Category: volunteer

Support Greatness – 5 Tips for Helping Others Pursue Dreams & Goals

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If you’re not interested in being the greatest, support those that aspire to be great. Great coaches nurture great players, Amazing teachers nurture amazing professionals, Great parents nurture great children. Your words and actions can inspire others to push for excellence even if you dont want to rule the world yourself. We all can play an important role in the life of a champion.

Here are 5 Tips for you to contribute to the success of another.
 
1.) Understand their product, business or talent. Ask questions about what they’re doing now to work towards their goals and how they plan to get there.
 
2.) Spread the word about their gifts, talents, events and products. You don’t have to wear a shirt that says “Marketing Manager” but you can utilize your social media, professional and person connections to spread the word about your friends budding business.
 
3.) Patronize their products and services. Put your money where your mouth is. You can’t tell others to believe in something you won’t buy yourself.
 
4.) Encourage them – look out for helpful resources, grants and possible business opportunities. They can use all the help they can get.
 
5.) Be consistent – Many people are excited at the beginning of careers and ventures but when the going gets tough people stop supporting. Show that you’re interested in their success. Ask how things are going weekly and if you can lend a hand.
 
These tips can be applied to college students, business owners, volunteer work, magicians, comedians and even preschoolers. The underline rule here is to support progression at any stage.
 
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Balancing Business and Ambition: What’s a Mother to do?

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What a day!!

Mommy making moves is all moved out. Today is my 2nd day volunteering for the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference in Chicago. I’ve seen this event advertised for years but it wasn’t until this year that my light bulb went on. “I NEED to be there” I thought to myself. Well I did the research tweeted Alfred Edmond Jr. the Editor at Large at Black Enterprise for more information regarding volunteering. He gave me the link and the rest is history.

Life is about making moves not watching life move without you. I write about my small steps because I want you to know that Big things come from small actions. We must go into every situation with an open mind to ensure we get the most from each opportunity.

I’ve heard some amazing business stories from single mothers and stay at home moms doing 4 million in sales a year. It’s possible!! I’ll share more of my volunteer experience after Memorial Day.

Back to me being all moved out.

Days like this force me to put myself in the shoes of mothers that have abandoned their dreams because it was just too stressful to juggle family and ambition. Late nights planning business moves and early morning preparing kids for school can leave us exhausted.

I honestly haven’t seen anyone that sacrifices more than a mother. Motivated mommies make tough calls every day! No, we don’t yell to the world the opportunities we’ve passed on to keep our kids smiling but know that it happens often. There are no easy decisions when building a business and maintaining a HAPPY family. Key word being happy.

I’m determined to live a fulfilled abundant life so I’ll continue to push to balance my unruly Libra scales.

Well I’d like to hear tips from my Mommies Making Moves on how you keep your family happy and your professional life flourishing?

Help a sister out.

-Chanel 

Get Out the Hood and Explore the World

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Young people are too afraid to venture out. There are so many opportunities for growth out here. College isn’t the only option. I encourage youth to check out Ameri corps and the Peace corps. That’s a great opportunity to see the world, help others and raise money for college. Don’t be afraid to leave your hood, believe me it will be there when you get back and you’ll be more equipped to help and enlighten the people there. I gave up an opportunity to study abroad in China when I was in 8th grade. I let fear of the unknown hinder me. After that I never let an opportunity to learn pass me. You don’t need a crew to experience life, truth is everyone can’t go and see what you need to see. Your journey is yours. I went to college solo without knowing anyone. I did an internship in New York and I’ve gone to countless networking events & meetings by myself. Don’t let your fear of being alone hinder you. God has given you all the skills you need to progress and shine.

Be confident in your own abilities.

Check out these links
Americorps
PeaceCorps
Study Abroad