Issue 27 Tribute October 2019

Issue 27 October 2019

Featuring Kathy Pullin

Editor’s Note It’s October, first month of the last quarter. Are you where you want to be in your business?

Are you making plans to meet your end of years goals? Your monetary goals? Your team building goals? Your personal goals? If not, it is not too late!

Choose right now to set the reset button. Make a new plan, and get going! Set a 3-month plan for your income and your projects! Break it down into monthly goals and action steps! And then into weekly goals and action steps! And finally, into daily action steps!

Get started and make it happen now! Don’t wait for the new year! You have time now!!

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

Kathy Pullin Cover Story “Bad days are not allowed, Some are just better than others”

Kathleen A Pullin “Kathy” is an amazing woman. She is an avid BBQ cook and competitor! She is also a cater. She is a phenomenal woman and mother. She has chosen to share her story of surviving domestic violence. She is hoping that sharing her story and life will be an inspiration and light for others!

Kathy’s book, From Dark to Light, is her personal journey! She hopes it will be one of healing and hope to others facing horrible times. A light for women who are now in the darkness of Domestic Violence. Every person deserves to be safe, healthy and loved. Kathy hopes her book will help others know their worth and to get out of a relationship if it is violent or dysfunctional. No Matter the situation, emotional, physical or mental abuse is not Ok! That is the reason Kathy chose to share her story!

Her Achievements She has overcome so much in her life. Starting over and rebuilding and reshaping her life after abuse. It is amazing that she had the strength to be vulnerable and share her story. To be open and transparent with such a personal and pain journey takes a special kind of strength. She has been able to rise above, and tell my story. She has many other achievements in her life. She has been on Food Network twice!

She is an amazing BBQ cook. She has been chosen to share my talents on National TV! Twice! And she is on Local TV as Kathy Pullin “Grillin Gal”.

Her Goals for 2020 Continued success, growth and learning. She would like to continue my brand ambassador roles with other companies, and expand my “Grillin with Kathy� brand. She would also like to see her book change lives! She plans to continue to be an advocate for Domestic Violence Survivors and to be a voice for the voiceless!

Connect with Kathy! www.facebook.com/kathy.pullin insta and Twitter @pullinbbqTell www.pullinpremiumbbq.com 210.363.1264

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September Summit 2019 Erika Brown-Coleman of ESL Enterprises, LLC ‘Find Confidence in the path God is leading you down.” ~ Erika Brown-Coleman Erika is the CEO and founder of ESL Enterprises, LLC and the facilitator of From Vision Board and Beyond Experiences. Erika enjoys working with women to define their purpose, so they no longer hide in the shadows of others, but step into their own light. Erika is also the CEO of Virtually Urs VA services where she and her team assist small and home base business owners to reclaim their time in their business by assisting them with social media management and other day to day task. Erika enjoys working with women to define their purpose, so they no longer hide in the shadows of others, but step into their own light. Erika also is a leader in the network marketing industry where she is in the top 1 % of PlanNet Marketing as well as a travel professional. Erika’s Why Statement: quote - “My why is the mandate that God placed on my life to go back and assist other women to find their way out of the shadows of their roles;” “And to assist them to the path of their own Light in Life.” We asked Erika what she would like to share about her Entrepreneurial Journey; she said “The story of finding your way and going through the process to find your purpose, and God’s promise.” Finding confidence in the path that God is leading you down, regardless if you believe or not.”

Erika Brown-Coleman is a wife of over 22 years, mom, and proud Gigi. She is a certified life coach that is a passionate about stirring up the gifts inside of today’s Proverbs 31 women. Erika is the CEO and Founder of ESL Enterprises, LLC and the Facilitator of From Vision Board and Beyond Experiences. Erika enjoys working with women to define their purpose, so they no longer hide in the shadows of others, but step into their own light. Erika also is a Leader in the Network Marketing Industry where she is in the top 1 % of PlanNet Marketing as well as a Travel Professional. She loves to assist others to live the life they were created to live by tapping into their gifts, talents, and abilities thus assisting families in creating generational wealth and a life of freedom. Erika is also the CEO of Virtually Urs VA services were she and her team assist small and home base business owners to reclaim their time in their business by assisting them with social media management and other day to day task.

Hello@erikaspeakslife.com FB/IG/Twitter/Periscope @erikaspeakslife

September Summit 2019 Amanda Danielle

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AskAmandaDanielle Being able to connect and hear others stories, ask hard questions to dig up the ‘yuck’ to find ‘fulfillment’ for their journey! Providing a safe and trusted space to speak the truth no matter the situation! For many years on my journey I struggled! I was blessed to find mentors and support to rise above! What I found out was ‘IT WAS OK to Be ME!’ I know there are so many women in the world that are stuck and I get it I was that person in many areas of my life! It has given me the burning desire to pour into others, recommend tools, listen and ask the hard questions! I had to get real and raw with my life to have the shifts and changed and with love and care it’s a blessing to connect and empower change within others! With a competitive athletic background from childhood, I have a passionate heart to bring awareness to lives, digging deep for the change that every individual deserves in all areas of life and invited to speak on international stages!

In 2014 I decided to change my own fitness & health to a new level competing in October 2015. I work with women to reconnect their courage and confidence so that they can achieve big goals and permanently improve their results in every area of their lives! I believe we need to uncover layers and get real and raw with life so life gets real and raw with us and NOT continue with old patterns! It is uncomfortable to so many if not everybody however, having the strength to ask stern assertive bold questions with love care and support is where I have success and in my experience respect gained.

I have acquired many certifications, due to my own health I had to step away from my primary hands on therapy which lead me to coaching, mentoring and motivational speaking and it’s been AMAZING to share a gift strengthened from my own journey! Being able to empower, inspire and connect women to achieve their goals & ‘Live’ their ‘BEST LIFE!’ The incredible thing about confidence is that it is a mental state you can develop. Confidence gives you strength with style. It is that something which someone admires. And once you have it, your success will become inevitable.

• Learn why becoming strong emotionally and mentally should be your no.1 priority • Increase your confidence, so that you can take action towards creating the life you want

• Discover resources to help you live in a healthy self- talk internally and externally, mind and body.

• Find out how to build a winner self-image, and finally release & heal hurts • Acquire simple communication skills so that you have certainty that when you go and ask for a raise, you will actually receive it!

I’m excited and blessed to work with women that are ready to take your life to the next level!

I have been in the personal and professional Health & Wellness industry for over 15 years as a leader.

Helping individuals reclaim self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem while flourishing their passionate purpose filled life! I thrive on empowering and enriching lives to live their greatest potentials

Contact information.

Phone - 780-214-6266 Email askamandadanielle@gmail.com Web- www.askamandadanielle.com Fb @askAmandaDanielle Insta @askamandadanielle

September Summit 2019 Anissa Zabriskie Innovative Coaching Dreams: I’m talking about the kind of dreams that people work towards in their life. Travel and careers and homes and creating things – seeing people go after their dreams is inspiring.

Healthy People Who Live Life: Some people seem to take their health so seriously that they forget to have fun. Some people neglect their health so much you think their fun might kill them. But those people who can mix the 2, who have fun with their friends and live their lives and make healthy choices along the way inspire me to make decisions that are better for me.

Faith: I don’t necessarily mean religion, although that is part of it. I mean the ability to have faith when times are hard. Faith that right now, will win! Faith that the sun will rise and life will move on and things will be okay in some way, somehow, even when it doesn’t seem like it at the time. That is inspiring.

