A NTOINETTE ROGERS
GIVE ME THE STAGE AND A MICROPHONE; I DON’T NEED AN AUDIENCE. THE UNIVERSE WILL CARRY MY VOICE OUTSIDE THESE WALLS - I GUARANTEE YOU ONCE MY VOICE ECHOS THEY WILL FLOCK BY THE DOZENS.—Antoinette Rogers
INTRODUCTION
In life we often don’t realize how valuable our voice is as a woman. We play the submissive role and handle our emotions behind closed doors. We never confront our fears out in the open because it will make us look weak. We are in relationships that don’t grow, being emotionally dependent on men that don’t love us how we need to be loved. We often sacrifice the very essence of who we are to try to make relationships work that were over a long time ago. Michelle Obama said, “As a women, we must stand up for ourselves. As women, we must stand up for each other. As women, we must stand up for justice for all.” To what measure does a woman have to go to gain the support of other women? They say all “men” are created equal, but what about women? I will explore and share my life challenges, relationships, failures, mistakes, along with what other women have shared with me. There is a lot of hidden pain, regrets, dark secrets and ill memories deeply rooted in all us as women. Everyone has a story but how many women do you know that are willing to share? What do we really need men for, why do we carry so much emotional baggage, how can we be fulfilled if we’re single and successful? All of these questions will be answered throughout this book. Never remain in a relationship because of emotional reasons; life is to be lived with grace and dignity.
“An empowered woman is a dangerous vessel. An empowered woman will always be a threat to any man; especially a weak one.� - Antoinette Rogers
Voice of a Woman
MASTERMIND Hours of research, observing and the hours continue to pass by effortlessly. I’m confused by the reports on CNN headlines; I adjust my mindset according to what the world displays as acceptable. Radio loud but the song has no meaning. What can I obtain in this new day? Should I continue to build my legacy or rely on my resources to carry me always. Voicemails and text messages along with emails filled with extra things I could do without. Sifting through my contacts trying to find the best for an upcoming project, but leaves me empty with regret. I glance at my calendar and see a date with “him’ approaching only thing that made me smile this morning. Typical morning in my life, without the constant ringing of the fax machine with incoming solicitations. Business from around the globe, affiliates and partnerships building daily effortlessly because I’m already branded; my companies are. I usually arise asking myself, How can you make money today?” “How can I build my brand bigger than it already is?” thinking while I sit in silence has served beneficial to every aspect of my success to this very moment. Men in many industries and sectors have served as my mentors without knowing. Silent I would be in the background observing how they communicate with others, the connections they have, their lifestyle, what makes them upset, what feeds their ego and most of all how they respond to and value my relationship with them. It doesn’t sound so kosher does it, however this is what has allowed me to grow and learn throughout my career. With each opportunity I become more humble, more focused, more thankful without letting the onset of success consume the essence of who I am. Compositions full of resources, opportunities, global connections excite me due to me being a sapiosexual. I never apologize for my insatiable thirst for knowledge. A man is worth more to me if he can learn to respect my mind before he requests true intimacy with my body. Make love to mind constantly; a natural aphrodisiac.