Back in July, I did a series called Boss Lady July. One of the people I interviewed was a songwriter and CEO of her own company. She and I had so much fun talking that I decided we needed one more post so that she could share some on advice on how to become a successful boss! You need to dedicate time and effort into your career… If not you will not fulfill the purpose that God has for your life! – TMarie Taylor, what would you say makes a black woman successful or any person successful in general? As a Black woman in a boardroom surrounded by…
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Boss Lady Series: Success is Improving Yourself
I hope that you enjoyed Boss Lady July as much as I did! Even though July is over, I have one more Boss Lady I want to share. This week, I had the privilege to interview one of my college roommates, Kaylah Joseph. I consider her one very successful person. She was nominated as one of 2017 Forbes 30 under 30, talk about success! With that being said, let me introduce you to Kaylah! Kaylah! Introduce Yourself: Tell us who you are, what you do and a little about you. Dumela! Hello, Readers! “Dumela,” pronounced doo-meh-luh, is Setswana for “Hello.” Setswana is the language spoken in Maun, Botswana; this land…
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Boss Lady Series: Live an EPIC Life – Courtney
I hope that you have been enjoying Boss Lady July as much as I have. Before we end July, I have one more Boss Lady story to share. I met Courtney back in college and she has been a blessing in my life. Unlike the other Boss Lady July lady’s, Courtney is going to actually share her story. I hope that you are blessed. So without further ado, let me introduce Courtney Buckhanon! Hi! I’m Courtney Buckhanon and I am Miss Black Georgia USA! I get to enact my platform, BossUp (Merging the economic gap between black and white America through entrepreneurship and financial literacy) throughout the state of Georgia!…
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Boss Lady Series: Strength Comes from Challenges
Boss Lady July continues! I had the privilege of interviewing one of my role model’s. She is a boss lady scientist and is doing groundbreaking research. With that being said, I would like to introduce to you Erica Tross- Artis! Erica! Introduce Yourself: Tell us who you are, what you do and a little about you. Hi! My name is Erica Marie Tross. I was born in Toronto, Canada to a Cuban Father and a Kittitian Mother. I was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan with my two older brothers. I’ve been married to my college sweetheart for 2 years, Andre Artis. I love candles, I love all (sour) candy,…
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Boss Lady Series: Living Life on Purpose
I am so excited to share this gorgeous and talented Boss Lady. I had the privilege of growing up with her and I have seen her become an incredible woman. So without further ado, Let me introduce to you Songwe! Introduce Yourself: Tell us who you are, what you do and a little about you. My name is Songwe Chiyombwe… different I know! I was born in Zambia but the United States has been home since I was three years old. I am currently on a journey of self-discovery which entails figuring out who Songwe really is. This is nothing new, I am sure that most people if not everyone…
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Boss Lady Up Series
Hello everyone! It has been a while! I have been so busy but I am excited because for the month of July I will be doing a miniseries called: Boss Lady Up! I have had the honor of meeting some incredible people in my life. For July, I am going to share five incredibly successful women’s stories and how they are a Boss Lady. When you think of a boss lady, what comes to mind? For me, I think of Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Kate Middleton, and other BIG names. However, there are boss lady’s that are not former first lady’s, famous tennis players, or duchesses, that make a difference.…
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What 2018 Taught me: My top 5 lessons from 2018
And just like that, we are in a new year. I can’t believe that 2018 is over. I feel as though 2018 just started. However, the year is over and 2019 is here! I am so excited about this new year. New opportunities, challenges, learning experiences and so much more is possible in this new year. The new year provides us with an opportunity to ‘restart’ while at the same time grow from all the life lessons we experienced in 2018. I learned a lot in 2018 and want to share my top 5 lessons and what they taught me. 1. Strength is a mindset. This year taught me that…
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What Makes You Valuable
In my post You are Valuable, I shared the importance of knowing your value and worth and how you are valuable. But… if you are like me, you’ve probably asked the question, what makes me valuable? I will tell you! There are three areas that make you valuable; who’s your are, your personality and your heritage. Who’s are you? That’s a Great question. We are God’s children. In Genesis it tells us that we were created in the image of God, male and female He created them (Genesis 1:27). The Bible also tells us in 1 Peter 2:9 that we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and God’s special…
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Embrace Who You Are
Have you ever stared in a mirror and wished that you could be 5 years older? 30 lbs lighter? Or, just a better version of yourself? I know that I have spent many hours dreaming of a better version of me; a happier me, a smarter me, a healthier me, a successful me, etc. I use to (and still do sometimes) wish for the version of me where life is perfect. However, what I have come to realize is that before you can become the best version of yourself, you need to love the version of who you are now. You need to embrace the current you before you can become…
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YOU ARE VALUABLE
Recently in life, I have been learning another lesson and that is knowing my value/worth. What do I mean? I have been learning what all I bring to the table in life and not allowing someone to walk over me or take advantage of me. I am learning to recognize my worth in every aspect of life. Why? Because in life, you find people who see your worth and try to find ways to diminish it or belittle it. They understand the power that your worth gives you and try to destroy it before you can recognize it or use it. But can I let you in on a secret? You are…