Farmers: They are often unappreciated. They work hard. They don’t get rich. They provide the food and fuel that we need to survive. I’ve seen it first hand and it’s pretty awesome when you put it in perspective.

Survival: When times get hard, and I’m not talking about 1st world problem hard, I’m talking about war and abuse and famine – the people who survive and triumph and never give up are more amazing than they know.

Differences: There are a lot of awesome things about people. And one of them is that we aren’t all the same. We like different things, think different things, believe in different things – and for the most part we have it in us to come together and live. Our differences are a great thing.

Forgiveness: Sometimes in life people don’t get along. Sometimes it’s because of differences.

Sometimes people make hurtful decisions. Whatever the case, the ability to forgive and move on and live our lives is something special and when it happens fully, without resentment – it is special.

Happiness: You know that look on someone’s face when they are smiling and their eyes are bright and their body language is open and jovial – that full-on happiness is inspiring to see. It’s infectious.

It’s awesome.

Clarity: Those moments when all the thoughts of the world and your job and stress and life just disappear and you can think about the bigger picture and what’s important in your life. I’m thankful for those moments and what they bring. There is inspiration to be found in those moments.

The Internet: It’s true that it’s not all made up of cat videos and rainbows and hugs – but even still, the internet is so full of possibilities and information and amazing things that I can’t help but be inspired by it.

It’s hard yet meaningful work. The decision to strike out on your own with an idea and plan and something to provide to the world is a tough one. And sticking with it, employing other people (my husband works for me), making it work is both exceptional and inspiring. I just want to leave a lasting impact on the world. We are all put here for a reason and a season and I want my impact to be positive.

Life Coach Anissa Zabriskie is an Amazon International Bestselling author, speaker, and certified career Coach. She has her own weekly Podcast - Rerouting - How to change your pathway in life. As President of Innovative Coaching, she shares her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership training, career or business coaching. Anissa uses her experience working in Fortune 50 companies to bring encouragement, education and love to empower others to reinvent themselves and define their ultimate mission in life and business so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world. Having presented in several Asian countries and Europe, she knows that no matter where you come from, what you’ve been through, or what you have done, love, connection and personal responsibility can change every area of your life.

Motto: Do what you think you can't. Why not?

Anissa Zabriskie President - Innovative Coaching Anissaz.iss@gmail.com 302-388-0273

September Summit 2019 Ann Anderson "60 + And Powerful" Ann Anderson is a personal self-development women's coaching program. Serving women (like I used to be), stuck in life and in their past, existing but not living, suffering from any type of abuse or midlife crises, and who have lost their voices.

First and foremost, it was birthed out of my own pain. I was able to find my purpose in life based on what God blessed me to overcome in my own life; which inspired me to want to help other women to experience their own transformation and teach them how to become their own rescue. It started at least 25 years ago and I am still just as motivated to continue on this journey. I want to empower other women to thrive to become the best version of themselves; to show up and be the games changers that I know that they are. To know their value and their worth inspire of what they went through.

Ann Anderson is a #1 Amazon Best-selling Author, of the book "Butterfly Uprising." It is a part of four (4) anthologies. One called "You're Never Too Old To" which inspired people to create, dreams and believe again, "From Broken To Beautiful" (Owning Your Truth)" which is about my journey becoming the woman I am today, "Hearing God's Voice (Beyond The Chaos)" which is about domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and drug addiction, and "A Woman's Treasure" which is a women's health book featuring me and us in print now. And it is about women (particularly of color) suffering with fibroids, autoimmune disease, tumors and Hormones issues. She's been featured in "Making Headline News" which is an online magazine and also in "Louisiana's Leading Ladies" which is coming out soon. She's a prolific Speaker, Certified Holistic Life Coach. CEO of Butterfly Uprising LLC and Founder of "60 + And Powerful" a personal self-development women's coaching program.

Which is designed to help women 35, 45, and 55 approaching their sixties and women who are sixty plus. Who want to up-level their game as far as their inner and outer temple and not let their mirrors and clocks determine their ages or how they feel or what they can do in life? It empowers women to find their own voices, discover their dreams and goals, and to recognize what's holding them back, so they can move forward with great momentum and clarity of vision and to transform their lives and ultimately teach them how to become their own rescue. https://www.butterflyuprising.com/318-262-0245

September Summit 2019 LaMorla Smith LaMorla Smith Coaching I am so inspired see a glimmer of hope in amazing women and watching them continuously build courage to transform and get emotionally healed. My entrepreneurial journey has been a spectacular, revealing, scary, fun and exciting ride. Professionally, I’m a licensed counselor for past twenty years; I’ve worked in mental health and substance fields working with women, children and families in various residential and nonresidential capacities. I work full time at the department of human services with kids who commit various crimes including murder, sex offenders, too small or large theft charges to name a few. I’ve always created amazing plans for them to get treatment and wrap around services when they get home, but the mothers were so broken and an emotional hot mess with little support.

They were stuck, embarrassed, don’t have confidants to talk to about the delicate issues with their children. I would find myself talking to them for hours, holding space for them to cry and get things off their chest, deescalate them, encourage them etc. Unfraternally my job is not to treat the parents but the children. My oldest child had dual diagnosis, I had him in therapy from age 5-18 and it took every city resource Little Rock had to raise him as a single parent, with little support system, but I made it through. My mother, grandmother, and my son’s father died over them years, and it was all on me to make sure his needs were met so I strongly emphasized and could relate to them. I started out making plans to be a parent coach, not for the kids, whom they would benefit as well, but to support the moms while they are supporting their children. After a year into that journey, I received a natural divine gift of energy healing; it scared the crap out of me but intrigued me at the same time. I secretly found people online who could help me learn how to use my spiritual gift and I secretly worked on people doing in person and distant energy healing.

My business at a complete stand still, I couldn’t get past learning how to combine all my skills to help people get fast results. After the second year of the stand still, I came out of the closet and told everyone who would listen who I am and what I do, I changed my Face book banner and had big girl courage to love myself through the transition of my business. I said I would help life driven women, breakthrough emotional barriers, self-limiting beliefs, and build confidence to live their most electrifying life

through energy healing and life coaching. If my client is a parent who has challenges with their child, they get a double blessing. Here I am, teaching, speaking, coaching and healing. My why-I know without a shadow of a doubt that I am on this beautiful earth for a mission far bigger than myself. I know I am earthen vessel, who channels life force energy to help people feel, deal, and heal in various ways. I am very talented and gifted to help women and children go from messy to magnificent with their assistance. I will courageously serve and be guided any way the most- high God takes me. I am so grateful and thankful to serve.

We Care, We Act, We Change Lives!

Contact Info: LaMorla D. Smith, MA, MS, LADAC My cell phone number is 501-563-1781, email lamorladsmith@gmail.com.

DYS Services Manager 501-682-1993 Office 501-683-2780 Fax

September Summit 2019 Tandee Salter Marketing Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Coach

I am inspired by seeing other women succeed. Entrepreneurship has not been an easy journey but the rewards are well worth it. It requires work, patience, and resilience. I Use my gifts to help other women reach their goals and be free to travel and truly enjoy life Tandee Salter is the host of ‘The Tandee Salter Show,’ a podcast bringing education and empowerment to female entrepreneurs. She is also a best-selling author, empowerment speaker, marketing consultant, and copywriter for female speakers. She uses her education and experience to help her clients build a virtual and in person persona that matches their vision and mission so they are able to convert listeners into buyers.

