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PL "Love Match Atlanta's" SHAE PRIMUS Winter 2022/23 Issue No.7 www.PlatinumMagazine.online From MiddleClass Matchmaker to Upper Echelon Matchmaking WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Be A Boss, But Burn the Cape Does Golf Benefit Women in Business As it Does for Men? EMBRACINGTHE EMBRACINGTHE EMBRACINGTHE POWEROFYOUR POWEROFYOUR POWEROFYOUR INTROVERSION INTROVERSION INTROVERSION
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As I reflected upon the growth, changes, mistakes, and future of “Platinum Magazine” it was only fitting to make the Winter 2022/23 issue a recap of what readers may have missed in our previous issues and all its awesomeness, along with the new features and contributions!

editor's note

Less than a year ago I launched “Platinum Magazine” and I am excited to share that it recently received a Georgia Business Journal “Honorable Mention” for Best Publication in 2022!

Initially, “Platinum Magazine” was intended to be a publication primarily about relationships as it was poised to be the official magazine for “Platinum Connections Agency, LLC,” a matchmaking agency for successful professionals.

However, that premise quickly changed as we brought readers articles and information about not only relationships but also legal topics, entrepreneurship, business, health & wealth (all areas that I’m passionate about) throughout the year.

In 2022, “Platinum Magazine” has featured over 30 experts, entrepreneurs, and contributors in their areas of expertise. Each issue also featured recommended Business & Relationship podcasts and books.

I’m especially excited about our cover story featuring Shae Primus, who has been matchmaking for over 10 years and is also leveling up in her business. Shae started as the “Middle Class Matchmaker” but after being a cast member of Bravo’s “Love Match Atlanta,” and attending a Rick Ross “Boss Up” Conference, she is now the CEO of “Upper Echelon Matchmaking.” I love not only Shae’s expertise, personal journey, and business approach, but I love her growth.

As individuals and entrepreneurs, we’re not meant to remain stagnant in our lives. Expansion and growth are what it is all about and “Platinum Magazine” has become a platform to showcase up-and-coming talent and to learn from others who are where you want to be.

Personally, I have learned from all our features and contributors and that has helped me grow both personally and professionally. So, if you’re looking to level up in your business or in relationships in 2023, I encourage you to explore not only this recap issue but all our previous issues as well.

Thanks to all of you again who have contributed and supported “Platinum Magazine!” Here’s to an even better 2023. Happy holidays and New Year!

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Embracing the Power of Your Introversion

Introversion the personality trait characterized by the internal processing of one’s world away from stimulation invites one to “live deeply and impact greatly” by leaning into the gifts of their mind’s processing power.

For far too long, the refrain to introverts has been to “get out of your shell” and “just put yourself out there ” However, this advice places an undue burden on the introvert to conform to extrovert standards rather than opening understanding amongst the extrovert leaning populace

This discrepancy has ever greater implications for women and people of color with a near total dismissal if one identifies as all three. These intersectional introverts experience disproportionate levels of mental exhaustion, emotional angst, career stagnation, and pay inequity, despite performance or qualifications, according to the National Center for Intersectional Studies.

Yet, for those introverted women of color who are able to break through the noise of their own minds and their external world, opportunities abound to shape and transform lives for the better, beginning with their own.

Some of the most influential people in entertainment, business, and athletics can attest: the secret of success is to be more of yourself and bring all your gifts to the fore, including your introversion

INSIGHTS FROM INFLUENTIAL INTROVERTS

Connect With You to Connect With Them

In Harper's Bazaar, Beyonce credits her shyness and introversion as the catalyst for her dreaming big and connecting through her artistry.

"I am now grateful for those shy years of silence [that] gave me the ability to connect to people I’m not sure I would dream as big as I dream today if it were not for those awkward years in my head "

Confidence Can Be Quiet, Too

Condelezza Rice wields her extraordinary power and influence by letting her quiet, reflective nature lead clarifying and insightful interactions, as revealed by Newsweek

"[She] has a certain demeanor: assertive yet deferential, eager yet calm, [by rising] above the fray, she preserves her ability to influence decisions, however subtly."

