by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Kimberly “Brownie” Vaughn is a dynamic and energetic woman that delivers power packed messages that hit the bull’s eye of the single woman’s heart. As the CEO and Founder of the You Are Singled Out movement (YouAreSingledOut.com), she has spoken at various events, churches, community centers, and universities throughout the U.S. including: Indiana University, UNC-Charlotte, Fisk University, Lipscomb University, Montevallo University, Mary Baldwin and more. Brownie is the author of “Sane in a Sex Filled World” which is now available on Amazon. She enjoys sharing relevant scenarios and practical steps to convey truth about love and life. She is originally from Kokomo, Indiana. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration–Marketing from Tennessee State University, she excelled as a marketing executive in Corporate America. She was awarded the “Young Woman of the Year” award by the former Vice President’s wife, Marilyn Quayle. Her gifted voice has also enabled her to be a voiceover artist for the McDonald’s Corporation and appear as a guest with her former band at the Country Music Hall of Fame. She also serves as a mentor to a variety of female college students. In her spare time, Brownie has conducted radio interviews, sing, play piano, watch comedy, and stays in prep mode for her future husband. She has also made numerous mission trips to distribute supplies and teach children in Haiti. At her heart’s core, Brownie yearns to bring hope to women around the globe who long to excel in life and desire wholeness before running into the arms of Mr. Right! “I’m at my best when my hands become pom poms, cheering on single women to push past their insecurities, fears of failure, and feelings of insignificance. I was born as an ‘encourager to encourage her’.”
Join the Y.A.S.O. movement: www.youaresingledout.com
Book Brownie to Speak: www.browniespeaks.youaresingledout.com
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
I have yet to find a woman whose heart has not weathered the storms of pain, disappointment, loneliness, and abandonment. In some way, life has broken us all; some into a million little pieces. But it is in these broken pieces where our strength is made whole and more resilient. It all comes down to how you view the setbacks you’ve encountered along the way.
How awesome is it to wake up each day knowing you aren’t fully whole, but yet you move about your day with purpose. Even if unintentionally, like going to work out of habit, you are able to accomplished tasks despite being broken. It takes strength to continue on in spite of your circumstances. Yes, you’re tired of being knocked down but it’s in refusing to stay in that dark place that screams out I AM STRONG. You just have to listen more intently to hear it.
Now is the time to press forward with a greater understanding of you capabilities and focus less on the situations that try to dibilitate you.
Here’s three truths you must learn to accept, while realizing you’re becoming stronger each day you refuse to quit.
1. You are not your past.
Everyone has a history. Unfortunately, for most of us, our past hurts have been contributed by someone else’s hand. But regardless of how dramatic your life has been, you’ve been given a future to invest in. Consider this your blank canvas to be painted on by your own hand. No longer do you have to carry the hurt and shame of past failures, bad habits, or how others have misused you. Give yourself permission to move on by believing you’re strong enough to do so. Whatsoever a man thinks in his heart is what he shall become. Think of the future you want; not the past that you’ve had.
2. Everyone faces adversity.
No, there is nothing wrong with you. There is no dark cloud that follows you. Life is filled with uncertainty and it is guaranteed that everyone will deal with their share of troubles. Does that give you permission to give up or sulk and question your existence? You can, but why waste your time stressing over circumstances you cannot change? Instead, believe there is a silver lining in your situation. Use it as an opportunity to grow stronger in your faith, hope, and love.
3. You are the creator of your happiness.
Everything around you is subject to change. People, feelings, your career, thoughts; all can change at any given moment. Don’t let your emotions be ruled by things you have very little to no control over. Utlimately, life is what YOU make it. Waiting for someone or something to come along to bring you joy is a mistake. Instead, make the decision to be happy. Make the choice to live stronger each day.
Tifany Berry is the founder and lead trainer of The Hard Glamour Team, a fitness brand dedicated to showing women their inner strength and true beauty through living a healthy lifestyle. When Tifany is not transforming lives, you can find her spending time with her three beautiful children, her loving fiancé, and enjoying a slice of pizza. Connect w/ Tifany: E-mail: thehardglamourteam@gmail.com
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by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Faith + Expressions
Vision is so important in this lifetime and it ignites a passion within me when I hear or read something great in reference to vision. Embracing your vision for your life is a good topic to start with and I feel this should be a three part deal; embrace your vision, build your vision, and execute your vision…so without further delay, today’s message is about embracing the vision of your life. (You may really want to check your excuses at the door before continuing).
Your life has purpose. We are created for a reason and our vision can be the driving force between where we go or staying in the same place. I was listening to a sermon by a minister who was blind. He may have had a disability that prevented him from seeing the outside world, but his vision for his life was greater than any ability to see. I may never forget the most powerful words he spoke, primarily the saying, “lack of vision is worse than blindness”. Here is a man who cannot see telling others that if you have no vision for your life, then you are worse off than he will ever be. That was rather powerful to hear.
He went on to mention the feats he was able to accomplish to get him to his purpose. He received a doctorate degree, published a book, and is a motivational speaker that travels the world. People never thought he would finish high school, let alone accomplish what things he’s already done. I mean talk about obliterating the excuses I could ever use after hearing someone overcome the impossible. Certainly, if he wanted to, if any of us wanted to, then we would be able to conjure up an excuse to remain without vision, without drive, without purpose. However, having a ridiculous amount of faith and bright vision, then there is no room for excuses.
