Best in Business Magazine March 2023

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MEET SPEAKER AND MENTAL WELLNESS ADVOCATE MICHAEL TOWERS

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BEST IN BUSINESS

CONTENTS NOTES + PICKS + FEATURES + A LITTLE GOOD NEWS

3 EDITOR'S NOTE Editor Sheila Farr talks about the features in this month's issue of Best in Business Magazine

11 DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

13

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: MEET EVALNGELIST KIMBERLY WOODCOCK

15

FEATURE: 4 WAYS TO STAND ABOVE THE CROWD BY SHER GRAHAM

TO OUR RESIDENT 17 WELCOME FOODIE, CARLIN DUNCAN

37

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

HEALTH & WELLNESS: IS RESTORATIVE

27 YOGA RIGHT FOR YOU?

INSPIRATION: PRESSING ON WITH

29 PERSERVERANCE BY ASHLEY PRIMA 39

VETERANS' CORNER: WHAT DOES THE VA HAVE TO OFFER?

44 TALK BACK!

42

ON THE COVER

ASK DR. BIZBUZZ!

Meet International bestselling Author, Speaker, and Mental Wellness Advocate Michael Towers

For professional business advice, ask Dr. BizBuzz!!!

49 BOOKWORMS We share our picks for the best books about recruiting and retaining top talent.

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Readers share about the things that attracted them to their dream job!

Editor’s Note How to Attract the BEST! This month's issue might be my favorite yet. Not just because it's my birth month (shameless birthday plug), but because it is full of information that helps others become, recruit and retain the absolute best in business...and that's why we exist!

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INTERVIEW

THE FUTURE IS OURS TO MOLD AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL TOWERS

BY SHEILA FARR

There are some people whose path to

before had I experienced a more impactful

freedom is inundated with

presentation or presenter at a conference.

entanglements, trials, and trap doors.

His words were vulnerable, relevant, and

Michael Towers gives new meaning to

made me realize two things: 1)

the phrase, "the comeback kid," as he

organizations need to do more to ensure

proves that using your test to become

mental wellness in the workplace, and 2) I

your testimony can impact thousands.

He does that each and every day!

I first heard of Michael Towers while I was attending a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) conference in 2021. I noticed that he was speaking on mental health in the workplace, and since that was a rarely discussed topic, I felt it was imperative that I tune in for his presentation. I was just finishing up an anthology about this very topic, so aside from being interesting to me, I was curious about how real the discussion would be.

What I heard nearly blew my eardrums out, knocked my socks off, and made my heart sing all at the same time! His presentation was not only vivid and transparent - it was something that every HR Director on the planet needed to know and hear. Never

HAD to have this gentleman join our upcoming book project!

His talk that day led me to action. I immediately reached out to our local Mental Health Association to see how I could become involved and I also reached out to Michael with an invitation to join our anthology...and to my delight - he said yes!

The rest, as they say, is history!

Best in Business Magazine sat down with him recently to learn more about his mission, his passion for workplace mental wellness, and to see what he's been up to since the release of the International Bestselling book, "Cage Fight: Overcoming the Battles in Your Mind."

Michael Towers, a professional speaker and

Michael delivers mental health programs

mental health counselor, is the CEO of

that empower leaders. His programs teach

Speaking of Your Success, LLC.

strategies that transform company culture,

We asked

him to share a little about his work and

teach mental health first aid, instruct

what he enjoys most about it. "The most

directors on how to show authentic

rewarding part of my work is helping

appreciation, and develop leadership

Human Resource Professionals serve and

principles that foster a healthy workplace.

care for their people. Because they are

He shared that he is excited to announce

wired to pour so much of their heart, time,

the launch of an initiative to guide

and energy into their coworkers, family,

organizations step-by-step to become

friends, and community, " Michael said. He

psychologically safe. This will help

has made it his mission to educate HR

organizations become the ideal workplace

professionals on self-care techniques to

where burnout and stress are at a

reduce burnout and stress. "HR Pros are

minimum, and mental health support is

uniquely positioned to make maximum

modeled and encouraged. His program will

impact and by supporting them well," says

also help decrease turnover, increase

Michael, "they can make magic happen in

retention, and allow employers to watch

the lives of everyone around them."

employee engagement skyrocket. He says the great news is that mental health

When asked why or how he chose his

programs have a 5-time return on

current profession, he remarked, "I have

investment and there are incredible tax

always said that I didn't find counseling,

incentives. "We spend 90,000 hours at

counseling found me. My dad was a

work, so I can make the biggest impact in

therapist, and I vividly remember him

the workplace. What's most important to

telling a client struggling with addiction, 'If

me is improving the mental health of

you love your kids, stop killing their father.'

employees so that they can go home and

I knew at that second, I wanted to help

love their families, friends, and community

people. When I was a kid, I wanted to help

better," he explains. When we hear him

Native Americans as an advocate because

talk about things like this, we know that

my heart ached for their decline. When I

the future is really ours to mold as HR

realized I had no fear of public speaking

professionals!

and was talented, I saw it as a vehicle to reach millions! My message is that no

His biggest challenge in the work that he

matter your hurts, your mistakes, or your

does? "Leadership," he says, "as a

diagnosis you can accomplish anything

counselor, the first step is admitting there's

and live a life beyond your wildest dreams

a problem. A lot of leaders are too prideful, or too asleep at the wheel. Prioritizing

productivity and profits over people. It's the

We all have obstacles, even when we're doing

cart before the horse. Make the mental

good work in the world so how does Michael

health of employees the mission and sit back

overcome

and watch the magic."

meditation, and breathwork to put God in

obstacles?

