die empty. She challenges others to say and do everything with love and from their heart. Her guiding philosophy in life is to stay humble, stay positive, stay strong, and always stay encouraged. The two words she lives by daily are LIVE and LOVE.

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AUTHOR | SPEAKER | FOUNDER

TAKIA SMITH

AUTHOR | COSMETOLOGIST| ENTREPRENEUR

#1 International BestsellingAuthor Takia has fifteen years of honorable military service as anActiveArmy National Guard and National Guard Soldier. Born and raised in Maryland. She has four sisters and one brother.

Her hobbies include swimming, networking, and traveling.

Takia graduated from Strayer University with herAssociate's Degree. She completed Barbering and Massage Therapy. Takia is a licensed Cosmetologist.

The Franchisee Owner of L.P. Etiquette for the DMV and FloridaAreas. She believes in Empowering, Enriching, and Encouraging youth one please and thank you at a time.

Takia has 3 children. She has co-authored 8 books, including Pendulum ofAMother's Love, Joy comes in the Morning, Finding Joy In The Journey Vols I and II, Your Wings Were Ready

My Heart Was Not, Daily Dose of Determination for Mothers, Spiritual Discipline Version 7 and You are Beautiful.

She is also an Independent Mary Kay Consultant, a Public Notary, and a Life InsuranceAgent!

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DENAE BALL

PROPRIETOR | HEALER | HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH

Denae Ball is a multi-talented native of Spartanburg, SC. While in high school she knew that she wanted to be in the health and wellness field. She attended Daniel Morgan Vocational School for Health Occupations in 1992. She then graduated from Spartanburg High School, Class of '93. She attended Claflin University in '93-"94 to pursue a Physical Therapy degree, but she was not as focused. She then transferred (next door) to South Carolina State University 94-'95. She left school after becoming pregnant with her first child and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University for Business Administration 2002, Medtech College 2003, and Indiana Therapeutic Massage School 2017 for massage therapy studies.

Denae has an extensive background in the entertainment, health, and wellness fields. She has professional experience in acting; specifically in theater, commercials, infomercials, reality tv, talk shows, educational videos, and short films. Denae's dancing experience includes modern, jazz, hip-hop, African, liturgical (praise), and cheer. She's a former Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader, a former Indianapolis Syrens Dancer for the Indianapolis Tornados (a semi-pro football team), and a Champagne Dancer at HBCUs; The South Carolina State University Marching 101 Band. She danced with Margaret Bell Dance Studios, Inc and Mahogany Dancers under the direction of Delores Anderson; both in Spartanburg, SC.

Denae's professional modeling experiences include the areas of print, fashion, and promotional. She received a national Presidential Physical Fitness Award from Ronald Reagan (1986). She was Crowned Miss Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Spartanburg, SC.(1992). She was Awarded State Runner-Up for the Youth of the Year (1992) from the State of South Carolina House of Representatives presented by Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. She has earned Silver and Bronze medals for writing and oratory competitions from Toastmasters International. She is a member of The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader Alumni Group, the NFL Alumni Association, and the National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Association. She started a group on Facebook called Angels In Action where she encourages others to love, give back, help, and assist our fellow neighbors. She is also a member of the Start-Up Ladies Foundation, and Broad Ripple Village Association in Indianapolis. She was spotlighted for Black History Month 2022 by the Broad Ripple Village Association for her business. She is also a descendant of President George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington.

Denae has had to battle and overcome multiple domestic abuse marriages, a missing child, mental health issues, addiction to several drugs and alcohol, and misaligned oppressive connections. Because of her determination and perseverance to be set free and healed, God saw it fit for her to be nominated and be the first recipient of two prestigious awards. She won The Freedom Award 2021 and also received an Honorable mention award as The Woman On The Rise 2021 from I Am Her International.

