4 more days...

Ok, so the last time, my fingers and mind had an opportunity to present what was going on in my world, I was fifteen days into my fast. I promised to keep you all updated bi-weekly but of course that didn't happen. HOWEVER, I am going to keep my promise on the update and if I completed it or not.

So during the first three weeks, I was ready! I was focused, determined and I had a paw-tna. We would call each other each day to check our status and to ensure that our temptations didn't get the best of us. But momentum began to fail and so did my persistence and determination to finish. I kept holding on to, "it's only 42 days out of the year to sacrifice." Why not? I kept thinking to myself, I have 20 pounds to lose until I am sitting at my perfect weight, and sexy stance, so why not? Why not demonstrate to myself that I am in control of my mind. Everyone kept saying how they could never get through the seven day water fast. Let alone the meat I'd decided to give up three weeks prior. With all these thoughts flooding my mind; my spirit took over. Being knowledgeable in a subject not only forces you to continuously be a student to life, but it ensures that you imply and apply what you have learned.

Persistence and never giving up hope are the two vital keys when trying to reach success. Quitters never win and winners ever quit. It's a true statement. I have only 4 days left. Throughout this cleansing process, I learned a lot as to why I couldn't get the weight off. But besides that, I learned even more about my Creator. He is such a gentleman. He doesn't step on toes, he allows us to be us, he gives us warnings (whether we listen to him or not) and he always forgives when we ask. What more can you ask for in a man? And not only that, he promises to give you whatever you want.

For so long, I've been trying to make my dreams come true. I felt like I had to dedicate so much time to each project and blah, blah, blah. NO, I am not saying that you shouldn't work consistently on accomplishing your goals and manifesting your dreams. But when it all boils down to it, NOTHING happens before it's time. A mother expects for nine months. An apple tree takes two years to produce its first apple. God will only work and move in your life when it's your season. And I think that is the biggest lesson I learned outside of some others during this fast. Of course losing the weight was a great incentive, but that saying "what's for you, will be for you...is factual. And once YOU stop trying to be your daily bread and rely on your source and all of his Infinite Intelligence, things will flow smoothly and you will be able to welcome your season of abundance with open arms.

Tawana Necole

This is my Life: Entrepreneurship & Networking

BlogLive: Atlanta! Leave the laptops & let's really connect!

DO YOU BLOG? If you don’t already, eventually—either for business or pleasure—you will.

Let’s take the blogging bug to IRL (in real life) status by stepping out from behind our laptops and onto BlogLive!

Face/Forward is hosting Atlanta's first Live Blogging event on Friday, March 5th! Network with us while chatting up hot topics like social faux pas, best & worst practices, and “Hot Now” media issues.

Be there promptly by 7PM to pull up your sleeves and dig into some worthwhile conversation with panelists specifically chosen for their expertise in business, media, and life skills.

Confirmed panelists include entrepreneur and community volunteer, Mr. Christopher Stewart, and professional Life Coach and Psychologist, Dr. Pamela Thompson. Visit our Facebook page for updates on our additional panelists soon!

Come grab a glass of wine at WineStyles Perimeter, and raise your comment card to share your two-cents on what NOT to do, and of course, what TO DO to increase your chances of connecting with your clients and associates. *Don't forget your business cards and your 90-second pitches!*

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From The Secret Daily Teachings

A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne

Creator of The Secret

From The Secret Daily Teachings

Good is underneath every single thing that appears to be negative. If we can know that good is all there is, including in a negative situation, then we will see a negative situation transform into all good. Most people keep the good away from themselves because they label something as bad, and then, of course, that becomes their reality. But there is no bad in the Universe; it is just our inability to see things clearly from the bigger perspective.

Peace comes from knowing that good is all that exists.

May the joy be with you,

Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions

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Black History Month & Love

By: TNG

February has two very essential subjects that are emphasized: Black History Month & Love. Black history Month has been apart of my life ever since I could read and write. My parents always taught the importance of learning "our" history and why it was vital to my growth as an African American Female. Below is a link that provides ALL of our history. Many people believe that our history involves specifically how we were traded into slavery and the strides we made as a culture since then, however, the neglect all the positive occurrences we made. There are some inventions that many don't know about. Another one of my vices involve everyone discussing Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, MLK Jr., Frederick Douglas, Sojourner Truth, and Booker T. Washington. As an adolescence, I can only recall learning about the leaders of the 1900s. True, they are and will always remain significant; however, there are many others that we must gain knowledge of and educate others about. There are certain things we wouldn't have been able to do if it had not been for some of my ancestors. We cover an array of industries! There were African American Inventors, Scientists, Lawyers, and Doctors. We have way more talents then the suggested-->Entertainment. Explore your heritage....

