Success Women's Magazine, October 2022

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revention - get checked, exercise, eat healthy, dentify - stay on top of your breast health and see a doctor if things don't seem right. ever miss a mammogram - show up for yourself. now the facts and keep the faith - educate yourself and don't be scared by myths.

TIFFANY D. BELL

Confidence is key.

Confidence is key. As a non profit professional with over 25 years community leadership experience, I understand the grit, the confidence, and the mindset needed to run a small business. I am passionate about developing women to take their seat as CEO of their lives both personally and professionally.

KEARN CHERRY

Visibility

is a must.

I have been an entrepreneur for most of my life and creating events for over twenty years. I help individuals level up their brands through creating their own events and teach others how to get visible by showing up on stages. I help others leverage their brand by increasing their visibility.

DOROTHY P. WILSON

Experience

is the best teacher.

Write that book, create that magazine and grow your business. I invested time and a lot of trial and error to create my first magazine, publish my first book and successfully grow my media business — and I had a college degree in publishing and years of business management experience! I say skip all that effort and learn from my 30 plus years of experience!

CoverStory:

Success Women's Director & Co-Founder Dorothy P. Wilson

FeaturedArticles:

Sharon ArrindellRelationship Roller Coasters Part 2

Keep on Being Determined pt. 1 Coach Ashley Blanshaw

Burning the Cape - Tamika Johnson

SuccessConferenceFeature:

Success Women's Conference Master Coach Vivian Olodun

AuthorFeatures AffirmationsofaCEOontheMove

Dr. Sandra Stanley, Dr. Tadzia Dennis, Nishia Livingston, Dr. Sanja Rickette Stinson, Yolanda K. Churchwell, Gwen Goolsby Tillery, Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, Kristy Truong, Denise Hansard, Dr. Aikyna Finch, Annette Ramrattan, Keever Lernise Murdaugh, Monique Grant, Monique Robinson, Dr. Josephine Harris, and Shana Gourdine

Tiffany

Dorothy

Cherry

Meet Master Coach

VivianOlodun

Vivian Olodun is the plug! An author, serial entrepreneur, and mom, @VivianOlo is the CEO of a multimillion dollar award winning marketing firm called Flourish Media, based in Miami, Florida Her work has been seen in USA Today, Forbes Magazine, The Miami Herald, and more. Vivian has a passion for helping women get money faster!

6 years ago, Vivian and her co founder raised $15 million to support women in business through an annual conference called the Flourish Media Conference. This two day matchmaking event connects minority women business owners with angel investors, banks, and alternative funding solutions

Vivian has 18 years in marketing with a long list of partnerships, including Capital One Bank, Samsung, FedEx, Harvested Focus, Alacran Foundation, The Bit Group, and a collision of small businesses and organizations that she affectionately refers to as "The Tribe." Vivian's published work is an interactive journal called Stumbling Through Adulthood, an interactive journal for failing forward. The work is a collection of short stories that are funny, raunchy, and full of drama for readers trying to make sense of failure as they navigate "adulthood."

Unapologetically Black, she doesn't hide her Afro Latino & Nigerian heritage. Vivian candidly jokes about her position as an advisor to thought leaders while facing the fact that she is often the only brown girl in the room. She is professional and witty, bravely pulling back the curtain to show that if she can do it, so can you! Vivian is married with two girls under two years old Follow her on social media @VivianOlo

ere are eight giants that you're going to have to y to become unstoppable.

y name is Dorothy Wilson, and I want to tell you hat those giants look like and how you defeat em But first, let's go back to 2012 I was laid off m a well paid media job That was a time when wspapers were shrinking rapidly, trying to rvive They were swinging that layoff axe every six onths

seems the easy answer for me after I was laid off s to take another corporate job

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e all are contained in boxes that we didn't create 2019, I published a book, a compilation of apters called Unboxed And the goal behind that s to encourage women to break free and to soar s was so important to do And here's why As omen, we tend to have the tendency, more so an men, to be boxed in by other people's pectations of us, by nature.

ho are you? Where are you going? nd what's your strategy to get there? ve come today to challenge you to op wishing, stop thinking about it, nd stop trying to make it happen. ecome unstoppable.

You know, we're nurturers. We want to take care of everybody else. And yes, we should be true to our nature. That's part of who we are. That's part of our DNA

That's part of what we were equipped to do But we also must take care of ourselves We must push past negative words, for instance, that have been spoken over us, that have boxed us in Sometimes the very people we care for and we're taken care of, those are the ones who speak down to us, speak negativity over us. We must understand also that we are not our job title or the rank that we hold.

Don't get caught up in that. We have to determine in our heart to be everything, all that we were created to do. So back to my lay off story. I turned that lay off into a lay up. I knew at that time, really two years before I was laid off that I was

I had become addicted to the strongest drug that's out there. A big paycheck and benefits. Paycheck and benefits. Like a drug guess what? Drugs might feel good in the moment, but in the end, they're bad for you

What are you holding on to that's bad for you? That's what the question is How are you compromising your values to hold on to a job or a position? I was laying off people left and right, sending them home, and then I would go home. And at night I'd stay up in my bathroom crying, most of it for hours because I was compromising who I was.

I was slowly killing myself on the inside because I was doing my job. And boy, I was good at it. Two months after I was laid off, I walked into my destiny.

Three people had told me that a

sale. So I set out to locate the owner, and I just kept running into obstacles. This person, she wasn't part of the business circles that I was in She kept a low profile I had seen the magazine before, but I had trouble locating a copy of it

It published every two months, and it was at the end of its publishing cycle, and so copies were scarce But one afternoon I was driving north on a major highway in traffic, and I heard I don't hear God Audibly a lot, but I heard him say to me, pursue Guff Coast Woman. That was the name of the magazine. And I'm going to tell you, I wanted to get out of my car right then, sling the door open right in the middle of traffic and just look at the sky and start screaming and saying, I have been looking for it. I have been pursuing it for two weeks now.

