Inspire for Success

Dr. La Donya Yvette

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