“Marta’s Legacy Series” by world renown author, Francine Rivers, a two part series comprised of two books: “Her Mother’s Hope” and “Her daughter’s Dream”, books about 4 generations of women.
Whose lives are affected and influenced by a series of events and past experiences that ultimately shape their future, and set in motion some patterns, expectations and perspectives about life. One that is a reflection of the generation before.
If only these women could see each other through the eyes of another, then maybe clarity would “Dawn” upon them.However there is hope when Dawn, the fourth generation woman, whose story is told, seems to see things more clearly and becomes the bridge to Marta’s Legacy.
This is indeed a book for all women, mothers and daughters. A book that reflects hope, dreams, sorrows, healing, joy, victories and most of all, the “Mother’s Love”. A love that is often expressed or not expressed in various forms.
This is certainly one of the best books you’d ever read about mothers, daughters, life and relationships. As always, it is a great delight to read any books by the amazing of Francine Rivers! We know you’d enjoy reading this one too.
#BraveReview. We love this amazing book by the incredible Laju Iren @lajuiren! “Selfies With Bible Girls” is a book for all girls and women of the world! A book for the budding woman, the single woman, the career lady, the leading woman, the single mother, the family woman and all women from all walks of life.
It is easy to sometimes view women of the Bible as those who lived in another faraway era. So we lose sight of the meaningful lessons that can be obtained from their stories.
Laju Iren dissects this myth and gives you a sneak peak of what it means to hear out loud the hearts of these girls and women and to walk in their shoes through the lenses of their stories.
Hence you get a free selfie with the Bible Celebrities Girls of all times!
Learning about their lives, their concerns, their challenges, their failures, their triumphs and their faith in God.
You may find expressions of yourself in some of the pages of this book, even as you ponder upon and draw from the wisdom contained in their stories, as the words come alive. These are exceptional Bible girls who lives and actions made a difference and whose legacies have stood the test of time.
“Selfies with Bible Girls” is indeed a good read for all girls and women. Certainly one that would serve as nice present for book lovers and readers!
Thank you Laju Iren for such an exceptional book! May your books continue to inspire the world!
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So, beginning a journey into the “Boss” life isn’t something anyone just plunges into. There is always a back story to such a decision and it can be one of the most defining stages of a person’s life. I for one never really thought about starting something from scratch, at least not seriously and at an early stage.
Most folks would rather work for a few years, gain some momentum in the corporate world, form strong alliances, contribute some value to organizations they have an interest in, make some money and save up for resources before starting out on their own.
I could say I have done that, at least partially (maybe way too early before I was even officially a graduate) and continue to do so (save for the part of making and saving some money).
So, what made me take the entrepreneurial plunge?
Well, I think lots of reasons lead to this decision. Now, there is a world of difference between what I studied as a Bachelor’s degree and what I currently do, but I will say my pro-bono services lead to wanting more growth and understanding to function and serve better.
I like to do excellent work and when one receives an appointment from an Alma Mater you’ve had a good track record with, it is difficult to take such a responsibility for granted.
Now, there is a world of difference between what I studied as a Bachelor’s degree and what I currently do, but I will say my pro-bono services led to wanting more growth and understanding to function and serve better.
I like to do excellent work and when one receives an appointment from an Alma Mater you’ve had a good track record with, you probably won’t take such a responsibility for granted.
So, I began to research and learn more and soon found this field to be quite interesting. I leveraged on the first flexible year after college to take an online course that helped me better understand my role. It also led to narrowing down my job applications to specific roles.
I learnt much working for a year with two different organizations and was stretched to the limit (maybe not the limit, but stretched thinly).
Mostly because of the kind of ethics and work culture in this part of the world, many organizations tend to take advantage of employees and sometimes back them into corners. Loading up more and more responsibilities beyond their job descriptions, as was the case for me.
I think this is so because the market place has a big pool of people constantly in search of jobs, so employees are often treated badly by companies with a poor mindset, reflected in statements like, “after all, someone out there is looking for this very job you have”.
A bad mindset and thought pattern, I know. I think many employees have somehow evolved to become insensitive to the needs of the people they bring aboard their organizations.
I honestly don’t think they set out to be this way or desire to run their companies in such a manner, but experiences (especially bad experiences) change people in leadership.
Things can definitely spin out of control in the work place if bosses do not handle some things carefully and intelligently.
I on the other hand persevered for a while, but when the work experience began to affect my health, mental well-being, my earnings and even my pro-bono services (which were beginning to experience a decline in performance), I knew it was time to go. So, I quit. After giving a full month’s notice.
There wasn’t much to look forward to anyway, after all, everyone I had met on my first day had either quit or had been fired and every one I was leaving behind was completely new. Sad, but somehow, I felt more relieved and at peace with my decision.
So, doing nothing for a while got me thinking, especially with no call back on new job applications. The ones who did call offered much less pay for more work.
I recall praying a lot to God about things as I thought to myself, what can I do with the skills I currently have? I couldn’t have had lots of early work experiences for nothing, right? Or a great result and degree for nothing, right?
So, I did a lot of self-examination about my skill sets, my areas of passion, things that made me restless and I even revisited those childhood dreams I had, even those I used to joke about.
With lots of guidance from God, business conferences and a church conference (one I’ll always remember as long as I live).
I was able to create a business plan, looking beyond my immediate circumstance to what could be.
Not that I had all the resources. As a matter of fact, I think everything seemed to work against what I had envisioned, my only laptop broke down, relationships that were dear to me went south, everything seemed to go so wrong. You could say, all hell broke loose.