"I

use

prayer,

the center of everything I do. I believe that's We asked Michael to share what inspires him.

proactive management of future obstacles. I

His answer: "The opportunity to help more

have strong men around me for guidance

and more people is a constant inspiration.

and accountability, and I'm always looking

I've experienced great success, but it wasn't

for ways to improve and grow," he says.

long ago that I suffered from untreated mental illness and had little hope. My story

He credits the ability to earn an income as a

can show people that the bridge from serious

professional speaker as one of his greatest

mental illness is a short one, I've crossed it,

successes at work, along with the fact that he

follow me! Also, I'm a little bashful to say, the

gets paid to do what God has called him to

fact

do.

that

people

doubted

me

actually

motivates me!"

Michael shares that he does what he

does because, "it's what I'm equipped to do, and what I love to do and the fact that I get

We mentioned that he was part of the "Cage

paid to do it is beyond my wildest dreams."

Fight" anthology, so we asked him to share a little about why he agreed to join the project.

Finally, we asked him to share any advice he

"I am the featured author of Cage Fight:

has with anyone considering following in his

Overcoming the Battle in Your Mind. Cage

footsteps.

Fight is about how you can step into the ring

considering a career in counseling, make sure

and do battle against worry, procrastination,

you are in counseling or have been in

confusion, anxiety, anger, and feelings of

counseling. Learn about your blind spots and

unworthiness, and remain victorious in the

get as healthy as possible. To help people

fight," he shares, "writing is a God-given

become their best, be your best. If you have

talent and calling of mine. In 'Chase the Lion,"

dreams to be a professional communicator,

Mark Batterson said, "When God puts a

join toastmasters!!! Toastmasters is cheap, but

calling on your heart and you don't pursue it,

priceless! It will change your life!

His

reply

was,

"If

you

are

you're being disobedient. My desire was to publish a book that someone could stumble

We hope you'll visit his website and feel free

upon in a moment of desperation and find

to connect with Michael Towers.

hope. When I use my story to help people

looking for a speaker for your event, we can

rewrite theirs, I feel like I'm most right with

promise you that he truly is the best in the

God. My mission is God's Great Commission.

business!

If you're

He's called me to make disciples of all nations and baptize them. I might not lead people to Christ from the stage of an HR conference on Workplace Mental Health, but if they want to know how I made it from rock bottom to that stage, I will tell them about Christ!"

michael@speakingofyoursuccess.com

ON TOPIC

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WHO ARE YOU AS A LEADER?

We teach regularly scheduled leadership classes at my workplace and I always find it interesting that so often our students have never really thought about who they are as leaders. One of the first tasks we give our students is to have them do some self-reflecting about their personal core values and the things in their lives that are really nonnegotiable for them. This helps them think more directly about who they are, fundamentally, allowing them to begin to set a course for exploration of self.

From there, we focus on how we believe others see us as leaders and how those perceptions may or may not be valid.

Finally, we talk about how we'd like others to see us, and the words we'd like to be known by when it comes to leadership.

by Sheila Farr. SHRM-SCP Business Strategist In our February issue, we asked our readers to tell us who they are as leaders, and we wanted to share a few of the replies we received. Again, this question always seems to take others by surprise, but some of the answers we received include: "I am the responsible one."

"As a leader, I am the person who has the privilege of teaching others the best ways to accomplish their tasks."

"It is my job to guide and inspire..."

We love getting feedback from our readers, and these responses to our question help us know that we are on

the right track when it comes to helping new leaders really think about who they are as leaders.

When it comes to developing your own personal leadership philosophy, where are you in the process? Have you given it much thought at all? Do you simply go to work each day and do your tasks without giving much thought to the development of your team, the improvement of your processes, or growing yourself as a leader? If this sounds like you, it might be time to stop and take a new direction when it comes to leading others.

One comment that we frequently hear is that employees don't leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders. In order to become the best you can be as a leader, it truly is important to take some time to evaluate who you are and what you are doing. If you are ready to make positive changes in the way you lead, we will meet you right here in our April issue as we share our "formula" for developing a new leadership philosophy.

It will make all the difference in how your team responds to you and in the way you feel about the work you do!

March

BUSINESS

SPOTLIGHT

KINGDOM 365/24/7/360 Kingdom 365/24/7/360 is a podcast and television show that encourages and inspires others. Hosted by Minister Kimberly Woodcock, this show demonstrates how God is at work in today's world. Kimberly talks to business professionals, advocates, authors, and other ministers providing opportunities for them to share about how the Lord has become real and personal in their lives. It is a testimony of how others have risen and learned to rejoice in the gladness of the Lord!

MEET KIMBERLY WOODCOCK At the nucleus of change, lies a shift in the mind. Ushering others into transformative thinking about God’s kingdom, culture, community, and humanity is the compassionate professional, Kimberly Woodcock.