Although he has much to be grateful for with the victories he won through Christ, his vision is still brighter than ever and he still moves forward. Vision can do that for your life. Vision says that there is light at the end of every tunnel. Working towards your vision you need to remove excuses and doubts and focus on the brightness up ahead. Vision gives you insight even if your natural sight is obsolete.
If it is your dream, then stop putting it off to the side like it has no meaning. Embrace what you are created to do. It does not always have to be the most comfortable thing, but it is the thing that gives you purpose. You will build your confidence once you embrace what your vision is. The evening may seem dark, but light always proceeds the night. Your situation may look impossible compared to your dream, but weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Stick with your vision, it is the hope of a brighter tomorrow. If you have a dream for your life, then embrace your vision. Do not let what looks impossible prevent you from accomplishing all that God has put inside of you.
Embrace your vision!
Ruthann is a the founder of the social enterprise, Just Be Confident. Her mission is to help women learn how to build their confidence and execute their vision. Ruthann is dedicated to a lifetime of learning and helping others by teaching, writing, and motivational speaking. Connect w/ Ruthann: E-mail: rpmdesigns88@gmail.com
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by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
If born several decades earlier Brandi N. Williams would have been an afro wearing, fist-in-the air social activist. Instead the bicentennial baby and hip-hop music lover chose a career in public relations. In a career that spans almost two decades, Brandi has received numerous awards, earned her Accreditation in public relations, and established herself as an expert in community/grassroots relations, lifestyle brands and the African American community/culture. She has worked with some of the nation’s most prominent Fortune 500 companies; entertainers; athletes; and local, regional and national government and non-profit organizations.
She has been called Angela Davis: the sequel. while she views this as a compliment, she prefers to position herself as a pr strategist and new-age, fist-in-the-air social justice fighter.
The bicentennial baby, Accredited PR pro and hip-hop music lover uses her formal training in public relations to advocate for causes.
For nearly two decades brandi has worked in the non-profit, government, entertainment, lifestyle and corporate sectors to bridge divide between the streets and the suites. Brandi’s advocacy and community building work includes serving as:
•lead strategist for the parent and community engagement arm of a nationally-recognized turn-around educational project. work was featured in a recent U.S. Department of Education publication.
•the Charlotte Leadership Chair for Hip Hop Caucus
•a 2013 50 States Clean Air Ambassador with Earth Justice and the Hip Hop Caucus
•primary organizer for a program with rapper 2Chainz to encourage ex-felons to register and vote. this was done as a part of the Hip Hop Caucus’ 2012 GOTV effort.
Brandi consults, trains, writes and provides social commentary from a reality-based perspective on issues that impact people of color.
Connect with Brandi online on Instagram and join the juicecru movement [www.ugotjuice.com]
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Michelle Cooper was born and raised in the beautiful sunny city of Miami, Florida as the only daughter to loving parents. Growing up surrounded by God-fearing parents, her mother deepened her gift for music and ensured that she learned how to read music and cultivate her gift. Throughout her time as a child, Michelle pursued her musical gifts, her love for God through music, the band at her middle and high school, the choir, and her church organizations which came as no surprise. As she grew she feared God, dedicated her life to seeking Christ, and is now impacting many with her musical gifts, prophetic calling, and her gift of business.
As a graduate of Miami Norland High School, Michelle Cooper set her eyes on attending the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL studying music and business; during her sophomore year – she began working for a major corporation as she worked towards completing her degree; she fell in love with the telecommunications industry and marketing. As her career advanced, she took additional course work at the University of Phoenix majoring in Business Administration and Marketing, and also Life Christian University to develop her ministerial leadership skills. Michelle has served on multiple industry boards and has served using her marketing and leadership skills to help women and girls reach their full potential in business. Her entire life and career combined has allowed Michelle Cooper to develop as a leader, a sound marketer for over twelve years – executing product marketing tactics and has served God with her gifts and through ministry.
Her next personal goal is to receive a law degree – which will take her career to a new level with hopes to help organizations defend their marketing ads, properly position their products against competitors while advertising and protecting the brand of organizations. She is currently actively pursuing this next chapter of her career as a student at Mercer University.
Her prophetic and musical gift is impeccable! Her ability to hear the voice of God and share what God reveals to her through the prophetic to those in her path is needed for this time and seasons to come! She understands the importance of a lifestyle of worship and the role that it plays in hearing clearly from God – to make an impact to the people she encounters. Her gift is without a doubt clear, precise, and confirmed on so many levels.
She is a Servant… Faithful and submitted, Michelle currently serves at her home church as the Director of Marketing Media and Communications; she oversees the media, video, audio, marketing, and products. She also utilizes her gift within the Music Department.
She is a Prophetess… she has knowledge and wisdom well beyond her years. She has a deep revelation of God’s word and shares God’s word through a word of knowledge and wisdom with many that she encounters all around the world. She is a PROPHETIC BRIDGE sharing her God-given insight with worship leaders across the world on how to effectively and consistently access God’s Presence.
She is a Leader… The undying Love, devotion, and passion Michelle Cooper has for God is undeniable. Yes, it is true that we all enjoy the fruit of her calling of the prophetic, music, and the business world – but it is very clear that Michelle loves God and the people of God to whom she prophesies to and ministers when she stands behind a microphone. When you come into her presence you will feel her beautiful smile which will radiate your heart. Michelle Cooper is the mother of two beautiful children and reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
Connect w/ Michelle:
www.michelleacooper.com
www.valoremarketing.com
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