Denae has been practicing massage therapy since 1998 and is the Spa Owner of Angel Touch Therapy & Consulting, LLC. in Indianapolis since 2013. Her company is a unique and extraordinary faith-based holistic health & wellness company focused on hands-on healing techniques using muscle work, stretch sessions, sports massage, ear candling, sauna sessions, athletic and injury taping, spa parties, guided meditation, prophesy, deliverance and spiritual warfare prayer for healing and the edification of God's children. She is currently on her first book, “Been There..Done That, But There’s Got to Be More!” an autobiography. She also started Denae Ball Coaching where she motivates and encourages others to navigate their healing and reach their healthy lifestyle goals.

She is a mother of two sons, Amari Ball (26) Senior at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC (English Literature Major) who is also a coach (boxing and dating) music producer, poet, musician, and Mylon Kelley (20) Graduate of Riverside High School, Indianapolis, IN who is employed at a local race track. Her sons are her greatest achievements, whom she loves so much, and why God has her to keep pushing, breaking barriers, and reaching beyond limitations.

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The Negative Impact of Perfectionism

The straight A student, the best all-around dancer, and the student voted “Most likely to Succeed” appears to have every thing together. All the while, they are masking under their high achievements the lack of balance and rationalization that’s needed to enjoy winning. With each win, they simply move on to the next peak moment without a second thought of celebrating the last win. This student very well may struggle with the pressures of perfectionism. Perfectionism is the belief that there is only one “best way” to reach one’s full potential. However, the downfall is becoming a prisoner of the following:

●Procrastination: When you believe the only way to accomplish a goal is to do it perfectly, a perfectionist may not even begin the task at hand. They will wait until the “ideal” time to complete a task and sometimes not at all. This results in missed opportunities.

●Crippling losses: Inevitably, failure comes along and can knock the wind out of your sails if you cling to doing things exactly right. More importantly, if one is met with criticism, ultimately the validation that winning would bring is instead replaced with self-loathing.

●Lack of Self-Esteem: With self-loathing comes thoughts of not being good enough. With this feeling, depression and anxiety can take over. This could lead to trouble with personal and professional growth.

●Muted Joy: The person with perfectionism disregards the inner joy and value of meeting their goals. Instead of taking time to process wins, they move on quickly and the value is never attributed to their identity or their efforts. They focus on the win instead of the pleasure of the journey.

Instead of perfection, it’s best to employ thoughts of being “excellent” and to do one’s best. Doing your best will leave you with the confidence that you can always try again. In situations that are not “life or death” it’s best to take a move and learn, rather than sit on the side-lines with the notion of things being perfect. Letting go of perfectionism is the liberation of having the option to grow and change.

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The Tax-Free Retirement Savings Option

Is a Roth IRA right for you?

If you are looking for tax-free income and more flexibility more flexibility during retirement, perhaps you should look into investing in a Roth IRA. While Roth IRA contributions are not sheltered from current taxes like contributions to traditional IRAs, they offer other tax benefits during retirement.

The Roth IRAadvantage

●Retirement withdrawals (including earnings) are tax -free. As long as you wait to take distributions until you are 59½ or older, the full amount of your Roth account is tax-free!

●Save taxes on other earnings. During retirement, withdrawals from traditional IRAs increase your taxable income. This can bump other earnings into a higher tax bracket and potentially increase the taxability of your Social Security benefits. Conversely, Roth withdrawals are not reported as income, keeping tax rates as low as possible.

●More flexibility during retirement. In 2023 and later, once you turn 73 the IRS requires that you take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs. If you don’t, you’ll get hit with a 50% penalty! There is no such requirement for Roth IRAs. You can leave (and even contribute) funds to grow in the account as long as you want.

●Contributions can be withdrawn tax-free at any age. If you have a financial hardship and need to make an early withdrawal, only the earnings in a Roth are subject to a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. Meaning, Roth contributions can be withdrawn tax-free and penalty-free at anytime. This is because you use after-tax funds to make your original Roth contributions. This is not the case with traditional IRAs the full withdrawal is subject to the penalty if you make it before you turn 59½.

