tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369080452024-03-06T03:06:33.763-06:00E.S.S.E.N.C.E of A WomanGod's awesome power and grace are evident in our lives. Women need to grasp their spirituality and obtain the breakthroughs necessary for growth and elevation. Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-84954314713271133562018-01-12T17:09:00.001-06:002018-01-12T17:09:09.410-06:00The Business Woman: Sonja Keeve<br />
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My BQ Royal Business Magazine staff had the pleasure of interviewing another business woman for our feature. Ms. Sonja Keeve is founder of Walk in Love 2 Creations, established in September of 2017, specializing in unisex clothing apparel for Men, Women, and Children. </div>
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The idea behind walk in Love 2 is to inspire others from the scripture Ephesians 5:2. Ms. Keeve stated simple cats of kindness spread love and trump hate!</div>
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Ms. Keeve has many talents; she will be apart of the book Anthology: WOMEN INSPIRING NATIONS, released this month. </div>
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<b><i>"I say if you are in a season where you find challenges that press you to give up, I say ask yourself why did you decide to go into business in the first place. Your “Why” will gives you a filter to make choices that will help you find greater fulfillment in all you do!"</i></b></div>
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Sonja shared with us how she stepped out, and continues to walk out, in faith, to do business and help others. I have had the pleasure of hearing her story to tell and be apart of this journey she is on; she is the epitome of a faith based woman working hard in her assignment. </div>
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In the <a href="http://www.badfbi.info/p/bq-royal-business-magazine.html" target="_blank">BQ Royal Business Magazine</a>, when we asked Ms. Keeve about creating a building without a ceiling, thus crushing the "breaking the glass ceiling" ideology for women she stated: </div>
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<i><b>"We have been programmed in the past with the idea that you have not “arrived” in your industry until you break that glass ceiling. But, I believe that is the old way of thinking, because more and more women are finding success in venturing out with their own businesses where they can showcase their unique gifts and talents..."</b></i></div>
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See the full story in the <a href="http://www.badfbi.info/p/bq-royal-business-magazine.html" target="_blank">BQ Royal Business Magazine</a> January edition subscribe today! </div>
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<i><b>Dana Williamson</b></i></div>
Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-56208389926107544302017-12-31T20:00:00.001-06:002017-12-31T20:00:35.933-06:00The Business Woman: Demetria BuieThis is exciting to start the new year with a great interview with an awesome business woman. Demetria Buie. She is from a small town in Louisiana who enjoys writing, reading, helping others and being a mentor for hurt women. We believe that is why she is successful with DB Publications!<br />
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Ms. Buie, an entrepreneur since 2014 is the founder and visionary for DB Publications, LLC where they write to make a difference in someone else's life. Her company services authors, hurt women, and writers. Demetria stepped out on faith to start her business when you left her job. She share's she walks in faith EVERYDAY!<br />
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One of the many challenges Demetria has faced is knowing the value of her company. It would seem she has gown through what many entrepreneur has but keeps learning.<br />
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You can read more about Demetria in the BQ Royal Business Magazine; <a href="http://www.badfbi.info/p/bq-royal-business-magazine.html" target="_blank">Subscribe here</a>.<br />
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<i><b> Know who you are, and value yourself and your business. Never let bad sales, or a bad day make you give up on your hopes, and dreams. Speak life over yourself every single day even when you don't feel like it. Have nothing but positive people around you. </b></i><br />
<i><b>Most importantly pray, that's your way maker.</b></i><br />
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<i>Demetria Buie</i></div>
Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-73564575542649252912017-12-30T15:11:00.001-06:002017-12-30T15:11:06.297-06:00Loving MeEvery day there is a teaching moment about ourselves. In that moment we can discover great truths; are you ready for a truth I learned about myself?<br />
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<b>I pray you are because it's deep.</b><br />
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I think about the possibility of my future king everyday, but in those thoughts, I have a challenge with whom I am; at least I did before this weekend. I woke up Friday morning saying LORD, I want to fall in love with me all over again.<br />
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It started with these great pictures I took of myself where I said YES, I'M HOT. Then, I went too far. I felt as if I was lusting after my own beauty. Through the night, the Lord chastise me and put me on track. I had to repent after whooping. I had to fast. I had to pray.<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><i>"Loving me was not a bad thing; lusting after me was." </i></span></b></blockquote>
