motivation - Blogs - Black Business Women Online2024-03-29T11:49:00Zhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/motivationHow My Daughters Flight Cried and Fight Said, "Shut Up!"https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/how-my-daughters-flight-cried-and-fight-said-shut-up2015-01-22T21:42:51.000Z2015-01-22T21:42:51.000ZItiel McVay "Smell Goods Lady"https://mybbwo.com/members/ItielMcVaySmellGoodsLady<div><p>So, let me tell you about my adventure yesterday.</p><p></p><p>Yesterday, we celebrated a new year with King T. A few months back, our daughters and I planned to gift him with a day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. This place is grand. You can go and do absolutely nothing and absolutely everything, and will have a memorable time.</p><p></p><p>One of our planned adventures was a twenty-foot-above-ground obstacle course. While waiting for our turn, we observed the small children and adults (including seniors) who ventured out before us. Although they all seemed to be getting through the course successfully, the concentrating eyes and clenched jaws were giving me pause. But, <i>it can't be that bad</i>. Right?</p><p></p><p>"Next person", said the attendant. I go up the steps, she connects me to the safety rope, and looks me in the eyes sternly. "Once you begin this course, you have to finish it." Only thing I could imagine at that moment was a steel door closing between me, her, my family and everyone else standing in line. <i>Gulp</i>.</p><p></p><p>Twenty feet above ground doesn't sound too bad -- when you're on the ground.</p><p></p><p></p><p><font size="6"><b>Our Shared Perspectives</b></font></p><p></p><p>Once the course was over, as a family we shared exactly how we felt about that adventure.</p><p></p><p><b>King T.</b> - What have I've gotten myself into. It was great, man. Loved it.</p><p></p><p><b>Me</b>- Ditto. But also, I took on each obstacle at a time. I did not think about the one ahead, and after each one, I stood on the platform feeling accomplished and determine to master the next.</p><p></p><p><b>Warrior Princess Z.</b> - The first step was harder than I thought.<i> </i>I did not try to control the safety rope, because I knew it would come with me. I was able to plan my strategy and not think so much about falling to the ground, because I knew that I could rely on the safety rope.</p><p></p><p><b>Warrior Princess T.</b> - Well.... we did not have to ask her about her perspective, because we heard it (everyone there heard it).</p><p></p><p></p><p><font size="6"><b>Her Fight Overpowers Her Flight</b></font></p><p></p><p>My young lady snot-nose cried on the fourth obstacle. Do I blame her? Not at all. She physically displayed what we ALL were feeling. Although she was hesitant from the first step, never once did she say, "I can't do this. I don't want to do this. I'm turning back." I heard her crying behind me, and although I empathized with her, I could not, would not default to the "mommy is here" mode. Why? Because I know my child. Her fight always wins out. And to be honest, she likes for me to just be there, not hover (I like that about my children). So, there she was crying, yet each time I looked up (Warrior Princess Z. and I were finished. Woo.) she was finished with one obstacle and on to the next. Her daddy was just heart-melting brilliant -- encouraging her. The couple behind her were encouraging and the fifty plus people waiting in line were cheering her on. They even clapped and congratulated her when she was finished. They understood. I was/am so proud of my girl. I did not hug her, I high-fived her and patted her on the shoulder and said, "You did good." She liked that.</p><p></p><p>As we walked and talked, I said, "I bet if we come back next week, you'll be able to do that course again." She replied with a resounding, "Yup." Back straight. No hesitation in her response. A determine look.</p><p></p><p>Don't you just love that?</p><p></p><p></p><p><font size="6"><b>We All Have It</b></font></p><p></p><p><b>Flight</b> and <b>Fight</b> is within us all.</p><p></p><p>You know that feeling. That inadequate feeling.</p><p></p><p><b>Flight</b> tells you to stay in bed; no one is going to support this project; you failed, why not give up; how dare you think you deserve to feel accomplished. And it's so audible -- that was flight crying from the mouth of my daughter.</p><p></p><p><b>Fight</b> tells you to persevere; get your butt out of bed, off the sofa; make some phone calls; stay present in what you want to accomplish; this project will get done; how are you going to get support if you don't do; how will you know if you don't try; so what you failed, but did you learn?</p><p></p><p>My daughter is a prime example of how if you want it bad enough, if you want to overcome obstacles in the way, if you want to get down from a twenty-foot obstacle course, you have got to let Fight propel you forward.</p><p></p><p>So many days I have felt the warm caress from Flight. Fight reminds me that it's a trick. Revolt!</p><p></p><p>Flight is needed. It's there for a very good reason. That reason..... Danger. So, if you're not in danger from your aspirations, don't rely on it. Instead rely on the safety rope called Fight.</p><p></p><p>Remember, when it comes to accomplishing goals, the only difference between those who succeed and those who don't is Flight or Fight.</p><p></p><p><b>Which do you choose today, Flight or Fight?</b></p><p></p><p></p><p>Below are photos of our adventure (one has a short video snippet of King T. on the Mega Zip, 46-foot drop, 1,123 feet zip). 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Let's see what scripture has to say.</p><p>Scriptures:<br />Romans 12:102<br />1 Corinthians 6:19-20<br />Ephesians 4:23<br />Romans 8:12-14<br />1 Corinthians 9:27</p><p>Prayer:<br />Make wise lifestyle choices. Take care of health, (sleep, food, exercise). Learn to enjoy "down time" and appreciate relaxation time with family without feeling guilty.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Angela Butts Chester<br /><a href="http://www.drangelachester.com/">http://www.drangelachester.com/</a><br />Booking: 562-209-2083</p></div>Monday Motivation | Nov 4thhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/monday-motivation-nov-4th2013-11-04T18:19:21.000Z2013-11-04T18:19:21.000ZSharvette, Radio Hosthttps://mybbwo.com/members/SharvetteRadioHost<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Mitchell-Productions.com"><img width="550" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744106274,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10744106274?profile=original" /></a></p></div>Monday Motivation | Oct 28thhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/monday-motivation-oct-28th2013-10-28T21:57:24.000Z2013-10-28T21:57:24.000ZSharvette, Radio Hosthttps://mybbwo.com/members/SharvetteRadioHost<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Mitchell-Productions.com"><img width="650" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744100296,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10744100296?profile=original" /></a></p></div>The Power of 'What If"https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/the-power-of-what-if2013-04-03T04:10:43.000Z2013-04-03T04:10:43.000ZJulie Williamsonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JulieWilliamson<div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="userContent"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744094859,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744094859,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="400" alt="10744094859?profile=original" /></a>When you take the power of "what if..." seriously, you will embrace the power to construct your own blueprint. Small adjustments to our character and demeanor each day can create a major difference in our appreciation of life. On the outsid<span class="text_exposed_show">e, nothing changes. At the same time, absolutely everything does. Use your awareness or your imagination to bring happiness to this moment. Find something to appreciate. Continue this as often as you remember to do so, and you will alter your world.</span></span></span></p></div>My New Book: CREATING YOUR LIFE PLANhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/my-new-book-creating-your-life-plan2013-04-11T00:32:38.000Z2013-04-11T00:32:38.000ZJulie Williamsonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JulieWilliamson<div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva;" class="userContent"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744093081,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744093081,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="300" alt="10744093081?profile=original" /></a>Earlier in January 2013 I became extremely depressed and had to disconnect and BE STILL for while to examine, re-discover, re-organize and re-energize my life. In the midst I was able to finally finish a book I've been writing for the p<span class="text_exposed_show">ast 6+ years. At times I didn't think I was worthy enough to even be writing on the subject matter but these past few months gave me new hope. When it finally appeared on amazon I could feel the noose of life around my neck literally loosen its grips. If you are interested it is now available at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BQ4M8S6&h=wAQFPpDC1&s=1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ4M8S6</a>. Download it, read it, then tell me what you think. Please leave a review on amazon and recommend to family, friends and anyone else if you believe it has helped you and can help others.