Well, the next day I walked into the Night nonprofit center and I was d to a board meeting, and e sitting right in front of me a fresh stack of Gulf Coast an magazine I teared up And I the guard who was sitting at ront desk was looking at me ely, but I knew that that stack there was confirmation to me. encouragement that what I eard the day before was true. was saying, Go head, do it.

s they say, the rest is history. ken that little magazine that 4 pages, stapled booklet, and become a well respected hing platform, reaching 00 monthly online and 65,000 e in print. Every issue. We've from six issues to twelve a monthly. The staff has grown one or two people and a part to ten plus and a number of butors

ue has increased 85% in eight Let me just say that again,

85% in eight years I become one of one of the most connected, influential and successful women in my state And I'm not bragging on myself I just want you to understand that you can become the woman of your dreams, every one of you.

I'm publisher of Gulf coast Woman magazine, which is a regional and well respected magazine. I'm managing partner of CWR Digital Gulf Coast, which is a full scale advertising digital advertising marketing firm. I'm co founder of the Success Women's Conference, the number one conference for professional women globally. I was named Business and Women championed by the SBA. I've been recognized as one of 25 top African Americans in the state of Mississippi

I've been named a top ten business owner by the National Association of Business Owners I operate a publishing and branding company that helps to amplify thers messages and elevate their influence. I'm a best selling author and a best selling selling editor, having produced a New York Times bestseller after Katrina. And I'm living my dream. I am living my dream.

I am super passionate about impacting the lives of women through career coaching, creating publishing platforms to elevate them and to amplify their brand and crafting winning business strategies I love coaching business owners I love teaching them what I didn't know somebody had to teach me But to get to that dream, first, I had to slay some giants, okay? And that's what I want to help you with

To get to your goals, you're going

to have to defeat these same giants I call these giants the Eight l's

Lack of Confidence Lack of Vision

Lack of Joy Lack of Resources Lack of Sleep Lack of Support

Lack of Confidence Lack of Effort

Those are your Eight LS there? Let's break those open

I want to start with lack of vision, because without vision, you perish Okay? Quit reaching for every little shiny thing that comes your way Go get a spiritual gift assessment Take it online.

Take the Clifton Strength finder test. Ask successful people around you what you do best. Ask yourself. Take some time. Meditate on this.

Get quiet. Ask yourself, what am I doing when I am most satisfied? Write it down. See a vision that's bigger than who you are and what you do. And then just do it.

Just do it. Lack of focus. One of my favorite things is a goal without a wish is just a plan Just a plan We all have plans

We all have wishes We got to get going Making it happen Making them come true Get a coach

I got a coach last year. Yes. I spent a lot of money on it. It was well worth it. Write a plan.

Set a timeline Just do it Lack of joy If you're feeling kind of empty right now and you're feeling like I should be excited, I should be raring to go and get into some new things, I got all these things around me that's popping, that I can sink my teeth into. Guess what?

Comparison. Looking at what other people have, what other people are doing, that steals your joy. It slows you down. It sends you on a bunch of rabbit trails, and it causes you to lose your heart causes you to lose your weight. It causes you to not be feeding your soul.

When you're looking at what's on somebody else's plate. Quit looking at other people's plate. Do you just do it? Lack of resources That song says money came by you, love

And it's not always required to launch a successful endeavor, whether it's a conference When Karen Sherry and I founded the Success Women's Conference back in 2015, it wasn't that we had money that we wanted to burn, that we wanted to try. We wanted to try something. Hope it works. Throw it on the wall.

No. It doesn't always take money. If you know people, if you're willing to put in the sweat equity, if you're focused, you can just do it. I paid for that magazine company with sweat equity, my skill set, and just a little bit of cash. Just do it.

Like asleep is an L That's one of those eight L's You have to create a positive, healthy rhythm in your life Set boundaries Make time for the people who really matter to you.

Unfortunately, too often we're running around trying to do stuff for people who we want to like us We want affirmation from no Make time for the people who really matter to you The people who are investing back in you Into you The people who truly love you. Not the ones who are saying one thing in your face. Smiling. Liking your Facebook post. Saying all this wonderful stuff on your Facebook post.

And then the next moment they're turning and they're sending a mocking post or sharing by messenger something about you to somebody else. Those are not the people that you need to be investing in. One of the most painful mistakes you can do is to work so hard that you don't take time to see what's going on or where you're going Look at the people around you See beyond your obstacles and what's right in front of you on the road to success

Timing is so very important. You can miss the right connection. You can miss the right timing. You can even miss the right angle. If you're working tired all the time, get some sleep, take a day off just for you, just do it.

Lack of support. If it were going to be easy, everybody would be doing it, right? And everybody would be wildly successful, right? You're going to have haters. You're going to have to get past them, push past them.

You gonna even have people that you thought were your good friends, and they actually are the ones with all the back channel traffic talking about you People don't want you to have more than what they have. They want that

success for themselves. You have to be willing sometimes just to go it alone or to go up with just a few people And you have to be willing to remove some people from your inner circle

Separate yourself Keep your eyes on God and what he's called you to do. And if you do what others are doing and not what don't, keep your eyes on what others are doing and are not doing. Let me say that again, okay?

What others are doing and not doing, that has no impact on you. That has no impact on you. You don't need other people to affirm what God has already confirmed for your life. Just do it.

Lack of confidence. This is about faith, nerve, gospel If you think you can't, you never will My youngest son is a school teacher, and he says that to his students all the time If you think you can't, you never will You need to get a GPS

If you know where you're going, you're more likely to get there. You need a coach. You need a strategy. Just do it. And then lack of effort.

That's the final L. But perhaps it should be the number one L. While you're looking at what everybody else is doing, they're gaining ground, gaining traction. Take your eyes off of them. Get up early, work late, get it done.

Be relentless. Just do it. This is what I call my GPS. This is what it looks like. You develop a goal, a big goal, a goal bigger than you, one that you can't even imagine or think that you could do in a short period of time

And then you build a system around it This is a strategy So many people are not successful because they

create these big goals, and then they just start working toward it without any real strategy That's why I love coaching with people, to help them develop strategy If you can build a solid strategy, a solid system for how you can win every time at achieving your goal, you will be successful.

If you're selling something, you need to understand what is the system, what is the lead generator? What happens after you generate that lead? What is your pitch? What do you do to ensure that they can't say no? Okay, you need a system.