Tandee@tandeesalter.com Facebook: tandeesalter Instagram: tandeesalter

September Summit 2019 Leslie Thomas Flowers of Leslie Flowers Enterprises, LLC The more I continue to learn and grow, the more I can internalize and transform the information so I may clearly teach it to other women, so we can all ‘Keep up’ together! We are moving forward anyway, aren’t we?

We get to decide or chose how as entrepreneurs what we want to do. While there were pitfalls in my 45-year corporate journey in publishing and research, the consistent paycheck allowed me to sleep well at night.

Will we bide our time working for someone else and waiting for ‘it to be over?’ We can. Or we can play like a toddler, treat life as a game (mostly) and revel in being alive. I have learned to choose the lack of paycheck so I can do what I’m meant to do over trading my time for which I never get back for that consistency. Staying in it and in my lane, I now have created a way for me and my ideal clients (about 1% of women if that) to consistently predict our income; the number of new clients we ‘will’ have with regular consistency. The sheer joy of knowing this as an entrepreneur allows us to thrive. We are sleeping all night like a corporate worker.

And we need our sleep.

Because I have the bandwidth, knowledge and client results, I can crush the gender wage gap by 2025, thirty years before expected. It is what 21st century women in business are missing; to ask for what they deserve….and get it! For six years and twenty-four business quarters my clients have and still are, crushing the gap for themselves consistently. I am so in love with the work I studied and the programs I have created, there is a real way for women to build confidence with alacrity and momentum.

Leslie Thomas Flowers is a Trailblazer for Women in Business. She is a 4-time, Bestselling author, Certified speaker, Coach, and Business Consultant who has devoted the last 12 years of her 25-year personal development career with a burning mission to crush the wage gap by 2025, thirty years before expected; by teaching women to have the consistent, continual, habitual confidence to “Ask for what they deserve… And get it!) Leslie’s ‘High-Performance, Women’s Business Teaching Mastermind is entering its 25th quarterly round with dozens of consistently, extraordinary results enjoyed by the ‘mavenZ’, a program based on her

benchmarks of goal setting which includes Ultimate Calendar Mastery, and Trusted Accountability‌ programs embedded in, “The 8 Essentials of Performance and Achievement. Her persistence and study of universal concepts, principles and laws for a quarter century has allowed her to develop her gift of clear articulation of complex concepts in simple terms; thereby allowing her to teach to any audience inside and land in their unique context.

Leslie lives close to her children and grandchildren and refers herself as a #NanaPreneur and a #UberNana who is enjoying the magical combination of living an Entrepreneurial Life, Fillay and ultimately, by design!

You can find Leslie At: Email: mailto:leslie@pathsofchange.com Web: http://leslie-flowers.com Face book Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onewomansvoice/ Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/leslieflowersenterprises/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flowers/

September Summit 2019 Miasha ‘MIMI’ Gilliam - El Herbal Delitz Cupcakes

What inspires me is Knowing God’s purpose for my life and my family. My Entrepreneurial journey has not been easy, but I have learned a lot by trial and error. I see there is a market for healthier options that are delicious when baking deserts. I want to educate others on eating healthier to prevent disease.

Miasha “MIMI” Gilliam-El is a wife, mother of six, Best-Selling Author, Elder, Advocate against domestic violence / childhood molestation, co-host on “The Challenge To The Community-WHAP 1340 Am Radio with Mr. Sherman Cross, and the CEO and Founder of Herbal Delitz Cupcakes. Recently she participated in an anthology called "Shift On" with Ms. Nikki Woods. In this story she shares her testimony of how she survived domestic violence, childhood molestation, and how she was given a second chance at life after having her heart stop for 16 minutes in Feb. 2012 due to Pregnancy Induced Cardiomyopathy.

Mrs. Gilliam-El now shares with individuals the power of changing your thoughts and perceptions in order to obtain a positive outcome.

As an advocate she believes sharing her story will help to break the chain of silence. Mrs. Gilliam-El's intent to let others know there is hope for a better future. She is making survivors aware that how their life begins, is not how their story has to end.

Miasha Gilliam-El (804)943-9929 mls2604@email.vccs.edu

September Summit 2019 Michelle Hammons Creativity Playbook, LLC Being in nature inspires me. Being courageous and going for your dreams as well as helping others raise their belief level to demonstrate to others how to live debt-free, serving and helping others at a greater level; hearing other people’s story and journey. I also love Photography – The Medium that makes time stand still. My Entrepreneurial journey has been about having Faith and Courage to step into my dreams, help others see it is within their reach too! I have been a serial entrepreneur ( It started really young with selling Blow Pops!) and I was a corporate leader, which have both served my success in business and life.

Freedom is my why – Being able to live life with a strong foundation of Faith has supported me in going for my dreams I recognized early in my life that some things you are not in control of, my Mom passed away of colon cancer when she was 54 and I was 32. This was a big wake-up call for me to live each day full-out, doing and experiencing all that life has to offer, because there are no guarantees, we are gifted each precious day. From living this philosophy really all of my life but especially through Mom’s cancer journey; I have been able to do things I never imagined possible. Doors fling open and the opportunities I have had to the people I have met has made this life of mine an incredible journey up to this point.

Michelle Hammons helps bring ones’ purpose to life by engaging their creative process. Starting with your vision; Michelle helps you verify and see what values are important and bring clarity to your purpose. Micelle takes you on a journey of self-discovery to validate purpose and ensure alignment to your values. She challenges you to vacate old habits and thoughts, and to forge new paths with high velocity to live to your greatest potential. Michelle mixes a unique blend of art and science to achieve uncommon results. With twenty-five years’ experience as an IT Professional, she has worked for Fortune 500 companies in the travel and transportation, and energy sectors. Along with her corporate leadership experience; Michelle enjoyed working in her passion as a professional Photographer creating beautiful portraits for weddings, families, and high school seniors. She has coached thousands of hours corporately and privately, to help others become their best- Self. michelle@the visionarylife.com Facebook Group: The Courageously Called Phone (918)-850-5629

September Summit 2019 Munira Zahabi (aka) The Niche Navigator I am The Niche Navigator. I help niche seekers find their niches then move them to a ‘Niches to Riches’ program that allows them to implement their niche into a thriving business. The fact that I can help people find their niche is an awesome journey. It allows me to explore endless possibilities and potential with each client and it’s a personal achievement for us both when I am a part of their journey.

My entrepreneurial journey when I lost my job of five years. I was the regional manager and had the most profitable region. Not only that, I also helped managed some of the territories that my colleagues managed. I immediately began to update my resume and began what any person in the situation would do. Scour for jobs, network and fill out job posts. I needed a job and that was it! The company paid for us to obtain assistance from a job placement agency. The agency did a great job but the more I spent time with the counselors, the more I realized that I wanted to impact people in a positive way. This began my quest of find a coach and mentor to help me navigate my journey. 70% of the people in the world are not happy with their job, career, or their present situation. They yearn to do something but they are not doing anything about it simply because they do not know how to get out of their daily churn, they lack clarity or simply are afraid! I help them take what they have accumulated thus far in this journey, organize it and then repurpose it to their niche! ~ Munira Zahabi Munira Zahabi, (aka) The Niche Navigator, is an influencer who helps people on their life journey to find their niche. She helps them embark on the Niches to Riches voyage for the niche seeker, which allows her clients to implement their niche and thrive successfully. Munira is a podcaster and Master Interviewer on her show, Munira’s Musings. Munira’s dreams evolved beyond simply being successful to include being creative and leaving a legacy that feeds the soul. She has impacted many lives over the years along the unfamiliar seas she has embarked upon.