The Roth IRAis not for everyone

While there are many reasons to consider contributing to a Roth IRA, they are not for everyone. Here are some factors to consider:

●Income limits. While there are no income limits if you wish to roll funds from other accounts into a Roth IRA, there are income limits to contribute to a Roth IRA. For 2022 they are $144,000 single ($153,000 in 2023) and $214,000 married ($228,000 in 2023).

●Contribution limits. In 2022, you can contribute a maximum of $6,000 ($7,000 if age 50 or over). This amount increases by $500 in 2023.

●5-year active account requirement. To receive the full tax-free benefit of Roth investment earnings, you must have your Roth account for five years before making withdrawals.

●Future tax uncertainty. While no one knows what the future holds, keeping tabs on tax trends is an important aspect of retirement planning. Increasing or decreasing tax rates may ultimately determine the best type of retirement investment for you. In addition, the government has the power to change the taxability of your IRA if they deem it necessary.

If you are looking to maximize your savings for 2022, you still have until April 18, 2023 to contribute into an IRA.

New Book Spotlight

SONJAPINCKNEYRHODES

The Purpose for the Pain is a reflection of From Pain to Purpose. It's a realization and understanding of the transition that takes place when God's handy work has been manifested through faithfulness to His word. It is evidence of how strong the power of God is that brings us out of our darkest moments into His marvelous light. It demonstrates how God answers prayers and that His promises are true that He will never leave us nor will He forsake us; that no weapon formed against us shall prosper; that He really does know the plans for our lives. He ordained us, sanctified us for His purpose and He orders our very steps and leads us to our destined places of fulfillment for the Great Commission that He has commanded to all of His children. Our trials and tribulations come to make us strong, but the caveat is that it's not for us to keep to ourselves. God has purposed us to go into all of the world and spread the good news of Jesus Christ of Nazareth; that He was born to be the Savior of the world; He lived so that we can live and become a new creature; He died to pay for and to save us from our sins, and He was resurrected that we may have an eternal relationship with God. He now sits on the right hand of our Father in heaven, interceding on our behalf that we may have life and have it more abundantly. The Purpose for the Pain is to allow God to birth new life in us over and over again so that we may be healed, delivered, set free, and restored unto Him and a testimony to others that they may be saved. Nevertheless, He keeps us from falling and gives us hope to continue by trusting, leaning, and growing in Him so that the purpose actually exceeds the pain. This book will reveal to you how the Holy Spirit will transform you from hurt and hopelessness to walking victoriously with God.

Min. Sonja Pinckney Rhodes is a native Charlestonian raised by her loving parents, the late Dea. Johnny Pinckney and Mary Pinckney. She was born the second of three children. Sonja attended the public schools of Charleston County and in preparation for her career, earned her bachelor's degree in business management and a Master of Business Administration. She is currently pursuing her Master of Theology degree from Palmer Theological Seminary/Eastern University. Sonja is the proud mother of two sons, Jon Michael Pinckney, Sr., and Andre' Christopher Rhodes; a daughter-in-law, Markita Flemons Pinckney, and three beautiful grandchildren, Jon Michael, Jr., Ari Samiya, and Nia Malika Pinckney. Since May 2000, Sonja has been an active member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where the Rev. Dr. Byron L. Benton is the Senior Pastor. She serves as an advisor to both the Young Adult Ministry and Baptist Young Women; she serves as a Sunday School teacher, co-facilitates the eLife Ministry; member of CAJM-Charleston Area Justice Ministry and she is currently an Associate Minister. In June 2020, Sonja retired from the Medical University of South Carolina with nearly three decades of service. She is an accomplished author with international and two-time national number one best-selling books, "From Pain to Purpose: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters" and "Greater Works: A Compilation of Prayers for Everyday Life, 2nd edition." In addition, Sonja is the founder and CEO of JMPinckney Publishing Company, LLC, a thriving real estate agent for Carolina Elite Realty, an official volunteer advocate for My Sister's House, a Charter Member of the International African American Museum, and a former Journalist for the former Historic Charleston Chronicle Newspaper. Moreover, she is the 2021 recipient of the House Resolution Award; the second highest award given to a South Carolinian by the House of Representatives for her lifetime achievements, and the 2021 recipient of the ACHI Women's Magazine Award for women who have achieved success in their chosen profession or career. Sonja's goal is to help others heal so they can become all God has called them to be by moving from their pain to their purpose.