Do you have all of the technology in place? Is it automated? Put a system in place. So goal that's your G system is yours and your P, its processes, your processes What that looks like is, after you develop your strategy, then you have to build the framework for how to be successful

I see this happen so often So many people, they're very successful to have really creative ideas. Their ideas, wow, they're just like out there, and it's like, man, I wish I could have an idea like that. But what they don't do, they don't take the time to build processes in place to ensure that they're successful. You have to build your success from the ground up.

And then after you have your GPS, then you have to prioritize. This is what I told my team when we did our planning recently For the next year we will have to take some things out into the parking lot and kill them You can't get everything done You can't try to do a little bit on this and a little bit on that and a little bit on this

You need to know the one or the two or the three things that you really are going to focus on and then do those well, everything else, either find somebody else to do it or take it off your plate for now. It may not be the right season. The right timing for that still may be a good idea. Just may not be the right timing. And then team so very important.

You need to understand what you're really good at, what your weaknesses and what your blind spots are And when you're putting together your team, you're not just hiring for skill You're hiring for people who can shoot the gap for you They can cover your weaknesses They can bring in the things that you don't have.

I'm a visionary. I'm a big picture person. I create processes and systems. But guess what? Don't ask me to focus on every little detail day in and day out.

I am not good at washing the windows. I am not good at doing the dishes. But if you bring me into the house and you say, look around and tell me what I need to do to renovate this house, remodel it and make it look great, I will rearrange all your furniture I will order furniture I'll go shopping for you

Look that you will be looking great, okay? But don't ask me to put the furniture in place Okay? Don't ask me to do the heavy lifting of the furniture. No.

Get the moving company to do that. You understand what I'm saying? Know what you're good at. And surround yourself with people who can fill in the gaps for you. I want to share something with you.

And this is an excerpt from a book by Tim Grover. It's called relentless. And Tim Grover, he works with a lot of professional athletes. He says, in April 2013, four days before the initial release

of this book, my longterm client, Kobe Bryant, tore his Achilles tendon. It takes years of tireless dedication and unimaginable hard work to build a legacy like Kobe's. It takes a single instance to change everything. 1 minute you're finishing the regular season and preparing for the challenge of the playoffs The next minute, you're preparing for surgery and the challenge of rebuilding your body and your future I'm not talking about the split second it takes to sustain a potentially career ending injury. I'm talking about the moment immediately after the unthinkable happens, when your instinctive reaction determines everything else that's about to happen.

No one would have blamed Kobe for collapsing in pain and frustration. He could have allowed his teammates to carry him off the court to the predictably solemn applause that loyal fans give their fallen heroes. But instead he went to the free throw line to finish his work To me, the only question was whether he make one shot or two Made them both

Then he walked to the locker room That is relentless That's what relentless looks like. That's what superstars look like. And every one of you are a superstar in your lane.

"But you have to be relentless in order to be unstoppable. Quit wishing, quit hoping quit looking and comparing lift your eyes above your setbacks lift your eyes above things that people have said that have held you back be unstoppable you have what it takes already on the inside of you be unstoppable."

In part 1 of Relationship Roller Coasters I talked about years gone by and my recollection of trips to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York I expressed what a big deal it was back then, especially the anticipation of what was considered the most exciting ride, “The Cyclone”. When I look at the rides that young people contend with today, at the many amusement parks that are at their disposal, it makes my Cyclone experiences seem like a piece a cake. The roller coaster rides they deal with makes my skin crawl. According to one report “Steel Vengeance” ranks as one of the largest roller coasters in the world, with a 90 degree drop straight down, four stomach churning upside down loops, and reaches up to 74 miles per hour speeds, with the tallest peak at 205 feet above the ground I can only imagine what it’s like to wait on a long line to get on that machine, with all the twists and turns, only to get to the bottom and realize you are still alive and ALL IS WELL!!!

For many years, as a school counselor, I had the opportunity to meet with students from all walks of life with many issues that they had to face. Some major overarching roller coaster problems were bullying, cutting, parents divorcing, just to name a few. These have caused their emotional, psychological, vehement and social roller coasters to be second to none, when compared with the issues faced in school years ago The three predominant issues mentioned, all stem from bad relationships, whether familial or communal The microclimate has

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sometimes been unbearable for children, causing some to grow up at record speed, having to adapt adult mentalities, while still living in pre teen/teenage bodies

Bullying roller coasters led me, some years ago, to start what I called Bully Busters. It usually starts with the low point where children poked jokes, and then manifested into taking center stage as school crimes. This hard core roller coaster ride does not always end well, as several students in our school district bottomed out by committing suicide, and not surviving the ride at all. Cutting roller coaster ride caused students stress, which led to them getting from the pinnacle to the bottom of the ride using razors and scissors, and even sharp knives to cut into their bodies Most victims were females and when asked where they learned the art of this fearful journey, most responded social media and friends Parents divorcing is another heart churning ride that many children have to face. Its highpoint is when the adults decide to terminate a marriage, and low point when this is brought to the attention of the innocent by standing children. I cringed when explaining to some children, when they entered my office, that this divorce roller coaster wasn’t their fault. The aftermath of this has left many children in a tailspin, wondering if, at the end of the ride, ALL WOULD BE WELL, or would they make it to the end at all While these ferocious rides happened in the public school system, I have listened to these treacherous stories from youth in my private

practice as well.

Though these fierce relationship roller coaster rides are all too common, what is the ultimate remedy? Whether in the public school system or private, where does the answer lie for these turbulent roller coaster trips? Who or what do we look to for answers when faced with these ferocious relationship roller coaster rides that end with emotional, psychological, and social upheaval? How can we get to the bottom of the ride without concluding ALL IS NOT WELL!!! These and other questions have led to me being vested in counseling teens and adolescents, believing lasting healing and wholeness can be the end result of their relationship roller coaster.

