Russell Simmons Joins My Rising Tide Campaign: Gives Advice On Following Your Passion [VIDEO]

During a recent interview to promote his new partnership with the ‘My Rising Tide‘ campaign, mogul Russell Simmons reveals how following your life’s passion can lead to personal success. . On lessons that he wants to give to young people: “Adults are all wrapped up in the world. What’s on the outside is taking people [...]

QuickVid: Wisdom From Ella Joyce: It Is Never Too Late To Change

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How often have you had an experience where you have made a mistake or misstep in life, and because of it, you convinced yourself that it was too late to turn things around for yourself? I know that I have had a few moments where I felt that way myself. . When those feelings of [...]

Music Mondays: Operation PUSH: 2 Steps To Ensure Success With Your Goals

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P.U.S.H. – We all have heard this acronym before. Some will say that it stands for: “Press Until Something Happens,” while others say that is means, “Pray Until Something Happens.” Acutally, I believe that both are right. . You may be finding yourself in a space of realizing the fact that—be it professionally, personally, academically [...]

Pausing For Encouragement Part 1: Words Of Wisdom From Kierra Sheard [VIDEO]

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These words truly lit a fire in my heart and rejuvenated my mind…..I hope that they do the same for you.   Listen as Stellar Award-winning Gospel Singer Kierra Sheard shares words of encouragement, wisdom, and inspiration. .. Kierra Sheard. .

Recap: Monica Cost Empowerment Series: Ending The Waiting To Your Beginning

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Last night I had the pleasure of beginning the Monica Cost Empowerment Series. Monica is author of the book “The Things I Used to do to Sneeze!: How to Live an Authentic Life with Awesome Sensations.” As I participate in these special series, I will be sharing my notes taken from the hosted “Power Calls” [...]

Celebrities Share Their Inspiring Goals For The New Year

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  When it comes to setting goals for the New Year, it is always great to be able to draw inspiration from others–especially positive people in the spotlight. Recently several Celebrities shared what they would like to accomplish in the New Year with ESSENCE magazine. I hope that their goals give you the spark that [...]

Source Inspiration: Singer Brandy Is a Reminder of What No One Should Ever Forget

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In the midst of going through difficult times, what is it that kept R&B singer Brandy from walking away from her career altogether?  . The answer: having the knowledge of her obligations.  . As many know, Brandy has dealt with some turbulent times both professionally and personally in previous years. At one moment things became [...]

Can Disparagement Be Used as Motivation? Just Ask Jay-Z and John Gurdon [VIDEO]

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Take a look at the video clip below:     .. .   Amazing, isn’t it? Just think: what if Sir John B. Gurdon would have taken his science teachers’ comments to heart? What if he would have believed every word and decided to give up the idea of being a Scientist? . He would [...]

QuickVid: Empowering Life Advice from NFL Baltimore Ravens Player Ray Lewis

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I say all of the time that inspiration can be found anywhere.   I stumbled across this video of NFL Baltimore Ravens player Ray Lewis, and it filled me with so much motivation and empowerment that I felt it a must to share with you. . Although he is addressing children, his powerful words and [...]

Got Folks Who Try to Downplay Your Vision? Tell Them This

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Over the weekend I ran into an old friend that I had not seen in a long while. During our conversation of playing catch-up, I told them all about my blog: why I started it, how it’s been going so far and some of the plans that I have for it in the future. They [...]