Issue 22 Celebrating MOMS

Issue 22 Celebrating Moms 2019

Featuring Sintrel Dass

Editor’s Note Each of us has a purpose. A reason we were born. A mission to complete and accomplish!

You are needed and important! Your voice, your story and your life can make a difference!

You can be a change maker! Just step up and do it!

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Do you know your purpose?

Do you know what you are meant to do?

Have you found your calling?

Are you ready to fulfill your destiny?

My wish and goal for you is that you find your purpose. Not just exist but passionately make a difference in this world. To wake up every morning with an excitement for what lays ahead!

To choose to embrace your journey and give it your complete all! To make your life everything you ever dreamed of! So, make a choice today in your personal and business life to find your purpose and fulfill!!!

Teresa Hawley-Howard CEO of WOM Enterprises Publisher, Author and Writing Coach

Teresa Hawley Howard is a best-selling author, blogger, empowerment coach, and radio host. She lives in Murchison Texas with her husband Rickey.

She is a mom and a Mimi. www.WOMEnterprises.com

Coming 2019

Cover Spotlight Sintrel Dass

Introducing Sintrel Dass! I am the President/CEO of “Dass Advisory Group LLC”; a Business Strategist and HR Expert who specializes in individual and organizational development, motivational speaking and one-onone coaching. I have a unique appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior.

Throughout my career, I focused on building strengths and minimizing weaknesses through feedback, selfdiscovery and detailed action plans. I have worked with high level executives and entrepreneurs from diverse industries bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise stemming from my 28-year Federal career and educational background in the areas of Business Administration, Human Capital Management, Strategic Planning, and Leadership that complements the overall core goals, growth, and values of the business industry.

DAG is an 8-year old niche company located in Virginia, specializing in developing the most effective and efficient business strategies and concepts in a variety of areas. DAG serves as a trusted advisor, providing objective and results-oriented analysis, solutions and implementation of competencies to include recruitment and staffing, employee relations, organizational and employee development, risk management, compensation and benefits, payroll, HR information management, and regulatory compliance (to name a few). I am also the Founder of Dream 2 Aspire Greatness (D2AG) - a Workforce Development and Resource program - designed to assist with life skills workshops, career planning/development, soft skill training, employment readiness and placement services. Those enrolled in the program can benefit from “earn while you learn” options, too – paid work experience, apprenticeship and on-the-job training. It’s an exciting program, which focuses on the community and the individual’s needs and goals!

Need assistance, we can help! Visit www.dassadvisorygroup.com / www.d2ag.org

Menecia Jackson The Author MJ Menecia Jackson - I am a bilingual hardworking multitasker. LOL! Married with 3 children and 2 step-children.

I live in Atlanta but was born in NC. I have been writing poetry for over 15 years, I am also an awesome cook / inspiring chef, master cosmetologist and multi-million-dollar asset manager in pursuit of my realtor’s license. I love traveling, the outdoors, awesome conversations, adventure and a good book.

The Speechless Series Speechless: #NostalgicBliss & Speechles: #UneasyThoughts are the first two books in my amazing series! they are raw, real and provaocative. They invite you to think and question and choose to speak out!

The Speechless Series is a collection of poetry accumulated over 15 plus years, displaying the trials and tribulations of an average female growing and overcoming every obstacle set before her while maturing from each circumstance. I was able to turn my life around and accomplish many goals, one publishing these 2 books.

Menecia goal is to be on the New York Times Best Seller List!

Contact her at: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter @theauthormj.com www.speechlesswiththeauthormj.blog www.theauthormj.com theauthormj@gmail.com

Speechless – often misunderstood, yet extremely outspoken

Spotlight Marlene Elizabeth

Marlene Elizabeth is an International Best-Selling author, Certified Money Coach®, Speaker and Mamapreneur. Marlene believes every woman needs a safe harbor for her journey into financial freedom. Her weekly podcast Let's Get Tender™: Money Conversations That Matter reaches 7+ million listeners worldwide on the RHG-TV Network to provide safe harbor for women to talk, learn and grow in their relationship to money so their financial dreams can take flight.

Deeply inspired by her financial dream to raise a money-smart girl as a single stay-at-home Mom, Marlene went on to become an International Bestselling author with her first book MONEYWINGS™: Unfolding Your Financial Potential One Brave Feather At A Time.

For years, she questioned "why did financial dreams seem so easy to come true for others, but not for me?" As a financial-role model for her daughter, it became her mission to find the answer by living the question. Today, Marlene helps women discover their untapped financial potential and strengths to intentionally thrive with clarity and confidence.

Her book MONEYWINGS™ has been featured in RHG Magazine & TV-Guide; Empowering Women, Transforming Lives Radio; WorldWideWomen; and MOMpreneur.buzz.