Dr Sharon Arrindell is a native of Jamaica West Indies. After many years in the fashion business, she pursued a career in counseling She is the President/CEO of “Inspired Wholeness Enterprise”, an ordained Pastor, Christian counselor, and inspirational speaker She has authored several self help Christian books Visit her at www inspiredwholenesscounseling com

SHARING

KEARN Cherry

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I want to encourage you that to keep on being determined to stay successful, focus on making your dreams and your goals successful. Keep on being determined to focus on the great things that God is doing in your life and that he has for you Determined means to make a firm decision I also want to encourage you that to keep on being determined to stay focus on doing the purpose and the vision and the calling that God has place over your life. I am celebrating 22 years of being sober from mental health illness and a learning disability of a speech problem. It was a tough battle and a rough journey but with God’s healing and strength, I am healing, delivered and restored from it. I made through the storm and the rain and the hurt and pain from it. Now I am walking in my healing, deliverance and my breakthrough. Now I am sharing my story and my testimony through my music, my books, my talk show, my radio show, and my activism I am the founder of the #LoveYurself Campaign for mental health awareness It is 3 years since I became the founder and started the campaign I started this campaign back in 2019. The campaign is about increasing self confidence and self love and self care, continue to spread the love to each other but most importantly to ourselves. The campaign is also about self empowerment, to continuing to spread the love for ourselves and for each other. I created the #LoveYurself Campaign for World Mental Health Day, National Suicide Prevention Month and

by Coach Ashley Blanshaw

more events for mental health illness. Now I am a business coach and also in the process of becoming a mentor who struggled with mental health illness and start upcoming mentoring sessions too I want this chapter also to encourage you that don’t let any obstacles, struggles, battles, addictions, negative word and comments stop you from being determined to overcome and any trial that you are facing right now. Here is my story: There is going to be times in life that when obstacles and struggles can come in the way of you trying to overcome with mental health. There are sometimes when the devil is going come to try put roadblocks or try to create chaos in your life to make you want to give up and quit and throw in the towel. Always remember, what the devil meant for evil, God will turn out for your good. Also remember that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you Yes, there are going to times in your life that an obstacle and a struggle that you are going through will cause depression to come, overcoming mental health illness is a struggle by itself but always stay faith and stay in prayer. God will make way for you and will deliver you. He did for me and he can do the same thing for you. In Psalms 121 verse 1, it says “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from The Lord which made heaven and earth”. Always remember that your help comes from God, during your days of facing depression, God is your helper, promise keeper, light in the darkness.

During your days of going through battles of mental health, God is with you and he will heal you. Those are the spiritual scriptures/advices and devotions that I took and applied into my life during my battle of mental health illness There were so many obstacles and struggles that I was going through that cause my battle with mental health. Here is another life application: Life was hard for me, and there were times I felt like giving up. I thought about quitting, but I now realize that I was repeatedly being attacked by the devil because God was doing something greater, bigger, and better in my life God is supplying what I lost, and God is restoring me seven times greater, bigger, and better! God has a greater and better comeback for me with upgrades in miracles, signs, wonders, overflows, blessings, open doors and opportunities.

Brooklyn, NY native!!!! Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Solo Music Artist, Business Coach, Motivation Speaker, An Activist and Author and Talk Show and Radio Show Host

Burning the Cape

Are you one of those amazingly talented women who is perfect on paper but overwhelmed with stress, loneliness, and everyday responsibilities? If so, you are not alone

Like many of you, I am an entrepreneur and a high achiever I’m an Attorney, Magazine Publisher, Host, and CEO of a Matchmaking Agency I am also a Wife, Mother, Daughter, Friend, and more…

We do it all while wearing our “Superwoman Capes” with pride. However, I want to tell you that it is time to “Burn the Cape!” As beautiful as they are, our capes are not a badge of honor but a burden Listen, my cape was beautiful! It flowed and everything, but it was also heavy Then, it started to drag me down and I couldn’t breathe

A single mother at 25 years old, finishing law school, starting my law firm, being in a decade long toxic relationship, hair coming out, sleepless nights, being cheated on, attending all of my daughter’s practices, games, recitals you know the drill. I couldn’t breathe.

As an attorney who represented mental health patients for 10 years, I knew I was headed towards a breakdown That led me to have to make some tough choices

When you make changes in your life, you will undoubtedly experience times of guilt and you will be tempted to put the cape back on when things don’t happen when and/or how you want them. Resist the temptation. With self care and mental health & wellness at the forefront of many conversations, creating and maintaining a “work life balance” is the key to a happy, healthy life

Why? Because finding a balance allows you to be more productive professionally, whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, author, corporate executive, speaker, employee, or a combination of those things. Additionally, it allows you to be more present and connected to the things that matter most, including yourself. You already know that people will wear you out if you let them. Now, I am by no means saying not to work hard or help people You should, but not to the point where it negatively affects you mentally, emotionally, or physically

It’s important to remember that creating a work life balance is a lifestyle change for many of us. You must create new, healthy habits and stick to them. There will be times when your stress level will be high but incorporating specific strategies to reduce it quickly is the goal.

by Tamika M. Johnson

When you’re ready to live a healthy work life balance so you can continue to pursue your passions while protecting your peace, here are 6 general strategies to get you there:

1. Schedule Weekly “Quiet Time” At least once a week, schedule downtime for yourself to do nothing be stimulation free (ex rest, read, sit outside, drink a cup of tea )

2. Eliminate Toxic People & Relationships

Remove or distance yourself from individuals who cause additional stress in your life and rarely relieve it. It could be a romantic partner, friend, family member, co worker, etc.

3. Cell Phone Break Most people are prisoners of their phones (i.e., “cell phones.”) Take a break from it for at least 2 hours while awake. No texting, emails, social media, taking pictures, working, etc. (ex. 6 pm 8 pm). Continue whatever you’re doing, but without the phone.

4. Therapy/Counseling Therapy & Counseling are not just for when things are going bad. It’s for emotional maintenance. Schedule a session at least quarterly during normal times, more during stressful times.

5. Consider Quiet Quitting Perform your job duties to the best of your ability and efficiently, but limit going above and beyond ALL the time, working overtime, or volunteering

6. Hobbies/Extracurricular Activities Engage in an activity that you enjoy doing that involves other people (ex. sport, book club, coloring, sewing, Meetup.com) at least monthly.

Tamika Michelle Johnson is an Attorney, Magazine Publisher, Entrepreneur, and Host, and like so many other high-achieving professionals, she juggles a lot. As a WorkLife Balance Strategist, Tamika shares techniques to achieve a professional and personal work-life balance in all areas of your life. Visit www.TamikaMichelleJoh nson.com for more information.