Your Wellness Is Your Wealth

When Naomi Osaka stepped away from the French Open for her mental wellness, she inadvertently initiated wellness conversations and justice initiatives that span industries and nations, as Women's Health covered, while expanding her impact and income.

"Growing up being [labeled] ‘the quiet one ’ puts you in a box and, even worse, makes you stand out when all you want is to blend in. But now I try to embrace and own it.”

International speaker and global bestselling author, Jacqueline Shaulis guides introverted women of color to get seen, heard, and respected by embracing their AWESOME™ across stages and media outlets including, Forbes, TODAY, The Washington Post, Yahoo, and International Business Times. You can connect with "The Excitable Introvert" at http://www.iEmbraceAwesome.com and across the socialverse @JKShaulis.

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WORK-LIFE BALANCE: BE A BOSS, BUT BURN THE CAPE

Are you one of those amazingly talented women who is perfect on paper but overwhelmed with work, family, stress, loneliness, and everyday responsibilities?

If so, you are not alone.

Like many of you, I am an entrepreneur and a high achiever.

I’m an Attorney, Magazine Publisher, Host, and CEO of a Matchmaking Agency.

I am also a Wife, Mother, Daughter, Friend, and more…

We do it all while wearing our “Superwoman Capes” with pride. However, I am here to tell you that it is time to “Burn the Cape!” As beautiful as they are, our capes are not a badge of honor – they’re a burden.

Listen, my cape was beautiful! It flowed and everything, but it was also heavy.

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Then, it started to drag me down and I felt like I was drowning.

A single mother at 25 years old, finishing law school, starting my own law firm, being in a decade long toxic relationship, hair coming out, sleepless nights, being cheated on, attending all of my daughter’s practices, games, recitals you know the drill.

I couldn’t breathe.

As an attorney representing mental health patients for 10 years, I knew I was headed toward a breakdown. That led me to have to make some tough choices.

When you make changes in your life, you will undoubtedly experience times of guilt and be tempted to put the cape back on when things don’t happen when and how you want them. Resist the temptation.

With self care and mental health & wellness

at the forefront of many conversations these days, creating and maintaining a “work life balance” is the key to a happy, healthy life.

Why? Because finding a balance allows you to be more productive professionally, whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, author, corporate executive, speaker, employee, or a combination of those things. Additionally, it allows you to be more present and connected to the things that matter most, including yourself.

You already know that people will wear you out if you let them.

Now, I am by no means saying not to work hard or help people. In fact, you should, but not to the point where it negatively affects you mentally, emotionally, or physically.

It’s important to remember that creating a work life balance is a lifestyle change for many of us. You must create new, healthy habits and stick to them. There will be times when your stress level will be high but incorporating specific strategies to reduce it quickly is the goal.

When you’re ready to live a healthy work life balance so you can continue to pursue your passions while protecting your peace, here are 5 of the many strategies to get you there:

1. Schedule Weekly “Quiet Time” - At least once a week, schedule downtime for yourself to do nothing be stimulation

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free (ex. rest, read, sit outside, drink a cup of tea, etc.)

2. Eliminate Toxic People & Relationships Remove or distance yourself from individuals who cause additional stress in your life and rarely relieve it. It could be a romantic partner, friend, family member, co worker, etc.

3. Therapy/Counseling - Therapy & Counseling are not just for when things are going bad. It’s for emotional maintenance. Schedule a session at least quarterly during normal times, more during stressful times.

4. Consider "Quiet Quitting" - Perform your job duties to the best of your ability and efficiently, but limit going above and beyond ALL the time, working overtime, or volunteering.

5. Cell Phone Break Most people are prisoners of their phones (i.e., “cell phones.”) Take a break from it for at least 2 hours while awake. No texting, emails, social media, taking pictures, working, etc. (ex. 6pm - 8pm). Continue whatever you’re doing, but without the phone.