Love. OMG, that word is the epitome and essence or our being. Nothing else really matters in life if one does not possess this fruit. Our Maker and Universe is the source of Love and we shouldn't celebrate it only on February 14. Read the rest of this here!

SSE, Inc. SSU 2010 Inductees

Congratulations Ladies! I am so honored to be a part of such a wonderful group of women. I had to give you all an additional shout out!

Chic Tips

1. Tweet This: Twitter is a micro-blogging service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected. It is fast becoming a super force in business as well. It's free to open an account you can post from the web or your mobile device. Follow businesses and people that you are interested in and start amassing a flock of your own. Keep customers up on store events, company news and special offers.


2. Eat Well, Look Younger: Purple products are nature's best weapons in the battle against aging. They say that, 'A plum a day keeps a facelift away.' Purple food can prevent the breakdown of collagen and slow the wasting of muscles. Blackberries, blueberries, plums, purple figs, purple grapes, raisins, purple asparagus, purple cabbage, purple carrots, eggplant, purple Belgian endive, and even purple-fleshed potatoes will do nicely. Try eating something purple once a day to keep wrinkles at bay.

3. Keep a Journal and Inspire Yourself: Journaling can be a powerful way to unleash your entrepreneurial genius. Get into a regular routine with your journaling, morning, noon or night. Write from your stream of consciousness whatever comes to mind. Great for stress relief and getting you unstuck from a challenge or frustration. I've used journaling with clients to bring hundreds of new business ideas to light. You'll be amazed at how much business brilliance is in you just waiting to be put down on paper.

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SCORE’s Top 10 Secrets for Small Business Success in 2010

SCORE CEO Ken Yancey says, “When it comes to getting ahead in business, it’s all about making the rights moves at the right times. At SCORE, we share secrets for success, based on having helped more than 8.5 million entrepreneurs. This year, we’ve come up with our top 10 list to make 2010 a profitable year for America’s small businesses.”

1. Grow your customer base. Understand your customer demographics and why they buy your products and services. Win clients over with new and diversified products. Offer multiple price points and create packages or customizable plans, which give your customers greater freedom and flexibility.

2. Expand low budget marketing. Promote your business for free on Twitter, and set up a Facebook fan page. Start a blog and comment on other blogs. Take this opportunity to communicate with customers about your business. Go viral.

3. Surround yourself with experts. Get feedback from advisors you trust. Entrepreneurs count on SCORE for free and confidential business mentoring. Use a mentor to test ideas, map a sales plan and focus on success. Ask SCORE for advice and meet with a SCORE mentor.

4. Add ecommerce through a web site. Your business needs a web site to stay competitive. Secure all variations on your company’s domain name. Use online forms to encourage interaction. Add a shopping cart to sell your products, not just promote the brand.

5. Free up time to sharpen your focus. Organize for success. Set a time each week to handle routine tasks. Use a PDA to keep track of phone numbers, dates, appointments and meetings. Take short breaks to refresh and recharge.

6. Create experience events to draw in customers. Host special events like demonstrations, trunk shows and classes. Offer rebate programs to encourage repeat purchases. Rearrange merchandise to make it appear fresh and provide a fresh customer experience.

7. Network to build buzz and referrals. Join groups that represent your clients. If you don’t have the money to join an association, offer to donate your services. Take advantage of social gatherings, committee appointments, membership meetings and networking events. Each meeting is an opportunity for referrals.

8. Track your cash flow. The one thing all businesses need is cash. Ensure that you collect receivables within 30 days. Monitor invoices. Pay early when you get a discount. Always keep an eye on your cash. Prepare cash flow reports so you understand your cash needs.

9. Plan for financing success. Even if you’re in business, you should have a business plan ready to submit to potential lenders. Know how additional funding will help you grow your business, and demonstrate your ability to re-pay the loan.

10. Consider an LLC. As a sole proprietor, you are personally liable for the debts and liabilities of your business. A corporation or limited liability corporation (LLC) protects your personal assets and property. You can register your business as a separate legal entity.

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Why?

By Angela Carr Patterson

Have you ever wondered why you do some of the things that you do?
Asking ourselves 'why?' helps us to dig deeper into our motives -- why we do what we do.

Often times we do things for the wrong reasons and when our motives are wrong or unclear, the results can sometimes be damaging for all involved. Just this weekend I had a situation to arise that I was not pleased with my response. While my response didn’t cause any real damage to anyone, except my own self disappointment, it did cause me to re-examine my real motives. It was not a pleasant experience for me, but a necessary one.