There are things we do in our lives that will cause us to sin. In that sin, we could lose connection with our ALMIGHTY FATHER. I am thankful Jesus thought so much of me to come and say, GET RIGHT GIRL, repent now. If He hadn't come, I would be lost. Lost as I go into 2018 working from 2017 instructions.<br />
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It's okay to love you.<br />
It's okay to say hey I LOOK GOOD.<br />
It's not okay to lose sight of whom God is in our lives.<br />
It's not okay to sin.<br />
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I fell in love with me again. I also fell in love with my spiritual assignment AGAIN.<br />
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Recognize whom God made you to be; it starts with self!<br />
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God bless you!<br />
Dana WilliamsonDana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-33602403273262686282017-10-09T13:17:00.000-05:002017-10-10T11:52:38.258-05:00Smart, Saved, Sexy: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made<div class="tr_bq">
What exactly is being fearfully and wonderfully made? What was King David saying to the Lord at the time this prayer and praise was penned? </div>
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<b>Psalm 139:14New King James Version (NKJV)</b><br /><i>14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;<br />Marvelous are Your works,<br />And that my soul knows very well.</i></blockquote>
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I believe the King knew, despite his many flaws God made him GREAT! Yet, it doesn't stop with how God made the King but how HE created all of us!<br />
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I suggest finding the biblical definitions of fearfully and wonderfully to come to full conclusion what King David was trying to convey but here, for this text, I'll share my thoughts (and what I agree with):<br />
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In the original Hebrew text of the Bible, the word <b>fearfully</b> means: with great reverence, heart-felt interest and with respect. The word<b> wonderfully</b> means: unique, set apart, marvelous (darlingmagazine.org)</blockquote>
So what is your Fearfully and Wonderfully made story? Are you <a href="https://essenceofawoman.blogspot.com/2017/09/naked-and-unafraid-our-story.html" target="_blank">Naked, Unafraid </a>and ready to tell it?<br />
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Telling your story is helpful to another and can provide you with release! God bless you!<br />
<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-11592068724946174902017-09-26T11:58:00.000-05:002018-02-04T10:50:39.973-06:00Naked and Unafraid: Our Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Ephesians 4:29-32</i></b></div>
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Smart, Saved & Sexy: NAKED AND UNAFRAID </div>
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Book Anthology June, 2018</div>
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A Collection of 10 Women sharing their story of body or character shaming (rejection) to help others get deliverance and healing.<br />
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<i>"Women have a voice that has been shut for too long regarding their life experiences. Someone was like myself and had suicidal tendencies behind closed doors, or, like me, their skin was too dark (or too light)...we've been healed from the hurt and in this anthology we share how."</i></blockquote>
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The women I'm looking for to join me are those who know their story story will help another woman. These women have businesses, ministries or empower other women daily having learned from the remnants of their past.<br />
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<b>To join in this anthology there is an investment.</b> Each level offers its own benefit, but with all levels you will receive:<br />
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Membership in the secret Facebook group (which includes mini-workshops on creating a great writing)<br />
Option to purchase Smart, Saved, & Sexy Bling Shirt (discounted)<br />
Destined Publishing Text Group<br />
Invite to Grand-Opening of Coffee House in Milwaukee which will include book release<br />
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<br />SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: </h3>
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One chapter 880 words<br />
Woman of Faith<br />
Commit to workshops for<br />
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<br />INVESTMENT LEVELS</h4>
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Send an email to info@baddanamarie.com of your interest and what level you are willing to invest. An invoice will be sent to you to pay via paypal or cash.me</div>
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<b><u>Blessed: </u></b><br />
$200<br />
10 books<br />
SSS general t-shirt $20<br />
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<b><u>Anointed</u></b>:<br />
$500<br />
20 books<br />
SSS general t-shirt $10<br />
Photo on anthology page as contributing author<br />
One submission edit<br />
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<b><u>Destined:</u></b><br />
$775<br />
40 books<br />
30 Minute Interview on Blog Talk Radio<br />
Two submission edits if necessary<br />
Photo with bio on anthology page<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: red;">Deposit amount for Anointed and Destined is $100</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: red;">Blessed investment must be paid in full. </span></b></i><br />