It was especially hard since I was a long distance away from the comfort of home. I couldn’t even tell my parents, my mum would only worry and I might have been forced into getting a Job I really had no passion for, maybe a steady one though.
However, deep in my heart, I knew I needed to acquire the relevant skills to succeed in the responsibilities I had and going back home was not an option. I remember feeling very sad and broken. Lost and quite tired often, but I knew I could not give up. I learnt to take each day at a time, being content with little, but fanning the flames of the dreams in my heart.
I still made job applications, but got nothing, even though my work experience and academic performance in college was quite outstanding. However, my next job break would come soon from a very kind stranger at a business conference, one I reluctantly attended, as I was running out of financial resources.
So, when I got the job, I thought to myself, I’ll build this dream along side my steady work. Alas, this was not to be!
I soon found myself working long hours every day and weekends (count Sundays), experiencing long salary delays each month, losing sleep, but pouring in more work everyday round the clock, to say the least. It soon became another terrible experience.
For someone who depended solely on her earnings and was also a long way from home, it was a hard place to be repeatedly. I enjoyed my work, but knew I couldn’t stay, especially when I saw no prospects of growth and advancement after much efforts and investment made.
After being patient and persevering, I gave a month’s notice that brought with it a whole month’s work of campaigns that would run after I left. A bad deal yes, but for one who is grounded in doing the right thing always, I knew it was the right way to end my time there. So once again, I walked away.
It took me some weeks to get back to a normal routine and sleep pattern without waking up early in a state of panic about work that needed to be done, as used to be the case.
So, I went back to my drawing board and decided to just focus, learn and set in place the solid structures required for my Consulting Company, Brave Publicity Ink.
Have I arrived? No. I’m still on my way. Do I have all the answers yet? No.
My journey is still rolling out in its early stages, but I’m willing to try my very best, put myself out there and grow something that would one day become a legacy. A brand that would help, inspire, motivate and empower other people. A brand that would make the world a better place.
Is “The Life of a CEO” a journey for everyone? I don’t know.
All I know is, life is full of uncertainties and risks.
We’ve all got to make some hard decisions at different points in our lives, taking calculated risks to move forward, especially if you have a deep desire to make a difference and it remains a burning passion in your heart that you can’t shake off.
You can’t afford to sit back and mope around about how difficult things are when life throws you lemons and rocks. You’ve got to push. Even when you feel like you’re breaking. You won’t. You’ll be alright, eventually.
I’m a firm believer in God and my relationship with Jesus Christ is what has helped me weather the difficult times in my life and journey so far.
I know God never leaves us to hang dry, if we will choose to walk with Him and do things honestly and with integrity, even in the hard times. I believe there is always something you have within you or around you that can make a difference, especially if you are thinking of taking the plunge too.
So, this is my journey so far. I’m taking things one day at a time, one step at a time and celebrating the small wins, even as I get comfortable in these “Boss Shoes”.
Article by Opeolu Adeyemi. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Consultant Founder, Brave Publicity Ink!
#BraveReview. “Becoming A Spectacular Woman” is a book for all women of the world!..Written by the young woman and lady, Toluwani Obayan.
“Becoming a Spectacular Woman” is a book we describe as “Sincere”, “Heartfelt”, “Vulnerable” and “Deep”. The words of the author reflect the heart of a young woman who is willing to become vulnerable with her personal experiences to help as many other young women as possible.
Her sincere words flow from a depth that many young women can easily relate to. Women at cross roads.Women hurting.Women who need wholeness inside out. Women who desire to love and to be loved. Women in pursuit of their dreams. Women with so much potential.Women who may need just a little more encouragement.
“Becoming a Spectacular Woman” is a book that addresses those salient matters of the heart and those elephants in the heart’s rooms. Reading through every page will take the heart of a woman through a journey.Inviting some tears, a shift in perspective and some prayers.
It is a journey one may need to revisit again and again to ensure that no stone is left un-turned. “Becoming A Spectacular Woman” is a perfect gift book for your girls, friends and that special lady.Those who you desire that they become Spectacular Women!
Thank you Toluwani Obayan for putting together such a fantastic book. One that echoes with the times, filled with so much wisdom, heart and love. This is absolutely a great read for all ladies!
#BraveReview. We absolutely love the depth, thought and work that went into the book “The Diva Principle” by Michelle Mckinney Hammond. A fresh perspective and redefinition of what it means to be a Diva in every sense of the word. A book for every lady: young, old, single or married.
It is a time travel through the lives of diverse Divas and will certainly give every reader insight about their own personal lives and purpose. Perhaps, one may find a piece of themselves in each woman and at other times, a full reflection.
These Divas are women who held their heads high, weathered the storms of life and changing seasons, yet succeeded in touching the lives of others.
They leave a lasting legacy that echoes through time. Certainly not perfect women, but women who basked in the love, grace, strength, faith and confidence of God. Trusting, hoping, believing. Taking one day or season at a time.
The Diva Principle opens the eyes to blind spots and many assumptions about Divas of the Bible. Seeing them for who they were, while helping today’s woman embrace the Divine Diva she truly is.
The Diva Principle is a practical book that also delivers to its readers helpful resources including some sumptuous Diva recipes! Some pages may require slowing down and reflecting, while others may invite tears and heart felt prayers. Never the less, this book won’t leave you the same.
We appreciate this treasure from Michelle. It remains Gold.
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