Kimberly is a five-time international bestselling author, writer, speaker, Community Support Specialist, and ordained minister committed to encouraging and inspiring others on how to lead with God in service and purpose.

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TOP TALENT

4 WAYS TO MAKE YOU STAND UP ABOVE THE CROWD

BY SHER GRAHAM

Human resource professionals hire the

Having conducted thousands of

highest quality of individuals for a

interviews and been interviewed, these

specific position in their company.

four tips still remain the most beneficial

Whether your working environment is a

in creating your own ‘uniqueness’ that

home-based business or a Fortune 10

is memorable to someone else. Every

culture, there are four ways that you

meeting is an interview. Every interview

can choose to set yourself apart from

is a meeting of the minds. Every

the competition during the interview

moment you meet someone is a time

process and when you are hired.

for influencing. The essence of communication is essential to

The irony is over the 50 years I have

influencing someone to hire you. How

worked in both environments; they

you perceive people and how you treat

haven't changed. It's not always about

people is VERY important. Trade skills

what is on your resume or even who

can be taught; people skills are innate.

you know. It is about the quality of your

Apply part-time or full-time. Apply in

character and how you conduct

fast food or manufacturing. It’s the

yourself in the business of people and

professionalism that you choose to

the process.

exhibit through your behavior that is

.

the true key to successful hiring and work performance.

The word I really like to use is ‘distinguished.'

3. Include others in your growth. The

When someone says, “He/She has

quickest way to succeed in life is to help

distinguished himself/herself in his/her career”

someone else succeed in theirs. Share your

is one of the greatest compliments given to

gifts and talents and accomplishments.

someone. The definition of ‘distinguished’ is

Mentor others. Compete less, encourage

broad: “respectable, perceived as a difference

more.”

in, marked by excellence, set apart.” A great article on written by Joshua Becker titled

4. Show grace and empathy to others.

“How to Distinguish Yourself” is a must read.

Those who routinely extend grace, patience, and kindness to others

Here are my favorite 4 of the 8 tips Joshua

distinguish themselves in a crowded world.

talks about to distinguish yourself from the

Think of someone whom you remember.

world around you. These tips can be found at:

Remind yourself often that this world is

https://www.becomingminimalist.com/disting

largely unfair, that people come from a

uished/ They are:

variety of backgrounds, and that nobody is truly self-made… even you. Take time to

“1. Choose to live differently. Live set apart.

listen. Be patient. This approach to life

Choose to live a life different than society.

always results in humbleness, graciousness,

Following the crowd is what everyone else is

patience, and love.

doing. It’s certainly not going to result in a life that stands out from the crowd.”

Some activities to consider: 1) Smile and speak to everyone you meet. Yes, everyone

“2. Remain focused. This world is full of

everywhere. 2) Mail a handwritten note to

distractions from things that matter. Many of

the person you interviewed with. 3) Have a

the pursuits most common to humankind

firm handshake when first meeting. 4)

(money, power, fame, possessions) are only

Listen to their questions. Answer with

distractions from the pursuits in life that are

clarity and honesty. 5) Eating food or

most important. Remove trivial distractions

drinking beverages during the interview is

today. Do it all again tomorrow.”

not recommended. Say “No Thank you."

One of my favorite mentors, Dr. Wayne Dyer, sums uniqueness up this way: “Apply your own uniqueness to everything you undertake.” Ah.. food for unique thoughts. I leave you with this thought.

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS FOODS With

CARLIN DUNCAN of

GIRL MEETS KITCHEN

MONTHLY FEATURE

PART 2: MEET CARLIN DUNCAN We promised to share more about Carlin in this month's issue, so we're keeping true to our word.

First of all, thank you to the readers - we appreciate the warm welcome you gave to our new resident foodie! The response to her first submission was nothing short of spectacular! We knew you'd love it!

This month, Carlin's sharing her famous pasta salad recipe and you can find it at the conclusion of this article. But now...a little more about this innovative caterer who has taken the Mississippi Gulf Coast by storm!

ABOUT STRUGGLES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM Every career field is not without their struggles and the catering profession has a special set of demands and pressures. We asked Carlin about the main struggle she faces in her profession and her answer was, "Making sure I stop doubting myself. At times it's a struggle to keep that out of my own head. But I try to remember when it creeps in that in that moment it's the devil working to stop me from my calling. I haven't mastered keeping it at bay but I am mastering the gift of snapping out of the self-doubt quicker." Then we asked her to share how she manages to overcome the obstacles in work and her reply was, "Overcoming obstacles isn't always easy, but I always try to remember why I started. I stay faithful to my faith. I pray to God every day to never let me forget where I come from and to always keep me grounded. I was always brought up to walk and talk to God. As a child, my grandmother would have said “just walk and talk with him baby, he can always hear you no matter what.” Although my grandmother is no longer with me physically, anytime I feel backed against a wall, I can hear her say it, and so I start my walk and talk session.

Because of her, because of HIM, I always recover and bounce back."