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Thank you in advance! God bless!<br />
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-83923464005154333472017-09-25T08:00:00.000-05:002017-09-25T08:00:28.610-05:00Smart, Saved, and Sexy 2: Loving YOU<br />
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When I first established the <a href="https://essenceofawoman.blogspot.com/2016/07/smart-sexy-and-saved-intiative.html" target="_blank">Smart, Saved and Sexy initiative</a>, it was because of the need I had in my life. It was to establish a connection with other women who love themselves, who bury body shaming and excel. </div>
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This year, I'm taking the initiative to another level. I'm reaching out to the women who are still struggling with their identity and wondering what they should about it and who will support them in it.<br />
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I'm here to tell the women I understand what the problem is and I know where their emotions lay in their lives, and HOW MESSED UP THAT REALLY IS.<br />
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I am here to tell the women they are not alone and we must do something. Actions speak louder than words.<br />
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With that:<br />
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LOVING YOU</h3>
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It's time to be naked and unafraid. It is time to tell yourself no matter where you've been you can succeed. It isn't just about business, but your sister (blood or not) who watches your every move in secret, but covers you in prayer.<br />
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<b><i>Loving you isn't just accepting your flaws and telling others you are accepting your flaws, but it's saying, DESPITE MY FLAWS, I can do this. </i></b></div>
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For years, MY ENTIRE LIFE before 2015, I thought I was this fat woman. Now, that I am a fat woman and I look back over my photos, I was smaller, just as cute, but smaller. I wasn't really skinny but generally smaller than I am now. My concern, with all of the other women I'm connected with, is what exactly do we see in the mirror? Our own reflection or the reflection of the voices of the people?<br />
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This next year, with Smart Saved and Sexy Naked and Unafraid will help shut the mouths of the people and allow the man in the mirror to speak.<br />
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I can't do it alone.<br />
I need you.<br />
SSS: Naked and Unafraid:<br />
1. Meetings<br />
2. Speaking events<br />
3. etc<br />
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If you are a woman and need help to be NAKED AND UNAFRAID, <a href="mailto:info@baddanamarie.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>.<br />
Smart, Saved and Sexy is more than just conversation.<br />
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I want to support you, help you, move you, and bring you to the podium to help someone else.<br />
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Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-23478003008127570802017-09-12T08:00:00.000-05:002017-09-12T08:00:17.891-05:00Author on a Mission<div class="MsoNormal">
This interview is long over due. Tonya Franklin is a blessing in the Christian Authors industry as she doesn't hold her tongue, doesn't stop pursuing God's purpose, and doesn't stop trying to encourage others. One of the best things you can do right now is read her story. </div>
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<i>Tonya is the author of Good Customer Service Tips for Entrepreneurs </i></div>
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<i>as well as Women on Purpose: Bible and Business, </i></div>
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<i>and the new powerful fiction release, Devil in Disguise. </i></div>
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<i>She has served as a contributing writer for numerous publications such as: </i></div>
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<i>Million Moms in Action, SpeakWoman Magazine, </i></div>
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<i> And has been spotlighted in Ann Marie Bryant’s Reader’s Café, </i></div>
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<i>Reading on the Edge Book Club, </i></div>
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<i>and B.R.A.B. (Building Relationships Around Books).</i></div>
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<b>How long have you been writing?</b> Nearly 30 years. But I
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first book was on customer service (business development), my second book was
on women and business (spiritual and professional development), and my current
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<b>What were you focusing on with this particular book?</b> With my
current release, I wanted to focus on the development of Christian
relationships. Sometimes it is easy to see inward looking from the outside. I
wanted to switch that view, and give readers a look from within.<o:p></o:p></div>
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to my author brand, to seek more exposure and opportunities in speaking. As a
speaker, I cover spiritual and professional development topics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Don't be afraid of the journey to discover your passion, and when you
find it, walk in it. And don't listen to those who say "you can't".