As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, she sought growth and leadership development in earnest, seeing the opportunity to help newly certified coaches to find their niche. Munira is focused on helping people grow strategically and evolve in all aspects of their lives, both personally and professionally. Munira has joined the acclaimed area of authoring. Her first co-authored book, “Journey’s Through Womanhood – chapter - Still Standing,” shows how she has reinvented herself once more and is sailing off to new adventures. info@thenichenavigator.com https://www.facebook.com/munira.zahabi

September Summit 2019 Oliva Parr-Rud MS. Corporate Love Ambassador Self-Love Advocate at Love Love inspires me! Love of people, Love of nature, and Love of life. I’m inspired by what is possible. So, I stay curious in the world and beyond. I keep an opened mind and always seek to learn, and understand other people’s points of view. I stay open to my divine guidance. And I stay open to everyday experiences, and what they might teach me.

What inspired me most is seeing the greatness in others and to witness them as they step into their greatness. I fell that to really step into our greatness, we must deeply and unconditionally love ourselves. This is not always easy. So, my passion is to offer techniques, perspectives, and practices to help others more deeply love themselves. My hope is that as people heal and deeply love themselves, they can show up fully in their businesses and embrace a culture of love.

I love being an Entrepreneur. I feel that running my own business is as much as art as it is science. I get to make up my own rules and succeed or fail by my own choices. At times I feel overwhelmed and other times, I feel exhilarated!

I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. When my kids were young, I had several part-time businesses; But after a while, I realized that I missed the challenges of the corporate world. So, in my early 40’s, I decided to take my career to the next level. I went back to school and became a data scientist. My data science career has kept me busy for the last 25 years. In 1999, I once again became an Entrepreneur by starting my own data science consulting business. I’ve been an entrepreneur ever since. Today, I am a globally recognized author, thought leader, and data science expert. And I am ready to move on to something more heart-centered. So, a few months ago, when my last data science project ended, I decided to go in a brand-new direction.

For many years, I have been writing and speaking about the importance of human skills for corporate success.

Over and over, I saw how companies, who treated their employees with care, and respect, actually did much better. Over the last few years, I’ve conducted research to prove that love, i.e. caring and compassion for others

and self; is actually good for profits. I share my research in my best-selling and award-winning book, LOVE@WORK - The essential Guide to a life of inspired purpose.

Today I am totally focused on my heart-centered work I am getting ready to launch courses in self-love, effective communication, and more. I’m excited to see where my new ventures take me! Over several decades, I have seen dramatic shift in the business landscape. We know that technology is driving rapid change. So, to thrive in today’s digitally driven global economy; companies have to be more agile and resilient. The old fearbased, top-down, command- and – control style of leadership may have worked 100 years ago, but it is inefficient today. By the time a market opportunity or threat is identified, it goes up the ranks to the CEO for a decision, and then comes back down, the opportunity is often lost.

Instead, leaders need to empower their employees to sense changes and respond quickly at every level of the organization. The role of the leader shifts from high commander to coach and cheerleader who values and empowers his or her employees within a culture of love. This takes a whole new set of skills- human skills.

Another reason I feel my work is important is that our consciousness evolving. By bringing ‘Love’ into business, companies can attract the best talent. Integral Theory and Spiritual Dynamics identify cultural shifts that are emerging as our consciousness evolves to higher levels. We often hear that Millennia’s or Gen Yer’s are more collaborative. They yearn for the meaning in their work. They want to show up and feel valued for who they are, not just for what they do. They want a world that works for everyone. Now is our chance to give it to them.

And finally, corporations are the most powerful entities on the planet – more powerful than most nation states.

If we successfully convince corporate leaders that treating their employees with kindness, compassion, and affection is good for business, just imagine the impact we can have. Inviting leaders to empower their employees may challenge some egos and inspire some soul-searching; but the benefits are worth it. Given our current economic pressure, many companies are looking for new ways to grow. If one company within an industry makes the shift from a culture of love, the rest will have to follow suit – just to stay in the game.

Olivia is a Global Thought Leader, Expert Data Scientist, and an Award- Winning, Best Selling Author as well as a Corporate Love Activist, and Self-Love Advocate. Her unique approach to business success draws on her passion for data science, holistic leadership, and personal growth through a blending of quantitative and qualitative methods and practices. Her latest research unveils the relationship between loving behavior (i.e. compassion and caring) and long-term corporate profits while building trust and fueling innovation among employees and their communities.

Olivia’s successful career in data science led to the writing of her International Best-Seller- Data Mining Cookbook, Modeling for Acquisition, Risk and Customer Relationship Management (Wiley2001). Recognizing the need for higher emotional intelligence to thrive in our increasingly complex global economy, she was inspired to conduct research in the areas of communication, collaboration, and leadership – highlighted in her second book, Business Intelligence Success Factors, Aligning for Success in a Global Economy (Wiley/SAS ,2009).

Her third book, Business Analysis Using SAS®, Enterprise Miner®, and SAS®, Enterprise Guide ®; Beginner’s Guide won Best of Show at the Carolina Technical Book Competition. In her fourth book,

LOVE@WORK, The Essential Guide to a life of Purpose (Quantum Love Press, 2018) Olivia lectures, consults with, and coaches clients in the areas of corporate culture, human potential, and self-love. In addition to her data science consulting; Olivia is developing onsite and online courses designed to nurture caring relationships in the workplace. Olivia holds a BA in Mathematics, and a MS in Statistics. Clients include Cisco, Clorox, Providian Financial, Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo, Fleet Bank. Genentech, Providian, State Farm, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, Royal Bank of Scotland, Citizens Bank, HP, IBM, SAS, and Xerox.

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September Summit 2019 Sheryl Y. Ragland Strategic Success Speaking and Coaching I am inspired by living a life that I designed on my own terms. That desire empowers and motivates me to inspire and support other women to pursue their dreams by gaining clarity on their goals, passion and purpose.

When I first decided to take a leap of faith to be an entrepreneur, it all seemed like a dream. I was a bit afraid; it was uncomfortable and scary. However, after you move past the fear, put a plan, structure and systems in place and get your first few clients, those feeling begin to diminish little by little. When you are able to experience your dreams, the freedom and flexibility it allows you to have, you continue to put in the work to build your business to have the life style you desire.

I grew up in poverty, in the housing projects of New York City. I was surrounded by drugs in my home and exposed to violence. I was problematic in school. I became a mother at the age of 20. I promised, with the help of God that I would do everything I could not to repeat that cycle and environment for my child. With a lot of hard work, perseverance and challenges I pushed my way through school, earned three degrees and ultimately became a elementary school principal now, retired. My why is to be able to create a legacy for my child and family. My why is to bring every woman along this journey to inspire and empower them to follow their dreams.

Sheryl Ragland is an Author, Entrepreneur, Empowerment Speaker, Purpose Coach and Spiritual Leader. She is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Success a thriving consultation corporation for leaders and educators.