About Shana Gourdine

After encountering the ugly face of domestic violence and developing four different health conditions, Shana Gourdine’s life took a new turn. But, she couldn’t give this a room to ruin her life, so she embarked on a journey to elevate her self esteem and uplift people who were going through such issues Consequently, Shana writes relatable books from her experiences to help individuals learn to love themselves again after going through disappointments, trauma and disability. Moreover, Shana fits in several other shoes as a poet, motivational speaker, podcast host, spoken word artist, self love life coach, advocate for domestic violence awareness and chronic illnesses.

Shana has published several titles and co authored several others in a writing journey that spans three years. Her debut title, The Mask Behind the Mask, is a poetry book that inspires people to appreciate and love their imperfections despite their daily experiences Unveiled Pieces of a Broken Mask is a spin of her debut title, and the book helps people break the mask of baggage that people carry from their past Further, Shana is a co author in a poetry anthology Words Speak Hurt No More, Women Who Pray, a spoken word album I was a Rose in Darkness of Love and Winning Way.

In her writing and motivation

journey engagements, Sha won the Purple Ribbon Aw Courage, Viewer’s Choice and Global Africa Fashi Peace World 2021. She ha featured as the Best Se Amazon and nominated fo Women on the Rise and Influencers awards. She h featured on Spotlight M Cover, Hopez Magazine, Spire Book Magazine, Chan Channel 10, Troy Record and Spectrum News. Although Shana Gourd originally from Cross S currently lives in Troy, Ne When she’s free, she hanging out with her two b daughters, taking walks, tr and cooking

About Dr Josephine Harris

Because of the obstacle don't want be allow m define me.

Dr. Josephine Harris is a Globally Inspiring Women Leader and a Mental Health Coach and Advocate, who lives to inspire and empower the lives of those she encounters. She is a military spouse and is proud of the fact that being one has been the foundation for her passion and purpose for the life continues through new life experiences despite preserving through culturally diverse challenges that military life brings When unfamiliar cultures and diverse backgrounds come along, she adjusts and becomes resilient, and continues to press through.

I had faith over fear because on the other side of that fear is the power of the faith. It is important to help others understand the power in their fear is the blessing of success

Never give up even when it is hard, you have to keep going Always be teachable we all can learn something from each other.

Dr. Josephine Harris is an International Bestselling author, 8X Times #1 Amazon bestselling author, 4 X Times International Bestselling author, Regional Vice President (Western area) of the HERpernuer Network, philanthropist, behavior analyst, and serial entrepreneur. She also graces the stage with the most well known speakers such as Les Brown, Cheryl Wood, Che Brown, Cynthia Bailey, Robbie Montgomery, Shawn Fair, and Trevor Otts Dr Harris is 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.

Whether it be through the many

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transformational messages of professional and/or personal growth, Dr. Harris was born, to encourage, motivate, and empower women of all cultures.

About Dr. Monique S. Robinson

The message I always share is your time and season will come don’t give up and make it happen.

I had been to unfamiliar places and experience some culture shocks, but I give myself more perspective on what life is like outside of American culture. As a military spouse, I believed life experiences and trying new things have opened up doors to new beginnings for me. For example, I had an opportunity to complete my internship in South Korea as a Psychology Major, and continue to pursue my dreams, that is, a person that empowers inspires, and encourages others to live out their passion.

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My mantra says, led by example People take their cues from the leader It is very important to live the values that you espouse. In other words, be authentic. “Every day is another chance to change your direction and believe in the impossibilities!

Monique S Robinson received a B A from Wilberforce University; Psychology, M Ed from Concordia University Portland; Educational Leadership, and Ed S from Northcentral University; Educational Leadership. While teaching some of the most memorable projects done by her scholars include the Living Wax Museum, Flat Stanley goes to college to an HBCU, and implementing the Performing Arts in lesson delivery. In addition, in 2009 she was honored with the Teacher of the Year award for Imagine Schools, district, and region for her contributions to education.

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About Monique Grant

The key lessons are from every failure there are successes, and collaboration is the best success to grow as a person and as a professional I also believe trusted in the almighty God to pull you through challenging times I live by my favor motto: “Start in FAITH, Stay in FAITH, Finish in FAITH, and FOCUSED FAITH!”

M Robinson is the founder of A Better Chance for Youth Futures Inc , an organization that promotes Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consulting for scholars to prepare them for college M Robinson is currently hosting a weekly podcast, a motivational speaker, a children’s book author, and provides workshops for parents to understand the process of sending their scholar to school debt free.

I am a Wife, Mother, Sister girl kinda friend. I am Creative Marketing Strategist, Future Podcaster or Talkin’ Somethin’ To Def Podcast LLC, Home care Advocate, Author, Speaker, Member of You Inc and Member of Sistah Sistah Entrepreneurs Network, and Member of Impart Alliance Coalition My goal is to be anywhere where change and growth are needed and are happening so we can all become our best selves.

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I was taught never be the norm at an early age. After being told I wouldn’t be successful I always strive to do what others say I can’t do

Wanting to help my family and community see the beauty and power in Unity and collaboration and wanting to pass down a legacy of resources and knowledge is what drives me

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I share a message of hope and unity and that we are all each other’s resource and solution to any problems we may have. Which key lessons have you learned that have helped you to grow the most?

The lessons I’ve learned are that rejection and failure are both apart of evolving and growing.

Being open, vulnerable, accountable and apologetic when necessary are the ingredients for happiness and wholeness.

Physical Therapist Assistant, International Motivational Speaker, Certified Life & Business Coach, Ordained Minister, Advocate and Board Member and TV and Podcast Host & Producer of the number 1 TV show and podcast Keever’s Place, The Keever Murdaugh Show & Podcast. She’s a wife and mother of two adult children. She lives to travel, spend time with her family and read. Her favorite scripture is from Proverbs 3:6, “In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy path”.

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I also share that it is important to draw strength from past traumatic situations It is very easy to coward in a corner somewhere when bad things happen to us But the person that recognizes that your trial and healing is not only for you but for you to teach others how to overcome and healed. God chooses his strongest soldiers for battle so if you’re the chosen one, then seek out your purpose, heal then lead.