Every invention or idea was once upon a time impossible. If God gives it to
you, do it. Write your journey; everyone's point of view is based on their own
individuality and experience.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Thank you so much for stepping into the life of Tonya Franklin. B.A.D. will be interviewing her on <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/badfbi" target="_blank">BLOG TALK RADIO</a> during the Christian Author Expo in October. Ms. Franklin's website and contact information are listed below!</b></div>
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Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-19303526501138527762017-05-08T16:23:00.001-05:002023-10-28T14:32:23.109-05:00I was Her....Olivia PopeHow did I get here with this title? I made a discovery in the past 30 days for which I may need counseling for but, nonetheless, a discovery. I realized I was Olivia Pope; the fixer, the caregiver, the saver, the....WOMAN.<br />
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Being a woman is a given; but some women find themselves weak. Olivia, gets weak, and then REVERTS BACK TO BEING STRONG. Where does that strength come from? It comes from being the fixer, the caregiver, the saver; it comes from being the best at the best of what we do and not what we're not.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>I was her; Olivia Pope. I AM HER. </b></h3>
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No, not in seasons, of course; but seasoned. Being seasoned is experience. I am HER. I am the one who MOVES MOUNTAINS for people and then I have MORE EXPERIENCES because of my mountain-moving abilities.<br />
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I am her; I don't even regret being her. Why? Our lives are wrapped around what other people say about us, even think about us, and we should have no regrets about what we've learned. Our lives have knowledge and wisdom wrapped into them NO MATTER HOW GOOD OR BAD they have been.<br />
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HERE'S YOUR MESSAGE:<br />
Never have regrets. Never ever have regrets, because you can't learn if you have regrets. You can't see God in your life if you have regrets. If you are offered another day, another morning, you don't have time for regrets. You have time for lessons. You have time for experiences. You have time for LIFE, HEALTH, and STRENGTH.<br />
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You are a GLADIATOR (Olivia's team). <i>A gladiator is a person who engages in a fight or controversy</i>. Don't turn away from controversy or fight.<br />
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<i><b>"My white hat is bigger than your hat."</b></i></div>
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Olivia knows what she is worth, and she refuses to accept anything lower.</div>
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Your goal is to work towards the results God showed you in visions and dreams; to unlocok the door of the mansion the Lord gave you after being in public housing for so many years.Your goal everyday is to accomplish SOMETHING in order to NEVER QUIT. Yet, the only questions you're hearing in the hallways, from the closet conversations and mystrey texts is:<br />
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Tell them becase you are<br />
Esther: stolen from your home in the middle of the night to become queen<br />
Ruth: husband died, didn't return home, and you converted to Christianity.<br />
Mary: carrying destiny<br />
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You are the woman no one understands and wants to understand. Let's just talk about her and watch her fail they say. Let's get together, without her, and just GOSSIP.<br />
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That is where you will find you are so important. You are in the middle of the conversations you're not even invited to, because they know you have an answer for why you are WHERE YOU ARE, AND WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO.<br />
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Why are you so important?<br />
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Speak what I think.<br />
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But I'm not TOUGH AS NAILS.<br />
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<b>I am DANA WILLIAMSON. Just me. Just life. Just ministry. </b><br />
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But I'm not TOUGH AS NAILS.<br />
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<span class="_Tgc" style="font-size: 16px;"><i>(as) <b>tough as nails</b>. also (as) hard as <b>nails</b>. strong and very determined: She is a warm and friendly person, but she is also as <b>tough as nails</b> at work. (Definition of “(as) <b>tough as nails</b>” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)</i></span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc" style="font-size: 16px;">I can't even imagine why someone would say I'm tough as nails when my transparency is real and I am weak. Not weak in the sense I can't handle this but weak in the sense of HUMILITY. I am not tough as nails, but I am somebody. I am important to somebody. God didn't pull me out to put my in a rut. </span></div>
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<span class="_Tgc" style="font-size: 16px;"><b><i>I come from a family of entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, gun toters, criminals and B.A.D. WOMEN</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i>Tough as Nails? No</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Strong..Yes...I am somebody. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>You're not even invited to the table. </i></b></div>
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I had an epiphany Resurrection Sunday weekend that had me challenged; that MONDAY I woke up with a bad taste in my mouth. </div>
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A taste where I knew I was utterly alone; so alone IN THIS WORLD, I was ready to go back to Milwaukee and say the hell with this JOURNEY STUFF, I'M SAYING NO. </div>
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But in my spirit, I couldn't say no. I couldn't turn around and go back. On my social media, one of the first things I read was about going to a place that made no sense, getting off of social media and focusing on God, and, basically, sitting in my yes. My yes is so important to others, not to me, because I could die today, and in dying someone will have to go over my life and see what I have done to serve God. </div>