She has been sought after to speak at multiple conferences and trainings. She is passionate about motivating and empowering women to dream big while embracing their purpose. When she is not working, Sheryl enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and writing. She recently release her book entitled: ‘Go For It!’

Contact information.

Sheryl Y. Ragland Strategicsuccess.sheryl@gmail.com Sherylragland.com FB, IG, LinkedIn @ sherylragland

Spotlight

Carolyn CJ Jones Forgiveness Mentor, Motivational Speaker, Workshop Presenter

I enjoy finding the gratitude and positivity in situations, such that I live in peace, free from resentment.

This is in stark contrast with how I used to be until the age of 48 years old. At that age, I became sober after 30 years of heavy drinking and drugging, all over childhood issues. During my drinking days, I grew to become an angry, bitter, blaming victim. This followed me into sobriety.

After four years sober, I discovered a way to forgive my past. The realization I’d forgiven affected me with immediate and immense peace and freedom. I never knew this level of joy existed! It has drastically changed who I am as a person. I no longer pray to God to let me die because I’m so miserable inside. I no longer am bitter, or blaming everyone and everything for my woes; rather, I look within and take responsibility for what I what I find, for what I feel. Doing this empowers me! I enjoy celebrating every aspect of daily life, even the difficult things because it is within these that the miracles of change reside.

There are many fun and unusual things I’ve done in my life. While married, I learned with my husband to renovate 2 each of homes, boats, and classic cars. My husband and I owned a timeshare on a houseboat in Lake Powell. It was awesome there! Years later, in Sausalito, California, we owned and lived on a 45-foot classic sailboat while we fixed her up. After the divorce and after a year of sobriety, I gutted and rebuilt in cherry wood the interior of a camper van, then traveled for 3 years around the Western States and Baja, Mexico with my then-kitty, Maynard.

The journey of healing has been difficult; I have experienced many hardships, including trauma and abusive behaviors and actions. If there’s one thing I can recall from the process I went through to gain positivity, it is that gratitude for the small things, as well as compassion for those who have offended me, result in forgiveness for the offender… and for myself. The kaleidoscope of life has led me to become grateful for past abuses committed against me. This is because I now realize their purpose – to provide me with a way to relate to others suffering the same abuses, and to use tales of my experiences and my healing so others may heal. From this, my current profession evolved.

I currently live 30 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge with my feral kitty, Izzy. Fourteen years have passed and she finally is able to exchange affection with me. During my free time, I enjoy writing, working on my business, designing brochures and marketing materials, tending to my houseplants, and light wood finishing projects. Perhaps my most favorite thing in the world to do is varnish teak wood trim on classic

boats.

Since leaving my 27-year career as a registered nurse, I have become a multi-award-winning author for my first book and currently now a #1 bestselling author for my second. I began my current business when I became a forgiveness mentor in 2014. I guide others to find their way beyond anger and resentment to that place of peace and freedom that exists when they forgive.

My services and products are varied and comprehensive. Books are the products I offer – Opening the Gates of the Heart: A Journey of Healing was my first. This book of images of wrought iron gates I photographed and prose I wrote parallels my own journey in recovery. It is a healing journey for anyone, though. My second and recently released book, The Art of Forgiveness: A Promise of Peace is a guide for you to get beyond anger, resentment, and negativity to a place of positivity, gratitude, and forgiveness.

These, along with three - #1 International best-selling anthologies, and the e-book, In Search of Forgiveness: Getting Past Your Anger to Find the Life You Want, comprise my books.

I offer two services. First, I provide private, one-on-one coaching for you if your life is really chaotic and miserable because of resentment, and you want to change that around. There are three programs I offer, each successively longer and in more depth than the previous. I also offer speaking services and workshops.

I focus my workshops on those prone to resentment, and have spoken at San Quentin State Prison in California, senior retirement homes, and churches. In the fall, I am teaching one of my signature courses, Freedom from Resentment: The Art of Forgiveness, at the College of Marin, a local college. I am open to speak anywhere my message may be of service to others.

It would be negligent of me to ignore the YIPPEE Method – a program of healing I created and designed. YIPPEE is a series of six stages you go through to reach forgiveness, peace, and freedom. It stands for: Yearn, Investigate, Process, Practice, Evolve, and Empower. It was created based on my own journey, so it is useful for those of you who would like to get beyond your chaotic and overwhelming life to a place of peace.

These inspire me - kindness that I witness, expressions of gratitude, experiencing a great speaker in the front of the room, and Izzy becoming able to exchange affections. Yet, the thing that inspires me the most to continue with my forgiveness work is the knowledge of the feelings another can have when he/she forgives, and my desire to spread the word about how to get to that place.

The next several months are going to be spent marketing my new book, as well as developing my college class. My efforts to gain speaking gigs will continue, as will attempts to gain new private coaching clients.

In the future, if my book really takes off and I can gain some speaking gigs outside of the Bay Area and California, I would consider selling my home here, buying a small RV and traveling to book signings. As far as work, I see myself doing forgiveness work in one form or another until my days end…

Carolyn CJ Jones is the ‘Forgiveness Mentor, Motivational Speaker, and a Workshop Presenter.

She is a #1 Best Selling Author in ‘The Art of Forgiveness’ A Promise of Peace. ~ Multi-award-winning Author, ‘Opening the Gates of the Heart.’ She was employed as a Nurse Resource Consultant at a State’s Medicaid Department when I took the lead to create a groundbreaking program.

It was available to medically fragile, technology dependent children who were living in the hospital to receive nursing care 24/7. What I designed and managed allowed these fragile children to be released from the hospital and cared for in their home with private duty, hourly nursing care in addition to care provided by the parent(s). The program is in existence today. I’d love to be remembered for starting it in the late 80s…

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT INFORMATION www.twitter.com/carolyncjjones www.facebook.com/carolyncjjones www.linkedin.com/in/carolyncjjones You tube? Under Carolyn CJ Jones carolyncjjones@yahoo.comCarolyn CJ Jones ~ Forgiveness Mentor, Motivational Speaker, Workshop Presenter ~ #1 Best Selling Author, The Art of Forgiveness: A Promise of Peace. ~ Multi-award-winning Author, Opening the Gates of the Heart 415-686-0888 cell 415-883-8325 (office) 415-686-0888 (mobile) http://www.carolyncjjones.com www.carolyncjjones.com

Spotlight Beth Thater “My readers are those who want to live life full out. They are full of joy, passion, and stand in their truth and realize their full potential. They are curious, unlimited in their thinking, they know they are the Masters of their Destiny and refrain from playing small. I assist many in the service area.

They are often an energy healing practitioner, coach, spiritual teacher, or those who want to make a difference in our world.” “I call them the Pave Wavers!” “My audiences are those who boldly step out, make no excuses, operate in the mindset of unconditional love, and have a deep desire to make a difference on our planet.” ~ Beth Thater Beth Thater has a strong belief system that we are unlimited Source energy. I AM the expression of God in Action. I am an energy medicine practitioner, Shamanic healer, Minister, and Spiritual Coach. My gifts and abilities opened up the moment Jesus came to me in April of 2007 and laid His hands upon me. There was such a deep activation and powerful inner transformation that took place through me from His presence. My natural perceptions are wide open, and I now assist others in revealing their greatest God qualities through activations of their divine Blueprints. I have the ability to energetically shift dense patterns held at the physical, emotional, and spiritual level.

