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Love Your Voice!
Butterfly, you are powerful. And the most vital key to understanding and unlocking that power is learning to Love Your Voice! I am a passionate encourager of Voice. Through my books, blogs, art, podcasts, and social media posts, I share rich messages designed to help you stand in your greatness. I guess you could say I’m a Voice Coach of sorts. Training you, equipping you, and cheering you on from the sidelines! Why do I do this? Why do I care if you Love Your Voice? I do it because, after many years of struggling with doubt and uncertainty, I have finally learned to love my own voice. I care…
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Dynamic by Design
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5 Responsibilities of Voice
Voice is powerful! And with that power comes many responsibilities. And in this moment, I’m feeling a responsibility to allow my voice in this blog post to be pulled in a slightly different direction than I had originally intended. As I am writing this piece, news of the passing of the legendary Cicely Tyson is sweeping across the globe. And I can’t possibly publish this without mentioning her. To call her legendary or iconic seems inadequate. Her Voice was a force. It was a gift to us all. And she executed that gift gracefully, masterfully, and purposefully. She was the embodiment of The Responsibility of Voice. As I consider the…
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Love Your Voice!
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Reaching Out: Why is it so hard?
Reaching out for help is hard. Ask me how I know. Three days… That’s how long it took me to send a text message asking for help from a trusted friend. Three days… That’s how long it took me to email a counselor who came highly recommended as a “safe place” to talk through some important issues. Three days… That’s how long it has taken me to write this blog post. Reaching out for help is hard. But why? Why is it so difficult? Why do some of us deny ourselves the very thing we freely give to others? Do we feel we are unworthy of receiving the help and…
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COVER REVEAL on Lowcountry Live: The Belief in Wings
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An Invitation
“It’s just an invitation…” These words pressed deeply into my spirit earlier today as I reflected upon the fires, battles and mountains that have risen against me this year. Of course, those attempts were faulty at best, because –in the words of Tasha Cobbs– “no fire can burn me, no battle can turn me, and no mountain can stop me.” God holds my hand and He knows my name; therefore, no weapon formed against me can prosper (Isaiah 54:17). But what about this invitation? The attacks, the warfare, the distractions…they are all simply invitations. Divine invites from God. Invitations to worship Him…invitations to enter into the secret place with Him…invitations…
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I am a Healer!
“I recently had an amazing revelation. I am a healer. My voice, my identity, my calling…All are deeply rooted in a special gift of The Holy Spirit. The gift of healing. In years past, I described myself as a writer, creator and inspiration specialist. Time has passed, and that description has morphed a bit. Now, I am an author as well as an artist who no longer hides her artistic gifting. And, yes, I am still a creator whose ultimate desire is to breathe life into her audiences–to inspire. When you inspire…when you breathe life into something, you activate spirit. You create the opportunity for something to spring forth. You heal. Healing is a…
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The Birth of a New Book
Now that I have released my second title, I have found that the birth of a new book–no matter how many times you do it–feels just like the first. This gives me hope. It puts a smile on my face. It assures me that there will always be a certain element of excitement, mystery and even misery that accompanies this momentous occasion. I don’t ever want to tire of this. You see, the birth of a new book is much like the birth of a child. It’s legacy. It’s lineage. It’s a part of you that will remain until time indefinite. It’s evidence of the idea that was conceived, nurtured…
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Thank you Writer’s Block. I appreciate you.
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Dynamic by Design
Sister, you are Dynamic by Design. You were designed to think and invent and create. Like a cogwheel, your mechanics are engineered to spin, rotate and transmit torque. You are fashioned to be a force that engages and encourages constant motion and power. But, it’s not just you. We are all Dynamic by Design. We are all cogwheels. Cogwheels created to work together…to collectively achieve a desired outcome. And the teeth of our cogwheels are uniquely crafted to merge together at precise angles so they do not inhibit the movement of the others, but instead, propel them forward. So why is it that so many women can’t seem to work together or celebrate the successes of…
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COVER REVEAL on Lowcountry Live: The Belief in Wings
Yesterday, I was blessed to be a guest on Lowcountry Live, where I not only shared tips to help moms manage their back-to-school mornings more effectively, but also did the cover reveal for my upcoming book entitled, “The Belief in Wings: Evolving from Self-doubt to Personal Power.” The Belief in Wings: Evolving from Self-doubt to Personal Power is a three-part journey designed to encourage teen girls to define and deliver their voices; choose courage and become the heroes of their own stories; and step into their personal power and greatness. This book will provide the stepping stones and guidance necessary to encourage girls to believe in their unique gifting and to make strides…
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Reaching Out: Why is it so hard?
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The Giver
This post was originally published on one of my older blogs in December of 2013 at www.creolemagnoliacafe.com. ~ The Giver I was feeling tired, drained and depleted. I was pouring into others, like I always do, without finding ways to pour into myself. Yes, me…the Inspiration Specialist–the one who has built a platform on uplifting, motivating and inspiring–was feeling exhausted, burnt out and flat out uninspired. And so my heart–and coincidentally, my fortune cookie, which I don’t believe in, but found rather ironic–told me I needed to write. But my heart also told me I needed to sketch. And so I was obedient. ~ Being a Giver can sometimes catapult you…
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Thank you Writer’s Block. I appreciate you.
Thank you Writer’s Block. I appreciate you. I can’t believe I just typed those words. But they’re true. Let me tell you about it. I’m a writer. And like the vast majority of writers, I occasionally stumble upon a bout of Writer’s Block. I’m working on a book that’s due to be released in the fall. My book, entitled The Belief in Wings: Evolving from Self-doubt to Personal Power, is a three-part journey designed to encourage teen girls to find their voices, choose courage and step into their greatness. This book is very personal for me. The messages I share with the girls are messages I didn’t receive…messages that would have helped me…
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The Birth of a New Book
