The Butterfly Effect

Inspire For Success

“For I know the plans that I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11.

It’s a celebration! “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!”Audrey Hepburn

This quote stands true as we also celebrate Women’s Month 2021 and are reminded of all the accomplishments and contributions women have made by being bold and by being heard. Our diverse backgrounds and experiences brings conversations to the table advocating equality and recognizing that we are women on the rise by leveraging our unique perspectives as we bring strength not only to our families, but also to the communities we serve and generations to come.

Diversity and inclusion play an intricate part of how we as individuals treat each other and support one another with love. Diversity, therefore, includes the traditional focus around race and gender but also includes the diversity of thoughts, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences. Inclusion is a culture of kindness that leverages everyone’s unique perspective, strengths and talents that contributes to their ultimate potential.

It is such a time as this that as we support each other and collaborate, we also allow for our shared interests, common goals, characteristics and life experiences an opportunity where we can foster relationships and grow together. And by doing so, we can share among these common interests:

• Support and enhance professional development within our circle of influence

• Contribute ideas to promote better life experiences

• Help make a positive impact to each other and the communities we serve by raising awareness of social issues that may exist and promoting positive change

In other words,… getting Involved is that special ingredient that we bring to the table. One thing for sure is that women are more PowHERful, confident, ambitious and successful now more than ever before.

This message of inspiration is to encourage everyone to live their best life. Begin where you are. No more hiding in plain sight. Map out your message as this is the blueprint for your success. Move forward in faith with joy and fulfillment. When inspiration comes from the heart, that is where we are most impactful. Do not wait for the world to recognize your greatness, live it and live it out loud! Let the world catch up to you.

As I reflect on my own personal journey to becoming, I must share that it has been a beautiful one as living an inspired life has been a result of resolve and unwavering faith. It is important to know that growth cannot go without being challenged. It is a link of strength that shall not be broken. If I may be completely transparent, I once encountered feelings of doubt and worry in the fact that my dream is so big that is literally scares me. I will be the first to admit that I had placed too much focus on the “How” I am going to do this? “What” will people say and think of me? Rather than focusing on the “Why” I am supposed to do this. And “Who” I will do a disservice to if I don’t pursue my purpose. It’s amazing how sometimes we can literally talk ourselves out of something. I have learned to Push through it all.

Pursuing your dream and your purpose can be daunting to say the least. Trust me, I know; I totally get it! But here’s the deal… Deep down inside you know in your heart that you are meant for something big. That you were created to make a difference in the world to make an impact and to serve to some capacity, even though right now you may be feeling differently. I’m here to tell you, there is a great purpose for your life.

So the question remains- what are you missing? Well, you’re missing the simple fact of believing that you are destined for greatness, believing that you are the change and believing that you are enough! Truth be told, people are just waiting on you to show up- because you have what they need that will change the narrative of the way they see themselves or their situation. So it will be forever true that it starts with you! I had to learn this lesson myself. What am I waiting for? And questioned myself, what am I missing?

The bottom line is what you really can be missing is for you to just T.R.Y.; Trust your Radical Yes!

• Yes, I am worthy

• Yes, I am enough

• Yes, I deserve abundance

• Yes, to all of those things that you were created to do and be continued from page 11

Have you ever wondered what sets others apart from the rest? Well let me tell you… It is tenacity and grit! As we take this time to recognize and applaud all who have taken their rightful place as a leader, entrepreneur, visionary or dreamer, we can appreciate that there are many facets of endured strength.

They say everything comes in three’s. Everyday we are being challenged by one thing or another. However, praying and asking God for wisdom regarding everyday life is a key ingredient for victory and successful change in your life.

Second ingredient is faith; which means looking forward and directing your vision into the future rather than looking back at the past. Faith is not required to look back into yesterday. Faith is required to look forward to the next minute, hour, and year. Focus forward in faith. This is our seasoning for the healing of mind, body and spirit.

Third ingredient is love. Love is powerful. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is a many-splendored thing. Self-love is the most important love that we can have in our lives. If we care for and love ourselves, then we are able to share love with others. If we allow love to simmer in our spirit, we allow healing in our heart.