About Keever Lernise Murdaugh

Rev. Coach Keever Lernise Murdaugh is your B.A.M. specialist. She’s your Executive Business, Automation and Media Specialist & Leadership Development Coach from Camden, SC She helps leaders implement soft skills training and workshops, she teaches how to effectively introduce automated systems to improve profit margins, time management and decrease stress levels and she teaches on how to leverage your digital footprint to improve your credibility and maximize your exposure and visibility.

She’s an Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner, Licensed

I’ve always been the underdog. I’ve been counted out many times in my life before I even got into the fight. But instead of yielding to the negativity that encompassed my life, I drew from it and found strength, courage, resilience and tenacity. I’ve proved to all that have doubted me that I will succeed and I’ve proved to myself that the only one that can hinder my growth and progress is me I have many that depend on me and countless more that look to me for motivation and strength That keeps me going Representation is important and I want those to look like me to see that if a country girl from a little town in South Carolina can make, then the sky is the limit for them.

I’ve learned that just because you get knocked down, it doesn’t mean you have to stay down. I’ve learned to stop making excuses and seeking the easy way out of life. I’ve learned to look at my failures as lessons and my hurt as growing pains. I’m learning how to count my wins and to slow down long enough to enough them

About Anette Ramrattan

The messages I share with my audiences are that creating a digital footprint is very important in building a sustainable business It is important to have systems in place that automated your business and your CRM

Annette Ramrattan is a Transformation Coach who inspires people to thrive and overcome challenges that keep them feeling stuck As Founder of Passionately Living LLC she offers coaching programs as a guide in discovering someone’s success formula to getting results in what they want.

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and human transformation she also helps people with awareness and empowerment to break free from overwhelming anxiety, nervousness, and erratic thoughts Her clients consist of young professionals, leaders, and business owners. As a professional with twenty five years of corporate experience, Annette can relate to the stress that comes with pressing deadlines, and high stress environments, and how neglecting to self care ultimately depletes an individual. Her personal story of a breakdown in her late twenties led to a path of continuous personal development.

As a transformation coach in working with clients, her passion is to bring awareness to brain health and wellness and mindset shifts that create sustainable empowering change in individuals. She has helped many people think better, get more done, lead others, develop skills faster, and skyrocket their joy and confidence.

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As a teenager I witnessed my mother become homeless and saw our family split up That gave me the drive to always strive for more and overcome any obstacle

and what we believe about ourselves Being able to tap into our own potential is important It is important for me to share it because if there is a pattern of internal turmoil in someone they do not need to suffer alone or in silence.

The message I want to share with my audiences is that they are strong enough and worth doing something about challenges that may be holding them back. Many things begin with how we view

The key lessons I have learned that have helped me grow the most are: #1 For anything to change in us it takes awareness, dedication, drive and perseverance. #2 The level of love and connection to ourselves and others determines the quality of our lives #3 We are able to change our brains and change our lives

Dr Finch is the Co Author of eight books She launched her first book, Motivation Ignited, in 2016 and compiled her first anthology project, Empowerpreneurs, in 2020 She has been interviewed and featured on Huffington Post, Hello Beautiful, Women Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, and many others. She has spoken on many platforms, including ICF Tennessee Chapter, Periscope Summit, The Success Women Summit, and many more! Dr. Finch is an Educator. She received a Doctorate, four Masters degrees, and a Bachelor’s degree.

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I was always taught to go for what I wanted with the very best that I had, and I still have this drive today I was made to help others through education and technology This is my purpose in life, and I will give it my best every day and every way.

About Dr. Aikyna Finch

Dr. Aikyna Finch is a Podcaster, Social Media Coach, and Speaker. She coaches in the areas of Empowerment, Life, and Social Media at the individual and group levels from her company, Finch and Associates LLC. She is the co host of the Motivate Social Podcast broadcasted by her company, Changing Minds Online. She speaks and livestreams on Motivation, Education, and Social Media. In 2018, she founded the Social Power Summit, an event for Women in STEM and People of Color in Social Media to have a platform where they can shine

You need to let the world know what you do before they can't support what they don't know about This is important because if your target audience doesn't know you exist, they will miss out on the solution to their problem

The key lessons are: 1) You are meant for greatness, no matter how it looks. 2) Sometimes you have to go on the journey to success alone 3) You may bend but you will not break

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About Denise Hansard

Denise Hansard 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

Today she personifies what it means to ascend above adversity while inspiring countless others to do the same 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.

She inspires. She empowers. She unleashes. Extraordinary at walking others through radical transformation, she is as relentless about her clients' success as she is her own. She is more than their coach; she is their champion. Because she doesn't simply change lives she expands them.

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As with many women, I was told how I was not "enough". Not smart enough, not pretty enough, not skinny enough and so much more. Having experienced many loses in my life, I realized that seeking the healing and transformation of not enoughness was the only way I could give my own gift out to the world This is what drives me

We are enough period. Acceptance to this is a choice We get to make those choices with help from others Let's all make a choice to grow personally & professionally

As a minority and woman owned small business, she strives to represent the vibrancy and diversity of the Gulf Coast. Her joy is in bringing beauty and elegance to every occasion by incorporating the latest technology. Events Innovations are proud to say that event after event, we love to promote joy & happiness=)

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Change and growth can be easy. Our past stories have us thinking that we have to suffer in order to have more. Change is easy once we make the decision to change.

Growing up in an immigrant family experiencing hardships in my early years has made me stronger and that has driven me to overcome any obstacle.

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About Dr. Kristy Truong

Kristy Truong is the founder of Events Innovations Company, she is a creative event designer with successful experience on the cutting edge of information technology (IT). At Events Innovations, Kristy and her team help clients with bespoke event management solutions tailored to the specific needs of their clients

She frequently hosts or sponsors community events year round, including New Years’ events, senior events, charity fundraising, disaster relief events, and weddings. In addition, she sponsors annual cultural shows to preserve the rich cultural heritage of our communities and engage and build confidence amongst our younger generation.

Believe in yourself, have confidence, love and feel good about yourself, take pride in what you do Because if you don't, who will? We all deal with vulnerability, uncertainty, and failure, but if we trust and believe in ourselves, then we can move forward and figure it out.