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entrepreneur and woman of faith from Winnsboro SC. She has been the proud owner of Netta’s Nails LLC Salon in Columbia SC for over 17 years; and produced two successful product lines; NN Luxury Candles andAbsoloot Xpress (press on nail

Recently Senetta decided to share her other hidden talents with the world through writing. She is elated that she can now add author and motivational speaker to her long list of achievements! Senetta is on her way to theAmazon Best Seller list with her first co-author collaboration, “Dear Superwoman” where she details experiences from her teens and twenties. She has already broken countless generational curses, achieved what some may not see as possible, and is determined to help others do the same. She hopes this book and others to come will inspire, motivate and even deter others by examining what she faced being raised in a single-parent home and straying away from God.

Since Senetta has learned to depend on God from a young age, it is no surprise that she has come full circle and found her way back to God. She is a true example of Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he [she] should go; even when he [she] is old he

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The CERN Large Hadron Collider lies in a tunnel with a circumference of 17 miles. Apparently, moving very fast affects the tiniest microscopic particles. It's a fact no matter the size of a spinning object, those inside are affected.

Despite unheard-of speeds, everything on Earth remains in place. The waters do not congregate, the atmosphere is unaffected, and we can't feel anything. We accept ridiculous explanations that defy logic. The Bible repeatedly says the Earth sits on four corners and rests on pillars. The Word is ignored; we are told the Earth is a random insignificant planet racing through an expanding universe.

Science knows many facts about giants, underground civilizations, aliens, and other dimensions but hides them from gullible sheep. Label a truth a conspiracy, and it can be easily supplanted. Myths and fables were real to people of that Era. We are told these stories are fantasy and view them as simply entertainment.

Did ancient societies dedicate art and monuments to make-believe characters of poets? The buildings of extraordinary architecture were not superstitious simpletons. Mortals met mighty beings and interacted with creatures from other dimensions.

Pull back the curtain, see the truth open your mind, and question the lies. The Earth is the center of importance because the Creator placed us here. Peek inside the world of One Three Seven and ponder what They think of creation.

What if, when Satan rebelled, another angel championed humanity and fought against him? These two powerful children of God were male and female. They used their diverse gifts, knowledge, and wisdom to oppose each other. The planet was their chess board, and the people were their pawns.

Season One begins the epic journey into a reality when humans mix with Immortals. The continents were shattered, and countries and allegiances were forgotten. Information is freely shared in the shattered ruins of what man believes was the final World War.

News was finally accurate without propaganda, and truth was available to all. From the ashes of Ukraine, Superian Island is forged from the fires and displaced in the enchanted sea. Warrior Women are bigger, stronger, and faster than anything humanity has witnessed. Churches and cults worshiped them as the new gods.

Vexxton Sentar was a License Class B from the 31st Century. He knew there was something strange about the world; he had seen the Matrix. His godmother from the stars visited every week, and Vexxton was insane.

The combat master was handpicked for an expedition to Superian Island. Vex didn't believe 16-foot women existed. Finding lactating Warriors and returning with magical milk was ridiculous, but he was getting paid a fortune. Deep down, the retired cage fighter wished this was real. He had always been suicidal, and dying fighting a Warrior in battle would be an honorable way to depart.