For more Work-Life Balance Strategies and/or to book Tamika for an upcoming event at your corporation, law school, college, or meeting, visit: www.TamikaMichelleJohnson.com

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Tamika M. Johnson Work-Life Balance Strategist
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ABOUT: Bree Jenkins specializes in helping people become empowered and break negative dating patterns. She uses her skills, honed from a background in coaching, therapy, and personal styling to help clients clarify ideal compatible characteristics in partners, identify key behaviors to improve, form a plan of action to increase chances of meeting matches, discovering, and implementing ways to transform their love lives. Additionally, Bree helps clients change habits, attract better matches, and enjoy the journey to a healthy and fulfilling love. She’s helped numerous clients of all backgrounds into happy marriages, relationships, and in finding healthier empowered romantic lives. If you’re ready to transform the way you approach dating and say yes to healthy dating, then say yes to date coaching with Bree and visit www.thegatheredlife.com for additional information!

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DOESGOLF BENEFITWOMENIN BUSINESSASIT DOESFORMEN?

Shortly after I graduated from college, my father told me that I should start playing golf because the most powerful deals are made on the golf course.

While my father had a set of used, dusty golf clubs in the garage for years, I had never known him to play but he was right I just couldn’t process that at the moment

A Forbes article published a few years back found that 90% of all CEOs play golf and those CEOs who did play golf earned 17% more money than those who didn’t. As it relates to men, those numbers aren’t surprising to me, but as a woman it makes you think. Never having seen women, especially black women play golf, I was subconsciously conditioned into believing that women didn’t play golf. Almost as if we weren’t allowed to do so I accepted the fact that this was just another private group that I wasn’t welcome to join, regardless of my ability to play.

In elementary school, I was literally the only black student. I was the only black girl on my softball teams in middle and high school. There were a handful of black students in our high school. I’m among the minority of attorneys in the legal profession as only 5% of lawyers are black.

I’ve been a minority, oftentimes a double minority, my entire life in many circumstances. At the same time, I’m very appreciative of my upbringing and experiences which have undoubtedly positively influenced my life’s trajectory.

Nevertheless, golf was never a consideration for me as a hobby because I had no desire to be the only woman or black person in a group when I was off the clock I didn’t want to have to constantly prove my mere existence or fight for yet another seat at someone else’s table.

Ironically though, that was the purpose, right? Keep women off the golf course if we weren't in a

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subservient role.

Many women aren’t having that anymore. According to the aforementioned Forbes article, 20% of golfers are female. That still makes golf a male dominated sport, but it’s changing.

There are an increasing number of organizations that support and teach girls and women how to play golf.

Personally, I recently took my first introduction group lesson and step onto a golf course through an event hosted by the Women’s League of the Atlanta Black Chambers. The number of black women who endeavored to learn golf for the first time as adults warmed my heart.

Moreover, the event speaker, Oneda Castillo, a black woman who experienced a tremendous amount of success in the world of golf and the LPGA, was nothing less than awesome and inspiring.

So, the question is, should more women engage in golf for more professional opportunities?

Well, there’s a good argument that we should, including data suggesting that 50% of female executives say “being able to talk about golf allows them to be more successful.”

But why is that?

Well, many believe that when you play golf

with someone or a group of players, you have the opportunity to engage with them on a more intimate level walking from hole to hole on the green for an extended period of time really getting to know one another. That’s part of networking which is vital for career success and thriving as an entrepreneur.

Ultimately, if you are a woman who wants to be a part of those exclusive conversations at the country club, then it may be time to invest in some lessons, a set of clubs, and comfortable golf attire.

If you’re looking for a new hobby, then this is the perfect sport as it can be part of your “Work Life Balance” personally & professionally. Additionally, golf and the walking involved are light to moderate exercise, you get some good natural vitamin D, you’re exposed to a world of potential business, personal relationships are built, and it helps expand your professional network.