A LEGACY OF MOTIVATION AND LOVE What motivates Carlin?… love. She says, "Love motivates me to keep going. Not money but love. Love for food, love for other people's happiness. Love for practicing my skill and talent. Love to be better. And just overall love to see the world as a better place. I try to show love through food. And if that dish brings you your only joy for that day, then I have done my job. And that pushes me to do it for the next person and the next. My Grandma believed everything could be cured with a good cry and some good food. And it's my job to make sure that stays true."

We love having Carlin on board with Best in Business to share her talent, her heart, and her amazing insight into the world of catering and cooking!

You're going to love this month's recipe: Carlin's Famous Pasta Salad! Light, yet filling, this is a great take-along for any type of gathering.

Keep watching for more about Carlin, her amazing business, Girl Meets Kitchen, and all of the places you can connect with her along the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

APRIL'S RECIPE

Photograph by Christopher Duncan

CARLIN'S FAMOUS PASTA SALAD This pasta is perfect for any event, holiday , or just because. It's quick and super easy. Great for those days you just don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. Also, it’s great as leftovers for lunch.

Ingredients 1 box of bowtie pasta 2 chicken breast 1 container of cherry tomatoes 1 bag of frozen peas 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan Grape seed or Olive oil Butter

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Step 1 Butterfly your 2 chicken breast and season well with your favorite seasoning . I love to use a good cajun seasoning along with garlic powder. Sear your chicken breast in 2 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of butter.

While your chicken is cooking, boil 1 box of bowtie pasta in salted water until done and drain.

Step 2 Once peas are heated through, toss in your tomatoes just to coat them. It should be a good 5 mins or so. We don’t want to blister them... just enough to warm them slightly. Once done, remove from heat.

Once rested, chop chicken into bite size pieces. There is no wrong or right size to cut chicken, so use your preference.

Step 3 Time to mix!

In a large bowl, pour in your pasta, breaking away any lumps or clumps if there are any.

Next, mix in your peas, tomatoes, and chicken. Toss everything together with 2tbsp of oil (from the list).

Taste for flavor, and if needed salt/pepper or 1tsp of Cajun seasoning can be added based off your taste preference. But this part is optional.

Step 4 Plate and garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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Business Feature

by Sheila Farr

Finding and Keeping the Best of the Best

2023 TRENDS Want to attract top talent this year? Do these three things: 1. Offer a competitive, but flexible, benefits package.

2. Develop a reputation for being the best of the best.

3. Provide opportunities for your employees to grow WITH your company!

Every organization wants to hire employees to drive business success. and nowadays, attracting top talent requires far more than a quick post on one of the popular job posting sites.

Companies have to actively target the right candidates, promote positions through various outlets, and capitalize on their marketing efforts to stand out among a surplus of great career opportunities.

Being successful at recruiting talent also means companies have to rethink their current employee recruitment strategies to find innovative ways to attract - and keep - top talent.

While talent acquisition is an on-going process for many human resources professionals, attracting the top talent talent that can help set your organization apart from others in your profession requires companies to dig a little deeper in the hiring pool. It takes planning and determination to become the best in order to find and hire the best.

Workplace Culture First, consideration should be given to your workplace culture. Your workplace culture is the character and personality of your organization. It involves the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that make up the regular atmosphere in a work environment.

5 Things for Hiring Managers to Consider

The best way to ensure you attract top talent for your company is to make certain you have a healthy work culture.

Developing core values that directly reflect who you are as an organization can help you clearly define why you exist and thus can help you draw in those workers who share in your values.

Having a strong sense of community can also help with developing an healthy work culture because it helps your employees know and understand that what they do has a larger impact than what they accomplish inside the walls of your company.

Accurately categorizing job duties and writing good job descriptions can also enhance your corporate work culture because it establishes and clearly communicates a solid set of expectations for organizations to set for their employees.

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PAGE 24 When employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, they will work more efficiently and effectively because they grasp the importance of their roles.

Company Reputation A candidate's perception of a company is many times the first step in deciding whether or not they would like to work for them.

Creating positive exposure for your business increases its level of credibility and reputation, making it an attractive prospect for talent.

One way you can do this is by operating by your core values. Becoming known for keeping your promises, providing high quality experiences (for your customers and employees), and maintaining consistency are all great steps to take to ensure your company sustains a good reputation; one that most certainly will attract top talent!

Personal Relationships Employees not only want to feel invested in the work they do, but they also want to see that their employer is invested in the same things they value and believe in. Taking time to talk to your candidates (beyond the scope of "what are your strengths and weaknesses), can help you begin to develop relationships with your team that will be lasting ones.

People are increasingly looking to join organizations that have a greater purpose beyond profitability. Ensure your hiring managers clearly articulates the organizational purpose and helps connect employees to the role they play in helping your organization achieve the greater good.

Remember, however, don't just talk to your employees - be sure that you are asking questions, listening to their input, and engaging them in work that is meaningful

interesting to them.

Personal Fulfillment at Work According to Forbes magazine (2021) most of us work an average of 100,000 hours from the age of 18 to 65, (the average lifetime). That's a significant percentage of the time most of us will spend on earth, so if you aren’t fulfilled by what you’re doing for work, life can feel pretty empty.

Feeling fulfilled with your career can lead to overall satisfaction and happiness from your job. Understanding how to help employees achieve this can help you find employees who enjoy their work and it cam improve their efficiency and performance in it.