</span></span></p></div>CREATE YOUR HAPPINESShttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/create-your-happiness2013-04-26T15:11:44.000Z2013-04-26T15:11:44.000ZJulie Williamsonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JulieWilliamson<div><p><span class="userContent">If you want forgiveness, you must first be forgiving. If you want understanding, you must first understand others. If you want to good people in your life, you must first be a sample of goodness. If you seek happiness, you must first find your peace. --JW</span></p><p><span class="userContent"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744092455,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744092455,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="10744092455?profile=original" /></a></span></p></div>Are You In Harmony?https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/are-you-in-harmony2013-04-03T04:15:21.000Z2013-04-03T04:15:21.000ZJulie Williamsonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JulieWilliamson<div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva;" class="userContent"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744091668,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744091668,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="270" width="386" alt="10744091668?profile=original" /></a></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva;" class="userContent">HARMONY: When I am in harmony, paired with peace and grace. I get a feeling of serene and effortless binding elements that brings forth happiness. How did you awake this morning?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva;" class="userContent">--JW 3/29/13</span></p></div>Do You Have the Discipline?https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/do-you-have-the-discipline2013-04-03T04:12:15.000Z2013-04-03T04:12:15.000ZJulie Williamsonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JulieWilliamson<div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="userContent"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744091273,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744091273,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="400" alt="10744091273?profile=original" /></a>I have the self-discipline to make better decisions. I refrain from negative distractions. I document strategically then pursue and reach my goals. I carefully nurture my character and reward myself often to stay motivated. When we practice temperance our vision becomes sharper and we become honest with ourselves, which allows us to become happier and live by our highest values.</span></span></p></div>What is your "YES"?https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-your-yes2013-04-03T04:08:43.000Z2013-04-03T04:08:43.000ZJulie Williamsonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JulieWilliamson<div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744090486,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="407" class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744090486,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="222" alt="10744090486?profile=original" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">DEVOTION: When you devote yourself, you commit to something you care about deeply. It drives you to passionately focus on that purpose. Recognizing what is worthy is the first step to our devotion. What captivates you so completely that you cannot resist, knowing that it is truly yours or yours to do? Today is Commitment Day! Ask yourself...What is your "YES"?</span></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;"></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">-Julie Williamson</span></span></div></div>First issue of flyy, female & fabulous Magazine is available!https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/first-issue-of-flyy-female-fabulous-magazine-is-available2013-02-05T21:38:10.000Z2013-02-05T21:38:10.000ZJamie Fleming-Dixonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JamieFlemingDixon<div><p>Are you an aspiring or new entrepreneur? flyy, female & fabulous Magazine is for you! Our mission is to inspire & encourage women entrepreneurs (like you) to be great, and we just launched our first issue. In it, you'll find interviews with fabulous women in business such as Dr. Stacia Pierce, Lisa Nicole Bell, Tangie Henry and more!</p><p></p><p>Get your copy today (available in print + digital) --> <a href="http://ht.ly/hoz0H"><b>http://ht.ly/hoz0H</b></a>!</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744090855,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744090855,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="437" class="align-center" alt="10744090855?profile=original" /></a></p></div>New, Free Audios: Manifest Everything Nowhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/new-free-audios-manifest-everything-now2013-01-10T13:00:00.000Z2013-01-10T13:00:00.000ZZhanahttps://mybbwo.com/members/Zhana<div><p>I have been posting my notes to some of the Manifest Everything Now audios on my new site. </p><p>These audios are very inspiring and motivational. </p><p><font face="arial"><a href="http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/i-have-been-posting-my-notes-from-some.html">Click here to read my blog about how you can listen to the new audios for free</a> . </font></p><p><font face="arial">Plus, how are you using the Law of Attraction to achieve your goals? Please post your comments to my blog. <br /></font></p><p><font face="arial"><a href="http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/health-wealth-success.html">http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/health-wealth-success.html</a> </font></p><p>Thanks. </p><p>Have a great day!</p></div>Finding Your Lost Motivationhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/finding-your-lost-motivation2013-02-15T00:00:00.000Z2013-02-15T00:00:00.000ZRegina E. Coleyhttps://mybbwo.com/members/ReginaEColey<div><p>What do you do to re-energize when your spirits are down and you've lost motivation? You've got to do something when your spirits are low? So what can you do besides mope around in misery? Try these tips below!</p><ol><li>Write out 5 things you want to achieve. </li><li>Next write out what difference will it make if you actually achieve this goal. </li><li>Is there a tangible picture that you can find of what your achieved goal looks like? Go online and print it out. Tape it in a visible place like your refrigerator. </li><li>Set deadlines for you goals. </li><li>Make it visible.</li></ol><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTZNCPfpu4U/UEIi3ftzvlI/AAAAAAAAAGY/LPp3zTQKOhg/s1600/Energized.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTZNCPfpu4U/UEIi3ftzvlI/AAAAAAAAAGY/LPp3zTQKOhg/s320/Energized.jpg" border="0" height="212" width="320" alt="Energized.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /> While you're busy working find physical and mental ways to reenergize like:<br /> <br /> 1. <b>Listening to inspirational music.</b> I've literally had to create an entire CD for each goal. I have one for my non-profit with music all about being important and making a change. When I listen to it I don't only like the songs but the message moves me and reminds me <b>why</b> I'm working. When I start to feel tired I pick the best track and blast it!!<br /> <br /> 2. <b>Workout</b>. I know what you're thinking but you actually gain energy when you begin to move your muscles.<br /> <br /> 3. <b>Drink water</b>. Replenish and cleanse your body.<br /> <br /> 4. <b>Get some sleep</b>. Sometimes you can't worry about it, sleep on it and try it again the next day with a fresh approach.<br /> <br /> 5. <b>De-stress with a massage</b>. Nothing beats a relaxing message to take your mind off of your worries.</p></div>A Day in the Life of…Shakirah Karim, Seacret Agenthttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/a-day-in-the-life-of-shakirah-karim-seacret-agent2012-12-04T23:12:44.000Z2012-12-04T23:12:44.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p><a href="http://garrisonprosperitysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/seacret-agent.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-620 align-center" title="seacret agent" alt="" src="http://garrisonprosperitysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/seacret-agent-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>People Who Prosper is pleased to announce our <strong>new</strong> segment, <em>A Day in the Life of... Series</em>. In addition to featuring successful business persons, we will be featuring work-from-home business owners, chronicling a typical day in their life. This segment is to help those CURIOUS and perhaps INTERESTED in a career change. </p><p>Our first <em>A Day in the Life of</em>… feature entrepreneur is Shakirah Karim. She is a Seacret Agent by day..and by night. Shakirah is a successful distributor with Seacret Direct. Seacret Direct started about two years ago, branching off of their kiosks in malls. Shakirah and her partner Felipe have jumped right in and are steadily moving up the ranks. 007 couldn’t touch her as she rises to the top in this company. So, watch your back as you read <em>A Day in the Life of</em>…Shakirah Karim, Seacret Agent. </p><p> </p><p><strong>1. What do you do and how long have you been self-employed ?