Special Spring 2017 Issue of Speak Woman Magazine

*SPECIAL EDITION* Spring 2017 Volume 3 -Issue 3

“I want people to see the goodness of God on display in and through my life…”

Kimberly Jarvis Founder of On Purpose With Kim On Purpose Women’s Network

Be A Better Mentor

1 Spotlighting the strength, diversity, & uniqueness of this journey called womanhood

Be A Better Mentor Denise Burns Pg. 4

Mentor Spotlight Dr. Shawon Gullette Pg. 7

Jennifer Brown Pg. 10

Nedra Banks Pg. 18

Kimberly Jarvis Founder of On Purpose With Kim On Purpose Women’s Network Pg. 12

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Editor’s Note A Mentor is a trusted advisor for the journey of life!!!

A mentor can provide knowledge, insight, support, guidance, and connections. If you study ANY successful person you will find that they have been mentored in some way.

This special edition honors mentors!!!

This is our THANK YOU for all that you do!!

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Be A Better Mentor Denise Burns

Throughout my lifetime I have known many mentors. People who took time to invest in me even though I never felt worthy of their efforts. I took every bit of knowledge I could gain from them. My mentors never seemed to be who you may consider a typical mentor. I had family, children, Pastors, professors, and supervisors who gave me as much as they possible could. I find the most interesting mentors to be the people who have nothing material to give.

The people who have no idea what they give because they give it so freely. They have had a life full of trials, tribulations, heartache and still have a strong desire to continue to fight their way through the next storm. The people I consider mentors have given me more of their heart, soul, time, and prayers all without expecting a single thing in return.

The most important mentor in my life right now has no idea I consider him a mentor. He is fierce, strong, intelligent, loving, and kind.

His wisdom is well beyond his years.

He is the wolf, lamb, and child. Like

the wolf, he is protective and will fight to the death if need be. The evidence of his battles lay in the scars not only on his body, but on his soul.

He is the kind of person who takes a loss and figures out how to make that loss a win. He has fought for his life on every level. God continues to bless him over and over. He has been blessed with the ability to be as gentle as the lamb and to love like the innocent child who has never experienced life’s hardships.

When we find people in our lives, we often forget they are there for a purpose. We forget we all have seasons we pass through. We are all the wolf, lamb, and child. A true mentor is not someone who is trying to mentor you. They don’t look at you and think to themselves “now that’s someone I can mentor”. They instead are focused on being a bettering themselves and others. They are the people some dismiss because of their past.

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Mentor Spotlight

Dr. Shawon Brown-Gullette Certified Trichologist

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Mentor Spotlight

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Jennifer Brown Jennifer is a mentor, toastmaster speaker, teacher, and entrepreneur.

She is a Wright State graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master’s in Public Administration.

"Empowerment" as a woman, is waking up everyday and facing the daily challenges with integrity. To know that, you gave it your best and if not make the next day better. Then to love yourself by recognizing your "self worth" and spoiling yourself.

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Kimberly Jarvis Founder of On Purpose With Kim & On Purpose Women’s Network

“Our vision at OPWN is to be the most recognizable Christian Mentoring, Training, and Coaching organization; revolutionizing the way women are advanced.

We offer unique programs for both Mentors and Mentees to develop, grow, and gain exposure as they help others develop, grow, and gain exposure.”

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Tell us about yourself

How was OPWN started?

The most important thing to know about me is that I am a Christian. I talk a lot about Purpose, but I don’t think anyone can fully understand their purpose without a true, intimate relationship with God, through His Son Jesus Christ. I want people to see the goodness of God on display in and through my life so they will desire a relationship with Him. That is living On Purpose.

My greatest goal in life is to make Jesus famous!

Second, only to my relationship with Jesus, is my relationship with my husband of 19 years (Martin).

We have a 12 year old daughter (Charis). I enjoy shopping for household knick-knacks and hanging out with my family and friends. I love to read, so a perfect afternoon for me would be sitting in my favorite chair with a good book and a warm blanket.

I am in the process of finishing my first book, ‘Is My BUT too big? The excuses we have for not living on purpose’. It is kind of a memoir of all the stories I told myself for not doing what I really wanted to do. When people read it, I want them to put aside every excuse and begin to live their life…

On Purpose.

My favorite word is Purpose!