Providing competitive benefits packages that support their lifestyle outside of work is one way to help employees feel secure, but showing appreciation to employees and providing them challenges that engage them are also important ways to help foster personal fulfillment at work.

Career Progression Assisting employees with career planning and providing examples of career paths within a company can be one of the key ways for companies to engage their people and get them more enthused about staying and contributing within a company. Often, skilled people leave their companies because they are not aware of the wide range of career possibilities open to them.

They may only be aware of jobs within their department or unit, and may get discouraged if they do not see anything to meet their own career goals. That's why it is important to discuss employee expectations and opportunities during the interview process.

Safety Tips for Employees: Certainly, everyone should take personal ownership over their career development, KNOW THE RULES but corporations can provide valuable information to assist employees in this TAKE BREAKS critical venture even before the onboarding paperwork has been initiated.

WEAR PPE Be sure that you are discussing expectations REPORT ANYand HAZARDS YOU SEE (both yours the potential employee's), providing honest information about ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN TRAINING potential opportunities within the organization, and making opportunities for BE PREPARED career advancement inside your company in order to attract and retain the best of the best when it comes to employee talent.

What Will Your Next Steps Be? Now that you know a little more about how to attract - and keep - top talent, what will your first steps be? We suggest that you spend some time looking at your hiring and retention trends and then ask yourself some serious questions. Consider these: Are you transparent in your informationsharing with potential new employees?

Do you ask new recruits questions about their expectations and goals? If yes, do you take action on them?

Are you in the habit of listening to regular feedback and suggestions from your employees?

To get on the right path to attracting top talent, we suggest that you evaluate your reputation, core values, workplace culture, benefits programs an opportunities for fulfillment and career progression to ensure you're being the best in your business.

DID YOU KNOW? Each month the team at Gulf Coast Training & Education Services in Biloxi, Mississippi offers free professional development training?

If you're an HR Professional, or interested in the HR career field, you are invited to join in on the training each month.

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Health and Wellness

Why Restorative Yoga Might be Exactly What You Need

By Sheila Farr

If you've ever tried Vinyasa or Ashtanga yoga and decided you're "not a yoga person," I would encourage you to give restorative yoga a try! Many find Vinyasa and Ashtanga a little too physically demanding and fastpast, so for those people I say, "try restorative yoga!"

Restorative yoga has a more gentle, slow, and nourishing style and flow. It is a relaxing, meditative, more passive style of yoga that involves holding fewer (and more floorbased) postures for longer periods of time. It involves the use of props (blocks and bolsters) for support and can also be done from a chair for those who are unable to lower themselves onto a mat.

The primary focus of restorative yoga is to connect with your body and relax. The benefits of this style of yoga are plentiful and include: Promotes emotional and physical relaxation Can lower blood pressure Promotes deep breathing Reduces pain and tension Improves sleep Is suitable for any size and type of body Because restorative yoga requires such gentle motion, it makes it a great option for those just getting started with movement, and even for senior citizens with limited mobility. It is a great way to begin waking up your body and connecting with a form of movement and exercise that is more conducive to helping us slow down a bit from our busy lives and overthinking.

It might be exactly what you need! restorative yoga a try!

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PRESSING ON WITH PERSERVERENCE Can you think of a time where you felt as though you were on a never-ending rollercoaster from which you would never get off? Or maybe you felt like you were going in circles just running on fumes? How exhausting those feelings are! I know personally that I have felt these ways many times in my life. At times I thought that my dreams, my goals, and my plans were never going to become a reality; no matter what I did. I trusted that God had a plan, and I knew that His timing was perfect, however, I was failing to realize the most important part of it all: His process! I learned as I trusted Him more, and by growing my relationship with his son, Jesus, that during His process we must never quit, never give up, and we must press on with perseverance.

You may have heard that you can’t plant an apple tree and expect an apple to grow overnight. There is a process in which you must choose the right season, prepare the soil, plant the seed, water the seed, and then wait on the apples to produce. If you sat and watched for the seed to immediately grow an apple, then you were not only wasting precious time that you could be making for something else important, but you were also not trusting the process. In time, trusting the process, and waiting, you will eventually have an apple. Your tree will produce delicious fruit and will also be multiplied. It will be worth the wait.

We must remember that we must persevere and keep pressing forward chasing after our dreams, our goals, and our plans, not forgetting that God’s plans for our lives are far better than any plan we could make for ourselves. If we have a vision for something in our life that we would like to happen then we should do whatever it takes to make it happen, but if it does not happen as quickly as we would like for it to happen, then we must wait on the process, and be patient. We must have hope in our hearts, and a never-ending faith that the Lord will help us, especially if our vision is in His will. We must, like my grand-mother taught me as a young child, keep on keeping on. I will never forget those words as they will forever live in my heart as part of her legacy.

I know I have often questioned myself in the past, wondering if the goals for my life were achievable or not. I also questioned as time went on if my goals were ever going to be accomplished, and if they are then when would I finally be successful in achieving them? I look back now, and see all of the time and effort I have put in to be at the stage of success that I am at today. I have worked hard to build a personal brand and have a positive reputation of what I represent and what I stand for. .

