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Fix it or Flaunt it? 3 Tips for Being Comfortable in Your Skin

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Some forms of wisdom come from living life and other forms we’re just born with. I was just thinking about how I became so confident. Then it dawned on me, I’m just that type of person that’s not concerned with what other people think of me.

I remember back in 7th 8th grade we would roast people in our class. We joked about the boy that couldn’t read, the not so attractive girl, the boy that looked like a rat, the fat dude, and I was the black ass big lip girl…LOL..

My mom always said I was pretty. She taught me to have my own style and voice. She made me be comfortable in my own skin. Clearly, I’m brown skinned and I have big lips. My defense mechanism was knowing that the world saw these things as flaws. I already knew the insults people would have before they did.  In a sense it made me more confident. I know ALL my cons (according to the world) but I am well aware of my pros.

3 Tips for Being Comfortable in Your Skin

1.) That thing or things that you believe are horrible, embrace it. Tyra Banks once said on America’s Next Top Model, you can either fix it or flaunt it. We often end up looking more ridiculous trying to fix or hide our flaws than just flaunting them. You’ve seen the Hollywood chicks that look extra scary now because they just couldn’t accept their beautiful flaws.

2.) Tell yourself how beautiful you are. I know it sounds basic but it’s true. So many of us invest so much energy into others that we forget to stop and say “Girl, you’re beautiful” Look those flaws in the eye and say “You will not hold me back”.

3.) Surround yourself with positive people. These days it seems hard to find people looking on the bright side but they’re out there. You don’t need people pointing out what’s wrong with you 24/7 (That’s never helped any one’s self esteem.) Hang around people that are comfortable in their skin and encourage you to be comfortable in yours. I remember having a friend that would run if you said the word skirt. She felt her legs where too skinny. I didn’t say “girl, you’re right you’ll look whack as hell in that.” I told her she’d look amazing in a skirt. Let’s just say we can’t get her out of dresses and skirts now.

Do you have a story about your journey becoming comfortable in your skin. Please share with us. chanel@bgrise2power.com

3 Tips to Develop a Positive Mindset for Achievement

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At some point in your life you have to roll up your sleeves to get dirty and immersed in hard work. Not every blessing will fall in your lap effortlessly. Take your progress seriously. So many wonder why other’s are in better situations. They probably bust their butt to get where they are, They may pray when you don’t feel like it and work when you said your tired. Don’t complain about what you don’t have if you aren’t willing to do what’s necessary to get what you want. – Go Get Your Blessings…
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3 Tips to Develop a Positive 


Mindset for Achievement

  • Accept responsibility: You are powerful beyond measure. You are full of potential that you haven’t began to access because you haven’t been challenged to use those skills. Accept that you are equipped to progress. Don’t back down from challenges. It’s ok not to know something, but it is not ok to go on being ignorant. There is a book and a google search for everything. Do the research…
  • Be willing to take risk: Not every opportunity will be simple. You must be willing and ready to move on an opportunity. Many opportunities present themselves before we THINK we’re ready. Truth is you’ll never know until you try. 
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    Executives Panelist
  • Make your atmosphere positive: It’s a bit difficult for a rose to flourish in concrete. Make your world a haven for your ambition. Those around you should feed you encouragement. Not just by pumping your head up (that’s nice too) but by their actions. Find inspiration from your friends and family. Inspirations is everywhere. Find it and use it to keep pushing towards your goals. Witnessing others overcome tough situations will give you courage to keep moving in your journey.

No Nightclub Shoes in the Office – What Not to Wear to Work, Ladies Edition

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Back in the day when all the skirts were long it was much easier to navigate women’s attire. Oh boy, these days in a time where anything goes, young women are at a lost as to what to wear to church, work or to dinner. 


Shine has put together a cheat sheet to determine what’s a Go and What’s No No for the office. 

As dress codes loosen up and temperatures rise, we’ve noticed women pushing their work attire to the limit. We started wondering: are tank tops fair game? And how can you tell if a skirt is too short? Every office environment has its own set of fashion rules, so we checked in with Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr, the ladies behind the popular fashion site “Who What Wear” and the helpful new handbook, “What to Wear, Where” to get the scoop on general wardrobe guidelines for the work place. Here are their seven fashion don’ts for the office.

1. Nightclub shoes
“We always say not to wear anything to the office that you’d wear to a nightclub–that includes extreme platforms or overly edgy shoes. Keep it timeless with a modest heel in classic shapes like a peep toe, pointy toe, or even a wedge, which can be easier to walk in. If you want to play with trends and your office environment calls for a more creative style, go for color or print, but just keep the shape conservative.” 

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Mother’s with Criminal Backgrounds Need Love Too

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Ride of Die Chick,  That was the song back in the day. Eve seemed liked the hard do whatever for her man type. Yeah that’s what a man wants a chick that’s willing to sit in jail why he finds another dying to be loved chick to take his next case.

That’s not what happens to all the women with criminal backgrounds but it would be foolish of us not to believe that men don’t play a vital role in women choosing to be apart of that life. In a society that seems to be embarrassing female leadership, we’re embracing the cynical behavior of women also.

