SheMogul Profile: Tell Me Have You Seen Her?

Have you seen her? I know I have. That woman who you admire, the one you secretly wish that you could be? She glides through life, and seems to always be one step ahead of the game. She is super sweet, personable, sharp, and savvy. Every time you see her you wonder how she makes it all happen and look so effortless. You seem to always ask yourself how she can have it all and keep her sanity. Well ladies I think I have the key to their effortless success. It's called focus. They know what they want and how to get it. They don't waste their time chasing after things that are not on the path to their destiny. They plan, execute, and live a disciplined life. Remember discipline is the only way to have freedom.

My mom is that women for me. She isn't glamorous or rich, but she has heart. She raised 5 kids alone, and scrapped to give us all a chance in this life. She never complained about the sleepless nights, or the monumental sacrifices she has made so that we can have. She just kept pushing forward with the hope that one day it will all pay off. Many times I wondered how she did it. She was focused, focused on making sure that each one of her children knew that no matter what we had or didn't have she loved us no matter what. Guess what y'all, I know my mother loves me.

To be focused you need to know what you want. Do you know exactly what YOU want? Not what others want for you, but what you want for yourself from this life? If not try this....make a list of 30 things that you want, 30 things you want to do, and 30 things you want to be before you die. Yes 30 things seems like a bit much, but it will help to get you thinking deeper and make you more aware.

How to use 30 lists!!!!

• Make goals and plans based on what you want.
• Use your list to gage your progress
• Once you accomplish something on your list add something else
• When your feeling off track take a look at your list to get yourself back on track

Happy List Making,

Shameka

Magic Monday Inspiration: Choices

" We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we choose to play the hand."
                                                                                             - Randy Pausch

I spent the weekend feeling increasingly sorry for myself until silently the tears began to fall. Why? I felt as if I was not where I wanted to be in my life. I felt stuck! One of my very wise friends told me that I am the only one who is keeping myself stuck. He said ," Each day you have a choice to move toward that place where you want to be, are you making the choices to get where you want to be?"

As I began to ponder this question I did not really understand what he was saying. I felt as if I was making the right choices. I have a great job, friends, and family so what  was I missing, so I thought about it a bit more.
ARE YOU MAKING THE CHOICES TO PUT YOU ON THE PATH TO YOUR DESTINY? I asked myself the question again. And the answer was definitely an astounding no.  Instead of making those hard choices I had preferred to live in my comfort zone feeling sorry for myself, finding excuses to be mediocre while my heart craved to be extraordinary. At that moment I decided to be extraordinary. To be the best in my life.

Here is how I am going to practice being extraordinary......

1. Be the leading lady in my life. I am going to share my heart and my love.
2. Stand up and show-up. Instead of being afraid to stand out I am going to make it a point to be noticed in a positive way of course. This will give me a chance to really express myself.
3. Get out there and meet people, you never know who you can connect with.
4. Love and Validate myself, for myself.
5. Make sure I am at my best each day!!!!!!!

Let me know how you will practice being extraordinary! Have a great week.....


Shameka

She Mogul Profile

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She graces the cover of this months Essence Magazine. She has emerged from the shadows an American Icon. People will be talking about her just as they do Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Her works, style, and servant heart will transcend her time as our First Lady. Thank you Michelle Obama you inspire me. Every time I see her smiling face on the cover of Essence I must pick it up to see what great tidbit of knowledge that she shares with all of us. In the October issue of Essence Mrs. Obama talks about leading the way, looking toward the future. In the article she discusses passion, confidence, power,authenticity, and the investment in self.

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As I read the article I began to wonder if I was indeed "looking toward the future" or was I just going through the motions. I began to ask myself some hard questions:

What am I passionate about? Am I living in my passion? As I asked myself that question I wondered if I was engulfing myself in what I loved, and as I answered that question for myself I realized that I was not. I was not giving myself to my passion, which is what life is all about. I made a list of the things that am passionate about and committed myself to being a part of that each day.