BY ASHLEY PRIMA

PAGE 30 From beginning to write poetry at a very young age to now being an international, multi-time best-selling author and public speaker, and having spoken on stages to share my message and testimony of the things, I have had to endure to get to where I am today and it has been a challenge. Although it has been a challenge, the rewards at the end have been worth the wait.

Along with being an author and public speaker, I wear many hats where I have been rocking each hat on my head. I sometimes can wear multiple hats at once. I am a business owner to several businesses, a multimedia journalist for a local online newspaper, a professional event photographer, and a mental health advocate. I work as public relations for a well-known fashion agency, and I am a secretary to a mental health organization. And as of the publication of this article I can say that I am a cowriter for a well-known magazine. Along with those things, and a few others, I recently launched my most precious “business baby,” which is my very own news and event vlog where I do video interviews and turn them into a blog. I have done all of these things even being diagnosed with several mental health conditions and a struggle with confidence, and also a battle with low self-esteem. I am not going to say that it has been an easy journey because it certainly has been my own personal rollercoaster, but I will say that where I am now, finally “making it," has been worth the wait.

I am grateful that I have never quit. I never gave up. Even when I thought I would never achieve a single goal, I kept on keeping on. If I fell, I got back up and I got back up even stronger than before I had fallen. I thank the Lord for His process and I thank Him for His strength that I have had to keep pressing on in perseverance. I look back and see the obstacles that I have overcome and I see why I had to go through them. My personal motto is that you have to go through it to get to it...and I am thankfully finally to it.

If you ever feel that you will never get off that rollercoaster or that you are just about to run out of gas, remember that God’s process is to ride that rollercoaster, or drive that vehicle until we are at our destination of success while trusting His process. You will get there, but only if you keep going. Keep striving. Be who you are meant to be. If I can finally step INTO my purpose to live IN my purpose ON purpose, then you can do the same. The best is yet to come, my friend, but you must know with all your heart, soul, and mind that the best will come. By the grace of God, and giving Him all glory, honor, and praise for all of the things He has done for me, is doing for me, and will do for me I will forever be grateful for His process. And for the things I have in store, I am waiting, and I am pushing on with perseverance. Don’t quit. Don’t give up. Persevere! It will be worth it in the end!

In a generation most exposed to the chains of mental health disparities, there is a voice of advocacy in the likes of Ashley Prima. Ashley is a compassionate leader, speaker, multi-time International best-selling author, multimedia journalist, and mental health advocate. Ashley is the owner of Writing For Success, LLC.

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NONPROFIT NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

Veteransville: Helping Others Connect & Grow

by Sheila Farr

From the moment you lay eyes on the patriotic-colored tiedyed logo, you know there's something special about this organization.

Veteransville is a new nonprofit established to provide charitable and educational services to Veterans and their families.

Founded by retired U.S. Army logistics specialist Brandi Miles, Veteransville has already started making an a major impact serving homeless Veterans along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. "We aren't just limited to helping the homeless population, but here along the Coast, so many of our brothers and sisters need help. We're working to

make sure we don't just get stuck in a cycle of outreach, but instead, we'd like to focus on helping with reintegration into our community," says Miles.

In addition to homeless outreach and reintegration, Veteransville will offer assistance to female Veterans undergoing trauma recovery by offering quarterly retreats that focus on providing mental health counseling, on-going lifecoaching, and education in the areas of health and wellness. "It's so important to help others understand that many of our veterans are still in recovery. So many of our female veterans need

help in releasing the control and experiences that had in the military, so they can transition to civilian lives and still be productive.

We're working to make sure that happens for as many Veterans as we can," said the Executive Director of the organization.

Plans are in the works for a fundraising golf tournament on May 27th and a festival called "VetsFest" this November. "We just want to show the world what our Veterans are capable of doing.

We're out here changing the world and making sure we help our veterans make healthy connections with each other and with our community,"

remarked Coach Brandi Miles.

Veteransville is excited to begin partnering with other nonprofits and businesses along the Coast in order to bring their services to a wider range of Veterans.

In addition to the homeless reintegration and recover retreats they're planning, Veteransville also offers education and training in the areas of leadership, management, peer support, and trauma recovery, along with offering various classes including job training, interviewing skills, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, and writing as therapy.

For additional information about Veteransville - or to partner with them - you may contact Brandi Miles at veteransvilleinfo@gmail. com

**Editor's note: this article is being rerun from our February issue due to its popularity and the high number of inquiries about this organization.

Veteransville Executive Director, Brandi Miles

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VETERANS' CORNER

VETERANS' CORNER: UNDERSTANDING VA ELIGIBILTY AND WHAT THE VA OFFERS TO VETERANS

By Sheila Farr

According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the term "veteran" means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. A minimum service requirement exists to be considered a veteran. Service members must have served a minimum of 24 months of active duty to be considered a veteran. If the service member becomes disabled because of their time in the service, there is no minimum length of service to qualify for VA benefits.

You may be eligible for VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge. Even if you have other forms of health care coverage (like a private insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE), you can use VA health care benefits along with these plans.