It’s time for more women to up their skills and master the golf course where those milliondollar deals are being made. So, if you are a woman who has never played golf, are you willing to learn?

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Reginald Smith AKA Coach Reg, a relationship coach, and author, serves clients who struggle with interpersonal relationships, despite being successful in other areas of their lives. He works with clients to offer perspective and share insight that is relatable to them and their personal challenges and situations. Coach Reg believes that relationship coaching is transformative so he helps you to set and realize your goals so you can go be GREAT in life, in love, and in relationships. For additional about Coach Reg’s services, visit: www.rucoached.com

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FROM MIDDLE FROM MIDDLE CLASS CLASS MATCHMAKER MATCHMAKER

TO TO UPPER ECHELON UPPER ECHELON MATCHMAKING MATCHMAKING w/ Shae Primus

Matchmaking has been around for hundreds of years, but not so much with Black Americans. Fortunately, that is changing amongst black professionals as it is becoming more recognized as an investment in terms of time and expertise. And most recently, Bravo’s “Love Match Atlanta, ” which has been renewed for Season 2, has brought the topic of matchmaking into the homes and conversations of many black professionals.

We had a chance to sit down with Shae Primus, a cast member of the Bravo show to share more about why she started matchmaking, her own past relationship experiences, dating tips, and how the show has changed her business and clientele.

Here's an excerpt of that interview with Shae Primus, who is no longer the Middle Class Matchmaker, but now the CEO of Upper Echelon Matchmaking…

readers what inspired you to go forward and start your matchmaking business.

Shae Primus: So, honestly, for me, I've always had a really big network. I know a lot of peopleespecially in Atlanta Whenever I would have events like birthday parties or an event where it brings people together, people would ask me to hook them up. People would be there, and everybody wanted to meet each other all the time.

Then one day, I was sitting in a sorority meeting talking to some ladies and I realized how many women around me are just doing the damn thing. They're all successful. They're all smart. They all have their stuff together - Homes, cars, they have it all. At the same time, a common thread in conversations was that everybody was single

Q: Shae, thank you so much for joining us. Let’s just start from the beginning by telling our

I was just like, I have such a big network, I need to put the two together. I need to figure out how to help my network meet each other and meet quality partners because I know so many quality men, and there are so many quality women So that's how

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my matchmaking business was started. Initially, I was like, let me just help my friends find love. That was about 10 years ago. I started “Middle Class Matchmaker,” to help my friends find love.

Q: There are a lot of good quality men and women out here, but many successful women of color say that there aren’t enough quality men out here to choose from. What is your response to that statement?

Shae Primus: You know what, we do not have a shortage of good men and women. However, I think that we are too focused on perfection. We have this Instagram picture idea of whom our mate is supposed to be. And it's this look, or he's got to be like Denzel Washington. And if he or she doesn’t, then I can't post them on my Instagram feed. And so, when we meet somebody who doesn't look like that, we then dismiss them, because he's not tall enough, and she's not slim enough, he doesn't have perfectly white teeth it's all these little things.

We often think like this because we are successful professionally & financially. We become critical of the house we live in, the car we drive, and the schools that our kids attend, and we bring that into relationships.

And it's like, you only like Versace or Louis Vuitton, but people are not that. Or, you want a Ken, but you’re not a Barbie.

That's the kind of reality I have to give to people who say, I don't want this person because he or she is not “designer” so to speak. We all have a standard that we're looking for, but sometimes that standard is unrealistic for men and women. We’ve become too picky. Good quality men and women are right in front of us, but we have this idea of what that person should look like, should be like, what kind of job they should have, how they should dress, all these things, and then we dismiss a lot of people.

Q: Very true. Now tell us how being a cast member on Bravo’s “Love Match Atlanta” changed your business.