So as we incorporate wisdom, faith and love as our recipe for change, we will see situations being resolved and our lives will be forever changed. It starts with all of us. Together we can make a difference. It is said to be the change you wish to see, which can impact and revolutionize the world in terms of business and personal growth.

You have absolutely everything it takes to pursue your dream and create positive impact in the lives of others. We all have a divine gift tailor-made just for us- for greatness. It is important to realize that your greatest potential is achievable and within your reach.

Life in general can be challenging to say the least. However, once you show up for yourself and begin to pursue your purpose, everything will fall into place. Adopting an attitude of action is the jump start to putting things in motion.

Here are some steps to consider that I have found helpful on my journey to make a difference and create change and how to maximize growth within business and personal development. continued on page 16 continued from page 7

So far, we have The African Ambassador to the United Nations as our matron. We conducted the LiftHerUp literacy outreach in Abuja last April, when we donated school uniforms and covered the girls’ school expenses for three terms. We are just about to confirm and inaugurate our country directors across Africa. Impact-driven engagement is our mission. We want to raise women who make a difference in their neighborhoods, states, and country, not just make noise on social media. We have designed a model in which you will be compelled to be a change driver in your environment once you join our academy. It’s impossible to escape this in the Women Who Win Africa system. We also offer financial incentives to women who work in several African countries.

Tell us about your other initiatives promoting civility and leadership development for women and girls?

As I previously stated, we recently completed the #LifeHerUp girl child literacy campaign in Abuja and have plans to take the program to Cameroon and other African countries. That is our foundation level program because effective 21st century leadership requires education. There is International Civility For The Girl Child Day, which is observed annually October 13th. This effort is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 5. We also have the LeadHerShip Academy, a curriculum-based training and mentorship institution that offers courses for women who wish to improve their political, leadership, and business skills. Another initiative is the Her Shoe Initiative. It is for women who have overcome adversity to rise above the poverty line. We bring them together to share their stories in order to inspire others by becoming active mentors who will teach the girls what worked for them and what didn’t, as well as how they overcame cultural hurdles and expectations to succeed. As a result, the girls learn legitimate means of livelihood at a young age.

What has kept you going? What motivates and inspires you?

You are the Expert:

Remember, the gift is yours! It is also wise to further study your industry or your niche. Explore your creativity. The world is waiting on you. Be resilient.

Be Productive:

What and how much you get done are important for business and personal growth. Time management is a successful habit to master in order to produce great results not only in your business, but in your personal life as well. Not only should you live a balanced life, but a harmonious one!

Be Indispensable:

How well do you assert yourself? Knowing what your strengths are will definitely give you the leverage that you need to produce at a higher level. Be yourself but make yourself stand out from the rest and capitalize on your uniqueness. Be a catalyst for change.

Build Networking Relationships:

Taking advantage of the gift of collaboration is the key to building strong business and personal relationships. Forming partnerships and supporting others is a great way to gain new opportunities for growth. It’s a win-win situation! Collaboration is the new currency. Your network is your networth!

So as we take a moment to recognize the greatness we see in others, I also wish to celebrate You! Go be great in the world. I wish you all indescribable peace.

I’m just a girl who decided to go for it, who is on my journey to becoming the best version of myself daily by using my God-given gifts to inspire others to believe in themselves and confidently go after their dreams. I truly believe that when you know who you are and whose you are, without the limiting beliefs or self-doubt, you can build any form of success you desire upon that foundation… one inspiration at a time.

“A confident woman is an empowered woman humbled by Grace.” – La Donya Yvette

La Donya Yvette is the Founder/CEO of iWIN Global Enterprise., an inspirational movement all about G.I.R.L. PowHER and Living an Inspired Life. She is a Published Author, Writer, creator of Butterfly Beauty Blog, Inspirational Speaker, Master Your Mindset Coach, Certified Dreamsteerer Academe’ Instructor, Contributing Writer for MizCEO Magazine for the Entrepreneurial Woman, the Breathe Now Magazine, and the Entrepreneur Platform Magazine. She is also Your Voice of Inspiration!

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