Am I going through each day with confidence? This answer came quickly. I seemed to scream NO, at myself. I had not be leading with confidence, I however just want to blend in. Taking a cue from Mrs. Obama blending in is not going to get me where I want to be. To be noticed I need to stand out, shine.

Am I using my power to make a difference? When I got to this question I hesitated. I needed to think. Do I have power? Am I powerful? Influence, power is all about influence. I realized that I had been using my influence, but not to it's fullest extent. I picked and choose the things that I want to have power over while leaving everything else for someone else to handle.

Is my life Authentic? I am still in the mind boggling process of trying to separate what everyone else wants and expects from me from my own desires. I know that once I accomplish that will I be leading an authentic life. A life that resonates truth form me to others.

Have I been investing in me? I chuckled as I answered this one, but a part of me did not want to her the no that was sneaking out of my mouth. The laundry list of things that I know that I should be doing but just don't keeps growing as I fill my life with work, school, and other responsibilities and tasks.

Answering these questions helped me realize if I was indeed preparing for the future. I felt as if I failed a test, but isn't the beauty of an article such as the one on Michelle Obama. It's purpose is to help us recognize the obstacles that are holding us back from our own greatness.

Are you looking toward the future? Find out!

Shameka

Magic Monday: Inspiration

If one advances confidently in the direction of her dreams and endevors to live the life she had imagined she will meet with success unexpected in common hours

Henry David Thoreau

Some times we meet obstacles in life that throw us for a loop, or we hear the much hated NO! Or better yet it seems that no one understands or believes in us. At times like these it is easy to give up or revert back into our comfort zone but what we can not see is that just beyond the horizon is just what we have been looking for, we just need to keep going!

Keep going ladies the weekend is just around the corner......


Here are a few ways that I like to push myself :

1. Have an accountability buddy that you check in with often to talk about progress.

2. Create a routine to keep you moving even when you don't feel like it.

3. Don't Think! DO!

4. Take a break. re-energize and then get back at it.


Shameka

Happy Monday!!!

Victory comes through your Adverity

                                                                      Marvin Sapp

It's Monday, and it seems hard to get back into your work flow with such a relaxing weekend behind you. I know.  Next weekend seems twice as far away. Well remember even though it is hard to smack that smile on your face and head to the office ( for some of us) remember that once you get monday down tuesday is next and your one day closer to the weekend.

Claim a great day and it will be yours!

Shameka

Something to think about: Discipline

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments

~ Jim Rohn~

This weekend I have been struggling to do three important things :  Finish my paper, Develop and Write Content for SheMogul, and do a little Research. What I did instead is lay on the couch and watch t.v, sleep and watch more t.v. I thought that maybe I was just physically tired from the long hours I worked last week. O.k. maybe one day of sleep and t.v. watching would be enough to cure my mental and physical tiredness, but three, really. By the end of the second day I started to feel a little guilty and tried to figure out what was wrong with me. Of course something had to be wrong. Instead of labeling myself as lazy I figured I lacked discipline. I have heard discipline separates those who are mediocre from those who are great.  I want to be great, so I am pondering this discipline concept. How do you develop discipline? Is it learned? Are you born with it? Is there an how-to for discipline? I wonder because I need some quick, fast, and in a hurry. I'm trying to make things happen.

Do you think getting up at 5 to work on my paper and write this post counts as discipline? I do. Lets talk about discipline. Leave a comment.....

Have a great Monday Moguls

Shameka



It Could Be Worse

Hey Moguls,

I must confess I've been complaining about being bored. As I was driving down the interstate I realized one important fact. It could have been worse. Yes, I am blessed especially since I have the power to change everything that I complain about. So for the next four weeks instead of complaining about things I'm going to count my blessings.

Here are five that I know many of you can relate to.....
1. I have been blessed to be here today.
2. I have an awesome job, which allows me to be off during the summer.
3. I am healthy, my family is well
4. I have great friends.
5. I still am able to dream!!!!