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In 2015, we launched OPWN as a way to elevate women who felt a calling for ministry. My goal was simply to create a space for women to be mentored. Since that time, we have expanded our vision to include those with a desire not only for ministry, but leadership in business and entrepreneurial endeavors. We implemented this change because for a believer, any vocation is Ministry. To us, ministry is defined as any act of service that is motivated by the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ multiplied on the earth and the goodness of God on display. OPWN was founded out of a sincere desire to see women move forward in fulfilling their God given destiny.

Our vision at OPWN is to be the most recognizable Christian Mentoring, Training and, Coaching organization; revolutionizing the way women are advanced.

We offer unique programs for both Mentors and Mentees to develop, grow, and gain exposure as they help others develop, grow, and gain exposure.

What was your motivation to create OPWN?

Who do you service & what services do you provide?

In my life I have been blessed to be surround by people, both men and women, who believed in me and invested in me. Without a doubt, the things I have accomplished are a direct result of people who have mentored me.

OPWN is above all a framework for Mentoring. There are 2 types of women attracted to us: 

The first is someone who knows their purpose, but for whatever reason, has never fully been able to see it come to fruition. Our hope is that our system, trained mentors, and resources will help make it a reality.

Almost 3 years ago, I notice there was a gap for women to have significant platforms. I couldn’t see a clear path for advancement,  The other woman is someone who especially for Christian women. is struggling with the “WHY” or During this same time, I had a “WHAT” of their life. “Why was I dream. In my dream, the Lord created?” “What is my purpose?”. showed me a way to offer a “place” At OPWN, we don’t call anyof training and education so that body to anything. Our STRENGTH women are able to get from where is pulling out what has already been they are to where they wanted to placed inside by God. Through our be.

System, the On Purpose Assessment OPWN was birthed to help and the wisdom and guidance of our women walk in their God-given trained mentors, we help them gain destiny. If you can imagine, clarity. We utilize various methods OPWN is the friend that will walk to determine the answers to the with you and hold your hand until questions. Our approach is multiyou are strong enough to walk on dimensional. your own.

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Each women is unique, so each How can readers connect with OPWN? situation is different. Everyone starts the same journey, but as the Visit our: process continues, it quickly be Facebook- www.facebook.com/ comes their own unique experiOnPurposeWomensNetwork ence.  Website—opwn.org  Email- Kim@opwn.org As the Founder, I meet with  Phone- 937-673-6988 each woman one on one to develop their plan of action. We have Interested in becoming a Mentor? Contact us for an application. regular sessions to evaluate their We are always looking for women progress and make any necessary who want to invest in the lives of adjustments. As I become more other women. familiar with what she desires to accomplish, I pair her with a MenFor Mentees, we welcome a new group of Mentees every quartor I believe most suited for her ter. We are currently accepting situation. applications for July of 2017.

Each Mentor in OPWN is com- Email request for application. mitted to making sure the If you just want to receive our Mentees gets the most out of the monthly newsletter and stay conOPWN experience. Once a nected with what is happening, Mentee has been established and please visit our website and join the confident in the direction their life mailing list. is taking, as a member of OPWN, You will receive our FREE Ethey are required to become a book entitled “12 Reasons You need Mentor to someone in need. an On Purpose Women’s Network Mentor”.

Additionally, we offer Private Now until June 30th, we Facebook groups where women are waiving the registration fee can ask questions and post conof $75.00 and the $19.99 per cerns or challenges in a safe and month membership fee is only $15.55. supportive environment.

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Final Thoughts…

Our ministry is called On Purpose Women’s Network for 2 reasons. First, we realize the importance of being intentional in pursuing our God-given purpose. Intentional means On Purpose. Secondly, we understand everything about who we are such as: the color of our skin, the talents we possess, and the desires of our heart have all been given to us

by God. He did it On Purpose.

When you accept this, you live as one who has full confidence in the fact you have everything you need to Be and Do. If you have a dream in your heart that has not yet been realized, join us at

On Purpose Women’s Network!!!

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“Mentorship is when you allow yourself to be poured into, nurtured, and to be held accountable to the goals that you have made within yourself to be accomplished.“

Evangelist

Nedra Banks

Mentor Spotlight

Nedra Banks of Amelia County, Virginia is a nurse, mother, preacher, evangelist, mentor, praise dancer, business owner, licensed cosmetologist of Hair by Nedra for over 25 years, and most of all a Daughter of the King.

Nedra has a tremendous passion for all people, youth, and women. Her desire is to train, uplift and encouraging others. She offers oneon-one mentorship and an online course called Redefining your Purpose. She is also a writer of The Youth Survival Guide, author of the book and stage play called From Pain to Purpose which will be launched in 2017.

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