</strong></p><p> </p><p>My background is in public relations/Marketing and I'm currently a partner in a few small businesses. I've been self-employed as a network marketer for 6 years and for the past 2 years my main focus has been as a SEACRET Agent, an independent partner within the community of Seacret: an established retail brand now converted into a network business model. </p><p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>How did you find your business and what made you decide to become self-employed?</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong>I was introduced to SEACRET by a few close friends. They had been inspired by products and had come up with a new concept that would redefine the Seacret brand. They developed a system where instead of chasing people at the mall through high pressured kiosk sales, they could WOW them in the comforts of their own home. Today, with still less than 30,000 agents within the entire company (US, Canada, Mexico, South Korea) and more international capabilities there is so much more growth we're going to experience and those that take action and position themselves now while we're doing less than $5 million a month will be reaping the many rewards once we reach $100 million mark! </p><p><strong>3. <strong>What are your daily success, productive, personal development and/or family routines? Explain a day in your life: Morning. Afternoon. Evening.</strong></strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong>My daily routine consists of waking up, walking my dog, reading a few pages of the Bible. Then I spend 30-45 minutes doing personal development, I just finished reading <em>Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude</em> by Napolean Hill and I've just started reading The Leader Within by John C Maxwell. I try to make it to the gym at least 4 times in the week. I make sure I start my day off right and continue to working on myself inside and out. Creating good habits like these help you develop in business and in other areas of your life. The remainder of my day consists of a mixture of sharing the products with new people and helping new agents launch their business and helping them with their WOW parties. I work Seacret on a full-time basis so I will have 1-2 WOW parties a day. The majority of people who work with us are on a part-time basis, doing maybe 1 WOW party a week. I'm on a leadership hunt, we're less than 25,000 agents, the top money earners coming out of Seacret haven't even heard of this opportunity yet. </p><p><strong>4</strong>. <strong>What are the biggest challenges in your business operations?</strong></p><p><br />The biggest challenge that I face would have to be MINDSET. It's something that we all struggle with not only in business, in our faith, in our life. What's interesting, is it’s also the only thing we have control over. I can't control what others are going to do or not do. But I can control how I feel, how I react and what action I take. I continue to work on keeping a positive forward thinking mindset. For the first time I've found a passion and purpose in what I’m doing and I’m confident on where it will take me and my family. Never forgetting where I've come from, I'm focused on where I'm going and how many people I can take with me. </p><p><strong>5.</strong> <strong>What keeps you motivated to work from home or stay self-employed and not get an everyday J.O.B.?</strong></p><p>I'm motivated by the future of this company. Seacret was a $800 Million powerhouse and to be a part of that moving over to the relationship marketing space has been amazing. What motivates me is that fact that we have WOW products that shows results, it's sold in over 40 countries, and has only been open for less than 2 years. The timing of the company has made me want to work even harder. There's no other industry that can provide me unlimited income potential and time freedom. And with Seacret I've been able to help other people realize their goals and dreams as well, because <strong>it's not just what you do in your life but how many other people you can effect as well.</strong></p><p><strong>6.</strong> <strong>What advice would you give to someone looking to be self-employed?</strong></p><p><br />What I love about this business is that it's meant to be built part-time. You should be working full-time on your job and part-time on your fortune (your business). I think self-employment is the key to freedom. <strong>Having a part-time home based business that pays can give the average person choices.</strong> If you find the right venture and follow a proven system that part-time business could do anything from cover the bills to pay for that vacation or even completely transform your life financially. Once the income from your part-time business outweighs your full-time income you have reached freedom. Then you are in a position to choose where you want to spend your time. When deciding to start/open a business do your research, find something that will give you exponential return. With respect to network marketing if you want to build true leverage invest in a venture where there's still an opportunity for growth and not in a company that has an already well established distribution. <strong>Mark Twain once said that success was simple: "Find out where everyone is going and then get there first."</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.seacretdirect.com/deadsea" target="_blank">www.seacretdirect.com/deadsea</a><br />Email: <a href="mailto:kirahjoy@hotmail.com" target="_blank">kirahjoy@hotmail.com</a></p><p>________________________________________________________________________________</p><p>If you would be interested in being feature in our A Day in the Life of.... Series, please email <a href="mailto:Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a> with a synopsis of your journey to working at home.</p></div>Be Featured!https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/be-featured-22012-11-13T01:40:05.000Z2012-11-13T01:40:05.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p>GPS is looking for <em>People Who Prosper</em> OR anyone that is successful, considers themselves successful, or on their way to success!</p><p>We are looking to feature and introduce people who are up and coming in their business or already there! PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place that features business owners and shares their stories with someone who just might be able to relate. Believe it or not, sometimes it helps to stay motivated when you hear other people's stories, and this is our goal: Not only to feature successful prosperous people, but to help keep others MOTIVATED.</p><p>So, WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF? We want you to tell US about YOU. It's easy for anyone to be a fan of your website, blog, Facebook page, or twitter. But PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place for you to challenge yourself and put yourself out there. <strong>We give you a chance to brag about yourself</strong>! <em><strong>Because let's face it, if you can't talk about you, then who else will?</strong></em> Tell us about your business and services and how long you've been in business. Why did you decide to go into business for yourself? We want to hear your story.</p><p>I am challenging you today to step out and tell others about you! Here's all you have to do: Email with subject line <em>PeopleWhoProsper</em> to <a href="mailto:tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a>. Include your business name, website and a synopsis of "your story". After getting in touch with you, you will be sent a series of questions about yourself, your business and/or services. After you return the answered questions, you will then be featured on GarrisonProsperitySolutions.com and PeopleWhoProsper.com getting exposure to over 1,000 visitors.</p><p>So, take the first step today and tell us about yourself! You never know who will need to hear your story OR need your services!</p><p><em>Deuteronomy 8:18: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.</em></p></div>PeopleWhoProsper Feature Entrepreneur: Trish Nolenhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/peoplewhoprosper-feature-entrepreneur-trish-nolen2012-11-07T17:27:24.000Z2012-11-07T17:27:24.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p><a href="http://garrisonprosperitysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/trish-nolan.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-451 align-center" title="trish nolan" alt="" src="http://garrisonprosperitysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/trish-nolan.jpg" width="244" height="228" /></a></p><p>Introducing Trish Nolen, owner of <em>Becoming</em> products. In 2009, Trish was laid off and found herself searching for her calling and purpose in life. In doing so, she began to live a healthy and organic life, also wearing her hair naturally (no chemicals or dyes). When using products for her hair she discovered she did not like the results and began creating her own products using ingredients from her kitchen. She began sharing the hair products with friends and family, eventually realizing she had created her own hair product line. Trish has already began to get orders for her products, offering hair yogurt and conditioner. Trish shares more about her story, hair care products and what motivates her in her interview. Enjoy! </p><p><strong>1. Tell me your story. What were you doing before you started your own business?</strong></p><p>I hail from the tiny town of Hanford, Ca. I am a single mom of two beautiful children, a boy and a girl.