I challenge you to really think about what you do have instead of obsessing on what you don't. I guarantee you will be happier and less overwhelmed by stuff.
Try it and let me know what you think... Give me feedback on SheMogul, is the info needed, would you like to see something different. Leave your thoughts in the comment box.
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Wednesday Feel Good: Lyfe Jennings Will I Ever

You know how a certain song has the power to take you back to a place and time that you have once forgotten or inspire you to make a change, well here is a joint that I fell in love with and listen to from time to time just to remember a time....I love this song and this video. Toccara looks amazing and Lyfe is telling the truth! Leave a comment and let me know what you think!!!

SheMogul Inspiration

“All summer, single, I wanna be what I wanna be. Yeah, all summer single, I’m gonna have what I can see. All summer single, yes, I don’t mind, ya know. All I want is a good time.”

~ unknown~

 Leave a comment and tell us what your doing to make summer unforgettable?

Shameka

ME FIRST: To Conquer the world, you must conquer yourself.....

As I said in an early post I am in the process of reading  Black Woman Redefined by Sophia A. Nelson. It 's a great book. I have taken alot from the sixty-two pages that I have read so far. Don't worry a review will be posted as soon as I finish reading. While reading last night a line from this book caught my eye.

 WE MUST CONQUER OURSELVES FIRST!!!!

Sophia brings this line into her book as she explains that there are injustices black women face in the work place. And yes it is hard to get to the top as a black women, but you must conquer yourself first. Instead of complaining about what you do not have or what has been done to you, do something about it. Get more education, stand up for yourself.

WE CANNOT CHANGE ANYONE BUT OURSELVES!!!

So you aspire to be great? Well just remember that you are not going to make it to the top with out challenges, and you are not going to make it through those challenges if you are not at your best. Let's break this down. For example, you are trying to become a partner in your law firm. As a women you are going to face some adversity ( it's just the way of the world). Now with that adversity comes stress, aggravation, and frustration. Not to mention what may be going on in your personal life. If you have not conquered yourself, and are not at your best mentally, physically, and emotionally the stress will destroy you. Sickness, depression, and anxiety will develop and potentially  keep you from the top.

YOU HAVE TO BE CENTERED

Working on a Master's degree plus tackling a full time job is no easy task. The stress from my job, trying to maintain a 4.0 in my academic endevours, and my various family issues were eating away at me. The next thing I know I am in the hospital. Emergency surgery is needed and my gallbladder has to be removed. Can you imagine. I was like what in the world is going on. After being in the hospital a couple of days I realized that if I did not get it together and soon I would not be physically or mentally able to get where I wanted to be in life. As soon as my doctor cleared me I found a trainer and started to work out. I knew that if SheMogul was going to be a success that I had to focus, hummm.  That was the hard part. How do you get rid of the stress. Well as I said the only person or thing that I could change is myself. I started to think about what was stressing me out. I was hard on myself at work. I wanted the best program and would stop at nothing to get it. I would often come home worn out no energy to complete my homework. So I spent my weekends doing homework. This equation equales no rest!!! I did not have time for my mind or body to recharge. This had to change.

I had to change the way I thought and how I worked. While at work I made sure that I worked smart, delegating and getting my staff envolved so when I got home at the end of the day I had the energy to focus on other things that were also important to me. Instead of complaining about work, I made a change, and made it work for me.  I am not going to say that I have completely conquered myself, but I will say that I am working on it.

Leave a comment and tell us how you conquered yourself....

Shameka

 

Me First: What do you Want!

So this morning I jumped up from my bed at 7:30, pulled on some workout pants, grabbed my shoes, ran to the kitchen to find something to put in my stomach, and  ran outside to my car. The time 7:50. I had to be at the gym by 8:00 to meet my trainer. When I got to my car my passenger side window had fallen down in the door panel and I could not get it up. So the inside of my car was exposed to the world. I stood for a moment fuming wondering rather it would be alright to take my car. UGH!!! I'm mad thinking about it right now. I thought I have two options, I could jump in my car get to the gym on time, train and hope that nobody takes anything from my car. Or I could spend the next 30 minutes upset, trying to fix a problem that I know that I can't and miss my training session.