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Yes, I thought of myself as a failure. I had spoken it over my life many times in that past week. I had even gotten to the train station and thought about getting back on the bus and going to my ex's house and just applying for a job. I was ready to go to HELL for disobedience, BUT THE EPIPHANY held me back. It shook me up and brought me to my senses. </div>
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I HAD NO CHOICE, but to stay on the path already lain out for me no matter what the struggle is or was; WHEN YOU ARE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT a YES is a YES. </div>
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Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-71173689233706413102017-03-16T08:00:00.000-05:002017-03-16T08:00:06.143-05:00Fast Cars and Slow Sex: Why slow sex? Okay now we're at the day the LORD has made let us rejoice and be glad in it!<br />
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SEX, LIES, VIDEOTAPE<br />
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The lesson isn't in SLOW SEX..but why is it SEX?<br />
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See, I am a minister of the Gospel. (Remember?)<br />
I am one that is always going to tell you what the word says.<br />
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When I started this three day series (today is the 3rd day), I shared with you that the lesson was in the title.<br />
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SEX...is not what it should be call between A MARRIED MAN AND A WOMAN.<br />
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YOU BETTER MAKE LOVE AND MAKE IT FAST OR SLOW.<br />
Your house, your bed, your marriage, is YOUR BUSINESS, but it's not sex. When you become intimate with your husband you are sharing something SPIRITUAL with this man you love. You are exchanging touches, kisses, bodily fluids (be real, not a prude), and you are looking into the eyes of your husband and LOVING ON HIM.<br />
It's LOVE. There is no if ands or buts about it.<br />
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What does this have to do with priorties?<br />
If you go to bed with the intent of just having SEX, you already have a planned attack on your spouse and your marriage. Your proiorty is to get it done; slow or not.<br />
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Making love is slow. Sex is fast and unemtional.<br />
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Fast Cars and Slow sex......change your priorties and LIVE.<br />
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Because we like them.<br />
We like to feel in control.<br />
We like the exhiliration they bring when our foot is on the gas, hands on the gear shift and mind on the road. The lesson here isn't about the fast cars, but what it puts in us as we drive.<br />
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Ladies, I would drive so fast, when I got out the car I needed a cigarette. (I don't smoke, but flow with me here).<br />
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The lesson here is the recklessness of fast cars is the results of lost control in our lives. We drive fast not to get to the destination but to take CONTROL OF GETTING TO THE DESTINATION.<br />
I would step out of the car with my 4 inch heels on, purse, briefcase, and sache' myself into my office, smiling at everyone, and, oh yes, don't forget the caffeine in my hand.<br />
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Why fast cars? Because they aren't fast cars. They are driven by drivers that don't have control of their lives. NO, I"m not talking about those that drive fast occasionally for the invigorating ride around the speedway, or beach parking lot; I'm talking about the regular Jane Doe that has her priorties MIXED UP.<br />
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Ready for the SEX LESSON? See you tomorrow.<br />
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www.baddanamarie.comDana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-20367685759243532372017-03-14T09:08:00.000-05:002017-03-14T09:08:46.761-05:00Fast Cars and Slow SexI am a fan of the Fast and Furious franchise; not because I like fast cars but because I drive fast.<br />
I own and drive, a full size conversion van. This van is big enough for me to keep people at arms length, I see over most other vehicles and when traveling no one knows WHO IS IN THE VAN WITH ME.<br />
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Ladies (and some men) what exactly are your priorties? What do you want out of life? Do you want the sports car that goes from zero to 80 in a mili-second or slow love that takes you to higher hieghts behind closed doors?<br />
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I'm sorry, have you ever asked yourself that question? Try it.<br />
No, I will never say FLIP THE SCRIPT. What I will say is look at your ENTIRE LIFE and tell me where FAST CARS AND SLOW SEX comes in and I will tell you the most important lesson today is in the title. Caught on yet?<br />
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Wanting to hear some raunchy lies watch some explicit video?<br />
Get your mind out of the gutter and come back tomorrow....because I believe you've MISSED THE LESSON.<br />
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-14864795477112900552016-09-17T17:00:00.000-05:002016-09-20T10:10:59.287-05:00Smart, Saved & Sexy: The day Abstinence and Celibacy Met UP <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In may of 2012 I enjoyed my last intimate act with the person I said 'I Do' to; not only to him but to anyone. I decided at that point because our lives as husband and wife were on a downward spiral letting go sexually was the start of letting go mentally and spiritually. He didn't notice. God had. </div>
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In the midst of this, I share with you TODAY the realities of both from the perspective of a single woman. When I made the decision in 2012, I did so in order to see what my then husband would say or do, because he did nothing it was easy for me to understand and see my lot in life as a woman chosen for ministry and a higher calling. I was able to see and hear what God was saying to me and the assignment at hand. You do realize four years ago I made this spiritual pact. I anxiously await my future king, but I serve God first while waiting.</div>
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Today Abstinence and Celibacy have met up. I am sharing this with you because the choices we all must make in our singleness is vital to the doors that must remain closed until our God ordained husbands show up. Doors that must remain intact until God sees fit. This is why I serve and this is why I stay in the position of prayer. </div>