Beneficiary Financial Counseling The VA's Insurance Service provides beneficiaries with free, professional financial advice from FinancialPoint, an independent company whose team of professionals are experts in handling a wide range of financial matters. Beneficiaries can access this service online 24/7 to request a financial plan.

Career Center The Career Center on eBenefits offers Service members in transition and Veterans with opportunities to translate their military skills into careers in the public and private sectors. The tools and resources available in the Career Center allow Service members and Veterans the ability to search for jobs, identify professional strengths, and create and post resumes.

Educational and Vocational Counseling

Aside from healthcare benefits, the VA's website also indicates that the following services and assistance is available to our veterans:

VA's Veteran Readiness and Employment Service provides educational-vocational counseling for veterans and certain dependents. This service can provide a wide range of educational and vocational counseling services to Service members still

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on active duty, as well as Veterans and dependents who are eligible for one of VA's educational benefit programs. These services are designed to help an individual choose a vocational direction and determine the course needed to achieve the chosen goal.

Fiduciary Program The VA's Fiduciary Program was established to protect Veterans and other beneficiaries who, due to injury, disease, or due to age, are unable to manage their financial affairs.

The fiduciary is responsible to the beneficiary and oversees financial management of VA benefit payments. Generally, family members or friends serve as fiduciaries for beneficiaries; however, when friends and family are not able to serve, VA looks for qualified individuals or organizations to serve as a fiduciary.

Independent Living The Independent Living program is designed to make sure that each eligible Veteran is able, to the maximum extent possible, to live independently and participate in family and community life increasing their potential to return to work. Those who may qualify are Veteran's whose service connected disabilities are so severe that they are currently unable to pursue an employment goal.

VETERANS' CORNER

Mortgage Delinquency Assistance In cases where loan servicers are unable to help Veteran borrowers, VA's Loan Guaranty Service has Loan Technicians in eight regional loan centers and a special servicing center who take an active role in interceding with the servicer to explore all options to avoid foreclosure. Service members or Veterans with VA-guaranteed home loans can call (877) 827-3702 to reach the nearest Loan Guaranty office where Loan Specialists are prepared to discuss potential ways to help save the loan.

Reach out to your local VA for more info on any of these programs.

Sheila Farr is a former U.S. Air Force Reserve personnelist and currently serves on the Board of the Gulf Coast Human Resource Association and the Mississippi State Council of SHRM as the Workforce Readiness Director. She's the CEO of Gulf Coast Training & Education Services, where she works to help Veterans find the right employment fit as they transition to civilian employment.

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TALK BACK! Last month, we asked you to share about what attracts you to the perfect job. Here's what you had to say...

"It's not just about money anymore. In order to attract the best candidates businesses need to be about more than the bottom line."

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"When I was looking for my dream job, I was most concerned with their benefits package and their ability to allow flexibility in my work schedule. Those two things are most important to me."

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"What I feel attracts top talent is a company's reputation. You've got to be a place that people want to work for."

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TALK BACK! LET US HEAR FROM YOU! EMAIL US AT TRAINTHEGULFCOAST@GMAIL.COM TO SHARE ABOUT THE WORST ONBOARDING EXPERIENCE YOU'VE EVER HAD! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME, OR NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS, AND THE CITY/STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE LOCATED AND WE'LL SHARE YOUR COMMENTS IN OUR NEXT ISSUE! APRIL'S TOPIC: ONBOARDING FOR KEEPS!

"Things that would attract me are good benefits, a solid salary, the ability to work for a reputable organization, and a fun and flexible environment. You spend too much time at work to be miserable there."

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DR. BIZBUZZ

Ask Dr. BizBuzz Dear Dr. BizBuzz: I used to work in the oil field for 10 years where I invested a percentage to my 401K. It has been 8 years since I have worked there or in a similar industry. Shortly afterward, I ended up working in a different field that offered 403's. So, I opened another account to be able to keep my previous investment available in hopes that I would return to the oil industry. I am currently working in an industry that has IRA plan that I have agreed to contribute bimonthly. I also have a personal investment account where I can buy, sell, or trade if I wanted. Each of these accounts has proved to be beneficial and profitable. I don't mind keeping track of these accounts.

My question is, "Is it better to stay diversified with 401K, 403, and IRA accounts being that each one of these investments has its own perks in the long run, or should I consolidate so that I can manage gains and losses from the 401K that I don't have any financial control over or can't contribute to purchasing more shares in the oilfield? If it is better to consolidate, which account would be best for future financial security?"

Thank you for taking my question. I look forward to wise counsel.

Gloria N., Texas

Dear Gloria, Thank you for your question regarding financial planning. This is an area that is not in my wheelhouse of expertise. As a business consultant, I recommend that individuals get at least 2 referrals from financial planners in their area. However, I have been going through a similar financial planning endeavor, so I will share with you the steps I took and hope this helps.

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Here are some questions I have to consider as I go through this journey. My first step was to get a notebook and pen and answer the questions in writing about my financial future. What does it look like? Whom will it impact? How much longer do I want to be involved in a career? What experiences would I like to pursue once I change the course of my retirement?

Do you have long-term healthcare? Do you have all of your paperwork done including your will and end-of-life documents completed? What is paid for? What do I want to invest in?