I want to loose  25 lbs. before the end of summer so that means I have to make certain sacrifices, such as working out despite how I feel or what life throws at me. Some times I get off track and tend to go back to my old habits such as eating the wrong things, or just being lazy and refusing to work out like I should, but after 3 months of going up and down on the scales I have figured out what I want. I want to be healthy, and loose 25lbs. before the end of the summer. So whats the problem?

I HAVE TO GET OVER MYSELF!!!

There are times when we know what we want and what we have to do and we just don't. Why? Well because we don't want to get up at 6:00 to write, we don't want to get off work and go sit in a classroom to earn that master's degree, we think people are going to judge us, look at us weird or give us their unsolicited opinion. Well no matter how you look at it all those things will more than likely happen as we reach for our goals or try to achieve the seemingly unachievable. The truth behind it all is that we do not want to be uncomfortable. We don't to step outside of out comfort zone, push ourselves to be great. So I say to you ,

Anything worth having is worth working for! Nothing comes for free.

Loosing that 25lbs is what I want so I'm going to live in that uncomfortableness for a while. So I am making 8 a.m workouts, and healthy food choices a priority. That strawberry short cake in the fridge is not worth that 25lbs. Thank about it, weigh the options and then make that decision that's keeping your from what you want.

Shameka

ME FIRST: Everybody Needs A Plan!

I know there is something that you  always dreamed of doing, some place that your are dying  to go, there is some idea or thought that has been tugging at you for a while now and you just don't know what to do with it. So, you need a plan, a vision...!

Right now I have the NYC itch. Every one to two years I get the itch to go to the city, and it will not go away until my feet land on Manhattan's crowded sidewalks. The thing is I just left New York a month and a half ago, but the big apple itch is driving me crazy, so I am thinking about going to hang out in the city for a couple of days Solo....no one appreciates the city like I do.

Since I have never been to the city alone I would think that I need some sort of plan, you know, so I will know where I am staying, what subway stops are near. Will I have friends in town? It doesn't have to be a schedule with the times blocked out  ( I think that would be a little to much) but something to at least guide me.

So that's my point, something to guide you...you have that dream, that thing, that idea, that itch, that thought but do you have a plan that will take you from start to finish? If you don't please sit down and jot down the path that its going to take to get where you want to be. This will give you an idea of what you are going to have to do, sacrifice, or manage to get that idea off your chest. For example it would be ideal for me to pick a date for my NYC trip, and start looking for plane ticket ( as we know the earlier the cheaper), figuring out where I would want to stay and a budget. Those are the key things that are going to make the trip happen. So if you want to loose the weight, grow your hair out, travel across country, or whatever it is you need a plan.  Here are five steps to help you with your plan:

1.Figure out your purpose: Where are are going, What are you doing, What goal are you trying to achieve.
It would be ideal to write your purpose in goal format with a deadline
2. What is it going to take?  You should be writing down all the tasks that you can think of to get you to your goal.
3. What do I have to give? Write down all the things that you would have to sacrifice in order to reach your goal. A very useful piece of information I would think.
4. What will I have to spend? Creating a budget for your endeavor will help you identify if reaching the goal is monetarily possible by the deadline or in general.

I haven't written my plan for a weekend in the city just yet, I'm still thinking about it. If I decided to get lost in  the big apple, I'm sure my plan will be up for you to see.

Hint: Don't just do one plan, do several for the big projects and small tasks. I promise it will help! Go for it.

Shameka

Note from Shameka: I'm Back

So I took a little break! Being a full time student and career women sucked up my time the last couple of months. Have no fear, summer is here and I am ready to devote some TLC to SheMogul, creating pieces that you will enjoy reading.