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Author & Radio Talk Show Host

TRICIADEBOER

Tricia DeBoer is an author, Inspirational Mentor, radio talk show host, motivational speaker, and founder of a nonprofit organization called “Living in Hope Ministries.” She self-published her first book “Spirit Led”. An Autobiography of how the spirit led her through visions and experiences. Currently available on Amazon in paperback and kindle. Also, it was just recently rebranded with TBN Trinity Broadcast Network. Her latest endeavor is building a tiny home community for aged orphans who are homeless to provide them with shelter and life skills that will encourage them to be valuable adults and have a brighter future. In addition, she hosts retreats for the youth and young adults that encourage them to fulfill their God-given purpose and calling.

Please introduce and tell the readers about yourself. Hello, my name is Tricia DeBoer. I am an author, Inspirational Mentor, Radio Talk show host of “Twiggy Talkk,” Motivational Speaker, as well as owner and founder of “Living in Hope Ministries” which is a non-profit 501C where I am building a Tiny Home Village for aged out orphans who are homeless. I will also be proving a 12-month program where I will be teaching them life skills, providing counseling, and bringing them to a closer walk with Jesus.

Ms. DeBoer, you are the Host of “The TwiggyTalk Show.” Please tell the readers about “The TwiggyTalk Show.” “Twiggy Talkk” is my radio show that the Lord blessed me with about a year ago. I got a text from Iheart one day and I thought it was a scam, but I told myself “What if it’s not a scam?” And the rest is history. I feel honored and blessed to have met so many people passionate to do the Lord’s work! I love interviewing people in ministry, business, actors, singers, basically anyone who wants to share their story and the journey the Lord has taken them on.

Tell us when and where we can tune in to listen to your radio talk show. “Twiggy Talkk” is on every Thursday at 3 pm on the IHeart Radio App or www.wdrbmedia.com.

You are the Author of the book “SPIRIT LED: You have a God-given calling, purpose and destiny; Let the Spirit guide you to yours.” Tell us about your book and the reason you wrote it. My book “Spirit Led” is a labor of obedience. I am a pretty private person, but when the Lord calls you to have to listen. He told me I needed to share my story of having to do 3 rounds of Invetro where I lost 10 embryos, then he told me to share about my adoption journey which was quite an incredible one, like how someone I didn’t know hanged me a check for $2,000 and me and his birth mom picked out the same name for him. I thought I would be stopping there but He said no, keep sharing. Then he told me to share my journey and incidents I experience with spiritual warfare. I really didn’t want to but I did it mainly because as I was typing my hands wouldn’t stop typing. So thank him for those stories because I would have never shared them. Especially the one where I encountered a demon that appeared through my best friend at the time on a park bench. And that’s just the first chapter! There is so much more but you’ll just have to get my book if you want to hear about all of them:) And just to add, from my obedience Lord blessed me by TBN taking my book and rebranding it! Look at God, sometimes he just wants you to do the "hard thing” and the awards come shortly after!

What advice would you give to someone struggling to walk in their calling, purpose, and destiny in life? The advice I would give someone who is struggling to walk in their calling is this…This calling, purpose, and destiny are not ours. I’m sure you are thinking what do you mean by this? Well, this is what I mean, God has given us this purpose in our lives and it’s up to us to decide to walk it out no matter what! When we give our small “yes” we give him permission to give us his strong ”YES!” He is just waiting for us to accept our God-ordained assignment. Let me tell you something, fear, overwhelm and anxiety are all the absence of God, and Peace, courage, and strength are the presence of God! It’s all about perspective. See it as his calling and He will provide! All you have to do is say yes!

Where can the readers purchase a copy of your book? My book “Spirit Led” can be found on Amazon and is available in paperback and kindle.