<br />I have struggled to provide for them over the years working jobs here and there, but never really having enough. I have had to collect money from welfare at times, been on unemployment, and so on and so forth. I believe it was in the summer of 2009, after being laid off, that I realized that I needed a major change. I begin to search for God, which led me to seek out my purpose. I realized that I was very interested in natural health, organic living, and things of this nature. It was now the summer of 2010, and I decided to no longer relax my hair and go natural. I dove into the natural communities, loving my sistas who were paving the way. I learned that I could create my own products in my own kitchen that worked better for my hair than a lot of products in the local beauty stores, and the best part was that my products didn’t have harsh chemicals. I was amazed, and I became illuminated. I had found a passion and soon realized that others were searching for natural affordable products as well. This is how my business was birthed.</p><p><strong>2. What made you want to start a business and what is your mission?</strong></p><p>My mission now is to educate others. First, to embrace our God-given hair, and also to honor our temples with a healthy and whole lifestyle. I love creating a product that is natural, that will enhance hair and skin, without jeopardizing our health with harsh chemicals.</p><p><strong>3. What inspires you? What keeps you motivated daily to keep growing your business?</strong></p><p>My children have been my inspiration. They depend on me, and I know that I must keep going, even when it gets tough. I want to make sure that I provide for them a life of prosperity, not a life of poverty. </p><p><strong>4. Do you have a mentor? Who is it and why? Do you believe it's important to have one?</strong></p><p>God placed an amazing man in my life in 2008. He has mentored me. He freely gives me business advice, corrects me, encourages me, and challenges me to be better daily. His name is Antranik, and I am very blessed to have him on my team. I honor him. It is very important to have a mentor. <strong>This person has already made the mistakes and if you embrace them, they add much value and insight to your dreams. </strong></p><p><strong>5. What would you tell someone who wants to get involved in your line of business but doesn't know how to get started?</strong></p><p>My advice for anyone who wants to pursue a business in the natural hair product line would be to always put God first, obtain information, study people's wants and needs, and ask plenty of questions. </p><p><strong>6. What advice would you give to someone with an entrepreneurial spirit? </strong> </p><p>Is to first know that your desires are heaven-sent, embrace your passion, and step out on faith and go for it. If you do your best, God always does the rest. <strong>Mistakes will be made, but never give up.</strong> Create a dream team with talented people, humble yourself, and always honor those who have gone before you and paved the way.</p><p>I want to thank Trish for sharing her story and business with us. She is a fine example of how believing in yourself can help achieve anything. For more info on "Becoming" visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Intensions">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Intensions</a>. You can also visit Trish’s website at <a href="http://www.becomingnatural.weebly.com/">http://www.becomingnatural.weebly.com</a>. </p><p>____________________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Be someone’s motivation and tell us your story! To be featured on PeopleWhoProsper.com email <a href="mailto:Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a>. Put PEOPLEWHOPROSPER in the subject line and share a little about yourself.</p></div>Embrace the Entrepreneur Within *updatedhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/embrace-the-entrepreneur-within-updated2012-10-23T04:43:29.000Z2012-10-23T04:43:29.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p>Have you ever thought about how much money you make for the company you work for? Have you ever considered how much less you are making than your boss who is no better qualified than you? Have you realized that you are working to make someone else wealthy? Every day you spend countless hours generating income for someone you probably don't know and for a business you definitely do not own. Unfortunately, in this economy no job is secure. So, where do you find the security? What does your future look like?</p><p>If you see more prosperity in your future, then you need to take control of your life now. And that means, working for yourself! You need to put yourself in a position to <strong>FIRE YOUR BOSS!</strong> Set your own hours and reap the benefits of your hard work.</p><p>My mom had an “Embrace the Entrepreneur Within” luncheon, to empower women in their lives and in business. We had 12 to 15 women there that all had positive comments about the illustrious speaker, Melissa Taft. She spoke about the steps needed to be taken to make a change in our lives for the better. She talked about asking yourself questions like: A<strong>re you going through life, KNOWING it's not how you envisioned it yet doing NOTHING about it?</strong> and <strong>A</strong>re<strong> you aware of your displeasure and doing all you can in your power to change your life???</strong> She described how there are different stages to our development in life and wherever our competency level is, is how our life is developing now. So when are you going to take control of it? When are you going to get smarter about your situation and change it? When are you going to stop making excuses about your life and start making progress? </p><p>So, today the question goes to you too! <strong>Are you living your life in complete denial, ignoring all the failures around you, saying, “Oh well, it’s life!”</strong>, OR <strong>are you stepping out on faith, and taking actions to change your life?</strong> The bible says "...faith without deeds is dead" James 2:26. If you're wanting a change in your life, you should be praying for a change. You should be taking action and doing things like:</p><ul><li>Giving up habits you know aren't good for you.</li><li>Following through with personal goals</li><li>Doing all you can to get a financial promotion</li><li>Or even better, creating an exit strategy and taking steps to FIRE YOUR BOSS!</li></ul><p>Do something for yourself and your family. Make a move to impact your life. Embrace the entrepreneur within and see how your life will change. </p><p>____________________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Make a disposable income, blogging and become famous online too! Find out how here => <a href="http://www.tamaragarrisonthomas.com">BeFamousOnlineToo!</a></p></div>7 DAY CHALLENGEhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/7-day-challenge2012-10-22T17:26:12.000Z2012-10-22T17:26:12.000ZDianne C Lemonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/DianneCLemon<div><p>Happy Monday, I am finishing up the seven (7) day challenge and I am focused and ignited to walk this thing out. I am propped up in my bed foot in a boot with 3 pillows under and working to get through this transition more effectively and effciently..</p><p>Mrs Henry...has been significant force in helping me when everything is aching, motivating me when I think Im Tooo OLD or Tooo Tired, She sets the standard that lets us all know that if you get enough information and combine a focused work-ethic, you can obtain goal of success via the internet... </p></div>PeopleWhoProsper Feature Entrepreneur: Gwen Frempong Boaduhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/peoplewhoprosper-feature-entrepreneur-gwen-frempong-boadu2012-09-26T17:25:19.000Z2012-09-26T17:25:19.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119 align-center" title="Gwen aug 12 work shot" alt="" src="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Gwen-aug-12-work-shot-199x300.jpg" width="219" height="311" /></p><p></p><p>PeopleWhoProsper is excited to introduce you to another successful business woman. Gwen Frempong Boadu is the owner and designer of Gwyneth Shoes. After working for over 20 years in the designer shoe industry and wanting to start a family, Gwen took matters into her own hands and created her own line. Gwyneth Shoes was designed for women of all shapes and sizes, expanding to shoe size 14. Every Fall season, Gwyneth Shoes introduces a wide leg boot and has recently started a bridal line called, Blue by Gwyneth. Gwen's line is in boutiques around the country and also on Endless.com. I'm excited to share her story of perseverance and success. Enjoy!</p><p><strong>1. Tell me your story. What were you doing before you started your own business?</strong></p><p>Before Gwyneth was a vision, I worked as a design assistant for Sam & Libby (Sam Edelman), where I was eventually promoted to Sr. Designer before moving on to work with other powerhouse shoe companies like Kenneth Cole and Steve Madden.</p><p><strong>2. What made you want to start a business and what is your mission?</strong></p><p>After working for nearly 20 years and getting to see the world, my life was only about my career. I have always wanted kids, but it was impossible with my demanding schedule, so mainly out of a need for flexibility to start a family, Gwyneth was born. During my years in the industry, I always noticed especially in foreign countries, the awful shoes that tall women wore and the few choices they had to change it. So part of Gwyneth's mission was to create beautiful affordable and comfortable footwear for all women, including those that wear size 10 or more!