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Ladies your sexuality and sensuality is in held by you in the understanding of WHOM GOD IS AS YOUR FATHER. A father will not put you in a place where you will succumb to temptation, So you have to make the choice to live according the word given us. Your temple, and your call. LINE IT UP WITH THE WORD OF GOD. </div>
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-54493026225838819422016-08-14T13:17:00.000-05:002016-08-14T13:17:32.408-05:00Who are you as a Woman?As women, we are always challenged in understanding where we are to understand whom we are; I ask you today to put yourself on the other side of this question and get the answer. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my B.A.D. Queens of the Round-Table group, I continuously ask the women what they bring to the table? The table of business? The family table? or even ministry..what do YOU bring to the table? </div>
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What do you think about yourself that allows you to be EVERY WOMAN in and around your life? </div>
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I watched <a href="http://tvone.tv/video/watch-unsung-hollywood-meagan-good/" target="_blank">Unsung Hollywood </a>with a special on Meagan Good and I was intrigued by her ups and downs in life. I was especially intrigued by her recent marriage to Minister Devon Franklin. Not that he's a minister, but, from her story, she finally received her blessed relationship. </div>
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Each list makes you whom you are however good or bad it is; don't take anything for granted. </div>
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When you look at what you don't like, ask yourself what was going on in your life causing the negative outcome. If things have changed make note of what you did that caused the positive change; if it has not changed ask yourself what do you need deliverance from. </div>
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Who you are is very important to your future as well as those around you! Make note. Get help <a href="http://fbiim.tumblr.com/ccc" target="_blank">(deliverance)</a> and move forward!! </div>
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This is what we're doing at<a href="http://www.baddanamarie.com/p/bad-queens-of-round-table.html" target="_blank"> B.A.D Queens of the Round-Table</a>; we are taking action and putting work in to change the mindsets of the women around the world. We are determined to build B.A.D. Queens by helping them see the inside of their lives compared to the outside the world seems to complain about.<br />
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The point in the initiative is to establish an ongoing community of encouraging women at a level that isn't as HIGH UP, yes HIGH UP, as the B.A.D. QUEENS of the Round-Table. The Queens at the table are already in the mindset of I have to keep going, I have to do what God says, there isn't anything I can't do and I'm doing it with the help of the other queens.<br />
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So how smart, sexy and saved are you to move into this part of the Royal Dining room? How smart, sexy and saved are you to know that no matter your body type, or size, you are the epitome of that next level woman?<br />
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-44854725713949138362016-07-11T08:00:00.000-05:002016-07-11T08:00:12.673-05:00I'm Naked!This morning I wokeup thinking about my new book Prophetic Patterns: Charles and Jasmine, and had to repent for the thoughts I had in my head. You see, I'm writing love scenes throughout the book between a married couple that the super saved folks seem to forget. It was so intense, I felt lustful at my thoughts; hence having to repent.<br />
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While getting ready, I thought about why I had those lustful thoughts and were they actually lustful? It dropped in my spirit that after all this time of being abstinent, I still didn't love my body. I did't love me.<br />
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In my shower I cried out to God to help me and after, I started to exercise. Naked. I started exercising naked. It isn't that I hate my weight, it was me recognizing if I can do jumping jacks with, wall push ups or squats, while naked, I could see every flaw and accept it. I looked in the mirror and laughed saying:<br />
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About a year ago, I did a series on Beauty is Spirit Deep. The purpose was to allow women to realize their beauty starts from within. I understood what was so necessary in that message from my own issues, that sometimes I have to tackle today. You're probably saying how does that have to do with the thoughts I had when referring to my book? It means that after four years, a great divorce, success in building a business and ministry, I still have to remind my self about my beauty. My being smart, saved and sexy is a mindset not a body thing. It is an inner body experience. Accepting who you are naked is accepting who you are PERIOD! </div>
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Daily, I sit at my computer pounding out words of encouragement, curriculum for B.A.D University or helping others with their businesses; at the end of the day I ask myself, what is the goal?<br />
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In my finance blog, I talk about setting goals you can accomplish but each day I end asking if I've done that, not only for myself but for others as well.<br />
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Today, I received an epiphany in the form of a question: WHAT IS THE GOAL???<br />
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The end result in life no matter what you are doing is 1. do what God has said to do and 2. Get to heaven.<br />
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There are other smaller goals that need to be accomplished along the way, but the end GOAL is more serious and if you are not getting close to that you should be afraid of what God can do.<br />
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-74422558804177506322016-02-13T11:09:00.001-06:002016-02-13T11:09:47.748-06:00Personal Challenges that help BUILD BUSINESS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are halfway through the month of February and I feel like I'm hustling to get through month end.<br />
