Fun Facet Friday – Football Season is Here – Where are You?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by MarleneMB

Looking back on Joan Rivers’ life, my views of her are: a woman that paved the way for other female comics in her field, provided laughter to millions of people and was constantly re-inventing herself. Most of all I recall that she spoke exactly what was on her mind…sometimes, the truth isn’t so easy to swallow. Whether you agree or disagree with her she had MOJO, Brass, and was a BadA$$!

Well, my friend, Dawnna St. Louis, may not be a comedian like Joan Rivers, but she is funny as heck and she doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. I love that Dawnna is willing to share her knowledge with others. She keeps it real for her clients. In one of her latest article “SALES MOJO: WHAT FOOTBALL CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT INCREASING SALES,” Dawnna shares how she guided her client, Jay, through his sales struggle using Football analogies.

I really enjoyed reading the article and learned a few pointers that I intend to utilize in growing my business. Here is the link to read the article: http://www.dawnna.com/salesmojopart5/

As an international speaker, mentor, business coach and author, Dawnna strives, like Joan Rivers, to constantly improve herself and others around her. She has written several books including MOJO MOGUL MAVEN: Smart Strategies to Smash the Glass Ceiling. She will be signing her books at the upcoming “A Day with the Authors” event on Saturday, September 13, 2014, 10a.m. – 5p.m. at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Come out and meet Dawnna and the other authors!

Enjoy your Fun Facet Friday and Keep Living a Diamond Life. Live a Life of Purpose!

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Treasures Thursday – A Day with the Authors

Posted on September 4, 2014 by MarleneMB

Do you want to write a book? Do you need to learn ways to publish and market your book?

Many people have the desire to write a book to share their personal messages or knowledge of various topics. However, they struggle with getting started or deciding what to write. Or some folks have written books but don’t know how to published or market them to their audience.

It was with this premise in mind that a group of authors got together and planned “A Day with the Authors” event scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 (10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.). These authors will share tips, experiences and secrets to the attendees in special workshops/panel discussions.

This wonderful event is being hosted by Seminole Casino Hollywood Toastmasters club in conjunction with Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. It is a privilege and honor for me to work with these other exciting authors to share our knowledge with our communities.

Please watch the video to learn more about the event and download the flyer. Share it with others!

Sharing your knowledge with others to help them grow is the one of the best feeling one can have, in my opinion. It not only adds to their growth, but also to yours.

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Fun Facet Friday – Tazzle’s Twizzlers

Posted on August 15, 2014 by MarleneMB

Generally, Fun Facet Friday involves me sharing an upbeat music video to start the weekend off on a positive note. Today, I decided to share the latest mini movie my son, Tarik, is in. He is the roommate Parker. It is a lighthearted flick that will give you a chuckle.

Enjoy your Fun Facet Friday and Keep Living a Diamond Life. Live a Life of Purpose!

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Invincible Monday – Let ‘Em Hear You Roar

Posted on August 11, 2014 by MarleneMB

This past Saturday, Jillian one of my fellow Toastmaster at Gelfand, delivered a speech about Artemisia Gentileschi, the painter. Artemisia was a 17th century painter that one may say broke the glass ceiling of her day in the art arena. Women were not allowed in the circle of male Italian Baroque painters. Artemisia was fortunate that her father, Orazio, also a painter, encouraged her to paint. Her paintings are admired today all around the world.

Like women of Artemisia’s time, many people are still blocked from certain circles or jobs because of gender, race, sexual orientation, etc today. I recall that in the 1990’s I went for a job interview for a technical consultant position. The interviewer point blank told me that he had never interviewed a woman for position before. He made no attempt to disguise his belief that a woman did not have the knowledge or experience to perform the job. Needless to say, I didn’t get the job. A few months later his entire department was released due to downsizing.

I didn’t let this person’s opinion stop me from pursuing the position of technical consultant. I not only got the position in a different department, but I also go promoted later as the sales engineer manager. Don’t let others tell you what you cannot do or that your dreams cannot be achieved. Push forward and let ‘em hear you “Roar” as Katy Perry sings in her song!

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Fun Facet Friday – Soak Up the Sun!

Posted on August 8, 2014 by MarleneMB

Fun Facet Friday – Soak Up the Sun!

Has it been a crazy week? Feeling overwhelmed? Well it’s Friday! Although it is a rainy day in Florida…I plan to Soak Up the Sun by making my own sunshine. Won’t you take a break with me and just dance? Here is Sheryl Crow’s video that may help you make your own sunshine!!!

Keep Living a Diamond Life! Live A Life of Purpose! Happy Fun Facet Friday!

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