Interesting enough all human actions stem from motives. It is our job to make sure that we are absolutely clear about our motives for doing or saying anything. I want to encourage you to start right now and ask yourself, “Why am I....?” Listen very closely for the answer that surfaces and write it down. Listen with your heart, not with your reasoning mind. Your heart will yield you the truth. Once you have written your answer, look at it and ask why again. Continue with this process until you reach the true source of your motives. You will know the truth in your heart and in your body.

Once we identify our underlying motives for doing anything, we can also choose to change them if we wish. Keeping our motives pure challenges us to tell the truth even when no one knows the truth but you. The right motives will always contribute to the good of everyone and the results can create massive transformation not only in our own lives but also in the lives of others as well.

Tips to help Women Overcome Obstacles

By: Samantha McMurtrie

So many women wish they could be more successful in their lives, yet, when I take them aside and ask them what would constitute specific success in their lives; they would stare at me blankly. Sure they might cover the obvious success strategies they would imagine they would need in order to be successful – but all too often they are not sure themselves of exactly what they are trying to achieve. Most women could tell me that they wanted to achieve abundance in wealth, health and happiness – yet in order to execute effective strategies to achieve these objectives, they would possibly land up walking away with mediocre results because their frame was too vague.

You see, if you don’t have very clear and specific goals in mind, then no matter what strategies you initiate in your life – you will be running around in circles. As a professional coach, it is my job to make sure that my clients’ goals and objectives are crystal clear before we even attempt to develop suitable success strategies in order to achieve what they are seeking. Often we are in a rush to reach our success, we bypass as many possible points so that we can get into action and start seeing immediate results. But if we don’t formulate a foundation for clarity and develop a plan to implement the right actions aligned with our definitive goals – we will sink before we can even swim!

The very first tip towards developing powerful and pertinent action steps therefore lies in becoming clear on what you want. It is not specific enough to say I want to become wealthy. Wealth to you may mean something very different to what wealthy means to someone else. How wealthy do you want to be, what do you want to earn, when do you want to become wealthy by…? These are all questions that need to be thought through before you get out there and play the game. Being vague will give you vague results. Get specific, measurable and clear so that you know exactly what to set out to achieve and then we can move onto creating success strategies that are right for you!

Once you are clear on what you want, the second tip I would implicate is to formulate goals that are tangible and do-able. So many women set such high expectations of themselves that they devise unrealistic action plans that they need to implement and they land up getting stuck in over-whelm. We often debilitate ourselves before we even begin. It is true that we all want to be superwomen; however, we also need to look at setting ourselves up to succeed and not to get imprisoned by the anxiety of our own expectations.

The rule of thumb as a coach is to encourage clients to set themselves up to carry out success strategies that are 20% out of your comfort zone. So if you feel that leaving your job and opening up your own business is 100% out of your comfort zone, then you need to look at other alternatives that you could do that would push you to get there, but not keep you trapped in helplessness. Perhaps you could start the company whilst you are still employed and work on it in the evenings and over the weekends, until such time as you feel that the move over would be more aligned with 20% out of your comfort zone.

Thirdly, the biggest tip I can give you as a coach to enhance effective success strategies is the following: see failure as feedback. If you are scared to do something out of fear of failure – then chances are you’ll never do it and you will never be able to face the failure, receive the feedback and move onto becoming a success. Failure is a success strategy in itself. The only way past failure is to go through it and learn so that you can then come out tops! If you can change your perspective on failure, I bet you would be ready and willing to try a lot more things in your life! Successful people welcome failure and use it as a stepping stone towards reaching their ultimate dreams.

So are you ready to define your goals clearly, get 20% out of your comfort zone, and welcome failure? If so, you have three success strategies that will help you overcome any obstacles, and shift you into creating and getting into action towards achieving your dream life!

Samantha McMurtrie is a dynamic woman who has the passion and commitment to seeing that everyone she encounters comes out with direction, purpose and an incredible drive for life! She is a learning facilitator and a qualified Professional Coach, a member of the ICF (International Coach Federation) & Comensa (Coaches and Mentors of South Africa). Samantha is one of the founders and members of Pretty Powerful, a vibrant company that optimises the power of the internet to provide women around the world with affordable, accessible and quality online coaching programs offering tools, success strategies, guidance and support to help women create the lives they want. Samantha is the author and coach of the successful Pretty Powerful 90-Day Life Makeover program that aims to help women become the best that they can be – mentally, emotionally, spiritually and skilfully. Pretty Powerful reflects Samantha’s vision to enthuse women around the world to learn, live and love POWERFULLY!

