by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Hello everyone! My name is Shanicia Boswell, owner & founder of Yeyo’s Organic Body Products. I lost my job back in 2013 and became a full time stay at home mom. Even though I loved being home with my daughter, a part of me felt defeated because of my job loss. As someone who has worked her entire life, I had started to identify with my employment status. I’ve been making organic body butters and soaps for my daughter’s eczema since she was born. One day a friend asked why didn’t I go into business for myself and the rest is history! We are a new company and not only do we pride ourselves in providing organic skincare, we also work to raise money for different charities. Find out more about our products and our mission by following us @yeyosorganics and checking out our website: www.yeyosorganics.com. Thank you!
Connect w/ Shanice:
Yeyo@yeyosorganics.com
Social media:
Instagram
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
My name is Brandi from thikandkurly.com. My brand is all about natural hair, healthy living, lifestyle motivation and women’s empowerment. Follow my journey at www.youtube.com/thikandkurly. Be sure to check me out on all social networks @thikandkurly.
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Katie-Marie, Baltimore native is the owner of Over Accessorized, a non-profit organization that supports other non-profit organizations with creative fundraising ideas and marketing tactics. Katie-Marie defines Over Accessorized as “The accessory in which you carry, an illness, a burden a disease. It’s dressed up because we carry it with us; it’s a part of our testimony which was created to destroy us.” But what was created to destroy you, will never define you.
Overaccessorized Girls Night Out is the LARGEST GNO in Baltimore
Under Over Accessorized Katie-Marie has created the largest shopping day party in Baltimore, MD. She “ghost” markets and writes for over 10 social media pages, counsels small businesses on creative marketing and is an active volunteer in her community. This year she co-created Kickball for a Kick A** Cause, a small group in Baltimore which has made it their goal to supply children with school uniforms, feed the homeless and aid those in need.
“I could talk about all of the things in life I have accomplished, but it doesn’t make me feel accomplished. I will feel accomplished when I have poured all of my gifts into the world and die empty, giving back all that God has given me; that is when I will feel accomplished.”
Katie-Marie is led by the vision God has given her with complete conviction.
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Connect w/ Katie Marie
Instagram: @karriedaway & overaccessorized_gno
www.overaccessorized.org
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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