Potter was a woman. One year later, after much persuasion and persistence, on October 2, 1902 The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published. She is an inspiration to all writers who have a story still setting on the shelf. Then there is Lydia of Thyatira, most commonly known as, The Woman of Purple. She was a well-to-do woman of a purple-dye business in the city of Thyatira, famous for a peculiar purple dye, prized by the Romans. Lydia traveled across the oceans, bringing rolls of dyed cloth to sell.
WOMEN OF FAITH. WOMEN OF WEALTH. WOMEN OF COURAGE. There are women throughout history who have inspired our faith, done extraordinary things and encouraged us in the face of tragedy. They have saved lives, created new moments, become entrepreneurs and inspired us all to put our dreams to the test and live with purpose.
Don't limit yourself. You can go as far as your mind lets you. – Mary Kay Ash
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other Teresa is one of those women that inspire us to do more and dream big. Her lifelong commitment to the comfort of humanity challenges us to do more. “Our deepest fears should not be that we are inadequate. Our deepest regrets should be that we go to our graves not doing what we were put on this earth to do.” –Mother Theresa. Who am I to write a bestselling book, build a successful business, invent the next medical breakthrough, build a college or run for Mayor. Actually, who are you to not? Don’t talk yourself out of your dreams and certainly don’t let anyone else. Mary Kay Ash was a woman that led a movement that has now lasted for more than a decade. Against all odds, against disappointments, she found her own unique voice and lifelong purpose; after retirement. When most were finishing their career, she began a new chapter in her life. As a professional sales executive, she began her first business from a tiny store in Dallas, Texas, with five products and a big dream. Helen Beatrix Potter, an English writer and illustrator best known for her beloved children’s stories, The Tale of Peter Rabbit became one of the most famous illustrated children’s works ever written. But her manuscript was initially rejected by the publisher because
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Why did she happen on Philippi? Why did she come just at that time? Why not to Neapolis? Why not sell her cloth over at Corinth? Whatever reason, there was one cause, of which she was unaware that would shape her destiny. It never entered Lydia’s mind when she left with her purple bales, that she was following a thread that would bring her to her greater purpose, meet a man named, Paul and eventually fund the planting of a church. If we knew all the circumstances of our own providential journeys, no doubt we would be amazed. When I was in my forties, while in the middle of a great career my past, present and future changed in a matter of moment when the chaplain said, “your husband is dead.” Reality sets in very soon when the funeral’s over and everyone goes home. What was my purpose now? Was it the same? Was it different? Worst of all the voice of fear taunted me that I would be living under a bridge with a teenager unable to provide for the family. Seven years later the dream of running my own business to help other women entrepreneurs succeed, has turned into much more. Our company has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs from new start-ups to seven figure organizations on growth and success. We’ve help to establish and development a Christian University. Our publishing company has assisted more than 100 authors get published. The years after my husband's death looked very dissimilar. But, in the midst of discouragement, hurt, pain and unfairness your Why…must become greater than your disappointments. Find the courage to Dream Big!
Margo Bush is an Oklahoma native. She is founder of Margo International and President of Bush Publishing & Associates, Inc. She was the Cofounder of a thriving church in Louisiana for more than fifteen years. Dr. Bush holds a Doctorate of Theology from West Virginia Christian University, a degree in Music and Theater Production and continuing education training in business development and analysis. To learn more about church or business consulting, or to book Margo for an event, visit MargoInternational.com or call 918-404-8205.