I guess I should explain my plan for the summer so you will know what to expect from SheMogul. Inspired by Demtria Lucus and her blog A Belle in Brooklyn where she muses on dating, how to-and how not to, I have decided to do a summer series. Lucus's first book hits stores this month. You can read more about Demtria here at BlackEnterprise.com. Demetria inspired me because she created what she wanted to see. She did not just wait for it to happen. She wanted a platform for black women to discuss  their relationship situations, issues, and problems with out judgement, so she created it. All I can say is Bravo! Many of us aspire to create the lives that we want to live but never seem to be able to get a running start.

Well SheMogul is my running start! I plan to spend the next seven weeks pouring my heart into it, trying to discover the secret to being dope, fly, bad, a boss, a leader in my own right. An ICON!  I want it all ladies, and I plan to have. For me wanting it all does not mean to have billions in the bank ( although that would be nice ;) ). I mean discovering how to be that fierce business woman, soft-loving girlfriend or wife, nurturing mother, and giving sister and daughter.  I strive to be well rounded. I am excited to announce the SheMogal summer series Me First! Me First is all about discovering and rediscovering who you are, and what you want.  It is a must if you are trying to go to the next level. I really can't wait. First on the agenda, book review: Black Women Redefined : Dispelling Myths and discovering Fulfillment in the age of Michelle Obama. I have gotten through the first 30 pages of the book and I must say that it is amazing.  If you don't have it, definitely pick it up.

More to come..... Keep reading!

Shameka

Project Go Green 2011

           

 

 Okay ladies, I thought that a great topic for this month would be to go green. Whether we realize it or not, we all have a responsibility to this planet. I know I'm guilty of taking the longest showers, tossing gum papers on the ground. I can be the worst sometimes. Now I just want to become more conscious of what role I play in helping out our environment. It is important to do our best to keep our world in the best shape possible for our children and our children's children as well.

            The 40^th Annual Earth Day will be held on April 22, 2011. My goal is to share this information with my fellow readers in hopes that we all will become more environmentally friendly by Earth Day and for the rest of our lives.

This is a great site about going green in all areas of your life.

12 Important Pro*Earth Techniques:

1.    When washing your clothes use cold and warm water instead of hot because 90% of energy is used in heating of the water.(Just make sure to get a washing detergent which works in cold water)

2.    Eliminate your junk mail. You will help out the environment by eliminating unnecessary paper flow.

3.    Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulb (CFL's) because they use 75% less energy than incandescent and they last 10 xs longer.

4.    Run full dishwasher loads, it saves 20 gallons of water per load.

5.    Turn the water off while you are brushing your teeth, you will save water.

6.    Do not overload your dryer, and clean the lint filter after every load.

7.    Use the microwave rather than your oven to reheat meals; it uses less time and energy.

8.    Download software from internet instead of buying the package, it saves on resources.

9.    Bring reusable bags to the grocery store, this also saves on resources.

10. Whenever possible, walk to the places you need to go.

11. Use your cruise control when driving long distances.

12. Buy hand soap in bulk and continue to refill one soap dispenser.

There are many ways to go green; these are just twelve I picked. You're looking for more ways to help out? You should check out this site or this site. My goal is to start doing the best I can to conserve energy and resources for our planet. It starts with one right? Will you join? I see it as being more conscious and changing our perspective. Our resources are a blessing; let us make sure that the ones after us have the opportunity to use them as well. Earth Day is almost here!!!

~Shantell~

I have the right to shine

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate but that we are powerful beyond measure.

 

Marianne Williamson

 

This is one of my favorite quotes. I read it every time I am in a situation where I feel qausi confident. I have half the mind to paint the words on my bedroom walls in hot pink. Wouldn't it be an instant pick me up in the morning. This quote helps me remember that I have the right to shine, and you do to.