When asked what inspired her to write her book, she said, “I answered a divine calling that opened me up to the higher realms, heavens, and divinity held within my soul. I went through a series of direct experiences that open up my natural senses to the Powers to Be.” “I was shown that nothing is impossible with God. I was guided to write my book so that I could instill the fact that each of us holds unlimited source energy within the core of our souls. When you Unlock your potential, you will activate God’s power. I teach people how to Claim their Birthright and align them to their Soul’s Destiny.”

“My intention is to plant seeds within their hearts and remind them that they are unlimited potential. I want people to view themselves with unconditional love as our Creator views them and to know that they are worthy. The past does not equal the future and so much more is waiting for you on the other side of your next chapter. Through my direct experiences, I was shown the unlimited possibilities of how God will show up in our lives when we get out of our way.”

Beth’s next book will reveal even more of my direct experiences with the higher realms and those who reside there. What this is like and how this has supported me in my spiritual journey and awareness.

Beth’s Book can be found at Amazon.com You can follow or get in touch with Beth Thater at: www.UnlockYourSoulsPurpose.com, beththater@me.com When we asked Beth, “What is one thing you would tell others if they want to write?” She said, quote ~ “Just do it! What is the nugget of inspiration held within your story or experience and expand on this concept? You have a unique story to share and you never know whose life you could change and touch.

Your story wants to be told. You will influence the world and open up minds. Get out of your way and allow the natural essence of your unique message to flow through. I was a bit apprehensive about writing the personal details within my book. It is the messages held within these experiences that will shift the reader’s perspective and their hearts.”

Spotlight Dr. Jhanel A. Davis CEO of The Kantshes Academy

“I want to be remembered for my love and passion to help others heal. ~ Jhanel A. Davis

Dr. Jhanel A. Davis is a Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Edu’cator, Keynote Speaker, Counselor, and Growth Specialist. Dr. Davis is the founder and CEO of Kuhltuhveyting Kantshes Kors’ (pronounced Cultivating Conscious Cores).

She is also the founder of a nonprofit organization called, ‘The Kantshes Academy.’ Dr. Davis’ has over 10 years’ experience in the education field with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership.

Dr. Davis has supported children and families with social-emotional services, academic/educational support, building leadership skills, mentoring programs, and community outreach initiatives such as food drives, toy drives, small/large group events, back-to-school giveaways, etc.

Throughout her many years of service Dr. Davis taught overseas in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where she developed a love for traveling. As she traveled to over 16 countries learning about different cultures, beliefs, religions, and even traditions Dr. Davis realized that there was so much about this world that she didn’t know. She dreamed of the opportunity that lied ahead for the future generation. It was at that very moment she knew her life-long goal was to do just that; provide children and families with an opportunity, an opportunity to learn, heal, and grow.

Kuhltuhveyting Kantshes Kors focuses on opening and exploring the minds of African- American/AfroCaribbean children, families, and community members struggling to deal with present & past traumatic events through: • • • •

Healthy conversations Connecting with individuals struggling with the effects of trauma/ and individuals who have survived similar traumatic events Establishing healthy coping techniques for dealing with trauma And providing individuals with the tools and resources needed to heal.

When we asked Jhanel A. Davis what Inspired her, she said,” Quote “I believe that what happens to us externally; will affect us internally if not addressed consciously.” You can see more about Jhanel A. Davis’s story at https://keepitkantshes.com/dr-jhanel-a-davis/

Her plans for the future include book writing, speaking engagements, and embracing her purpose in which she said would in return; will lead her to her destiny.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT INFORMATION IG: Kuhltuhveyting_Kantshes_Kors or theCalledDr_D Facebook: Jhanel TheCalledDr Davis Email: connect@keepitkantshes.com Website: www.keepitkantshes.com

Spotlight Author Kristin Stewart Kaufman “I believe we are here for three primary reasons: to teach, to learn, and to serve….all held together by that glue called Love.” ~ Kristin Stewart Kaufman Kristin is the founder of Alignment, Inc. ® a unique consultancy formed in 2007 to help individuals, corporations, board of directors and other similar groups find alignment within themselves and their organizations. She’s brought this expertise to hundreds of people since establishing Alignment, Inc®.

Some of her clients include Baylor Healthcare System, Accenture, Hewlett-Packard, Smith & Nephew, Frito-Lay, IDEA Public Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Mercy Health, and many others.

Kristin brings over 25 years of corporate experience to bear, including executive positions at HewlettPackard, Vignette Corporation, and United Health Group. At HP, Kristin was the General Manager of the channels and partner program that supported Hewlett-Packard's largest corporate accounts. This business represented a $3 billion revenue stream for Hewlett-Packard. Serving as Worldwide Channels Vice-President on the Executive Committee of Vignette Corporation, a $250 million publicly traded, software – company; her team built the global infrastructure for multi-channels of distribution for their software solution.

In her first departure from traditional ‘corporate America’, Kristin was asked to join the NYC Leadership Academy effort, which was the centerpiece of the New York City Children First reform agenda. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel Klein sponsored this agenda; lead by CEO ‘Robert E. Knowling Jr.’ The goal of this reform was to create a system of outstanding schools where every child and teacher has access to effective teaching and learning. Kristin was chosen as one of two private sector business executives, to teach, train, and coach the 1,200 principals of the NYC public school system and the top 100 executives on the Chancellor's staff. This three-year experience was the initial catalyst for Kristin forming Alignment, Inc. ®

Her last executive position in corporate America was as Group Vice President of United Health Group.

This appointment leveraged her strong knowledge of the technology business and how to leverage multiple channels to market in the increasingly complicated world of healthcare and healthcare insurance. Kristin provided expertise for its go-to-market strategies, defined and created alternative channels to improve organic growth, and implemented sales effectiveness methodologies across all segments within United Health Group.

Kirstin is a prolific writer. Kristin’s first book was ‘Is This Seat Taken?’ ‘Random Encounters That Change Your Life,’ was released on 11/1/11 to national acclaim, and endorsed by Stephen Covey and John Maxwell, among others. Her second book in the series of ‘Is This Seat Taken?’ is entitled ‘It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat’ was released in January, 2015. It has been endorsed by notables such as Marshall Goldsmith, Sean Covey, and Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines. This book shines the light on late in life reinvention and encore ‘second half’s’ of diverse individuals. The individuals are in some cases widely known and others are somewhat anonymous to the mass public.

The common thread is their ‘post-50’ resurgence in life and in some cases their ‘fork in the road’ is quite serendipitous. Kristin’s third book, in the ‘Is This Seat Taken?’ trilogy Released October 8, 2019.

Author “I have written three books in the “Is This Seat Taken®” book trilogy. I speak around the world on these books along with other topics relative to my company: Alignment, Inc. Kristin Kaufman’s Books include: Book #1 - Is This Seat Taken? ® Random Encounters That Change Your Life If you think incidental meetings are incidental – think again. No matter how much we plan as executives, leaders and individuals, the random encounter opens up unforeseen opportunities. Lessons and perspectives on leadership, alignment and the power found in the present moment are discussed and made real through actual stories from Kristin’s widely acclaimed book. Kristin’s book, endorsed by notable leadership gurus such as Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Noel Tichy, will come alive on stage and have your audience thinking about their everyday moments from a different perspective.

Whether the audience is a group of power house executives, type A sales professional, or individuals needing a bit of inspiration, Kristin’s content will ring true to the soul in each of us.