Actions, Actions, Actions...many small actions will lead to the best possible outcome. Always keep moving forward and stay focus on that ultimate goal.

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About Dr Tina J Ramsey

Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, (h.c) is a Best Selling Author, International Speaker, Podcast Coach, Homeschooling Consultant, and Media Relations Specialist.

In addition she’s the Creator of The Homeschooling Interactive Magazine, and CEO of CTRMediaNetwork com CTR Media Network is a Marketing & Podcasting Network reaching 350 Million Global Listeners in 47 Countries with Impactful Positive Content Dr Tina J Ramsay is an Executive Producer for several podcasts, Streaming Shows, and Featured on IMDb.

She’s the Host and Executive Producer of 5 Star Rated Show called The Tina Ramsay Show & Podcast thats been rated #3 on the Top 100 Podcasters Global Charts by the Listeners. Dr. Ramsay invites you to Come Share, Shine, and Grow on her show. Dr. Ramsay a stay busy Educating , and Elevating Homeschoolers, Cont and Entrepreneurs them with Maximu Connecting the Opportunities, and as with the knowledge monetize their p brands. ctrmedianetw

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With so much negativity in the world today. Its very important to me to do my part by bringing in positivity. We provide access to positive, impactful, content. So that as a people we can start dreaming again, have hope, and access to quality content to help us grow. To bring in positive from a digital standpoint drives me to action because I see so many people hurting and losing hope. This is our way of helping.

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We share positive impactful message with real life stories from our content and creators and their guest so that you can soar.

winning author, entrepreneur, success coach and speaker. She worked in public education for over 25 years and retired early due to a major injury. She launched her educational consultant business H.O.P.E, LLC in 2012. She is also the C.E.O. of Success Arize, LLC which is dedicated to empowering women in life, business and ministry through coaching, trainings and workshops. She is also the ministry leader of Arize Ministries and the owner of Picture Perfect Affairs a full service event venue and event planning business

I’ve learned that you have to be flexible and willing to adjust. You also must be willing to fail many times. I’ve learned the most when I failed. Those failure created for me my roadmap of success because with God’s help I know what works and what does work with the life lessons that I can now teach others

In May of 2018 she won the Best Author/Writer category through the Rhythm of Gospel Awards in 2018 for her first book Finding Purpose in Your Pain Moving from Tragedy to Triumph. Gwen recently released the Amazon bestselling and number 1 New Release in Religious Faith through the Fire Stories of Strength, Courage and Resilience and is also a co author in Affirmations for a C.E.O. and Affirmations for a Woman on a Mission.

Gwen has a B.A. in Psychology, a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and a M S In Education. She has a n in Leadership and she tified mental health and life coach Gwen is pursuing her doctorate Leadership

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About Gwen Goolsby-Tillery

Gwen Goolsby Tillery is an educator, bestselling and award

My desire to succeed is very simple. I want to make sure that I do everything that God created me to do by serving the people that I am supposed to serve

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My message is that no matter what life brings, know that you are here for a purpose and the only person that can stop you is you, You were created to succeed.

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One of the most difficult lessons that I had to learn was the I mattered just as much as everyone else and that I needed to pursue my purpose just as I pushed everyone else to do.

Yolanda K. Churchwell is a best selling author, a speaker and the founder of The Business Assistance Group LLC (The BAG). She used her professional skillset to create a company that helps female entrepreneurs take the hassle out of their hustle so they can make more money and have more free time She provides coaching and support to service based businesses to structure their backend operations for maximum profitability. As the System Solutionist, Yolanda partners with entrepreneurs to create standard operating procedures and recommend and implement systems to create a foundation to support their business growth. In short, her clients get The BAG to help them

I have always been told that I can do anything I set my mind to achieve Obstacles are speed bumps, not roadblocks There are no greater cheerleaders than my support system Even on the days that I am weary, my mother and now 100 year old godmother tell me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me As an adult, I am driven by my love for God and my desire to live according to His will using my gifts and talents to bring glory to His kingdom. I do not want to get to judgment day and have Him ask me why didn't I use them. I am driven by success because I am a natural overachiever and feel joy when I am able to help others to achieve their goals.

and its growth This is a personal journey for me. I want to prevent others from going down the road I traveled. I want to change the statistic about the number of businesses that fail in the first 5 years. I want to see more people succeed at higher rates. It is imperative to me that each and everyone of us steps into all God has for us and I will use the talent He has given me to do my part to help make that happen.

I share a message to help women entrepreneurs create backend solutions so that they can take the hassle out of their hustle, make more money, and have more free time. I teach small business owners how to scale and grow their businesses for maximum profitization The greatest tragedy is not to fail in business because you do not have a strong customer base and lack revenue The greatest tragedy is to have to go out of business because you do not have systems in processes in place to support your business

The three biggest lessons I have learned that have helped me to grow the most are the importance of a strong foundation in business, being gracious with myself, and offering my business back to God daily and collaborating with Him to achieve success By not having a strong foundation in my previous business, I not only learned the difference between failure and success I discovered the gift God placed in me to help others to build a strong foundation. All my skillsets came together to show me my true purpose. That was BIG! I learned and still learn regularly that I have to be gracious with myself. The road is a journey and it is not always straight. I have to celebrate my wins and milestones, learn from the lessons and lend myself grace when I feel I am not doing enough. Finally, I have to trust God and know that since He placed the gift in me, I don't have to chase after it. I just have to abide in it as it abides in me I wake up grateful for it each day and ask Him for direction and guidance I trust His ways, His timing and His connections It is Him working through me

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About Yolanda K Churchwell

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About Dr Sanja Rickette Stinson

Dr. Sanja Rickette Stinson is a Business Coach, Author, and International Speaker. She believes that at the heart of philanthropy lies resolute leadership encompassing vessels fastened to an unyielding mandate to serve others She is founding CEO of Matthew House, a daytime supportive services center for the homeless As an advocacy serving homeless individuals and other marginalized people, helping to organize the local Continuum of Care, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Response Group for Equity (CHHRE) and CEO of Chicago. Raised by entrepreneur parents Gus and Mary Rickette, she grew up profoundly respecting business and humanity which translated into a strong advocacy for the merger of marketplace and ministry. Sanja is a Best selling author, founder of Dr. Sanja Coaching Stinson, ordained minister commissioned as an apostle in 2018 serving currently as pastor for twenty two years, now serving as the pastor emeritus of Victory & Grace Christian Church She also serves as a mentor for the Center for Women in Ministry with Northern Seminary