Marlene is honored as a member of "The Spirited Woman Top 12 Pick List" (June 2018).

Her next book Embrace Your Wealth: Living A Financially Spiritual Life is due for release April 2019. She is a featured contributing author in Bloom Where You Are Planted and Shine; Step Forward and Shine (November 2018); Empowering YOU, Transforming Lives 365 Daily Reflections (December 2018); and Step Into Your Brilliance (Fall 2019).

Marlene earned her Master's degree in Religious Education from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry and B.A. in International Relations from U.C. Davis. She is a Certified Brain Personality Specialist.

Connect With Marlene Email: Marlene@MarleneElizabeth.com Phone: 909.562.2159 Visit: www.MarleneElizabeth.com FB: @growmoneywings

Spotlight Adrian Jefferson Chofor

My name is Adrian Jefferson Chofor, I am a global mobility lifestyle expert helping people that want to live abroad and currently living abroad do so strategically and successfully. I am also a personal transformational strategist and speaker, helping those in my community to live their best lives.

I had the privilege of co-authoring Step Forward and Shine! the third and final book in the Shine series and when I was presented the opportunity to write my story, I was inspired to do so because I thought about how when I was younger I wish I could have met a woman like myself that would have told me things were going to be alright. After prayerful consideration, I knew writing this book was something that I was called to do.

I want the readers to know they can overcome obstacles, made stronger by the struggle, and love themselves for who they truly are, not what others may think of them.

My book touches so many areas of my life, I would say this has broadened the range considerably. I delve into challenges I experienced as a teen that made poor choices, a twenty-something year old early in my career, a thirty something year old moving abroad and later having a difficult pregnancy.

I share experiences that are universal and not age or gender specific, such as making major life changes in moving overseas or the power of forgiveness and its profound impact on my life and those of others. I would have to say, because of the subjects covered in my book, it’s difficult to narrow the audience down to only one demographic.

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Arlene Majors Dear Mom It is not often that I have to really sit and think about what to say about my mom. I don’t even know what my mother looks like right now. I know her small stature was never an obstacle. She was always a driving force in our family and got things done. My mother is who she is. One of 17 children born and raised in the bayous of Louisiana, Life schooler, Doctor of Theology, retired Lt Colonel, sister, aunt, grandmother and now great grandmother. I miss a lot of things about my mother, especially since my last conversation with her was over six years ago. Don’t feel sorry for me though. Communication may be lost but I have realized in recent months that I have learned that everything she taught me along the way still is a viable part of my life as I am now a grandmother myself and she still teaches me to this day.

My mom taught me to be self-sufficient and to study hard. Both of my parents instilled in me a strong work ethic that I have passed on to my children. My mom taught me to cook and to take care of those around me. I love to hear my kids say it smells like grandmas in here! I get excited myself when I cook something that my mother or grandmother taught me and it comes out exactly like they would cook it! The kitchen was always that place to come together and my mom and I loved to cook! I see a lot of my mother in my children as well when they sleep or communicate or even laugh and joke. It is hard on all of us to be without the woman who had a smile to light a room. We grew up in church so many of the values I hold dear today are because of what my mom made sure our faith was intact and our spirits alive.

I try not to get too sad when I think of my mom. I would give her a great big hug and tell her how much she has been missed these past several years. When I open up the bible that she gave me and read the words she wrote, I am reminded to be strong and know that God loves me. I pray often that my mom can hear my words and get the urge to pick up the phone and say hi. Mom, if you get the chance to read this, I love you no matter what and I am glad you are my mom!

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Aldridge Louise G. Morris

When I think about my mom, I think about the words of Susan Polis Schutz. “The relationship between a mother and daughter is comprised of a very deep understanding of and support for each other. It is based on an enormous amount of emotion and love. It is no other relationship in the world where two women are so much like one.”

“Mom”, as I affectionately called her, had a heart of gold. I remember her using the bus to take food to a friend who was sick. Although mom was truly an adventurer, she never learned to drive. However, that did not deter her from visiting others who needed her help if they were not feeling well or hungry. She was loyal, dependable and punctual!

My mother was a nurse by profession for more than 30 years, and retired from a state psychiatric facility as well as a private Catholic hospital. She was one of those people who would encourage you to reach for the sky when setting goals for yourself. She would coach and inspire all who had the pleasure of being in her inner circle as well as fellow co-workers. My mother expected excellence from me as well as her staff. She was always on time and never absent unless there was a real emergency. I can never remember her missing a day of work. She expected her staff to show the same loyalty to their job. At her retirement dinner, doctors and nurses credited my mom for their success!

