THIS PAST week was so beautiful with lots of highs even with the numerous challenges. Women in Business is consuming and when you have massive plans with a small or no budget, your faith needs to be stronger than that of Job.
Many times we attend events when the thank you and sponsorship list is announced is like wow so many people on board.

When I started organizing an evening event I realized that a large percentage of that list would have contributed in some way other than monetary or even in kind.
During planning this Expo I experienced all kind of emotions. Attending the meeting with the enthusiastic exhibitors to meeting my small team to strategize how are we going to do this with very little resources.

Part of my daily routine is reading or listening to uplifting songs or speeches .This week I listened to Never Give Up and the Battle is yours by Yolanda Adams more than ever.
I can say without any doubt that without God in my life I could not have had the courage to be this confident that these ventures would be possible.
I consider myself positive most of the time but we all have our low moments but it is necessary to pick ourselves up.

I contracted a cold last week coupled with a hoarseness in my voice. I had a few speaking engagements so I drank honey and ginger like never before. My word is my bond.
Small Business Bureau invited me to give a presentation on my business journey. I had a blast at the 592 My Confidence Rocks motivational event but the highlight was the time spent at Tutorial High School.

Those kids were amazing and I am in contact with some of them every day. They are sharing their dreams and aspirations which I am loving because I have a front row seat. They shared with me some of the things I shared that made them want to do more with their lives.
It just shows with a little encouragement we can make a difference no matter what.
In some point in all our lives things will just happen or Murphy will visit us.

There is what happens. Then there is what you do with what happens.
Helpful, hurtful, caring, indifferent, frustrating, joyful, surprising, predictable things happen to everyone. Each person makes something different out of all those things.
You are not special because you are a victim or a beneficiary of circumstance. You are special because of the unique life, the substance, the richness you carve out of your circumstances.

Pay attention to the situation, to what goes on in the world around you. See each situation not as a locked enclosure, but as a starting point, a stage upon which you can express and fulfil your purpose.
Life is demanding, extremely difficult at times, but life never imposes itself on you. On the contrary, every twist and turn of circumstance provides opportunity for you to more fully become your best.

Welcome that opportunity, in whatever form it may arrive. Every moment carries your best possibilities, ready for you to fulfil.
Today I choose…
Today is filled with possibilities, and the world is filled with possibilities.
Let’s use them to benefit each other. Trust you would have enjoyed Saturday at the Expo and INSPIRE YOU and planning to visit again today.
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley

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