</p><p><strong>3. What inspires you? What keeps you motivated daily to keep growing your business?</strong></p><p>My inspiration comes from many sources be it nature, art or life itself. I’m also inspired by the diverse culture and personal style of women from around the world. To keep Gwyneth evolving, I constantly challenge myself on how I can improve or create something new based on voids in my own closet and how they may relate to other women.</p><p><strong>4. Do you have a mentor? Who is it and why? Do you believe it's important to have one?</strong></p><p>I learned a lot from my first mentor in the industry Sam Edelman. He is one of the most creative people I've ever worked with. I’m still in contact with him today. I think it's extremely important to have someone teach you all the ins and outs that you may not normally be exposed to, it's a great way to expedite your professional growth. Often I approach new collections thinking, what will Sam's take on this be or asking myself, what would Steve (Steve Madden) do?</p><p><strong>5. What would you tell someone who wants to get involved in your line of business but doesn't know how to get started?</strong></p><p>The best place to get started is with the proper education or having a related background. Most companies require a bachelor's degree in fashion and or business. Of course it's a plus to have the necessary talent and experience as well.</p><p><strong>6. What advice would you give to someone with an entrepreneurial spirit?</strong></p><p>Anyone looking to start their own business must be extremely passionate about their craft. They should also be prepared to make sacrifices........</p><p></p><p><a href="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Alexa-snapshot-21.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-120 alignleft" title="Alexa snapshot (2)" alt="" src="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Alexa-snapshot-21-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a> <a href="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/boots.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-121 alignnone" title="boots" alt="" src="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/boots-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a href="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shoes.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-122 alignnone" title="shoes" alt="" src="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shoes-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a></p><p></p><p>I would like to thank Gwen for sharing her story with us. I hope you have been inspired especially if you are an aspiring fashion designer. You can see the Gwyneth Shoes collection and visit the online store at <a href="http://www.gwynethshoes.com" target="_blank">www.gwynethshoes.com</a>.</p><p>_________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Be someone’s motivation and tell us your story! To be featured on PeopleWhoProsper.com email <a href="mailto:Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a>. Put PEOPLEWHOPROSPER in the subject line and share a little about yourself.</p><p style="text-align:center;"></p></div>Lessons I've Learned from my Machttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/lessons-i-ve-learned-from-my-mac2012-12-06T05:14:50.000Z2012-12-06T05:14:50.000ZTangie Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/TangieHenry<div><p><span>So I've finally taken the plunge. I ditched my PC (sort of) & bought a Macbook. My reason for wanting a Mac was because I wanted to increase my video & graphic abilities, and I heard Mac was the way to go. Plus, I have an iPhone & iPad, which I love, so why not, right? Well, I have to be honest and say that my plunge has been more like a slow crawl and I haven't quite made it to the land of computer bliss, yet. But in my frustration of making the transition, I have learned a couple of lessons that I think can be applied to life.</span></p><p><span>1. If you scared, say you scared!</span></p><p><span>The first thing that is glaringly obvious is that there IS a difference between the navigation of a Mac & a PC. While there are a lot of similarities, the differences have been frustrating and intimidating. I have waved my white banner and sent up SOS signals more than once and to as many people who will listen. In life, change can be scary. And while we know that we have not been given the spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7), it's okay to acknowledge the fear so that you'll know which enemy you're fighting. Applied knowledge is power. If you're walking around in a state of denial or a pseudo-spiritual fog, you will miss the opportunity to tap into your power to defeat the enemy of fear, worry, lack or defeat. So, if you're scared, say you're scared, and then suit up your armor. Here's a hint: The fight is fixed! You win in the end!</span></p><p><span>2. Familiarity keeps you bound.</span></p><p><span>I'll admit that many times, while navigating my Macbook, I just want to go back to my PC. I've worked on a PC all of my life. I'm familiar with its functions, I understand its limitations and we're like old friends. <i>Comfortable</i>. But what I know to be true is that "comfort is the enemy to progress." The moment you're too comfortable in a situation, you lose your edge. You lose your drive and desire to improve. You settle for "good enough" and you stop growing. That is such the opposite of the life God has planned for you. He has ordained an abundant, full, ever-evolving life. And MOST TIMES, you have to be willing to get uncomfortable to <span>grow</span> to the next level. Understand that familiarity keeps you bound<span>.</span></span></p><p><span>3. Just do it!</span></p><p><span>As it relates to the purchase of my Macbook, I had been thinking and talking about it for at least a year. My laptop was a dinosaur in computer age and it had long stopped performing at its maximum level, despite tune-ups & upgrades. Because of the nature of my work, I NEED a reliable computer. So what was I waiting for? My hard-drive to crash? (Been there, done that, too). In life, many of us have goals, visions and dreams that we've been mulling over for years. We're waiting for the "right conditions" before we go back to school, launch a new career or start our ministry. But the Bible admonishes us that, "He who observes the wind [and waits for all of the conditions to be favorable] will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap" (Ecc. 11:4 Amp). In other words, waiting for everything to be perfect stops you from moving forward and subsequently hinders you from reaping the benefits of attaining your goal. So, my encouragement to you is to just do it!</span></p><p><span>In life, I've experienced my greatest rewards when I just went for what I wanted despite my fears or uncertainties. It's okay if you don't know all of the answers, just trust in the One who does. Understand that God has your best interest at heart and desires that you live the abundant life that He ordained for you. As for me and my Mac? I'm going to keep getting back on the saddle until I get it. I understand that the reward will be great...only if I keep trying.</span></p><p><span>These are the lessons I've learned from my Mac. Do you have any to share? I'd love to hear from you!</span></p><p><span> </span></p></div>New magazine for women entrepreneurs launching in 2013!https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/new-magazine-for-women-entrepreneurs-launching-in-20132012-11-13T00:04:13.000Z2012-11-13T00:04:13.000ZJamie Fleming-Dixonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JamieFlemingDixon<div><ul><li>Want advice from from <em>real </em>entrepreneurs who've been where you are?</li><li>Need inspiration to get started or keep moving forward in your business?</li></ul><p>If so, I think you'll love this! I'm so happy to announce that in February 2013, I'll be launching a magazine, exclusively for women entrepreneurs called <strong>flyy, female & fabulous! </strong>This publication is dedicated to profiling a variety of women entrepreneurs who encourage and motivate women who aspire to become entrepreneurs and those interested in growing their businesses.</p><p>Available in both digital and print formats, our mission is to inspire, motivate and encourage aspiring and current women entrepreneurs. To learn more about flyy, female & fabulous, please visit our website, and check us out on Facebook! :-)</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10744085865,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10744085865,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="10744085865?profile=original" /></a></p></div>PeopleWhoProsper Feature Entrepreneur: Lindsey Compton of Hair's A Curehttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/peoplewhoprosper-feature-entrepreneur-lindsey-compton-of-hair-s-a2012-10-08T20:00:00.000Z2012-10-08T20:00:00.