Just Because it Looks Impossible Doesn't Mean it is

I love this quote.  Having learned the miraculous benefits of believing in myself, I am no longer tempted to entertain thoughts of doubt, defeat or failure.  This confidence strengthened me and gave me courage to start my coaching practice, Dare to Dream where I teach people how to stop being powerless to moving powerfully forward in their lives; clients enjoy taking ownership of their life & designing a life they enjoy waking up to every day.   Do you desire to start a business, end a toxic relationship, or release extra pounds?  Whatever positive changes you desire to make, believe it happen can for YOU and it will just like it did for the women you're about to meet.  Oh and if dubious thoughts continue to try and bully you, tell them to sit down & shut up!  Just because it looks or feel impossible, it's not.  

Meet a few amazing women doing incredible things

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Meet Joice Valentine, owner & chief creator at Fabulous Writer Productions LLC (www.fabulouswriterproductions.com) Joice is living her heart's desires as a play and song writer.  She also has a YouTube series titled, Life, Love & Family. I sat down with her to pick her brain about how believing in herself helped push her past fear & achieve her goals.  

​What's a dream you were able to accomplish simply by believing in yourself?
Putting on a stage play

What are some obstacles you had to overcome to accomplish your dream(s)?
I had to overcome the obstacle of being afraid to fail.
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Joice's play, "The Battle Isn't Yours" debuts Friday September 2, 2016 at 7 pm.  
​Go to her website for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Meet Darlene, owner of Made in Luv Boutique.  Darlene is a thriving visionary whose intention is to enjoy life while creatively expressing herself.   In addition to making jewelry and skin care products, she is a passionate writer and author.

What's a dream you were able to accomplish simply by believing in yourself?
My dream of becoming a Boutique owner. I have accomplished a lot of things, but having a place where I can showcase all of my work and creative talents have always been a dream of mine.

​What are some obstacles you had to overcome to accomplish your dream(s)?  
Time management. As a mom of three, a wife and grad student carving out time to work out a business and marketing plan was a little strained. Being sole creator in the boutique simply takes a lot of time - making the products, marketing, scoping out competition and the many other things that come along with running a successful business

Being extremely organized and keeping a schedule helps tremendously. I have fun in my business. I love sharing my personality in my videos to let people know who I am and getting to know them as well. It’s hard work but it’s also fun. Learn more about Darlene at www.darlenerboyd.com 

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 Lastly, meet Aundra, a licensed Esthetician based in Miami.  She was recently featured in Faith Heart Magazine where she offered valuable skin care tips.

What's a dream you were able to accomplish simply by believing in yourself?

Starting my own business. I was working with $0 and had no way or means of acquiring money to invest in myself. I also didn't know what type of business I wanted to start. So just walking through life, listening to God, and never staying stagnant , I was led to skincare. I received criticism from friends and family even from myself.  Are you going to make money doing that? Are you going to make money doing that? Black people don't get facials. Who will be your client? And this came from people who I thought would support me. But I did it anyway. And almost four years later, I'm still here. God is good because I invest money and nothing goes lacking.

What are some obstacles you had to overcome to accomplish your dream(s)?
 
Location, location, location. Underhanded people with hidden agendas. Again the naysayers. Financial woes. But I would not trade my situation for the world. It feels good to get off from work knowing that I have a vision waiting on me.  I'm getting ready to change a lot about my business including the name but for now it is still the same. Faces by Mahoganie Skincare. Learn more about Aundra's services on her website http://fbm.skincaretherapy.net

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