Tips to Help Women Overcome Obstacles and Reach Their Dreams

By Samantha McMurtrie

So many women wish they could be more successful in their lives, yet, when I take them aside and ask them what would constitute specific success in their lives; they would stare at me blankly. Sure they might cover the obvious success strategies they would imagine they would need in order to be successful – but all too often they are not sure themselves of exactly what they are trying to achieve. Most women could tell me that they wanted to achieve abundance in wealth, health and happiness – yet in order to execute effective strategies to achieve these objectives, they would possibly land up walking away with mediocre results because their frame was too vague.

You see, if you don’t have very clear and specific goals in mind, then no matter what strategies you initiate in your life – you will be running around in circles. As a professional coach, it is my job to make sure that my clients’ goals and objectives are crystal clear before we even attempt to develop suitable success strategies in order to achieve what they are seeking. Often we are in a rush to reach our success, we bypass as many possible points so that we can get into action and start seeing immediate results. But if we don’t formulate a foundation for clarity and develop a plan to implement the right actions aligned with our definitive goals – we will sink before we can even swim!

The very first tip towards developing powerful and pertinent action steps therefore lies in becoming clear on what you want. It is not specific enough to say I want to become wealthy. Wealth to you may mean something very different to what wealthy means to someone else. How wealthy do you want to be, what do you want to earn, when do you want to become wealthy by…? These are all questions that need to be thought through before you get out there and play the game. Being vague will give you vague results. Get specific, measurable and clear so that you know exactly what to set out to achieve and then we can move onto creating success strategies that are right for you!

Once you are clear on what you want, the second tip I would implicate is to formulate goals that are tangible and do-able. So many women set such high expectations of themselves that they devise unrealistic action plans that they need to implement and they land up getting stuck in over-whelm. We often debilitate ourselves before we even begin. It is true that we all want to be superwomen; however, we also need to look at setting ourselves up to succeed and not to get imprisoned by the anxiety of our own expectations.

The rule of thumb as a coach is to encourage clients to set themselves up to carry out success strategies that are 20% out of your comfort zone. So if you feel that leaving your job and opening up your own business is 100% out of your comfort zone, then you need to look at other alternatives that you could do that would push you to get there, but not keep you trapped in helplessness. Perhaps you could start the company whilst you are still employed and work on it in the evenings and over the weekends, until such time as you feel that the move over would be more aligned with 20% out of your comfort zone.

Thirdly, the biggest tip I can give you as a coach to enhance effective success strategies is the following: see failure as feedback. If you are scared to do something out of fear of failure – then chances are you’ll never do it and you will never be able to face the failure, receive the feedback and move onto becoming a success. Failure is a success strategy in itself. The only way past failure is to go through it and learn so that you can then come out tops! If you can change your perspective on failure, I bet you would be ready and willing to try a lot more things in your life! Successful people welcome failure and use it as a stepping stone towards reaching their ultimate dreams.

So are you ready to define your goals clearly, get 20% out of your comfort zone, and welcome failure? If so, you have three success strategies that will help you overcome any obstacles, and shift you into creating and getting into action towards achieving your dream life!

Samantha McMurtrie is a dynamic woman who has the passion and commitment to seeing that everyone she encounters comes out with direction, purpose and an incredible drive for life! She is a learning facilitator and a qualified Professional Coach, a member of the ICF (International Coach Federation) & Comensa (Coaches and Mentors of South Africa). Samantha is one of the founders and members of Pretty Powerful, a vibrant company that optimises the power of the internet to provide women around the world with affordable, accessible and quality online coaching programs offering tools, success strategies, guidance and support to help women create the lives they want. Samantha is the author and coach of the successful Pretty Powerful 90-Day Life Makeover program that aims to help women become the best that they can be – mentally, emotionally, spiritually and skilfully. Pretty Powerful reflects Samantha’s vision to enthuse women around the world to learn, live and love POWERFULLY! Visit Success Strategies to become 100% clear, confident and excited about your life! Secrets of success.

What is the Secret?

E. Gordan

Everyone knows you are supposed to make time for networking, but wouldn't it be nice if your networking suddenly started to happen automatically?

On my flight back from Florida on Sunday night I sat next to the nicest guy - we literally talked for the entire flight. By the end he couldn't wait to buy my book for his wife. Yesterday at the bank I met someone who now wants to tell all her clients about my book and business, and today while waiting for an elevator, I met a woman who after our 2 minute exchange, said the same thing.

Attract the right people to you like bees to honey with these Chic Tips to improve your networking skills:

• Expect to meet great people everywhere you go. Networking opportunities are everywhere. I once met a new client standing in line at the post office. She noticed the high heel label on my package and couldn't help but inquire. Be especially alert and curious during mundane activities or when things haven't gone as planned. Instead of getting frustrated when your flight is cancelled, think, maybe I am going to meet someone fabulous here.