Shae Primus: One thing I'm grateful for Bravo for is having the platform where people even know that we as Black Matchmakers exist and that has been so amazing. For me, I'm so grateful for having the platform because people just don't know we exist. And it's so expensive, you know, to market, getting out there, billboards, and commercials. But the more publicity you get, the better. So, I had the show happen and I also attended Rick Ross's "Boss Up" conference. At the conference, Rick Ross asked me to match him to find his wife. Those things have

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catapulted my business to a whole different demographic, which was the catalyst for rebranding my business from "Middle Class Matchmaker" to "Upper Echelon Matchmaking." I can't match Rick Ross under "Middle Class Matchmaker," so I had to switch gears. Being on Bravo and “Love Match Atlanta” has moved me forward in a way that I didn't even anticipate

Q: That's great! Now, In addition to matchmaking, you also Coach your clients. What approach do you take with your clients as a dating coach?

A: I'm a no nonsense dating coach Do not come to me if you don't want the truth. I keep it 100% that's my brand. One of the things I'm doing differently with Upper Echelon Matchmaking though is when I keep it 100%, I'm also going to refer you to different things. For example, if you tell me, you want this top notch person, but your teeth are crooked, I'm going to refer you to a cosmetic dentist. I’m going to refer people out as opposed to just giving them this advice.

Also, most women have these height preferences of wanting a man who is at least 6 feet tall Well, only 13% of men are 6 feet or taller, so you’re reducing your pool already because that’s only a

a handful of men and women are all fighting for those few taller men. But if you go down to just 5’10 or 5’9, you've opened your pool considerably. And trust me, there are a lot of quality men who are in those height ranges. I say date them all!

If you say that your preference is a tall man, but it hasn’t worked out with them in the past, then let's switch it up. If your type isn’t working for you, then let's switch it up. Once you tap into this pool of men who are 5’7 and 5’8, you're talking about a plethora of many successful brothers who got it together And they're not six feet tall. That is an unrealistic expectation period, across the board.

Listen, both of my exes are six feet and above. And it didn't work. I’ll have tall children, and I’m thankful for that, but the relationships didn’t work, so I had to throw that formula out. Now, does that mean I won't talk to somebody who's six feet or taller? No. It just means I'm not looking for height. I'm looking for good qualities and characteristics and I try to get other people to do the same.

Q: Great point! Next, you recently shared on social media that there was a period of time when you were depressed and didn’t recognize yourself. Are you comfortable sharing that experience and how you bounced back from that state to now becoming the Upper Echelon Matchmaker?

Shae Primus: Of course. If I’m being 100% transparent, it was because I put somebody before myself. I loved somebody so much that I put him and his needs and what he liked before mine. For example, I’m an extrovert and I love going out and mingling with people. He didn’t. He was an introvert, so we didn't go out often. I stayed home because he wanted to stay home. But I need to interact, I need to talk, I need to laugh, but I was conforming to somebody else and becoming whatever he needed me to be, instead of being true to myself

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My former partner was also a taker and when you're a giver like I am, it's up to you to set the boundaries. All takers do is take, and this is not a negative thing. Some people are just takers and other people are givers And in my last relationship, all I did was give and give to the point I had nothing left I was literally depleted. I didn't have anything to give myself and I had nothing left. You never want to get to that place. The worst form of betrayal to yourself is when you deplete yourself to the point that you don't have anything to even give yourself You can’t pour from an empty fountain, and I was empty.

That’s why I had to rebuild myself. I was in therapy for a year, and I just had to start small. It took over two years for me to transform back to where I am today. I forgave myself and promised that I'll never do that again. I can love you from my overflow, but I have to stay full. I can give you anything that's outside of this cup, but this cup must stay full because there's nobody who can fill me back up when I’m empty It’s my responsibility to fill me up So, I got to keep myself full and give everyone the overflow. That's how I operate now, and it makes me a better mom, a better partner, a better businesswoman, and a better friend because I'm full.

Q: Thank you so much for sharing that because I know a lot of women can relate to being in a similar situation. We could go on, but before we go, let’s switch back to dating and relationships. What advice do you have for single professionals looking for love?