Ms. DeBoer, you are an Inspirational Mentor and Motivational Speaker. Tell us more about your services. I would love to share with you my Inspirational Mentor services. I finished my book in 3 months. Trust me, although I finished it in a short time it definitely was not an easy task! I wrote while I was working at a bank full time, taking care of a toddler, being a wife, and my 84-year-old mom had just been diagnosed with dementia. If I can write my book I believe anyone can! I could not have done it without my mentor and Lord! I decided to have a mentor train me and I have been doing it ever since. All of the people I have mentored have either finished their books or are very close to finishing and publishing. I love helping people finish their books or starting their ministries because I want to help birth your vision. I also have a VIP package where I will help you self-publish help you get your youtube channel and Podcast as well as promote you and your book. Get in touch with me and let’s get your book done and start your ministry and live out your purpose, calling, and Destiny together!

Where can the readers learn more about your services? If you are interested in receiving my services go to my website and sign up for a 15-minute consultation at www.tricia.deboer.com or you can also email me at livinginhop@gmail.com

Do you have any upcoming conferences, events, or workshops? I have an upcoming conference on April 8, 2023, and I would love for you to be a part of it! To register go to my website and sign up! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Give us some words to educate, inspire, and encourage women, and the readers of Growth Women’s Business Networks Magazine. My words to inspire and empower you are this- Don’t wait til you are not afraid to do something. That day may never come! You do it afraid and you do it anyway!

To learn more aboutAuthor & Radio Talk Show Host Tricia DeBoer, visit her website at www.tricia.deboer.com

Also if you would like to tune into“Twiggy Talkk” it is on every Thursday at 3 pm on the IHeart RadioApp or www.wdrbmedia.com

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Author & Entrepreneur Spotlight DR.JOSEPHINEHARRIS

Modern-day superheroes are not the ones we familiarize with motion pictures, but rather the quintessential professionals, gifted with a sharp sense of servant leadership, willing to show up greatly; in the lives of those who need it most. Yielded to this profound ethic; is the multifaceted advocate, Dr. Josephine Harris.

Dr. Josephine Harris is a military spouse, a Mental Health Expert, an International Bestselling author, a 12X Times #1 Amazon bestselling author, 5 X Times International Bestselling author, Regional Vice President (Western area) of the HERpernuer Network, philanthropist, behavior analyst, serial entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of KEYZ Investments LLC; she is also the Founder of Calming Minds LLC, a multidimensional coaching practice, that helps clients connect with the mind, body, and soul, by way of inspiration, facilitation, coaching, and other dynamic mechanisms. Bringing a vast portfolio of uncompromising skill sets and certifications to her practice within the realms of Addiction Counseling, Intervention programming, Domestic Violence, individual and group psychotherapy, and many more, Dr. Josephine Harris proves herself to be an ideal col laborator. One of the many reasons she has earned great respect from those she serves. She also graces the stage with well-known speakers like Les Brown, Cheryl Wood, Che Brown, Cynthia Bailey, Robbie Montgomery, Shawn Fair, and Trevor Otts.

Dr. Harris’ mantra is simple: She is inherently committed to emboldening women, particularly military spouses, facilitating for them all an opportunity of hope. Whether through transformational messages of professional or personal growth, Dr. Harris was born to encourage, motivate, and empower women of all cultures

Dr. Josephine Harris backs a fantastic portfolio with great regard for higher learning. She has attained a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Post-Master Online Teaching Psychology Certificate, a Master of Philosophy in Psychology, an M.S. in Psychology, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration. She is certified in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), as well as a Psychology Professor at Bates Technical College. She is an Internationally Licensed Psychotherapist, proudly serving the Seoul Counseling Center in South Korea since 2018.

Dr. Josephine Harris has served as a staple in the professional vernacular of mental health advocacy and several other philanthropic-driven platforms. She is a Member of the Board of Directors at SafePlace Olympia, which advocates for survivors of both sexual assault and domestic violence; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Psi Chi Member; the NAMI Association, CHADD Association, CHADD International, American Psychology Association, American Counseling Association, Addiction Counseling Association, Phi Sigma Theta National Society; and the Applied Behavior Association.