• Use humor and observations to break the ice. Show that you are a fun person to be around and that you are genuinely pleased to enjoy their company and your time together (even if it is just a few seconds). No matter what you do, everyone likes to do business with people they like and who they think like them. You don't even have to use words - a kind and lighthearted demeanor can be communicated entirely non-verbally with your eyes and your smile. So if you are more introverted let your face do the talking while you warm up.

• Be interested and interesting. Mention facts or events you have heard or read about recently. Add your opinion and your personality to the conversation. Mine past experiences for stories that help define who you are as a person and what your life and your work is all about. Serve up small slices of your work life at a time without drowning them in minutia. Everyone's work and everyone's life can be fascinating when described that way.

• Describe what you do in a way that anyone in any field can understand it - consider this your layman's version of your elevator pitch that you can use with those who may not be at all familiar with your field. Make it intriguing, so they can't help but ask to know more. If you're a drama queen don't overdo it, but if you tend to be more dry, add in an extra little special spice all your own to make yourself memorable and different. I help rich people stay out of jail, is a lot more intriguing than, I'm a tax accountant.

• Choose your locations wisely. Different types of people hang out in different types of places. It is not random who you meet where. The types of people who take meetings at coffee shop chains are different than those meeting at the local bean house, as with those who meet at a private business club, the lobby at the Ritz, the parking lot at the Holiday Inn, an eclectic lounge, a gallery opening, the dog park, or the smoothie shop at the gym. Know what types of people you are looking to meet and make their hang outs, your hang outs.

• Realize that you are always on. Be conscious of your appearance and who you are being, even when you are not technically working. If you happen to be dressed out of your normal character, make a joke of it - 'I can't believe you caught me with out my heels on,' is a favorite line of mine.

So don't be shy, be chic. Networking is one of best ways to grow a business. Don't sweat it if you don't feel like a pro yet. With your Chic Personality - everyone you meet will enjoy meeting you.

Elizabeth Gordon is the founder of Flourishing Business ®, an advisory firm for entrepreneurs. A visionary leader with a passion for helping others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, Elizabeth advises, consults and coaches entrepreneurs and business leaders helping them to achieve their business goals.

Do 42

Today marks the 15th day of my 42 day cleansing fast. 42 is the amazing 42 day program for cleansing the mind, body and spirit. I made up in my mind that in order to get to the next level of my life, I had to do something that I had never done. 2010 was fastly approaching and I haven't made resolutions since I was about 20. I've always set goals to achieve in my new year, but this year I KNOW that I am entering into my season of abundance and prosperity.

My lifestyle has changed tremendously and its unbelievable the progress I have made from 2007, to now. In 2007, that's when the transformation begun. I was going through HELL and I had to re-evaluate my Life. WhenI took a close evaluation, I was living in fear, selfishness, lack of self-love, and I had no peace. I made a commitment that year to surrender my life to God and allow him to use me as he see fit. I read "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren and since then, I haven't been the same. I started walking the righteous path.

I was introduced to The 40 Day Miracle in 2008 and I told everybody else about it. I didn't need to do this because I definitely didn't need to lose weight. After, my first son was born, I was blessed to return to my pre-pregnancy weight. So I made every excuse and justification to NOT do 42. Well, I had another baby in 2009 and that baby left me sort of "fluffy," as my friend Professor Harris, Author of A2Z Inspirational Marketing says. I tried everything and I still had that pouch! OMG, I was not used to that! I knew then, I needed to do something outside of the norm to have the perfect body that I had before kids entered into my world. I also knew if I wanted a deeper understanding of life and how it's all connected, I needed to explore the foundation, which is God. So 42 was my answer.

I have only 27 days until I am completed. And so far, its been a challenge. It's not really that hard, but it has placed structure and discipline in my life. The most challenging aspect of the program is the food. Not being able to eat anything with sugar or salt is extremely hard to adjust especially when you are used to eating candy like a kid! Through this process I am also learning a lot about myself. I was a person that never tried foods out of the norm. Now I am open to eating different types of vegetables and friuts. I also learned that I loved to season my food with salt. Now I've replaced Lawry's with herbs and spices. I am learning the joy of happiness fills up a room. I am learning that happiness is a continuous feeling and not justa one-time or occasional experience. I am learning that everybody else is not really my concern. Because I am responsible for me and shaping my world. Most inportantly, I am learning that God is my best friend and he has my best interest at heart.

Do42.com it will change your life forever...

WHO is this woman that discovered "The Secret" and made it available for EVERYONE?

