Don't Forget the Woman Behind the Mother!

I can speak about this because there was a time in my life where I got so busy being a mother and a wife that I forgot to BE a woman. 

Too many wives and mothers are caught in this trap and it's disturbing to know and see this because the reason we become mothers and wives is because we can do and BE it. I know one thing for sure is that God never gave us those blessings to wear or tear us down. In order to BE an amazing wife and DO all that it takes to BE a mother, you've got to fill up your gas tank on a daily basis. It needs to be filled with gas / fuel. And that fuel called SEL-LOVE. 

Eating healthy, exercising, getting at least 7 hours of sleep (or more), building healthy relationships, spending quality time with friends, having hobbies, laughing a LOT, feeding your mind with positive reads, spending quality time alone, enjoying the water while it beats on your skin in the shower, having a prayer life, setting goals and watch them unfold, living with passion DAILY, have boundaries, attend self-development workshops and conferences, invest in your own education and dreams...if we cannot do and BE these things than we are nowhere near ready to become mothers and wives and if you already are one than it is NOT TOO LATE ladies!

I do not claim to know all things, but one thing I know for sure from experience and working with girls and women on a daily basis is that if you do not invest in yourself mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, you WILL crash!!! 

Come on woman get up and do something today!!!!

For no other reason but because YOU DESERVE TO LIVE!!!!

Join us July 9th at the 'Healthy Me' Networking Event as Kiesha Francis speaks on Self-Love branding. Whether you're a mother, wife, entrepreneur, new in business, and employee or a boss, you don't want to miss this! 

For more information, please email us at shecanbookings@gmail.com

Ladies, You Got What It Takes - Just Do It!

Last year April, just a few months after my brain surgery, I had the awesome priviledge of starting a business program for women at Microskills; Self Employment Training for Women (S.E.T). After a friend of mine briefly told me about it, I decided although I should have been resting at home, I would register for the program and if I got in, I would put my all into it.

Just months prior to this, I quick my job working for the City at Mississauga Transit. I had been working there for just over 7 years and LOVED my job, my co-workers and LOVED LOVED my boss and team leader (Vee & Maria). However, it was time I moved on to accomplish my goals and dreams which was to build my organization (business) The D.e.v.a In You Group for women and youth at risk. I had already started working towards this goal but I wasnt as serious about it as I had liked to be. I wanted to focus on completing my book as well.

After the surgery, I decided "This is it" I am going all the way. Coming face to face with a near death experience changed ME forever. I realized while laying on that hospital bed (before surgery) that if I were to die, I would go without accomplishing my purpose and the assignment God had for me to complete. I felt so empty. I decided in that moment and made a vow to God, that if He gave me a second chance, I would JUST DO IT!

To do what it was I always knew I was suppose to do; be a world changer!

I had a few months to finish up the last touches of the book and then began planning my book launch for May 31 2012. Everything I told to my sister in that hospital room; that I was going to do, I got out of the hospital and starting planning and DOING! While all along my loved ones and doctor's were advising me to rest. However, I know myself better than anyone (except He who created me) and I knew that working to accomplish my dreams and goals would be the medicine I needed to heal. And I was right.

Two days before my book launch I started the business program (which I got excepted into) at Microskills. From the very first class, I felt a major shift in my spirit. I knew that Micrskills would be apart of an amazing journey I was about to embark on. Day in and day out, I was learning skills I never had; in the business world. I got an opportunity to sit in class with amazing teachers, counsellors, advisors and leaders who have been business owners for many years and were well trained to teach, inspire and empower women from all walks of life. This 22 week program transformed my very being. Doors began to open for me within weeks of the program and my self-esteem as a speaker, mentor and entrepreneur went through the roof (so to speak). During these 22 weeks, I decided to stay focused on school and my own business and I made the choice NOT to get a part-time or full-time job. It was a choice I had to make in order to give my 'own business' my ALL. Boyyy, was it worth it.

I say all of this, to invite you to one of the Information Sessions at Microskills for those of you (women) who are SERIOUS about starting your own business. If you have a business idea or you are in the beginning stages of starting a business, please contact Collette to book a one to one session at 905-453-5996 ext 2806

Please remember you have got to have a clear vision of a business idea.

Start Date: May 26 (they are interviewing women now for registration.
Class Time: 9:30 - 12:30pm Monday- Thursday (friday's off)for 22 weeks in class
Location: Shoppers World Brampton 499 Main Street South, Unit #61
Email: clewis@microskills.ca


P.S
Every year Microskills awards the Entrpreneur of The Year at their Annual Gala where over 500 men and women gather together to celebrate success. This year makes their 16th annual Award Show. The very first day I attended class, I made up my mind that i WOULD win that award. Well, 2 weeks ago I received a letter in the mail stating that I indeed won the award. I will be meeting my sponsor May 2 and the gala will be held May 30th 2013 at The Pearson International Centre (banquet).

The biggest battle of our lives, is our mindset. Make up your mind to JUST DO IT and believe me it WILL get done.