Though recognized on various platforms for her outstanding abilities, Dr. Harris considers her greatest accomplishment to have been her contributions as the International Coordinator for Seoul, South Korea, where she developed and implemented the Applied Behavioral Analysis services (ABA) program, receiving more than 90% positive post-program evaluations, while having also developed instructional coaching materials and facilitated clients, with mental health illness. Dr. Harris also developed and presented the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) program related to trauma/stress within the military community.

Dr. Harris’ philanthropy is inspired by a famous quote from the late Maya Angelou, that states: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, what you did, but never how you made them feel.” When Dr. Harris is not out advocating for those in need, she is a deeply appreciated member of her communal body and is significantly loved by family and friends.

Dr. Josephine Harris. Visionary. Advocate. Servant Leader.

Please introduce and tell the readers about yourself. My name is Dr. Josephine Harris, but you may call me “Dr. Jo.” I am a mother of seven adult children and nine wonderful grandchildren, and another grandbaby on the way.

I am passionate about mental health, advocating, coaching, and empowering women, particularly military spouses, to discover their inner selves through personal and professional growth. I am a military spouse, a global speaker, an International Bestselling and Amazon Bestselling author, a Regional Vice President of the HERpernuer Network, and a member of several boards.

I am the #1 black psychotherapist internationally and in Washington State. I am a philanthropist, behavior analyst, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder of Calming Minds LLC and the Co-Founder of KEYZ Investments LLC; I am also one of the owners of HBCU magazine.

My favorite bible quote is, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” ~2 Timothy 1:7

Dr. Josephine Harris, you are the Founder of Calming Minds, LLC. Tell us about your company and the services you offer clients. Calming Minds is a multidimensional coaching practice that helps clients connect with the mind, body, and soul through inspiration, facilitation, coaching, and other dynamic mechanisms. It was created in 2019. In 2020, I created a program called Grace Empowerment, which helps you establish a foundation to create your desired life. In this program, you will learn and implement techniques that will help you achieve success and life balance through self-direction, self-determination, confidence, and purposeful coaching. Other services include one-toone coaching, group coaching, and mental health services (i.e., individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and much more).

Where can the readers learn more about your services? The readers can learn more about my services by going to my website at www.calmingmindsllc.com

Tell us about the amazing work you are doing for women and military spouses. As a Certified Master Mental Health Coach & Advocate, I have had the honor to equip women, particularly military spouses, with the tools and resources they need so that they can navigate through life challenges with self-direction, which include the principles of recovery, independence, self-sufficiency, and promotes personal choice and control.

As a Mental Health & Wellness Coach, Mental Health Advocate & Consultant, and Life Empowerment Coach. How important is mental health awareness? As a mental health coach, advocate, and consultant, I know mental health wellness is an important social movement to improve and expand the understanding of mental illness, reduce the stigma around mental health, and increase access to necessary help for those who need it.

Give us some advice on how people can take care of their mental health? Because of Mental Health Awareness, the first step is positively to educate yourself. The next step is to talk to someone you trust whether a friend, a family member, or a colleague who can help. Another step is to look after your physical health; taking care of your physical health helps improve your mental health and well-being. Be active for 15 to 30 minutes daily, whether walking, running, yoga, dancing, or cycling, and eat healthily and getplenty of sleep. Additionally, do activities you enjoy, take two minutes to focus on the world around you, and don’t be afraid to seek professional help.

Dr. Harris, you are 12x Times #1 Amazon Bestselling Author and 5x Times International Bestselling Author. Congratulations on these great accomplishments. Tell us about a few of your books. I have had a great opportunity to be a part of several book anthologies, where a group of authors tell their stories in a book chapter. Here are some books: 1) “Powerful Affirmations for FemPreneurs.” The success tool for kingdom businesswomen. More than ever, women in business need hand claps and bursts of motivation, and this book is just that!! Grab your copy and your favorite businesswoman a copy too!! 2). “Living Your Faith Out Loud” every day. As a co-author, my chapter "A Lasting Spiritual Growth," where there is no other blessing, is doing mission work. Here are just a few to name. To get more information about my books, follow me on all social media, or you have visit and purchase from my site.