 

Shameka

Relaunching SheMogul

Hey Ladies,

I know that I have not been posting lately. Don't worry, SheMogul isnt going anywhere. I will be relaunching the blog, and I will also have tons of great content for you to read. April 1st will be the day! Look out for SheMogul goodies.

Thanks for reading,

Shameka

It's never to late!!!

I stood at the barre watching myself in the mirror imagining that I could perform an effortless pirouette. I could feel the blood rushing through my veins. I was super excited to be a part of the beginners ballet class. I had been juggling the idea around in my head for years, then I was plagued by fear of being the only adult in a beginners ballet class. I could see the little girls in their tutu's laughing at me. Finally being able to afford the classes was definitely as issue.
Now it has all come together and every Thursday night I put on my pink ballet shoes and I stand in first position waiting on my instructor to show me how to do a correct Tendu. The amazing part about the whole experience is that the women in my class are all different shapes, sizes, and come from different back grounds. I thought I would stick out like a sore thumb but instead I blend right in with the women who are pursuing their interests.

I can't explain to you how good it feels to follow a dream. It makes life worth living! Now my question for you is what is your dream and why are you not following it? Is it because you have a full time job? Kids? Not enough money? What????? What is it that is holding you back? First you must figure that out before you can go on!

Shameka

Fairly Legal!!!!!

I recently had an unexpected surgery. My gallbladder had to be removed, it was rotten. Well that is what Dr. West told me. So I have spent the last fourteen days hold up either in the hospital or on my mom's couch afraid to move because my stomach muscles were beyond sore. So what else is a girl to do besides watch the tube all day.
 I got to catch up on all the shows that I have been missing due to work or school, and I found a new show to add to my weekly line up. My Thursday nights belong to Fairly Legal. It airs at 10 p.m. eastern time on USA.



The one hour drama aired on January 20 2011 on the USA network with 3.9 million viewers. The show is centered around Kate Reed ( Sarah Shahi) a lawyer turned mediator who is dealing with her recent fathers death. Her geeky assistant Leonardo Prince (Baron Vaughn) is often covering for her when her young step mother Lauren Reed ( they hate each other) is looking for her. Kate is often called to mediate called suddenly to mediate or finds herself in situations where she is acting as a mediator.

I fell in love with the first show after watching the first episode. Add it to your Thursday night line up and tell me what you think.

Spending Smart: Working a Spending plan!

I don't make a lot of money, but I do make enough to have what I want and save a little. I am sad to say I have neither what I want or do I have a little stash put aside. The worse part about the whole ordeal is I have no idea what I spend my money on. That's super sad, and I know I am not the only one in this predicament. Believe me I have tried budgeting , but it just is not my thing. Budgeting my money makes me feel itchy, hot, and confined. So what's a girl to do!

DEVELOP A SPENDING PLAN! A spending plan is the opposite of a stuffy budget. Instead of planning what your are not going to spend, with a spending plan you commit your money to things that matter most to you. A spending plan is a great way to reach big spending goals such as a trip to Africa or that a new car that has caught your eye. Or even the seed money for that little venture that's been stuck in your mind for the last couple of months.

Isn't that a budget? No. A budget is a  defeating plan where all your money is allotted somewhere. If you happen to spend to much money you have killed your budget.

Read up on budgeting and saving here, is a great article from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Creating a spending plan is not as hard or taxing as you may think. Here's how:
1. Identify your financial goals  ( ex. paying off debt, buying a home or car, saving etc.)
2. Calculate your monthly income, include all extra money.
3. Think about your spending goals while allocating money to various bills and debt.
4. Next, take any extra cash that is not allocated to something and put it into a category  ( ex. spending money, grocery,  savings, or a car fund). During this step you prioritize your money. Now you know where you want most of your money to go. And what is most important to you. If you get to this step and their is not enough money commit to the places that you would like such as money to put into saving, to go to your daughter's ballet classes etc. then it is time to get another job.

Going through these four steps will help see where your money is actually going opposed to where your would like it to go. Creating a spending plan if you stick to it will help you reach your financial goals.
Here's another good article.