Earning bachelor's degree from DePaul University, a master of divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, a master of education from Concordia University, and a doctorate of ministry from Northern Theological Seminary info@drsanja.com

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Struggles to overcome a speech impediment and told I would never make it out of high school Although, I did graduate my opportunity were few and I have low reading scores. Then experiencing rejection, never really fitting in; facing very obstacles. I contribute my success to resilient and a strong faith to trust God in everything

Education Administration She has over 20 years of higher education experience in student affairs, leadership management, and academic affairs. Dr. T was awarded Faculty of the Year in 2016. She is the co author and contributor to three books with more to come.

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Continue to show up, be willing to invest in your vision. Don't be afraid to be a disrupter and being willing to do it afraid.

I was in a horrible marriage for 20 years I was called everything but my name Often told about everything I would and could never be I learned my strength in that marriage and eventually learned me. I completed five degrees with my strength including a Ph.D. during the divorce. GOD has since blessed me to encourage, affirm, and support others through my message, books, and classes.

1) Keep Showing Up, 2) Be Resilient, 3) Hold on to you vision, 4) Invest in yourself

I believe in the celebration of self. I teach my family, students, and colleagues that loving yourself and who you are is the beginning of changing this world for the better The more we celebrate ourselves, the more we can then celebrate each other, and enjoy this life instead of just living through it

About Dr. Tadzia Dennis

Dr Tadzia Dennis is the owner and consultant of Taz & Co Consulting, Taz & Co Catering, and Life Changing Consulting

She has earned five degrees in her educational career, including an AA in General Studies, BS in Hotel/ Restaurant Management, M.Ed. in Career and Technical Education, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Higher

One of my greatest affirmations is "The only thing in life that can't be fixed is death!". I carry that with me each and every day. It helps me to remember that I am not perfect nor are those that are around me but that we can communicate, collaborate, and fix whatever issue we have to continue to move forward

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About Nishia Livingston

Life is messy and so are its demands. You try to disconnect, but the voices of comparison, depression and trauma seem louder when you’re alone.

Nishia Livingston wants to be the reassuring voice that gently guides you A heart for people has shaped her nearly decade long work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and international speaker who meets people where they are She’s that dependable friend a natural encourager and listener. Simply put, Nishia is a product of God’s grace.

There are testimonies in her learning journey, including two master’s degrees in Professional Counseling and Mass Communications. The true gift, though, is how God uses Nishia as a vessel for healing.

Having survived the rollercoaster of grief, two layoffs and many curveballs, she knows the power of relaxation and nurturing affirmations She isn’t afraid to dream new dreams, like someday driving a NASCAR and now pursuing her passion as an author

I am where I am today due to a host of family and friends playing instrumental roles as influencers and supporters. It is my pleasure to pay it forward. My best hopes are to be a servant leader as I recognize the smallest of actions can cause a ripple effect in the lives of those I encounter.

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What drives me is having an opportunity to encourage, inspire or empower someone facing challenges in his or life

I am where I am today due to a host of family and friends playing instrumental roles as influencers and supporters. It is my pleasure to pay it forward. My best hopes are to be a servant leader as I recognize the smallest of actions can cause a ripple effect in the lives of those I encounter.

2) Get some sun and fresh air go outside or open your windows to allow natural sunlight and fresh air in.

3) Do not be afraid to ask for help: talk to a friend, family, doctor, or therapist. Just know you do not have to suffer in silence.

4) Have fun laughter is food for the soul. Watch a funny movie or sitcom or surround yourself around those who make you laugh

5) Meditate use words of affirmations to speak life into your situation, scriptures, soft music, or guided meditation to help you quiet the noise and focus your attention on tasks.

What drives me is having an opportunity to encourage, inspire or empower someone facing challenges in his or life.

Conduct regular emotional and mental health check ins with self and others I recognize sudden changes often cause emotions to be imbalanced, resulting in fear, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed.

Especially now, cultivating an environment to nurture emotional growth is key. It starts with being in tuned with your feelings, developing a self care plan, and knowing where to go for help. I want to encourage five actions items to consider:

1) Breathe and relax: eliminate stressors, breathe deep breaths, and get a good night’s rest

Key lessons I have learned and are still fostering growth are:

• Acknowledge my fears.

• Reflect over my past accomplishments and failures.

• Write out a plan and post it in areas to remind myself of my dream and goals

• Identify who I would like to have on my support team to encourage me through the good, bad, and ugly of being a business owner and throughout life changes

• Execute my plan and evaluate progress monthly, quarterly, and yearly.

• Take time out to rest!

• Remember to celebrate the small and big wins in life.

• To love self, be gentle and offer grace and mercy because I am a work in progress.

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About Dr. Sandra Stanley

Sandra Stanley, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, felt called by God to start an organization, Opening Doors for Women in Need (ODWIN), a nonprofit organization the result of that vision Mission of reentry, now nineteen years old.

She has also launched the Stanley Certified Nonprofit Consultant company to assist those that have a passion and vision to develop nonprofits. Most recently launching Sandra Reyna Stanley Ministries LLC. She graduated

from TCJC College with a certificate in respiratory therapy and practiced as a technician in the Tarrant County Hospital District for over 20 years also marketing and chaplaincy for local healthcare providers.

She obtained a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Allied Health Education from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas She obtained a Master of Religious Arts in Pastoral Psychology and Doctrine Degrees in at Integrity Seminary in Christian Leadership and Community Organization.

She is currently a member of the Potter’s House Church in Fort Worth, Texas, were she services with the Lay Helpers Ministry. She has two adult children and five grandchildren

I was raised by a widowed mother, who taught us good work ethics and to service others and our community.

Trust God and have faith not fear. We are her for a God Kingdom building purpose.

Examine myself first, what is God teaching me with this experience. Never judge others, display love and do selfcare often.

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