Book #2 - Is This Seat Taken? ® It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat This book and keynote is designed for those individuals who have come to a fork in the road, chosen a path, and found themselves twenty to thirty (or more) years later in a destination they didn't quite recognize. The stories are relevant for anyone; at any age, at any station in life that has awakened and wondered what they are going to do next or how will they move forward. The examples offer hope, inspiration, and applicable lessons as derived from the lives of well-known and not-so-famous men and women who found new and unexpected success - by many definitions - late in life. The message will light a spark - whether you are twenty-five or sixty-five - to take back the reins of your life and become clear on exactly what you are going to do now and how you wish to contribute to the world. The music has not stopped, and there is still time to find your seat.

Book #3 - Is This Seat Taken? ® No, I Saved It for You. This book is the last in the trilogy in the Is This Seat Taken? ® Series. This book and associated, keynotes shares a collection of stories which focus on diverse individuals and their experiences who have served as Kristin’s teachers; these experiences vary from the beautiful and the empowering, of the side-splitting humorous, to the crushing and difficult; Yet, the common aspect is that they ‘Providentially’ have taught Kristin lessons, which she vulnerably and authentically shares with her audience. This talk is a compilation of the entire book series focusing on being present in the moment, being awake to learn from all experiences in our lives, and how all these stories factor into our individual quest toward alignment – professionally and personally. The book, and her keynote, wrap up with a few suggestions – which are highlighted in the thought and activity guide at the end of the book – for each person to take the reins of their lives.

When we asked Kristin what she would you like to achieve in 2020, she said – quote “I want to continue to stretch, grow, and serve. If I do this well and with purity of intention – the rest will come.”

You can Find- Kristin Stewart Kaufman at one of her Social Media sites listed below: Learn about our BOOKS: www.kristinkaufman.com Read our widely followed BLOG: http://www.alignmentinc.com/blog/ Learn what about our SERVICES: www.alignmentinc.com Learn about my OTHER BUSINESS: http://partnerwithkristin.com Check me out on YouTube: http://www.kristinkaufman.com/Kristinyoutube Follow us on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/kristinkaufman/ Follow us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/kristinkaufman Follow us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/partnerwithkristin Join my network on LINKED IN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinskaufman Website and contact info: Kristin Kaufman, PCC, CLC Founder and President of Alignment, Inc. Dallas, Texas 75204, 1- (214)-526-4944 kristinkaufman@alignmentinc.com or www.kristinkaufman.com

Spotlight LaSandra Collins “Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.”

~LaSandra Collins

LaSandra Collins is passionate about encouraging and inspiring others to see themselves as Christ sees them. Her mission is to build up and help others realized that they are everything our Heavenly Father says they are so that they can walk into their divine destiny. LaSandra’s motto is: “Every day is an opportunity to make a difference”. She believes this can be done through deeds and encouraging words. LaSandra resides in Spring, Texas with her husband and son. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and writing inspirational pieces. Some of her work has been featured in a play, “Faces in the Mirror” LaSandra has also written a book, “From A Christian Perspective Encouragement for Daily Living” which was published in February 2018. On June 22, 2019, LaSandra hosted her very first conference, “Free to Be Me”.

On March 28, 2020, LaSandra will have The Power of Hope conference. At some point in our lives, each and everyone one of us will be faced with adversities and if we are not careful, we these challenges can cause us to question our faith and cause us to lose sight of God’s promises to us as believers. This conference is designed to encourage others to keep hope and faith in Lord regardless of what their life circumstances look like. It will illustrate how I myself was faced with adversity and how I maintain my faith, hope and trust in God and overcame that challenge. This conference will be at the Hilton Gardens 7979 Willow Chase, Houston, TX 77070. Come join us.

When we asked her to share with us something she overcome or all the success she had achieved; she shared this. “Back in 2006, I left my husband and my life as I knew it was in total chaos and turmoil. Little did I know that God had a plan for my husband and I. The first year of that separation, the Lord dealt with me individually, reveling to me where I went wrong in my relationship with Him and my husband. One day, while in church service, the Holy Spirit came upon me, while I was in communion with God, he told me my marriage would be okay. In 2008, my husband and I reconciled our and united back under one roof.

This past June, we celebrated our 23rd wedding

Anniversary. What I learned from that experience has been invaluable and I minister to married couples now encouraging them to put God in the mist or their relationship because they cannot maintain their marriage on their own strength.”

In 2018 my goal was to publish my devotional book and I did. “From A Christian Perspective: Encouragement for Daily Living” can be downloaded for free by gong to Smashwords.com.

In 2019, my goal was to host my first Conference and I accomplished that in June. It was a huge success to say I have no idea where to begin with even planning a conference.

God truly amazed me because I asked him to put the resources, I need in my path to help me with this conference and he did just that. I would have never imagined have a radio station air my conference live. I could have never imagined have 50 people in attendance, some who did not even know me or ever heard of me before me advertising this conference. All I can say is but God…

You can Find LaSandra Collins at the social media links listed below: Facebook – Sandy Wells (soon to be LaSandra Collins; From a Christian Perspective; JIL Designs) Instagram – From A Christian Perspective; JIL Designs Website – www.FromAChristianperspective.org Blog site - https://wordpress.com/view/fromachristianperspective.wordpress.com Shopify - https://j-i-l-designs-llc.myshopify.com website and contact info Contact email – fromachristianperspective.com

Spotlight Dorian Bostic

“There is going to come a time whereas a society all we can do is fight” ~Dorian Bostic Dorian is “The Educated Boxer,” He goes by ‘Bostic’ because he is currently a professional boxer who is working on his PhD. I am also a pursuing an aspiring author. My first book will debut October of 2019.

Bostic’s business is being a professional boxer and now an author all while working on his PhD. I He is also pursuing his doctorate degree. Bostic’s second professional boxing match will be on November 9th, 2019 and his book debuts October 2019. The title of his book is “The Reasons Why I Fight” “I hope to have some of the books available at my next fight. I feel like the sky is the limit, I also feel like now is the best time in society to be multifaceted.” ~ Dorian Bostic When asked about his challenges, Bostic said; “I have overcome many things. I am originally from South Carolina, but my family moved to Baltimore, Maryland when I was young. My initial stay in Baltimore was short lived. I then had to move to Charlotte, North Carolina for a while to live with my father. I then moved back to Baltimore permanently. My family dynamics were not ideal.

After moving back to Baltimore my family dynamics changed forever. I was taken from my mother and placed in the foster care system of Maryland and remained there between the ages of 7 to 21 years old. Those years were the most challenging. There were nights I did not have food to eat and I suffered from homelessness. I am truly a walking blessing because now I stand independently figuring out my place in this world.”

We asked Bostic what more would like he like to achieve in 2019/ or 2020; “As we are already in 2019, I would like to finish the semester strong. I would like to pass one of the hardest classes I have ever taken in my life, Quantitative Analysis. Also, I will like to win my second professional fight. Furthermore, I would like to build my boxing portfolio, stay employed, and grow as a human being. My overall goal is to be an inspiration to the world.� Tribute Magazine wishes Dorian Bostic continued success.