I have created my spending plan, I see where my money is going , and now I have decided that I need to make a little more to reach my financial goals. Create your spending plan and let me know how it works for you!

SELF SABOTAGE?

 I was reading this interesting post on A Black Girls Guide to Weight Loss, a very inspiring weight loss blog focused on black women. The post was all about recognizing and defeating self sabotage. So I got to thinking, the wheels got to turning and churning. My question is what does self sabotage look like in money matters? Matters of the heart? The reaching of a seemingly unattainable goal?

Well it's the same as eating the brownie or donut when you made a commitment to a healthier life style. You have basically talked yourself out of the agreement you just made to yourself and back into the bad habits that keeps you stuck in misery. You want to pay down debt? Well, put any extra money that you have toward that debt until the debt is gone. Don't talk yourself into buying that new bag or pair of shoes. Trust me you wont die without them!

You have decided to find Mr. Right? Well whats keeping your from finding him? If your are sizing up every man that comes your way or comparing him to the one before him...that's sabotage! You haven't even given the brotha a chance. He's wrong before he could ever be right. Don't judge a book by his cover, take the time to get to know him first.

I have noticed that I have been constantly asking myself why I haven't reached my goal of seeing my name in the bylines of a magazine or on the covers of a newly released novel in Barnes and Nobles. Honestly I have been defeating my own self. I have been my own worst enemy. Every time I come up with a new idea for a novel I tell myself that I am not a good enough writer, the publishers are going to tell me no, my idea doesn't make sense or my favorite...it's been done before. And then six months later I wake up and say....I could have had a book published by now. And the story continues...

Ericka K. of A Black Girl Guide to Weight Loss  writes that we must do five things to combat Sabotage:

• Be accountable for what we choose
• Divert or avoid those things that defeat us
• Be conscious of our decisions
• Challenge ourselves
• And reforming our thinking!

So What next? Take some time out and write down what keeps your from reaching your goals. What things do you tell yourself? What have you uncovered about how you sabotage yourself. Share with us.


Shameka

Russell + Jet = A Richer Life Now!

Russell Simmons on the cover of Jet December 27/ Jan 3rd issue.



 I was browsing the isles at Publix when I saw Russell's smiling face on the cover of Jet. Hummm? My curiosity was piped just that quick. I'm a magazine fiend so any time a new issue hits the stands with a hot cover and informative, entertaining articles I have to buy it. Why? I don't know! I just have to. I guess it's a simple pleasure of mine.

As soon as I saw his face I had to see what Russell was telling us in Jet. Well I'm excited to say that Russell has blessed us with a new book, Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All. Published by Gotham books this book hit selves earlier this month. Critics have been raving over this book. Why?

Well Russell does not give us the coveted business secrets that make him a filthy rich, he shares the life lessons and secrets that make him filthy rich. If you are looking for a get rich guide to material wealth, this book  isn't for you. If your looking for the rare nuggets of inspiration that can help you keep taking that next step, see something in your life a little bit different I challenge you to pick it up.

It will definitely be on my book self soon!

Pick it up, Read it!

Shameka



SheMogul Defined!

What is SheMogul? It is forum, resource, or guide for women who have taken charge of life. It is for those who are inspired by the lives of people like Russell Simmons, Tyra Banks, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle and Barack Obama among others.

I started this blog because I am a woman who is a Mogul at heart. I may not have the millions to change lives but what I do have is the heart to change my life and the lives of those around me. So for all you women who are trying to become business women,  who are raising families and still consider themselves fierce. For those of you who are bigger than your small town, or who have visions so big they seem overwhelming, this is the place to find that confidence to take it the next level.

Here you will find pieces which appeal to your businesswoman sensibilities, your savvy ways, your need to have the best, and guide to changing the lives of others. I encourage you to join the convo! Live the life of a Mogul on a budget!

Enjoy,
Shameka