LADONYA YVETTE
Focus, Faith and Flow
RAISE THE BAR
A Balanced Leadership Philosophy Every Entrepreneur Should Know
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f you can INSPIRE‌you can INNOVATE! There is so much that we can accomplish if we prioritize our lives and believe that our purpose is the driving force of who we are and what we are to give back to the world. But we have to stay focused and have faith in order to operate in flow to execute the dream that lives in us. Tapping
In the Golden rule, you treat others as you wish to be treated. into your unique gifts and staying on the right path will help prepare us to make our greatest impact! Entrepreneurs are absolute leaders, and at its core it is all about character. We also must recognize that humility is a virtue, a key aspect of character. Leading with your heart is the most powerful model 10 | ENTREPRENEUR PLATFORM MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2020
for meaningful change because leaders must always try to do the right thing, for the right reasons, and on purpose. A true leader is authentic and inspirational. As you engage for success in your business, it is important to lead with influence and guidance. Your passion and your gift will inspire others on their journey. It is important to have a prosperous mindset, which is basically living with the belief that you are worthy of your Divine purpose. Becoming an entrepreneur can be challenging. When you have a prosperous mindset, you set off an energy that will draw people to you that will help you become successful; it is about your attitude and outlook on life. It creates balance - because energy is everything! However, the secret is to incorporate harmony in your life. I have learned that finding ways in order to balance things out takes more energy than it is to meet it in the middle and harmonize with whatever you may be challenged with. To have balance is learning to work through those challenges. To have harmony is to accept the challenges, understand and embrace them in order to have peace within. Yes, to have balance is important; but the key to balance is harmony!
LADONYA YVETTE
Have you ever stopped to think that Focus takes Focus? I know it may sound funny but it’s true! In order to focus, you have to focus! When you say “yes” to living your best life, you will begin to see how life will start working in your favor rather that against you. What you stay focused on will grow. In order to become more productive and crush your goals, you have to be committed to working hard and managing your time well. If you are not careful, distractions can create havoc in your daily life that will cause you to lose focus. We have at our fingertips the ability to inspire, empower and instill encouragement of dignity, happiness, and hope by collaborating and putting together strengths that will empower others to achieve further goals to become the best versions of themselves.
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When you inspire someone, the blessing will come back to you. Put your team and client’s needs first, and if you work extremely hard to protect their interests, you will prove to them that you are committed and passionate about their success. A leader’s responsibility should be to take the time to inspire, influence, motivate, coach, listen, solve problems, make decisions, and create a safe environment where each individual feel energized. Leadership is about inspiring. Good follow up and follow through builds trust and provides value that is meaningful. Be a catalyst for change. In the Golden rule, you treat others as you wish to be treated. In the Platinum rule, you treat others as they wish to be treated. Photo by Dušan Smetana on https://unsplash.com
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impact and changing the world. I personally have a goal to help 1,000,000 women this year, rise up with me and change their lives for the better. For those of you who don’t know what a Tall Poppy is. If you have that entrepreneurial spirit inside of you, and you’ve ever let the comments or opinions of others tear you down. If you know you are destined for so much more than you are doing and that persistent voice in your head keeps you stuck where you are. If you’ve ever created anything significant only to shut it down, or never put it out there for fear of what others would say or think. Then you are a Tall Poppy. Sister, you know you’ve got greatness in you. You know that you have more inside of you than you are allowing out. For some of you, this might be screaming for freedom, and for others, it might be buried so deep that you can hardly feel it’s flame. But you know it’s there, don’t you?
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Come and join us over at Tall Poppies Rising, and let us help you rise, like the superstar you truly are. Together with my team of experts ready to help you clear out whatever is holding you back, we’ll help you find your greatness. Do not spend 20 years like I did wasting the talents you’ve been given. Whatever you are lacking you can gain. Whatever you need, we can give you. All you have to do is show up, and allow us to take your hand. It’s really that simple. Ask yourself this. Do I want to wake up at 90 with regrets, or do I want to know I lived the best life I possibly could? When is NOW the right time for you to do something different and change your life?
The time is now to take action and live an extraordinary life. So…Are you coming? https://www.facebook.com/TallPoppiesRising/ https://www.instagram.com/TallPoppiesRising/ https://twitter.com/TallPoppiesRisi https://www.linkedin.com/company/tall-poppies-rising
SIMONE BRIDGES
BIO
SIMONE BRIDGES
Simone Bridges is a 14-yearold celebrity chef, author, and speaker. She is celebrated for her unique twist on traditional desserts and her work in increasing science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STREAM) education using culinary concepts. She teaches STREAM through her fun-filled, handson cooking classes. In 2017, Simone founded Goddess Food Factory, which is located in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Her delicious pastries have received raving reviews by celebrities and master chefs from around the globe. Additionally, she has graced the cover of several magazines for her work in increasing STEM/STREAM education, created the #1 educational baking kit for kids, and speaks to youth everywhere about embracing their inner superpowers.
As a STREAM and youth advocate, she serves her community and youth all over the world by providing education on topics such as culinary basics, STREAM, and kid entrepreneurship. Simone’s mission is to empower and grow youth STREAM entrepreneurs through her nonprofit organization, Simone Bridges Inspires, Inc. She continues to be the change she wants to see in the world by spreading positivity and creating an impact wherever she goes. www.goddessfoodfactory.com info@goddessfoodfactory.com instgram.com/goddessfoodjax facebook.com/goddessfoodjax twitter.com/goddessfoodjax linkedin.com/in/simonebridges youtube.com/goddessfoodfactory
Simone’s talents and personality placed her as a special guest on Steve Harvey’s talk show, “Steve” and she’s one of ten kids who are a part of LeBron James “Always Believe” campaign. She’s appeared on several news outlets such as WJXT’s Good Morning Jacksonville and River City Live. She’s been featured on three Smile of Child commercials via Trinity Baptist Network, two episodes on Wonderama, and was the keynote speaker at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. WWW.ENTREPRENEURPLATFORMMAGAZINE.COM
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BIO
RYANN CARTER
The Carterr Collection
When I was four, my most prized possession was a “Hello Kitty” lip gloss kit. I constantly wanted to put that lip gloss on my family and friends, so that they would look pretty. I’m a rising junior at East Carolina University majoring in Business Management. After getting my degree, I plan to go to a Cosmetology School and learn even more about what I love. That passion still is within me from my Hello Kitty kit. There is no better feeling than sitting down with someone and making their face canvas come to life through makeup. Not only does it inspire me to enhance their God given beauty, I also love to see the confidence and courage that accompanies people when they present the best version of themselves to the world. My cosmetics are all handmade, cruelty free and vegan. My goal is to offer products that are good for others. This idea was born from my own struggle to find the right products for myself. I want people to feel confident in both using my products and knowing they made a great choice. I believe the role of makeup is to take what you already have and highlight those features so that you are proud to be yourself – the you, you were meant to be. The Carterr Collection is about creation, re-creation and enhancing your beauty with top notch quality products. It’s about making the world happier and better, one face at a time. Thecarterrcollection.com
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