A favorite article that helped me is “7 Important Questions a Financial Plan Can Help You Answer “written by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz in October 2020. Below is a link to the article that really makes me consider things I hadn’t thought about. A portion of that article is included within this reply. https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/7-important-questions-financial-plan-can-help-youanswer “1) How realistic is it to reach all of my dreams and goals?

The only way to make any of that happen is to get specific. A financial plan starts with helping you zero in on what you own and what you owe and clarifies how your income can cover essentials as well as savings and discretionary expenses. It will help you focus on your goals, put a dollar amount on each and create a realistic timeline for achieving them.

2) What should I do first?

Trying to save, invest and pay off debt all at once can be overwhelming. A basic plan helps you prioritize, whether you're creating a savings strategy, trying to reduce debt or both. It can give you a blueprint for acting; for example, getting a 401(k) match first, next paying off nondeductible high-interest debt, then contributing to your child's education. These aren't high finance issues; these are everyday issues.

3) How should I invest for retirement as well as shorter-term goals like a down payment or kids' education?

How you invest has a lot to do with when you need the money. The longer the timeframe, the more risk you can afford to take, depending on your own feelings about risk. Generally speaking, the money you'll need within the next six-to-eighteen months, like an emergency fund or a vacation, should be in cash. Money for intermediate goals that you may need in two-to-four years, like a home down payment, might be conservatively invested in bonds.

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Savings for longer-term goals more than five-to-seven years out, for instance, retirement or college, could reasonably be invested in stocks. Once you've answered questions one and two, you'll more easily be able to pinpoint how to invest for your various goals.

4) What's the best way to protect my family and me?

A financial plan can also help you focus on crucial issues like emergency preparation and insurance. Do you have enough cash to cover at least three-to-six months' essential living expenses? When was the last time you reviewed your health insurance coverage? Do you need life or disability insurance and how much? These are the deeper questions a plan can help you answer to protect your family from the unexpected.

5) When will I be able to retire and how much will I need?

As you prioritize your savings goals, retirement should be high on your list, because the earlier you start planning the better. But planning for when you'll be able to retire isn't about saving blindly; it's about projecting your needs with some degree of accuracy. So back to question one. Your current expenses provide a reasonable starting point to estimate a retirement budget. This will give you an idea of how much you need to save when you can realistically retire, and if you're on track.

6) What if something should happen to me?

This is the key reason for estate planning—another concept that many people feel doesn't apply to them. But we all need to think about who will take care of our children, who will make financial and medical decisions if we can't do it for ourselves, and how we want our assets and personal property distributed. Again, it's not about "how much," but rather about "how" we want these decisions to be made. A financial plan helps keep you in charge, so someone else doesn't make decisions for you.

7) What am I overlooking?

There are a lot of pieces to our financial lives. And sometimes it's hard to see them all, let alone how they fit together. A financial plan lays them out for you so you can see if something is missing. If you can work with a financial planning professional, so much the better. A set of trained eyes can help you address any savings shortfalls, improve your budget, and save on taxes.

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Answers that go beyond money: The process of creating a financial plan can be just as important as the plan itself. It can help you think through and more confidently make life decisions; it can give you the assurance that your family is covered in the face of an uncertain world; and it can help couples be on the same page as they deal with present worries and future hopes. In other words, financial planning can be liberating—not just for you personally, but for your entire family as well.”

The more that you learn and the more you visualize what type of life you want to create, the better the foundation for it happening. Finding a financial planner will be the challenge. Ask for recommendations. and Interview them with your questions.

Good luck.

Dr. Bizbuzz

Sher Graham is CEO/EVP, NeuroBehavior for OSBI/Synergy Solutions Collab, Mobile, AL, an international mindset transformation speaker and best-selling author, journalist and behavioral health advocate. She may be reached at synergytosoar@gmail.com.

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a little good news...

SHARING GOOD NEWS AND EXCITING EVENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!

Watch for the authors of "Veterans Unchained: Breaking the Chain of Trauma One Link at a Time" out and about on various speaking engagements this spring!

Be sure to check out Allison G. Daniels' first "Author Incubator" project. You can watch it on her Facebook page at Allison G. Daniels, Publisher.

Join "Shea Queen" Paula Farve as she speaks about the importance of home gardening and gardening as therapy at Veteransville "Gather to Garden" event on March 20th!

Watch for the upcoming anthology, "Red Power Suit: Leading Through Influence," releasing soon. The authors join us for a special feature in our June issue!!!

Congratulations to Gulf Coast Training & Education Services for their nomination as Best Gulf Coast Business by the Sun Herald!

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Hire to Win is designed to accompany managers looking to achieve better results, higher profits, and more success through the employees they hire

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BY TRAVIS BUTLER Whether you're a small business owner, HR manager, or a startup founder, this book provides practical and tactical insights and proven strategies to help you identify and attract quality candidates, build a positive company culture, and retain top performers.

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BY DENISE AND RANDY WILKERSON Hiring decisions can be challenging for even the most experienced managers.

You want to hire top talent – “A” players, high achievers, and top performers who are engaged and passionate about their work. But how do you screen for these important traits during the interview process to hire the best candidate for the job? Is there an interview method that would give you more confidence in your hiring decisions?

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