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In some ways, I am.<br />
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My month end for business is everyday I don't make money. I get up every morning with the intent on making some kind of dollars and SENSE to motivate me for the next day.<br />
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SOMETIMES THAT DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN.<br />
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On February 12, 2016, I created a personal challenge to take me over the edge.<br />
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I can't give you specifics of the challenge, but I can say this:<br />
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WHEN YOU WANT BAD BILLIONAIRE STATUS you WILL LOSE SLEEP, STAY IN PRAYER AND FORGET THE HATERS.<br />
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I will touch base in a week to share my challenge and my testimony.<br />
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Dana Williamson<br />
Don't come for me!Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-48441842710480408982015-05-14T08:00:00.000-05:002015-05-14T08:00:00.331-05:00From the Pit to the Palace: 5 Steps to Getting There Step 2In step 1 we created a list of things we could use while in our circumstances; the things right at our finger tips. You should have made the decision to join a direct sales business, start a business or, hold a fundraiser.<br />
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Are you using any of these things? Are you working diligently to apply what is necessary? The serious part of this is to look at what you need to change in your life. Your house is too small, not enough food, not the right furniture. So what is step 2?<br />
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Step 2: apply what you've chosen for your life to go from the pit to the palace<br />
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When Joseph had to deal with his circumstances in the place he was in, I"m sure he thought of his brothers and his father. I'm sure he felt unloved and unsupported in the things he shared with them. YET, he applied what was given to him spiritually to all that was trying to work against him in the natural. He went from the PIT TO THE PALACE.<br />
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<b>What have you chosen to do? </b><br />
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<li>Start a business? ---do you have a coach?</li>
<li>Have a fundrasier? ---are you going to use a crowd-funding site? </li>
<li>Join a direct sales business?---do you have the small investment? </li>
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<b>It's vital that you do the work to apply one of these choices to your life. </b><br />
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<li>If you start a business get a coach to help you find your niche, create the structure, etc. </li>
<li>If you have a fundraiser, get someone to help you create a profile on a crowdfunding site that doesn't sound like you're begging for money. </li>
<li>Join a direct sales business that has a low investment and people are familiar with. </li>
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These are only a few examples, but you must be ready to do whatever it takes.<br />
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Dana Neal<br />
<a href="http://www.baduniversity.com/" target="_blank">Coach Dana </a>Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-55364509286206333592015-04-14T10:00:00.000-05:002015-04-14T10:00:01.695-05:00From the Pit to the Palace: 5 Steps to Getting There Step 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Joseph went from the Pit to the Palace because his gifts made room for him. You have to use what you with a good heart in order to be seen. Sometimes people will forget, because they have their own agenda, but when they do, remember you its for the right time and for the right people.<br />
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Read Genesis 41: 1-57 and understand what was being done. Joseph had told one of the prisoners, after God gave him interpretation of his dreams, not to forget him. The time had come and the servant remembered. When Joseph interpreted the dream in great clarity he was taken from the prison (the pit) and put in the palace.<br />
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No matter what pits you're trying to get out of right now make the best of where you are. Make the best of the challenges by still being you.<br />
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<ul>
<li>You could be homeless trying to build a business, but with wi-fi, your mobile office travels. (#catchthat) </li>
<li>You could be without any money in your bank account, but with a few blogs, and self publishing, you can grow in a matter of days. </li>
<li>Your lights could be in danger of getting cut off but if you look at what you know to do, you can create a funnel of income right now from you computer. </li>
<li>Your children could worrisome, but prayer is on your side.</li>
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There are many pits we find ourselves in, ladies, but know that you can go from the pit to the place.<br />
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Step 1: look at your circumstances and make a list of how you can change those circumstances with what you have at your finger tips.<br />
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Ex. Do you need rent money? Have a dinner fundraiser or bake sale; yard sale<br />
Do you need to create an extra income? Join a direct sales company that actually works. (Ex. <a href="http://baddneal.avonrepresentative.com/opportunity" target="_blank">Avon</a>)<br />
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Get started today.<br />
Let me know how step one is doing by email<br />
4mykidsinc@gmail.com<br />
Text 414-301-1236<br />
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Dana Neal<br />
Coach Dana Enterprises<br />
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-53822850298922149782015-03-03T07:59:00.000-06:002015-03-03T10:26:58.834-06:00Jamesina Greene: Inspiring Others<div style="text-align: justify;">
<img height="320" src="https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/v/t1.0-9/643920_4169911449726_1388580778_n.jpg?oh=ed1bf17e6c6ef9b2cf8a6e725bee8716&oe=558C9156" width="320" /> <span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Jamesina Greene manages more than speaking engagements
as the owner of </span><i style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">DESTNE Enterprises</i><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">.