A: Yes, of course. Take the limits off. For example, as it relates to location, sometimes we think of people as geographically unattractive, but they have everything you need. They have what you're looking for, they just live in a different place. But many of us have jobs where we can work remotely or work from home. Many of us have frequent flyer miles

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use them. If you like someone in New Jersey, go visit him or her every other weekend, and then they can come to you the other weekends if that’s the one, make it work. And again, take the limits off height preferences. If you take those limits off, it’s that much easier for me to help you find love.

ABOUT:

Shae Primus, a Certified Matchmaker and Dating Coach, formerly known as the Middle Class Matchmaker, is the owner of Upper Echelon Matchmaking. For additional information about Shae and her agency's services, visit www.upperechelonmatchmaking.com today!

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3 Laws of Effective Communication

Personal Development Relationship Coach

3 Laws of Effective Communication

1) Say It - The first law of communication is that you must be willing to say it. Lack of communication always leads to less communication. If you're not willing to speak about whatever it is, what happens is you get angry, because the other person doesn't know what you're thinking. You can never focus on resolving the issue because the truth is, it only resides inside.

2) Focus on the Message The second law of communication is to focus on the message. What I mean is, a lot of us change the way we talk and change our tone because we're so angry and mad that we just want to get it out and just want to hurt them and you're not focusing on the message. We get focused on the messenger and not the message. So, one of the things that I teach is that when you're angry or when you feel intense emotion, “Say the emotion without showing the emotion.”

3) Delivery The third law of communication is to deliver based on the party receiving the message. I always say that you need to mirror their communication style. If a person is talking softly, then I speak softly so that they can hear my message automatically. If somebody is straightforward, don't beat around the bush. Alter your communication based on the person receiving the message. A lot of people don’t even communicate they withdraw. They go in their cave, but you must be willing to communicate differently for effective communication.

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Legal Effects of Roe v. Wade Reversal

Professor of Law Constituional Law Scholar

Legal Implications of the Reversal of Roe v. Wade

"Women have been relying on having freedom over their bodies, freedom to work, and being part of the economy because they have control over their reproductive rights.

Women had control over whether they choose the most fundamental thing of whether they had a child and when, and that's all been taken away. That's going to massively affect women's well being, not just in the short term in terms of the sorts of procedures women are going to have to face otherwise, but also their ability to participate as equals in the economy."

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Being Treated the Way You Want to Be Treated

Dating Coach

“When you love yourself, you create a path for the next person to follow. Do you know why some people get treated badly in relationships? Because the person coming into the relationship doesn’t have a pattern to follow as to how they should treat you. So, you know what they do? They come up with their own path. And a lot of times their pattern is from the last person, so they treat you like they treated the last person unless you cut a path for the new person to follow.

If you like high end restaurants, then take yourself out to a high end restaurant. If you fly, fly yourself in first class sometimes, right? What you are doing is teaching yourself how to love yourself. Then, when you get with a man, he'll sense how to treat you and that tells him what the expectation is. A man creates a checklist in his mind, saying okay, she likes these things, she's into this or that, and this is what makes her smile. Every man wants to make you smile. He wants to satisfy you in every way, he just needs to know what to do to make that happen.”

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The Keys to Marriage Success...

riage & Relationship gist, Author & Speaker

3 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP

1. Invest in Your Marriage Don't wait until you have spent all of your money to get married or until it's all over and you have to hand thousands over to a lawyer. There are great Coaches and Counselors and events out there. Find one that you feel is perfect for you and your personality and do the work!

2. Invest in Each Other Be a student of your spouse. Study them. Watch them. Pay attention to what they like, don't like, need, and want. Be there for them.

3. Make Time For Each Other - Communication and date nights are profound keys in any relationship. Learn to allow your mate to trust your heart. Learn to be a great listening ear for them. Let them see that they are a priority by spending quality time with them.

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Finding Your Soulmate

Self-Love Advocate & Author

"This idea of there being ONE perfect person for you, while on its face appears encouraging, it actually isn’t. It perpetuates the scarcity myth. It perpetuates the idea that something is wrong with YOU if you haven’t met (and married) your ONE person. It’s a lie. The world is full of people who can add value to your life. There is abundance all around us.