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p><a href="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hairs_A_Cure-Logo-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter align-center" title="Hairs_A_Cure Logo (2)" alt="" src="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hairs_A_Cure-Logo-2-300x300.jpg" width="276" height="229" /></a></p><p>As many of us know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As someone who has lost loved ones to this disease, I am happy to introduce an entrepreneur that is looking to bring awareness to this disease, year round. Lindsey Compton is the CEO and founder of Hair's A Cure, which is a breast cancer foundation that seeks to celebrate the love of healthy black hair & body while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer treatments. At 22 years of age, I am impressed to witness her tenacity and passion for such an important cause. After having some life challenges, Lindsey quickly realized that God's plan for her was different than what she planned. While researching statistics of breast cancer for African-American men and women, she came up with, Hair's A Cure. Here is some of the research she found: Of the estimated 34(%) percent of African-American women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, nearly 19(%) percent of them passed away – that’s over 6,000 lives taken due to this disease. 77(%) percent of African-American women who are diagnosed with breast cancer survive compared to 90(%) percent of Caucasian, non-Hispanic women.</p><p>Lindsey's goal is to educate African-American men and women on the importance of healthy living, bring awareness of Breast Cancer and raise money to help diagnosed patients pay for treatments. She shared with me that, <em>"Hair’s A Cure will help increase the survival rate, and teach women about the importance of our health from the soles of our feet to the ends of our hair strands".</em> I hope you enjoy her story.</p><p><strong>1. Tell me your story. What were you doing before you started your own business?</strong></p><p>Right before I started my business I was making plans to fly off to New York and attend graduate school. Unfortunately, things came up that made me depressed for a short period of time. I began to realize earlier this summer (2012) that my plans for my life were not the plans God had for my life.</p><p>I was so used to strategically planning the next steps in my path that I had lost my understanding for a moment that God directs us where he needs us in life. For me, that was <em>Hair's A Cure</em>.</p><p>As a 22-year-old, I was shocked and disheartened when seeing that African-American women have the highest mortality rate of breast cancer related deaths compared to any other race (41% higher). This has a lot to do with lack of funds, lack of early detection, and other preventable actions (please read the article here: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Ftherootdc%2Fpost%2Fbreast-cancer-mortality-rates-for-african-american-women-disproportionately-high%2F2012%2F04%2F09%2FgIQAxJoR6S_blog.html%3Fsocialreader_check%3D0%26denied%3D1&urlhash=6k6i&_t=mbox_mebc" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/breast-cancer-mortality-rates-for-african-american-women-disproportionately-high/2012/04/09/gIQAxJoR6S_blog.html?socialreader_check=0&denied=1</a> )</p><p>Although it is taking a lot of work to reach my dream of saving lives, I'm pursuing my path one small step at a time!</p><p><strong>2. What made you want to start a business and what is your mission?</strong></p><p>I wanted to start Hair's A Cure because I was appalled by the statistics of African-American women and men who die each year due to factors related to either not being able to afford breast cancer treatments or late tumor detection.</p><p>One day I was just thinking about all of these staggering statistics and the thought of "Hair's A Cure" came to mind. Beyond that, as of eight months ago I have been extremely involved within the community of natural hair and healthier living. This combined with God's dream gave me the inspiration to start this business.</p><p>My mission is to "Promote Hair Just as Healthy as Breasts" and I want to do this by offering affordable cancer treatments to African-American women and men who cannot afford them, while educating our race on the importance of healthy eating. What we eat DOES make a difference in our health and helps to prevent diseases.</p><p><strong>3. What inspires you? What keeps you motivated daily to keep growing your business?</strong></p><p>My motivation is imagining the day I will be able to drive to the homes of women and men whom I have helped to give funds for affordable cancer treatments. That is my motivation, and that is what helps to keep me going.</p><p><strong>4. Do you have a mentor? Who is it and why? Do you believe it's important to have one?</strong></p><p><strong>N</strong>o, no mentor! I believe it's important to have one, but I have yet to find one of my own. For now I set my eyes on Christ and pray for the best.</p><p><strong>5. What would you tell someone who wants to get involved in your line of business but doesn't know how to get started?</strong></p><p>Realize that this is not about you or making your money. This industry has turned into money hungry people capitalizing off of individuals who are dying from this disease. It's sick, actually.</p><p>If you want to save lives then save lives. There's nothing wrong with creating a special breast cancer t-shirt or planning fundraising events. But when your ultimate motive is to make yourself money, then that's a problem. This is (and should be) a sacrificial move to help others because you have been blessed to be alive, healthy and well.</p><p>You have to have a passion for this. If you don't have passion for this field, then find out what your passion is and go from there. You will be 10 times more successful by doing what you were meant to do rather than forcing yourself into a place you don't fit.</p><p><strong>6. What advice would you give to someone with an entrepreneurial spirit?</strong></p><p>Simple, never stop dreaming, but don't keep dreaming to the point where you don't get up and take action in pursing your dreams. Success does not fall out of the sky. You have to climb the ladder to reach it.</p><p>It's a lonely road to the top, believe me. But it's a rewarding one in the end.</p><p><strong>7. How can anyone get involved and help your foundation?</strong></p><p>We are looking for donations of $10 or more to help with startup costs and to help get treatments for patients in need. Here is the donation link: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/hairsacure" target="_blank">http://www.gofundme.com/hairsacure</a>.</p><p></p><p>I want to thank Lindsey for taking the challenge to share her business with us. She has started a great cause and I hope you will find it in your heart to help her and others in any way. Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month anyway you can.</p><p>________________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Be someone’s motivation and tell us your story! To be featured on PeopleWhoProsper.com email <a href="mailto:Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a>. Put PEOPLEWHOPROSPER in the subject line and share a little about yourself.</p></div>PeopleWhoProsper Feature Entrepreneur: Danielle Johnshttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/peoplewhoprosper-feature-entrepreneur-danielle-johns2012-09-06T19:01:06.000Z2012-09-06T19:01:06.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p><strong><a href="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/daniellejohns.jpg"><img class="aligncenter align-center" title="daniellejohns" alt="" src="http://peoplewhoprosper.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/daniellejohns-300x248.jpg" width="255" height="240" /></a></strong></p><p>It is my pleasure to introduce you to Danielle Johns. She is the owner of Snow Daddy's Shaved Ice in Arkansas and is sharing her tremendous story of victory and success. She has gone from working in a hospital, being in an abusive relationship, dealing with illness, to being a proud, successful owner. She shares her testimony and advice for those of us looking for some motivation in our businesses. Enjoy!</p><p><strong>1. Tell me your story. What were you doing before you started your own business?</strong></p><p><span>Before I launched Snow Daddy's Shaved Ice, I worked 12 hour nights as a Unit Secretary at a local hospital for nearly 4 years. During my first year of employment I was badly bruised by the person I lived with. After removing myself from that environment, I realized that I had lost myself in a world that was not my own. I changed my mentality and set my focus on finding myself and my place in life. Things seemed to be getting better but I still worked nights and slept days. I began to feel that I was missing out on spending needed time with my children. In 2009, I was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic with a blood sugar level of 1102. There aren't a lot of jobs in the Delta so I felt I had to maintain my employment, not just to support my children but to also be able to afford the lifelong treatment for this disease. I began losing weight and became deeply depressed. I began to think my life was coming to an end. I have had difficulty controlling this disease which has caused me major health problems. God has seen me through my darkest days. I regained enough strength to realize I wanted to live again. Not only did I want to live but I wanted to live happily.</span></p><p><strong>2. What made you want to start a business and what is your mission?