Jamesina’s commitment to leading her fan-base with thought-provoking
inspiration stems from her experience in helping others in transition. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">It is
Jamesina's literary work which has earned her numerous recognition.</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">She is the author of six self-published
works and a Contributing Author of a Bestseller, written with other
Mothers.</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Her first book, Help, I Don't
Like Myself!, shares her personal experience with Depression and the the true
story of her escape from depression, and her daily walk to maintain her
deliverance.</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">In addition to her books,
she is writer of a Blog, </span><i style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">“I AM a Voice”</i><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
and Host of </span><i style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">“The Voice of Triumph”</i><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
Radio Show.</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">She is the Founder of the “A
Mother’s Cry” organization and hosts an Annual Conference to encourage and
minister to the hurt, wounded and the broken.</span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Jamesina talks to us about her work, and her book She Inspires!<br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I have been writing every since I learned how to spell. Writing has always been a safe place for me.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">How many published works do you have?</span></b><br />
I currently have six published works.<br />
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I don't focus on a specific genre.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">What were you focusing on with this particular book?</span></b><br />
With this particular book, I focused on sharing uplifting and inspirational thoughts to be used for personal affirmation.<br />
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At the present time, I have no new releases.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">As a writer are you also a speaker? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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I am both a Writer and a Speaker. I feel that sharing what I write in a variety of mediums is my Life Assignment. Speaking provides the opportunity to share my heart and my words to a larger audience at once</div>
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I would encourage new writers to write. To tell YOUR story, because no one else can tell it like you can tell it. Your Voice is unique. Never allow anyone to silence you. Write, write, write.<br />
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There you have it in her own words. God bless your works!<br />
You can purchase<a href="http://www.amazon.com/She-Inspires-Ms-Jamesina-Greene/dp/1500229059/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank"> She Inspires</a> on Amazon.com<br />
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<br />Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-63955727153817854072015-03-02T08:00:00.000-06:002015-03-02T08:00:00.898-06:00Ailsa Hardy(Stokes) Walking in God's Plan<div class="MsoNormal">
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native of Chicago IL made her home in Milwaukee, WI from the age of 15 to
present time, wife and mother of 3 sons. Author of two self-published books.
The Plan Didn’t Work and 21 Awesome Home Based Businesses. Also appeared
in I’m A Wife Not A Knife by Dana Neal.
Founder of Positive Directions, Inc. a ministry working with teen girls
and woman to better themselves and their homes as well as their community. </b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 books of my own and one book that I
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Christian non-fiction<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My focus was to share my life
experiences and to help others that may have dealt with some of the some
issues, to know that with God on our side we can overcome all things. Even though we may not understand why we are
or had to experience things that are not so pleasant our lives can be used to
share how awesome God is. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am currently working on two books,
a children’s story and a book for on marriage.
Both books will be out summer of 2015 and will be found on Amazon.com <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes I
also am available for speaking engagements. My focus is to woman and teen girls. To
motivate and encourage them to not give up.
Also to share my testimony.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To new authors I would like to share,
never let others take over your project.
Let your writing flow as you go. Another thing is to not focus on having
enough money to get published. There are
self-publishing companies on line that will walk you through everything you
need to get your work out there. Stay
encouraged and know that it’s your work that you are about to present to the
world so give it your all. To readers
it would be a great help and boost to go to the site you purchased the books
and leave a comment, even if it may not be that great. This lets that writer
know where to improve or it give motivations to keep going. Also as a reader of the book, if they gave an email
address for the writing, send them a note and let them know what you thinking about
the book. Let them know if it helped you any way. That lets the writer know their
work is doing what it set out to do. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Purchase her book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Plan-Didnt-Ailsa-Stokes-Hardy/dp/1479214841" target="_blank">The Plan Didn't Work</a> on Amazon.com</span></div>
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Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36908045.post-3415807341271633752015-03-01T22:21:00.001-06:002015-03-01T22:21:39.949-06:00Women's History MonthYear ago, on this blog, I would interview women business owners. This month, I want to share a few women authors that are doing something in their lives.<br />
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Tomorrow you'll hear from Ailsa Stokes.<br />
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The next day, I will share the new book B.A.D. Heels: The Right Foundation<br />
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And then, the rest of the month, I'll hear what the Lord has to say, on what to do.<br />
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Thank you much for being such great followers!!Dana Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00257943307170478068noreply@blogger.com0