Moving through life with tunnel vision, fixated on an ideal that doesn’t exist, not only robs you of many experiences but it places a heavy burden on you and your potential partners. Stop it. Right now, please. See the infinite possibilities that the world has to offer and approach dating and meeting people with an abundance mindset, regardless of whether you are dating “with intention” or dating for fun. It will serve you better in the long run."

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Dating Tips for Professionals...

Attorney, Entrepreneur & Work-Life Balance Strategist

“There’s no other way to get good at dating than to date often. Stop expecting the next person that you meet to be the one. Until you are in a MUTUALLY exclusive relationship, continue dating. Men tend to be way more efficient in dating because they do just that.

Conversely, women tend to be monogamous early, focusing on the man that they are most interested in at the moment, even if they are not in a relationship. Can the thought of dating multiple people at one time be overwhelming? Sure. But so was perfecting your professional craft in the beginning. The more you did whatever it is that you do, the easier it became. And you learned methods, techniques, and shortcuts to be more efficient in your job or business. Repetition made you a Boss. The same thing applies to dating.

In addition to being consistent, be sure to have an open mind and be inclusive. Your dating pool should encompass prospects of different races, heights, education levels, attractiveness, etc. Good people come in all different body types and physical packages.”

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When you are ALWAYS the Giver...

Attorney, Entrepreneur & Author

"You cannot continue to give and give and not expect a receiver to take the sh*t. If you're giving all of your love, your energy, your business skills, your faith to something outside of you, someone is going to receive that.

That means change that around and put yourself in a space to receive. Put yourself in a space to receive so givers can give to you. It may feel uncomfortable. It may feel weird. It may feel like this is different because it is. I want different for all of us. So black women, take this - Put yourself in a space to receive love. Stop giving so much that you give yourself to death - that’s not God. God has more for all of us than that. "

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Benefits of Business Collaborations

Business Strategist, Coach & Author

Benefits of Strategic Alliances

1) Increased Exposure: Starting a professional alliance with other business owners affords one the opportunity to extend their reach in each other’s community. The target audience increases for everyone involved. A perfect example of a valuable partnership is sharing a platform via events.

2) Longevity in Relationships: Partnering does not mean it has to stop at one project. Those who form strong bonds in business tend to participate in future endeavors together.

3) Referrals: Word of mouth is still an effective classic marketing tool and referrals are typically made to other business professionals who are in proximity to the collaborating entrepreneur.

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The Importance of Dating & Relationship Coaching

Relationship Expert & Author

“Coaching is an investment just like your career. It's an investment because it's the return. You can invest $100,000 in student loan debt and it may take a long time to return or repay, but you did it because you believe that it would provide and afford a certain lifestyle and quality of life that you desire for yourself and your family.

In dating and relationships, the return on your investment is learning the skills and tools that you need to be successful so that you can recognize if you're wasting your time. Time is the most valuable commodity we have. So, why would you not take time to say, let me figure some stuff out before I step out of here again? Why would you not put yourself through some gates to ensure you're successful in your relationships? But you must do the work. That’s why relationship coaching is vital if you want to succeed in them especially if they have been challenging for you in the past.”

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"When we as adults buy things, a lot of times our kids don't understand how we make these purchases. We don't explain to them that hey, I must fill out this application online and see if I get approved for it. All they see is that we live in a nice house and that mom and dad drive a nice car, but they don't understand that that's because of their credit scores.

My book, “Credit Lit, ” is an excellent book for families to start having those conversations with children at the age of 10. Then, when you make purchases and you come home with those purchases, or they're delivered to the home, you can explain that having good credit is the reason that I was able to attain this."

"We deserve to be in a relationship with a man who is dedicated and loyal to just one woman. We deserve a man who knows what he wants and he comes and he gives it to us. A man who doesn't mind giving us the extras because he loves us and wants to make life easier for us."

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