</strong></p><p><span>A friend and I would travel from Arkansas to Mississippi to purchase Shaved Ice. One day while at the stand I decided I was going to open my own Shaved Ice Stand. I started researching companies, products, equipment, supplies, etc. In April of 2011 I purchased a building and had it delivered to my hometown. Just as I was about to complete the construction of my building, I was interrupted by the State Electrical Inspector for not using a licensed electrician. I was also halted by some bad information given to me by the County Health Inspector. I thought my plan was falling apart right before my eyes. I prayed and I prayed hard. I contacted the State Health Department regarding some regulations I had been told I had to follow. I was informed that it did not apply to me and that I could proceed as planned. Now my issue was to complete construction of my building and hire a Licensed Electrician which I had not budgeted for. I was contacted and told that there was a Snow Cone Stand in the neighboring town for sale. I reached out to an old friend and was able to acquire the building and open immediately. Snow Daddy's offers over 50 flavors and our 2nd specialty Taco-2-Go. We express appreciation to our customers by offering a Reward Card for free. When you purchase 9 snow cones you receive the 10th one free. My Shaved Ice stand is currently a seasonal business. In April, Snow Daddy's hosts a Snowball Fest to launch snow cone season where we provide free food, fun, games and prizes and horse rides. Snow Daddy's also supports the Lil Jacob Learning Center's <span class="hiddenSpellError">Back2School</span> Drive as well as Global Youth Service Day. We are currently mapping out a 2nd location. Lol, who knows, one day there may be a Snow Daddy's near you.</span></p><p>My absolute passion is anything dealing with crafting, designing and creating. My mission is to one day own a custom furniture design showroom.</p><p><strong>3. What inspires you? What keeps you motivated daily to keep growing your business?</strong></p><p><span>My <span class="hiddenGrammarError">16 year old</span> daughter and <span class="hiddenGrammarError">4 year old</span> son are my greatest inspiration.</span></p><p><strong>4. Do you have a mentor? Who is it and why? Do you believe it's important to have one?</strong></p><p>No, I do not have a mentor; however I would love to have one. I have a support group that I turn to when I'm in need of advice or direction. I am a very spiritual person. I believe in God! I believe in the Word. I've learned to ultimately turn to the Lord for all my needs.</p><p><strong>5. What would you tell someone who wants to get involved in your line of business but doesn't know how to get started? </strong></p><p>The Shaved Ice business can be a rewarding venture. I personally spent nearly a year researching because I didn't have a lot of money, but I was going all in and needed to make the least mistakes as possible. A high traffic location is key as well as a good product. There are many options for distributors however, I would recommend a company that's been in business a while and knows the industry.</p><p><strong>6. What advice would you give to someone with an entrepreneurial spirit?</strong></p><p><span>One of my favorite books is called Dreams Really Do Come True by Dennis Burke. Dreams are the God-given desires of your heart in seed from. Believe in your dream, embrace your dream, run toward your dream, refuse to let go of your dream, and ultimately you will live your dream. Make It Happen!!</span></p><p>Snow Daddy's Shaved Ice is located in Eudora, AR. You can visit their site and learn more at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GoSnowDaddys"><span>www.facebook.com/<span class="hiddenSpellError">GoSnowDaddys</span></span></a>.</p><p>I just want to thank Danielle for being bold enough to share her story. I hope it has been motivational to someone to go and pursue their dreams!</p><p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Be someone’s motivation and tell us your story! To be featured on PeopleWhoProsper.com email <a href="mailto:Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">Tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a><span>. Put <span class="hiddenSpellError">PEOPLEWHOPROSPER</span> in the subject line and share a little about yourself.</span></p></div>My Personal Invitation to You! The Courageous Woman Retreat: Living Fearless & Free!https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/my-personal-invitation-to-you-the-courageous-woman-retreat-living2012-07-01T01:32:30.000Z2012-07-01T01:32:30.000ZTangie Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/TangieHenry<div><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qkw5hl_QGPA?rel=0&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p></div>We Want You!https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/we-want-you-12012-08-23T17:29:59.000Z2012-08-23T17:29:59.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p>GPS is looking for <strong>5</strong> more <em>People Who Prosper</em> OR anyone that is successful, considers themselves successful, or on their way to success!</p><p>We are looking to feature and introduce people who are up and coming in their business or already there! PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place that features business owners and shares their stories with someone who just might be able to relate. Believe it or not, sometimes it helps to stay motivated when you hear other people's stories, and this is our goal: Not only to feature successful prosperous people, but to help keep others MOTIVATED.</p><p>So, WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF? We want you to tell US about YOU. It's easy for anyone to be a fan of your website, blog, Facebook page, or twitter. But PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place for you to challenge yourself and put yourself out there. <strong>We give you a chance to brag about yourself</strong>! <em><strong>Because let's face it, if you can't talk about you, then who else will?</strong></em> Tell us about your business and services and how long you've been in business. Why did you decide to go into business for yourself? We want to hear your story.</p><p>I am challenging you today to step out and tell others about you! Here's all you have to do: Email with subject line <em>PeopleWhoProsper</em> to tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com Include your business name, website and a synopsis of "your story". After getting in touch with you, you will be sent a series of questions about yourself, your business and/or services. After you return the answered questions, you will then be featured on GarrisonProsperitySolutions.com and PeopleWhoProsper.com who have almost 300 visitors daily. So, take the first step today and tell us about yourself! You never know who will need to hear your story OR need your services!</p><p><em>Deuteronomy 8:18: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.</em></p></div>6 Characteristics of a Victorious Womanhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/6-characteristics-of-a-victorious-woman2012-08-01T20:05:45.000Z2012-08-01T20:05:45.000ZJamie Fleming-Dixonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/JamieFlemingDixon<div><p>According to Merriam-Webster.com, one definition of “victorious” is:</p><ul><li><em>having won a victory</em></li><li><em>of, relating to, or characteristic of victory</em></li></ul><p>This led me to look up the definition of “victory,” which is <em>achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties.</em></p><p>Here are a few characteristics I believe all victorious women possess:</p><ol><li><strong>She knows how to let go of the past and other things that may hold her back</strong> <strong>so she can step into a brighter future</strong>. A victorious woman knows it does no good to hold on to grudges or allow what happened in the past to hold her hostage. She understands that to move into the successful life she deserves and desires, she must forgive and let go.</li><li><strong>She finds a way to make her dreams come true. </strong>A victorious woman realizes that she has her dreams for a reason and that God didn’t give her her desires without a way to make them happen. She knows that the road may be long and have bumps and curves, but she also knows that she can and <em>will</em> find a way to bring her dreams and desires to fruition.</li><li><strong>A victorious woman isn’t defined by other people’s opinions of her. </strong>She knows that people will have their thoughts about her and what she does, but she knows that, at the end of the day, the only opinion that <em>truly </em>matters is her own and God’s. She understands that what is really important is walking in her calling and doing what she’s been purposed to do.</li><li><strong>She lets go of the idea of being perfect or “Superwoman.” </strong>A victorious woman realizes there’s no such thing as being perfect (i.e., flawless); she knows that she can and should be the best <em>she</em> can be. And she continuously strives for excellence and works on being the best version of herself.</li><li><strong>She stays away from negative situations and people. </strong>Although she may have to deal with them at times, a victorious woman does not constantly stay in situations that are negative and energy-draining, nor does she hang around individuals who continuously complain, gossip or who never have anything positive to say or contribute. She knows that she must surround herself with positivity.</li><li><strong>A victorious woman never lets defeat have the last word. </strong>She knows that her journey in life won’t always be easy or lined with gold. She knows that she will fall down, fail and have disappointments. But, a victorious woman <em>always</em> picks herself up, dusts herself off and keeps it moving until she reaches her destination!