RHONDA BYRNE
Author, Creator, Executive Producer of The Secret

As the creator, author, and producer of The Secret in both the book and feature-length film versions, Rhonda Byrne’s intention is to empower all others to live a life of joy.

In late September 2004 Rhonda discovered an unfailing and unerring principle that permeates and underlies every single aspect of our lives. She was astonished that this life-transforming information was not widely known and practiced. In that moment she made it her life’s focus to share this knowledge with all people around the world, so that billions could powerfully transform and improve their lives.

Rhonda immediately began applying and studying this all-powerful knowledge, which was to become The Secret. She studied the work of the world’s finest minds – great thinkers, artists, scientists, inventors, discoverers, and philosophers - drawing from fields as divergent as quantum physics, metaphysics, psychology, and religion. She found again and again that the knowledge of this one principle had run like a golden thread through the lives and the teachings of all the prophets, seers, sages, and saviours in the world’s history, and through the lives of all truly great men and women. Without exception she saw that all they had accomplished or attained had been done in full accordance with this one most powerful principle.

Already a successful television and film producer, Rhonda began practicing what she learned, using the Secret to make the film The Secret – attracting the resources she needed to have the production be an effortless and joyful odyssey. And just over one year later, The Secret was released to the world.

The Secret reveals the most powerful law of the universe and explains how anyone can use this law to create unlimited happiness, love, health, and prosperity in their lives.

Millions have viewed The Secret film since its release in March 2006. Rhonda’s book The Secret, available as an audio-book and printed book, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and has more than 16 million copies in print in over 40 languages. Thank you letters in the hundreds of thousands have poured in to Rhonda and her team, all expressing deep gratitude for the sharing of The Secret. And according to Rhonda, this is just the beginning.

Rhonda was born in Australia and began her career as a radio producer. Her creative leadership led to a series of number-one rated programs. Rhonda moved into television production, joining Australia’s Nine Network, where she worked with one of the country’s most highly respected directors, Peter Faiman.

In 1994, Rhonda formed her own production company, Prime Time Productions. Her company produced top-rated shows such as The World’s Greatest Commercials, Great Escapes, OZ Encounters, and Learners. Many of her shows won industry awards and were screened in major countries outside Australia. Rhonda’s experience, background, and skill in film and television production were instrumental in the creation of The Secret.

Rhonda has expanded her Australia-based film and television company, Prime Time Productions, and now works with her teams in Melbourne, Chicago, Austin, and Los Angeles to create new and exceptional films, books, and other tools and experiences that inspire, uplift, and transform lives.

In May of 2007, Rhonda Byrne was recognized as one of the world’s most influential people in TIME magazine’s "The TIME 100: The People Who Shape Our World", and shortly afterwards appeared in Forbes’ “The Celebrity 100” list. Rhonda currently lives outside of Los Angeles.

Living the Secret: It's about your thinking!

MONEY - RELATIONSHIPS - HEALTH

Money is magnetic energy. You are a magnet attracting to you all things, via the signal you are emitting through your thoughts and feelings. Discover how to become a powerful magnet for the creation of personal wealth.

Relationships can be completely transformed, no matter what it's like right now. Learn how to transform every single relationship you have in your life.

Concerned about your health? Explore ways to open yourself up and become a powerful magnet to wellness and health starting from wherever you are now.
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MONEY

Money is magnetic energy. You are a magnet attracting to you all things, via the signal you are emitting through your thoughts and feelings.

To become a powerful money magnet:

Money Be clear about the amount of money you want to receive. State it and intend it! Don’t think about how much you can earn, but how much you want to receive.

Fall in love with money. Most people do not love money, because they always feel that they don't have enough of it.

Visualize and imagine yourself spending all the money you want, as though you have it already.

Speak, act, and think from the mindset of being wealthy now. Eliminate thoughts and words of lack such as "I can't afford it", "It is too expensive".

Do not speak or think of the lack of money for a single second.

Be grateful for the money you have. Appreciate it as you touch it.

Make lists of all the things you will buy with an abundance of money.

Do whatever it takes for you to feel wealthy.

Affirm to yourself every day that you have an abundance of money, and that it comes to you effortlessly.

Appreciate all the riches around you, including the riches of others. Look for wealth wherever you go, and appreciate it.

Be certain that money is coming to you.

Love yourself and know that you are deserving and worthy of an abundance of money.

Remind yourself everyday that you are a money magnet, and ask yourself often during the day, am I attracting money now or pushing it away with my thoughts?

Always, always pay yourself first from your wage, then pay your creditors. In that single act, you are telling the Universe that you are worthy and deserving of more.

Repeat over and over every day, "I am a money magnet and money comes to me effortlessly and easily."

Write out a check to yourself for the sum of money you would like to have and carry it in your wallet. Look at it often.