Bad Girls Club, Mob Wives, Real House Wives of Wherever, Basketball Wives are all shows that magnify the emotional roller coasters of women. We are so much more then weave and lip gloss. We know that but when we enter a meeting will our business partners know that. For me this means we have to work 20 times harder than before to prove we deserve to sit at the board table.

Back to women with criminal backgrounds. How are these women suppose to enter back into society when the government won’t allow school loans, the last person a company wants to hire is a felon with a kid, they can’t even get section 8 in Illinois. Yes it was their choice to break the law but if we don’t want them to repeat the behavior we need to offer some type of help.

I know people with College degree’s that are doing nothing with them. People with great jobs that complain every day.

Do you know a woman that has successfully entered into the workforce with a background? Share the story with us. Someone needs some hope.

Look What I Found: Boss Talk the Book

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Ms. Lady you have to read this.

Everyone wants to know the ideas that drive the world’s most successful companies. “Boss Talk” collects candid interviews with the world’s top CEOs on topics of concern to today’s manager & entrepreneur: creating leaders at every level of your company; unleashing innovation to keep you ahead of the pack; spotting trends before the competition; keeping your employees happy & focused; managing your time more effectively; & motivating your employees to give you every growth idea they’ve got.

Don’t forget to rsvp at eventbrite for Boss Talk with Female Executives and Entrepreneurs. 

Women make up 24.2% of Cheif Executives. Female leadership is on the rise in corporate America but that doesn’t come easy. Boss Talk is for the ambitious visionaries with C-suite dreams. Come hear the opinions and stories from like minded women. We wall have wisdom to share. Let’s do what bosses do and TALK BIG.


Time & Date: 
Thursday May 31 – 2012

7:30p-9:30p

Mocha City Beauty Lounge 
(4300 Lincoln Highway, Matteson, IL)
Complimentary cocktails
Hosted By
Chanel Hemphill 



Motivated Mommy Making Moves

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Mother’s day is this weekend. (Hope you have your moms gift) Although if you ask any mom she’d probably say mothers deserve more than one day that falls on a Sunday. That means moms have to go to work the next day. The reality soon settles in that mother’s day is over on Monday morning. It’s back to the grind of life.

If you’ve followed my on twitter @MommyMakinMoves and Facebook you’ve seen my mantra. Motivated Mommy Making Moves. I think it’s pretty fly. Don’t you? 
Well, I came up with this little saying because of all the buzz around women pushing their dreams to the side to raise their children or be supportive to their mate. When I heard that this was expected of me, I got angry. I was mad that people in my life expected me to “settle down”. I was frustrated that as a woman that had dreams before I had a man and a child I was expected to abandon all the vivid dreams that kept me progressing. I was pissed that my life would become mundane and routine. In a nut shell I wanted to start a RIOT (No 2Chainz)
After the back in fourth in my head of if I could still be a great mother and wife while pursuing my passion, I came to the conclusion that I had no choice. I refused to pour into others leaving my own cup empty. I deserved to be fulfilled, I deserved to live in abundance even if that meant me taking on the extra work load. 
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This issue inspired me to make our signature shirt “Motivated Mommy Making Moves” with the image of our beautiful 1st Lady Michelle Obama. She is an amazing role model for women and girls. 
Motivated Mommy Making Moves means that I’ll never forget I’m a mother but I will continue to move towards my professional and personal destiny. Yes there will be some tough decisions along the way but heavy is the head that wears the crown and as my husband says I’m a queen. 
You can have love, a social life, success and be an amazing mother. I’m here to tell you it isn’t easy but it is a challenge well worth the juggling act.
Sincerely,
Motivated Mommy Making Moves. 

I’m Conceited, I Gotta Reason: Pep Talking Yourself

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You’re week is almost over but your goals shouldn’t be. We all have career goals ,or at least we should, that act as indicators that we’re headed in the right direction. No matter what your goals professional or personal you should always pep talk yourself. Yes, I said pep talk!!!

Before me and my girls go out for a night on the town we pop in our “Feeling Our self Music”. It usually consists of Beyonce, Juke Music and anything that says we’re fly young women. There are plenty of songs to hit the club but not too many for going to work. So for this you need to create your own mental theme music.

Everyday, situation and occasion has it’s own theme. Choose accordingly.

According to Successconsciousness.com affirmations have to be repeated with attention, conviction, interest and desire.


Here’s a few affirmations to help you stay pumped with purpose!

I‘m fully prepared to handle any obstacle that comes my way


I’m not perfect at everything but I’m amazing at (insert what you’re good at). 


No one has more control of me than I have over myself


I’m too Fly to Fail 


I’ve come to far to give up now

So you get the point. You must speak to yourself with confidence and respect if you expect others to have confidence in you and respect for you. Practice pep talking yourself multiple times a day before you know it you’ll be an affirmation Guru.

What’s your affirmation for today?

-Chanel



Mrs. Chanel “Inspiration Educator” Hemphill is an innovative marketing professional with a passion for social service that has worked with various small business owners and not for profits to implement creative marketing practices and branding. She’s assisted Chicago based H.A.S. Magazine, Celebrity stylist Tranesha Ballard of Vintagemars.com, Bridgette’s Boutique, Campaign Coordinator Veronica Hilbring of eMedia and What’s Funny Live Comedy.