My mother and I shared a kinship that was so sacred. I sat by her side while she transitioned to a heavenly place. When relatives and friends wanted me to put her in a hospice, I wouldn’t. I promised to take care of her at home. I treated her the same way she would have treated me if I was dying. That is the special relationship I had with my mother, Louse Gloria Morris.

When James Brown, (The Godfather of Soul), died in 2006, my mother was visiting me for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We were watching the news when the report came through. Later that week, they announced that the private funeral and public memorial service would be held in Augusta, Georgia, his hometown. My mother inquired as to how far Augusta was from Atlanta. She asked if we could drive there to attend the memorial for James Brown. Without hesitation, we made hotel arrangements. My husband, daughter and I drove my mother to Augusta and we joined thousands of others who came far and near to memorialize “James Brown”! Not once did she complain about standing in line for at least two hours to get a good seat at the memorial service. Thanks, mom, for suggesting that we take that trip! That weekend we created a lasting memory for all of us. That was the kind of person my mother was. She was adventurous, tenacious and kind! God bless you mom!

Ready to Become an Author If your answer to this question is YES, this class is for YOU!! This class will help dispel the myths and help you to take steps to make this a reality!

There are several ways to go about the process and some questions you need to decide before you begin. So let’s get started right now!!

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How will you use your book?

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Sell at your events

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Give away or sell on your website

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Promote yourself or your business

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Launch your speaking career

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What’s Your budget?

This is your most important decision! So, think about it carefully! This will decide everything else in your project! Once you decide on the subject; Take time to brainstorm on a title! Take out a piece of paper and write down all your ideas. You should just let the creative juices flow! Making a list is the best way to do this.

So, you can look at all your options! Ok! Now your content is chosen, your title is chosen and you have decided your budget and publishing package choice. So it’s time to get the project going. You have to do this part with intention. You must decide to make it happen. You cannot treat it like a hobby. You must make a commitment.

Let WOM Enterprises help you make your publishing experience beautiful and amazing!

Contact us today! www.teresahawleyhoward.com

Be Careful How You Speak to yourself!

You will speak the most to yourself! I know you are shocked by that statement. You are saying no I don’t! but yes you do! It may not be out loud but in your head, you are speaking volumes to yourself!

Every thought and word you are speaking life and death to yourself! It sets the tone for your day, your week, your business, your family and your life. So, you need to pay more attention to those thoughts and prayers!!

Ask yourself do I build myself up? Am I my own cheerleader? Do I believe in me? In my dreams? In my abilities? Do I say I can do it? Or do I tear myself down? Am I always doubting myself? Am I always reliving my mistakes? Do I continuously tell myself I cannot do it? Take time to think about this. It is really important! If you are not uplifting yourself, it’s time to start! It’s time to stop all of that negative speak! It’s time to start building yourself up!

You need to realize your words have power! They can elevate your life or they can take you to the depths of misery. It’s totally your choice! What you say to yourself is more important than what others say about you! You must learn to love you and your flaws and mistakes. You must learn to speak to yourself with grace and love and not with disdain. The words you speak to yourself today will determine your tomorrow!

So, start today and change your tomorrow! Lift yourself up, be your own champion, be your own cheerleader and speak love to you!

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Each morning before you do anything! Look in the mirror and say I love you and I’m going to start acting like it!

List three things that you do well! Celebrate them!

Everyday list one thing you are grateful for!

Take time to Celebrate small victories!

Begin each day with praise and uplifting! (listen to great music or spend time in the word) Forgive yourself and begin again!

Each day is a new chance to make changes and live a happy, positive, and loving life. So, take it and make it yours!

Rashonda Aiken My Mom Francine, To be a mother is not an easy task especially being raised by a single parent, but my mother did it proudly every day, no matter what the task was. She raised her baby into a beautiful young lady whose raising her own children. You were there for me since the very beginning and saved me countless tears. The pushy and wise advice you gave has always carried me through the years. I have instilled them into my daughters, your granddaughters. With all the mistakes or wrongful deed, you were always there to understand. You put no limits on my dreams or anything else I wish to do. You never forgot to say you care or that you love me too. You always had a smile and upon your face when I achieve provides me with more value in my heart than you'd ever believe. We have had a rocky road through triumph and catastrophe, hard time and despair, but there wasn’t a single moment of time of not having a wonderful mother there for me when I needed you. You have always provided with all the love my whole life is not enough time for me to repay you. We had always put our disagreements to the side and manage to make it through. That’s what love do! I know that my teen years have driven you crazy, but you have guided me with assurance along the way. You always given me comfort and certainty with every breath I take within the day. I passed it along to Wynter & SeQuince. I raised them the way I was. Your little girl had grown but your baby girl will always remain deep inside me. There are not enough words that can thank you for how you've helped me emotionally and physically.

I love you always, Rashonda Aiken