Do whatever it takes to feel good. The emotions of joy and happiness are powerful money magnets. Be happy now!

Love yourself!
Wealth is a mindset. Money is literally attracted to you or repelled from you. It's all about how you think.

Rhonda Byrne

http://www.thesecret.tv/index.html

To be continued...

Written by: TNG

During the holiday, I was able to visit with my immediate family and friends. I also was able to see my older cousin Kendrick Snipe. We grew up together, got in trouble together (in some cases), and were roommates when we first moved to Atlanta. We just have always had a very strong bond, since childhood. When I saw him this past holiday season, I didn't know that he would change my life by giving me something to connect my ambitions and determination to reality. Not only did he help me see much more vividly, he connected my soul, spirit and body. And now every part of my being is moving in one direction. Everything is now in sync because of this gift that he gave me. I am on the same line, in the same paragraph, on the same page, in the same chapter of my book; which is my Life's Destiny.

What is so unique about how it all came about is interesting. About six months ago, we discussed the possibility of him helping and managing my projects. However, with his daily projects, family, and lifestyle he was unable to really help. That was fine, because he always gives me "big" cousin wisdom when it comes to managing business. He talked about a book called Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and told me that I should read it because it was very insightful. I heard him but didn't apply what he told me. So life goes on..la.la.la.la…In business, I wasn't seeing the expected results of my labor. I questioned and pondered what could it be? And the answer shouted clear from my soul: You need wisdom and more knowledge.

Through a church play, I met Diaha. I would always see her reading and because we both share that passion, we connected. She again reiterated this book and why I should read it. Finally, I purchased the book and started reading the book. From the day I picked up the book, my life and circumstances has changed. I received the understanding that my thoughts were vital and essential to achieving the success I was trying to achieve. Daily, I started renewing my mind. But, I still was having a hard time in some areas. In order to experience abundance and prosperity in every aspect of your life, you must understand abundance and prosperity in every aspect of life.

Well, the book was written during and after the Great Depression. How ironic for me to receive it during the Recession...Lets take it a step further. The 2009 Holiday season comes and Kendrick and I start to have a conversation that led from humor, to theory, to opinions, to logic, to philosophy. He kept saying, "Tawana, you must read The Secret. Once you read this book, it will definitely connect the dots to completion." He told me that he had an audio version, and because it was downloaded to his iPod, I could have his copy.

January 1, 2010 arrived. Kenderick and Tiffany (his wife) is known for hosting parties, cook-outs, and get-togethers at their house. We had a great time, eating, talking, watching funny movies and just being a loving family. But before I left, he ensured that I started listening to this "gift." How ironic for me to receive this “gift” on the first day of a new decade? He placed it in my hands and the rest is history.

To be continued......

Chic Tips: Knowing who to Trust‏

As a Chic Entrepreneur you have an optimistic attitude and probably like think that everyone is a good, honest, capable and hardworking person - However you are also smart enough to know that is not always the case. A savvy business-lady is never so naïve as to forgo her due diligence.

Choosing who you do business with is just as important as what kind of business you do. Avoid getting burned by those not worthy of your time or talents - not to mention your business - with these Chic Tips

• Make sure you meet all the parties involved. If you are hiring a company - ask to meet the person who will be doing the actual work. For a strategic alliance with another firm, you want to meet all the key players on their end.
• Ask for references - it may seem a bit old hat in the socially networked world of today, but not everyone has a public persona online, if you'd like more information about someone you are thinking of doing business with, ask to speak to some of their other business associates. Have specific questions in mind to ask when you call such as did they meet deadlines, did they have strong work ethic, be specific about what you want to know.
• Know your own ethical boundaries and be firmly rooted in them in all your business dealing.
• Make ethics part of the conversation - don't assume everyone agrees on what is right and what is wrong.
• Notice your first impression. If you don't feel comfortable with someone, you are never really going to be able to trust them 100%.
• The eyes don't lie. Are they comfortable with eye contact or do they get shifty. Body language reveals many clues if someone is trying to deceive you.
• Ask your intuition. Your intuition acts as a natural guidance system. The more comfortable you are in your own body, the better able you will be to hear the wisdom it is trying to share with you.
• Recognize when you've trusted the wrong person and get out. Things changes and sometimes so do people. Be aware enough of what's going out to remove yourself from a bad situation as soon as you recognize it as such.

Trusted relationships are the fabric of society and the fabric of your successful business. You're too Chic to get burned by those whose integrity is not inline with yours. Learn to make good decisions about who you choose to trust, and see more people start to extend their trust to you.