You can find Dorian Bostic at all the social media links listed below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEducatedBoxer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Educatedboxer

Spotlight Author Phyllis Wilson “I want to be remembered for helping people reach their best quality of life, that they desire. I have to change the people that I come in contact with for the better and if I have not changed you for the better; then I have failed you and part of my purpose.” ~ Phyllis Wilson

Phyllis Wilson is a single mother, grandmother, ordained pastor, author, inventor an independent consultant, speaker, author, NLP Master Coaching Practitioner and personal development strategist.

She develops seminars, workshops and conferences that focus on leadership development, personal growth and organizational development as well as other individual focuses.

She is the author of four books No, Not You! Why Not Me? - Silent Tears and Josephine’s Coat of Many Colors and one workbook, but currently working on two other books.

She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Law, Master's Degree in Applies professional studies with a focus in life coaching (both from DePaul University) and a Doctorate degree in I/O Psychology from Capella University and an honorary Doctorate degree in Theological studies (from Gospelway Ministries – Flint, MI).

“My purpose in life is to empower, motivate, inspire and uplift the lives of people to achieve all that God has for them.” ~ Phyllis Wilson

As the Founder and Owner of two organizations (PH Balance & Yarning to Help), she is striving to make a positive change and difference in the lives of people that she encounters.

Phyllis Wilson’s Business ‘PH Balance’ is a company that embraces helping others to reach their personal and professional goals that allows them to move forward on their journey in life and make their vision become a reality. This included Life coaching, workshops, seminars, conferences and one-on-one. They design a session based on the needs of the client (individual and organizations).

We can assist in building relationships, helping you find the real you, overcome procrastination, goal setting, leadership development and other areas.

When asked what inspired her, she said. “My father (the late Earnest Wilson Jr.) and my family, they help to shape me into the person I am today.”

Phyllis Wilson future plans are to continue to help others reach personal and career goals in their lives and to raise the bar on my own personal goals and passions. One day retiring to a quiet place to reflect on all that I have achieved and created (businesses, scents, books, etc.)

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHBalanceLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/PHBalanceLife Email: phyllis@josephinescoat.com Website: www.josephinescoat.com Podcast: soundcloud.com/michael-smith-268676974/sets/the-new-u-podcast-with-phyllis-wilson, a playlist on #SoundCloud.

Phone: 312-600-5561

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Spotlight Rebecca Hall Gruyter “Step Into Your Brilliance”

Compiled by Rebecca Hall Gruyter Rebecca is a Leadership Coach and Empowerment Leader committed to helping experts, influencers and messengers reach more people, so they can share their positive vision and expertise with the world in a powerful, heart-centered and transformational way. She is the founder of Your Purpose Driven Practice, creator of the Women’s Empowerment Series events/TV shows, and CEO of RHG Media Productions™ What inspired Rebecca to write her book was her vision to support people on their journey to shine in their brilliance, no matter what they are called to do in their work or personal life. “My work brings me into contact with thousands of brilliant people who have shared with me their personal challenges with life’s setbacks, perhaps in their childhood, losing a loved one, faced with a debilitating illness or injury, or even escaping a war-torn country.” “I hear stories of how people not only met but triumphed over these challenges, and were lifted up to even greater things than they ever could have imagined!” Rebecca realized that these stories needed to be shared with the world to help others find their brilliance. This is the first into her “Step Into” series of motivational anthologies.

“I see this book as a ‘living conversation,’ she said; between regular people (writer and reader) where wisdom, encouragement, and open hearts are shared. I want this book to walk beside you to help you run and not grow weary, to complete all that you are called to complete, and to live on purpose with great purpose because you are stepping fully into your calling and YOUR BRILLIANCE!”

Any woman or man who may feel that ‘something inside’ that calls to them to expand, explore, and seek better happier lives; will love this book. Perhaps there are areas where they feel stuck or held back, or need just a little more courage and guidance to take those next steps forward toward what they are called to do in the world. ‘Step Into Your Brilliance’ has not only stories that will motivate and inspire, but also includes practical tips and actions to take, which the authors have successfully used themselves on their journey.”

Rebecca will be releasing a special anthology called ‘Animal Legacies’ in December of 2019. As an animal lover, this book is very close to her heart! It includes an amazing group of authors who share unique engaging stories on how animals have made a powerful imprint on their lives. The Kindle and print versions are available on Amazon. You can also visit her website to find this and our other exciting books: http://yourpurposedrivenpractice.com/books/ When asked, “What is one thing you would tell others if they want to write?”

“I believe that together, as we lift each other up, we are all able to grow, reach more people, and have a greater impact than we do trying to do everything on our own. If you feel a pull on your heart to reach out with your message, do listen to it and take action. Take advantage of the many resources and supports available to help you along the process of writing - you don’t have to go it alone. Writing is a wonderful way to reach out to others. The reach of our books is often in the millions – think about being seen and heard by that many people! As you write, just be willing to SHINE in your particular expression of BRILLIANCE!” ~ Rebecca Hall Gruyter.

We at Tribute Magazine wish Rebecca continued Success. You can Follow or Reach Rebecca Hall Gruyter at: ‘Your Purpose Driven Practice’ www.YourPurposeDrivenPractice.com Owner of www.RHGTVNetwork.com Leadership Coach, Empowerment Leader, Business Coach (925) 787-1572.

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!

Spotlight Latona Pye Blue Diamond Consultant & Solutions

LEARN HOW SHE WENT FROM WELFARE TO SIX FIGURES EDUCATING OTHERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY

Personal Development Coach Latona Pye Helping Clients Achieve Financial Freedom with Higher Credit Scores, Credit restoration, credit monitoring, and credit building are among Coach Pye’s services.

“JULY 26, 2019 - Recent studies show that approximately 30% of Americans have a credit score lower than 601. People with low and poor credit scores face difficulties in acquiring a mortgage for a home or a consumer loan for a vehicle.” Latona Pye recognized this and set out to help get people back on track financially.

“An 800-credit score is more powerful than having $100,000 in the bank,” “A personal development coach specializing in credit services. For those who are struggling to increase their credit score, And I am ready to help. “My job is not only to get you through the path of excellent credit but to teach you how to maintain and grow it,” Pye, said. She offers a blend of solutions designed to raise credit scores to healthy levels.

Her clients receive the benefit of solutions including credit restoration, credit monitoring, identity monitoring, credit building, net worth calculations, will and trust services, a savings goal setter, and more. Pye’s services are all aligned with a common goal is to provide protection and opportunity in various aspects of finances within a single platform.

Pye said, “My objective is to educate everyone I touch with financial knowledge and excellent credit.”

By getting to know her clients and understanding their unique situations; Pye is able to make swift recommendations designed to get them back on track quickly and effectively. For those who have a low credit score; Pye’s services can be life changing.

Credit scores can drop to numerous reasons. Whether a client has simply gotten behind on finances, faced a hardship, or has been the victim of identity theft; Pye can help them restore their credit scores to a state that will allow them to experience greater financial freedom for the long-term. Currently Latona Pye, is accepting new clients

Latona Pye is a personal development coach, Credit Repair consultant, and entrepreneur committed to helping others reach and exceed their financial goals. Latona Pye can be found by Calling or Booking an Appointment with Blue Diamond Consultant & Solutions.

Contact Info: Latona Pye - Phone: 702-592-7570 E- mail: upmyscore702@gmail.com For more information about financial and credit services from Coach Pye; Book an Appointment with Blue Diamond Consultant & Solutions@ https://bluediamondconsultantsolutions.setmore.com/ Social media outlets: Facebook- Latona Pye and Instagram - Coach_pye