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Get Out of Your Own Way! By "BOSS Influencer" Tammy P. Moore

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Have you ever been so determined to do something one minute and then talked yourself out of it the next? For example, I want to lose weight and get healthy…why bother obesity runs in my family? If your answer is yes, you my friend are your own stumbling block and it’s time to get out of your own way!   Just do it! Yes, Nike coined this phrase, but it doesn’t just apply to shoes and sports.  What vision has God given you that you’ve been sitting on and afraid to take the next steps because you’re afraid of failure?  I’ve heard many people say what would you do If you knew you would not fail? Well, Do it anyway. If you fail, you will learn something from it and be better for it! Go get your blessing! Know your gifts! I’m reading T. D. Jakes book Soar and in it he mentions your God given gifts have been there since birth! Think about what you liked to do as a child and that will tell you a lot about what you were born to do as an adult.  If you pursue your passions, you will

7 Social Media Mistakes Hurting Your Personal Brand by Aaja Corinne Magee

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(as published on BlackDoctor.org) The age of social media has made groundbreaking impact on our society and totally revolutionized the way that we do things. What was first a casual way to connect with peers has become a revolutionary tool in personal branding and business. Now, our social media profiles can be strategically leveraged to grow our brands as well as to create foundational connections between clients and colleagues. We all are brands, whether we realize it or not, so image and reputation management online is essential to influencing the perceptions that are used to define us. The big question: Is social media working for you or against you? Below are 7 things to avoid with your social media use: 1. Lack of quality imagery Because we are visual beings, we subconsciously form judgments and make assumptions almost immediately upon coming into contact with someone – it’s just human nature! Invest in quality graphic design, leverage low-cost design options like Fiverr and Ca

5 Branding Superstar Tips that Will Take You to The Top by Pam Perry

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Some call it the “it” factor. Some call it being “A-lister” or Celebrity Status. Truth is…you have to know it in your heart before you can be it. Will Smith said, “In my mind, I’ve always been an A-list Hollywood Superstar, Y'all just didn’t know yet." See, it starts in the mind. It’s an attitude. The 5 Practical Things Every Superstar Must Do 1. Learn how to strike a pose …and do it often. Smile. By browsing Instagram models, you’ll see poses that will inspire you. Also, read fashion blogs. 2. Have the “Look. ” Do you have the look. Hair, skin, teeth, size…clothes. Shoes. You don’t have to have a big budget to look like a BIG brand. If you don’t know how – browse pinterest! Get great ideas from there. Look at the boards: fashion, style, glamour. Or pick up a few fashion magazines like Vogue or InStyle. And go Shopping! Hey, check out “rent the runway” – rent your favs and send them back. Especially evening gowns. Who wants to wear that twice? 3 . Have great graphics. Ma

Take the Step! By "BOSS Influencer" Kimberly Jones

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Have you ever felt that you have the potential to accomplish more with your life? Do you ever get the sense that you haven’t completed all you were destined for? Do you desire to become more successful? If you do, we have something in common. For a long time, I felt this exact way and struggled with making a decision.  Would I make the right decisions, would I be successful, what if my decision was a mistake, all these questions weighed down my thought process. When I was deciding on whether or not to become an entrepreneur, fear of the unknown created doubts. I questioned whether or not I could really accomplish my destiny and become successful. It appeared that all the odds were stacked against me and I truly thought there was no way I could transform my situation into one that worked for me. Ultimately, I realized I was afraid.  Fear can be your own worst enemy. At first, I felt overwhelmed and had no idea what to do, where to begin, or how I was going to accomplish my destiny