</li></ol><p><strong><em>Are there any other characteristics you would add? Please share below! </em><br /></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><em><font size="2"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Dreamer. Lover of life. Goal getter. These are just a few words to describe Jamie Fleming-Dixon, inspirational writer, blogger, editor and F.A.B. Life Strategist. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of For Colored Gurls, a personal development blog with the mission of inspiring and empowering women to live their most Fabulous lives. Additionally, she is owner of Mocha Writer, a boutique copy editing and proofreading service.</span></font></font></em></p><p></p><p><em><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Jamie is also the author of</span></font></font> <font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">How to Change Your Mindset + Live Your Most Fabulous Life</span></font></font><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">, a motivational book, providing practical tips for creating a more positive mindset and living the life of one's dream.</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">She has been featured in several websites, blogs, magazines and Blog Talk Radio Shows, including TheCEOMamma.com, AfroElle Magazine and Prominence Magazine and was recently named one of the 2012 50 Fabulous Women Entrepreneurs on BBWO (Black Business Women Online).</span></font></font></font> <font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Visit her online at</span></font></font> <font color="#000080"><span lang="zxx" xml:lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://jamieflemingdixon.com/"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">jamieflemingdixon.com</font></font></a></u></span></font><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">. </span></font></font></em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p></div>What Are You Scared Of?https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/what-are-you-scared-of-12012-08-01T13:47:18.000Z2012-08-01T13:47:18.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p>GPS is looking for <em>People Who Prosper</em> OR anyone that is successful, considers themselves successful, or on their way to success!</p><p>We are looking to feature and introduce people who are up and coming in their business or already there! PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place that features business owners and shares their stories with someone who just might be able to relate. Believe it or not, sometimes it helps to stay motivated when you hear other people's stories, and this is our goal: Not only to feature successful prosperous people, but to help keep others MOTIVATED.</p><p>So, WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF? We want you to tell US about YOU. It's easy for anyone to be a fan of your website, blog, Facebook page, or twitter. But PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place for you to challenge yourself and put yourself out there. <strong>We give you a chance to brag about yourself</strong>! <em><strong>Because let's face it, if you can't talk about you, then who else will?</strong></em> Tell us about your business and services and how long you've been in business. Why did you decide to go into business for yourself? We want to hear your story.</p><p>I am challenging you today to step out and tell others about you! Here's all you have to do: Email with subject line <em>PeopleWhoProsper</em> to tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com Include your business name, website and a synopsis of "your story". After getting in touch with you, you will be sent a series of questions about yourself, your business and/or services. After you return the answered questions, you will then be featured on GarrisonProsperitySolutions.com, PeopleWhoProsperTV, and over 16,000 people on youtube!</p><p>So, take the first step today and tell us about yourself! You never know who will need to hear your story OR need your services!</p><p><em>Deuteronomy 8:18: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.</em></p></div>Be Featuredhttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/be-featured-12012-06-23T16:42:25.000Z2012-06-23T16:42:25.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p>GPS is looking for <em>People Who Prosper</em> OR anyone that is successful, considers themselves successful, or on their way to success!</p><p>We are looking to feature and introduce people who are up and coming in their business or already there! PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place that features business owners and shares their stories with someone who just might be able to relate. Believe it or not, sometimes it helps to stay motivated when you hear other people's stories, and this is our goal: Not only to feature successful prosperous people, but to help keep others MOTIVATED.</p><p>So, WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF? We want you to tell US about YOU. It's easy for anyone to be a fan of your website, blog, Facebook page, or twitter. But PeopleWhoProsper.com is a place for you to challenge yourself and put yourself out there. <strong>We give you a chance to brag about yourself</strong>! <em><strong>Because let's face it, if you can't talk about you, then who else will?</strong></em>Tell us about your business and services and how long you've been in business. Why did you decide to go into business for yourself? We want to hear your story.</p><p>I am challenging you today to step out and tell others about you! Here's all you have to do: Email with subject line <em>PeopleWhoProsper</em> to tamara@garrisonprosperitysolutions.com Include your business name, website and a synopsis of "your story". After getting in touch with you, you will be sent a series of questions about yourself, your business and/or services. After you return the answered questions, you will then be featured on GarrisonProsperitySolutions.com, PeopleWhoProsperTV, and over 16,000 people on youtube!</p><p>So, take the first step today and tell us about yourself! You never know who will need to hear your story OR need your services!</p><p><em>Deuteronomy 8:18: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.</em></p></div>Eliminate the Excuseshttps://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/eliminate-the-excuses2012-06-22T00:22:02.000Z2012-06-22T00:22:02.000ZTangie Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/TangieHenry<div><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yVrV5pUzEcM?rel=0&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p></div>Mom Knows Best... in Business Too!https://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/mom-knows-best-in-business-too2012-05-10T19:37:19.000Z2012-05-10T19:37:19.000ZTamara Garrison-Thomashttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGarrisonThomas<div><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-351 align-center" title="moms collage2" alt="" src="http://garrisonprosperitysolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/moms-collage2-300x225.jpg" width="369" height="262" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br /><strong>Cheryl Garrison</strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.topleaderstraining.com/">http://www.topleaderstraining.com/</a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.mytopleaders.com">http://www.mytopleaders.com</a></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p>In honor of Mother’s Day on May 13, 2012, I would like to dedicate this post to my mother, Cheryl Garrison. In my interviews to business owners for <a href="http://www.peoplewhoprosper.com" target="_blank">PeopleWhoProsper.com</a>, one of the questions I ask is, “Do you have a mentor? Who is it and why?” Commonly, the answer is the entrepreneur’s mother OR they will definitely mention their mother as an inspiration and/or help in their business; someone they can call on for advice.</p><p>Fortunately for myself, my mother is actually a business woman herself. Therefore, I am able to confide in my mom on a personal and professional level. She is truly my inspiration, mentor and accountability partner to keep me on my toes. It is very rare that I make a business decision without consulting my mom. I mean, why wouldn’t I? She has been in business for HERSELF for over 25 years JUST to take care of my siblings and me when we started school. I truly admire her for that. Even now, she continues to build successful businesses; mentoring women and helping people live a healthier life. I hope to make my child as proud of me as I am of my mom. She has made so many sacrifices in her life for her kids and sometimes we just need to recognize our mothers for that. That’s why I love Mother’s Day. It’s a chance to really thank your mother for all that she has done (whether living or in heaven). So, as we approach this day, I want to encourage you to continue to ask your mom for her advice and take it. Most times, it’s the best advice you will get!</p><p><em>"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."</em></p><p><em>~ Washington Irving</em></p><p></p><p>Tamara Garrison-Thomas</p><p> <a href="http://www.garrisonprosperitysolutions.com">www.garrisonprosperitysolutions.com</a></p><p> <a href="http://www.busy925.com">www.busy925.com</a></p><p></p><p></p></div>