Where can the readers purchase a copy of your books? You may purchase a signed copy of my book through my book website: https://payhip.com/COACHDRJOHARRIS

What advice would you give to someone who would like to become an author? The advice I would like to give someone who would like to become an author is “Just Do It” and “Collaborator” and take time to write whether it is 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes.

Do you have any upcoming conferences, events, or workshops? Some of my upcoming conferences, events, or workshops include

“Workshop Speaker” of The Her Experience, presented by The Herprenuer Network in Dallas, TX (April 21st -23rd, 2023);

“Clubhouse Speaker” takeover, “Growth Is Necessary,” presented by The Herprenuer Network; “Keynote Speaker” of Global Caregivers Network, presented by For the Love of Caregiving Summit (April 8, 2023); “Workshop Speaker” of the Girl Arise Hawaii (mid-October 2023)

Give us some words to educate, inspire, and encourage women along with the readers of Growth Women's Business Networks Magazine. “Every day is another chance to change your direction and believe in the impossibilities!” THINK Positively, LEARN Actively, PLAY More, BE Yourself, SMILE Always, LOVE Passionately, LIVE Free, WORK Hard, SHINE Bright, DREAM Big, RELAX Often, and ENJOY Yourself.

New Book Spotlight

BRENDACOLEMAN

MYINSPIRATION

Upon visitation to Grandparents Day at my grandson’s school I arrived just in time to see the children enjoying the recess period. My eyes easily glanced to this little boy with no arms looking rather lonely, standing by himself watching all the other children playing together. That moment certainly reminded me of my childhood and never included in team play because I looked different. I have deep compassion for those children and was the purpose for my book BREN-DEE about the challenges I faced as a child with a facial difference and how I survived on Bookmarks with hope that my story will inspire young girls with similar adversities.

BOOKMARK OF HOPE

As a child my jaw was injured in an automobile mishap and I would cover my face with my hand to cover my flaw. My mother would provide comfort to me by giving me hope that one day my jaw would be fixed. With that hope I would take my pretty little paper dolls whom I dreamed of looking like to school each day and the paper doll became my Bookmark. When I was teased about my oddly shaped face… I would look at my Bookmark for comfort with hope that one day I would look like her.

BOOKMARK OF VISION

My vision was that the day would come that my jaw would be fixed and my face would look like my pretty little paper dolls.

BOOKMARK OF FAITH

After many surgeries my face is not perfect like my pretty little paper dolls but I am blessed that I no longer need to hide my face. Thank you, Jesus from the bottom of my heart for sending me those angels my Bookmarks to comfort me during those difficult days. I am Blessed!

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The Power of Social Work

Breaking Barriers and, strengthening voices, this is the social worker’s call To improve the society we live in by helping to meet the needs of all.

We always strive to empower those who once had no voice By showing them their options and allowing them to make their own choice.

Through legislative advocacy, service delivery, research, and education Direct practice, policy development, and administration.

We open doors of access and opportunity, particularly to those in great need And hope their lives will flourish because we have planted a seed.

The quality of life of millions are improved when we work as a team Breaking barriers and strengthening voices, happen when social workers are on the scene.

Social workers are dedicated advocates who are always ready to fight For human, civil, women’s, children’s, caregiver's, crime victims’, and seniors’rights.

Whether we work with families, communities, groups or individuals one by one, The commitment of social workers can never be undone.

And in the field of aging, social workers can be found working everywhere with caregivers, elder abuse victims, in senior centers, and in home care.

Whether here at Sunnyside Community Services or as one of our partners in the community out there, The love for the seniors, caregivers, and social work is what we all share.

So we honor all social workers who have chosen to serve seniors in New York Breaking Barriers and strengthening voices, Yes, that’s the power of social work.

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