Wishing you Chic Success,

Elizabeth

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Elizabeth Gordon is an advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders. A pioneer in the feminine approach to business, she is the founder of Flourishing Business® an advisory firm for entrepreneurs and the author of 23-week Amazon bestseller, The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in Higher Heels. She is the co-creator of Your 48 Hour Day: The World's Simplest Time Solution and on the Board of Directors of Pink Payments, merchant services solutions for women. Elizabeth is a 2008 recipient of The Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40 Up & Comer Award for Atlanta's best and brightest professionals for her business achievements, civic involvement and impact.

The only place SUCCESS comes before WORK is the dictionary....

Your crown has been brought and paid for. All you must do is put it on your head.~James Baldwin

There is nothing you need that you do not already have.
There is nothing you need to know that you do not already know.
There is nothing you want that does not already exist.
There is nothing that exists that is too good for you.
There is nothing anyone has that you cannot have.
There is nothing more powerful, more intelligent, more sacred than you.
You are the stuff life is made of.
You are the esssence of life.
You have been chosen at this time, in this place to be among the living.
You come from a long line of successful living beings.
You are one of the king's kids.
Born into the world to inherit the kingdom.
You are equipped to handle anything.
You live by grace, built by love.
You are the cause and the reason of everything you see.
You are the one with the Source.
You are creative. You are alive.
What else could possibly matter?

Affirmation: Today I claim my Diving Inheritence. (Iyanla Vanzant ~ Daily Inspiration)

New Year Resolutions verses making a Commitment to CHANGE--->The real secret to being able to change is the willingness to do so. If you truly want to change, you will CHOOSE to do it and make a commitment to the process of it.

The Power of Love & Desire

Written By: TNG

Corporate Chics, LLC, Sisters Striving for Excellence, Inc. and Tawana Necole wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!


Today I thought it would be a perfect day to blog about what has been on my mind concerning the POWER of love and the POWER of desire. I receive inspiration from many different avenues. Movies aren't only interesting, engaging, and intriguing, but because I am an artist in many different aspects, I love everything about that particular expression and the impression that it leaves on others. Of course the plot of the story line has to be extremely exceptional, but when you have great actors to pull of the story, that makes it even better.

I saw "Slum Dog Millionaire" about three months ago and I wanted to write about it right after I saw it, but I wanted it to simmer in my brain, so that I could write out of a place of love, and not emotion.

The movie depicts the journey of a kid that grew up in India. When I say he was dealt a terrible hand when it came to life, it's an understatement. Jamal (the main character)lived in poverty, his mother was murdered; forcing him into homelessness. His brother was the Judas of his life, but even though he experienced many misfortunes, his desire and love for this one chic, allowed him to win the game of life.

The power of love and desire is amazing and it is the SECRET to life. It is the simplest concept to grasp when it comes to getting in line with the Universe. The movie begins with Jamal as the guest on a very popular game show, "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" The writer DID THAT..Yoe ever heard Wanda from the Frank & Wanda morning show in Atlanta say, She Did that.... LOL...Ok..Ok, let's get serious!

Jamal's experiences assisted him in winning an abundance of money and his one true love. What is so amazing about the book turned flick, is the fact that he didn't want to really win the game. This was an attempt to reconnect with Latika (Rubina Ali). The money was just became a great incentive. That's the bases of the plot and story. AND that is why the moral and the movie is so intriguing. Experiences are usually a great testimony and ministry. Understand that your experiences, usually lead to encouragement and empowerment: the three essential components Corporate Chics is built upon.

Love is unconditional. The starting point in Napoleon Hill's book "Think and Grow Rich" is Desire. Wishes are desires with the ability to become Definite. Something is not a wish once you act upon it. DESIRE CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO REALITY. Jamal believed with his all that he would win back, his one true love. He chose a definite goal and placed all his energy, all his willpower, all his effort and did everything to back that goal. And it became a reality.

Have you ever heard of The Secret? Well, if you haven't, I love spreading knowledge and this is something you must know and understand in order to get anything you want in life. The Secret reveals the most powerful law in the universe. The knowledge of this law has run like a golden thread through the lives and the teachings of all the prophets, seers, sages and saviors in the world's history, and through the lives of all truly great men and women. All that they have ever accomplished or attained has been done in full accordance with this most powerful law. By applying the knowledge of this law, you can change every aspect of your life. This is the secret to prosperity, health, relationships and happiness. This is the secret to life."

There you go! The movie provides a significant philosophy and simple principle. Hope, faith, tolerance, and courage were the components, Jamal utilized to achieve his goal of becoming a millionare and winning his one true love. View the movie if you haven't seen it. If you believe 2010 is going to be your year, it is. And yes it's that simple...

Information is quotations found on www.secret.tv/