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Everybody makes mistakes when starting something new, however I did not realize how BIG of a mistake I had made until 17 years into my business. By that 17th year,my business looked very successful;  I had 10 chapters of my youth program in 10 states and it was growing  I had an 100% full coaching client roster, so I ...  Wrote & released my first book with the goal of continuing to give women the tools to take up the slack form my inability to take on another coaching client.Well when my book started to get popular...  I started getting invitations to speak at women’s conferences, seminars and retreats all over the country.  I was doing the exact thing I had started my business to do, matter of fact that I KNEW I was born to do!  However I was only generating $13,000 a year.  I wasn’t generating ANY profit!  What happened in that moment?   I realized if I wanted to something different, then I would need to do something different.  I re...

  The New Year is always a time to reflect over your past goals and accomplishments. This is also  a time to re-evaluate if you need to do somethings differently. If there were goals you set at the  beginning of the year, but didn’t reach them then I’m sure your brain is working hard to see  what needs to be done next. Before you start working on your 2016 goals I want to share with  you 3 critical elements you must have in order to reach your New Year goals.  I have used these  key elements myself and it has taken my life and my business to the next level. Let’s look at  what those key simple strategies are.  1. Building Strong Relationships Relationships are extremely important in helping you reach success. The key to building  relationships all comes down to you authentically connecting with people. If you are  aiming to reach a really big goal, you must have relationships with key people to help  you get where you ne...

Avalaura Beharry , is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work.  Additionally, she is a trained Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Life Coach and Spiritual Counselor, Hypnotherapist, Holistic Aromatherapist and Yoga  passionately dedicates herself to mission-driven leaders and executives who dare to live their best lives. If now is the time for you to live a freedom-focused life and detox yourself from limiting beliefs to create an unrecognizable reality, Avalaura is who you’ve been waiting for. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?  Avalaura Beharry:  One of my biggest obstacles was being a first generation entrepreneur with no guide, no plan and no real support. I had no idea how to be a successful business woman. I operated on a wing and a prayer for far too long. Until one day I woke up and realized people wi...

Darnyelle A. Jervey,   loves growing businesses. For the last 15 years, in one facet or another, she has helped thousands of companies grow.  As the Chief Business Optimization Strategist and CEO of the Delaware-based business optimization consulting firm,  Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, she has successfully helped uncompromising entrepreneurs and business owners experience financial and spiritual abundance in their lives because of their businesses. On average, her clients have grown their businesses by 50-600% in 12 months or less in working with her and her team.  She is a leading business optimization speaker and strategist who teaches business owners to grow their businesses by mastering brand messaging, marketing, sales and operations so that they profitably impact the world.  Jervey is an award-winning coach, speaker, consultant and strategist whose work has been featured in Essence, Success, Black Enterprise and O Magazines. She is a best sellin...

It’s Time to Start Living the Life You’ve Always dreamt of.  It all begins with an INTENTION…If you have big, bold, inspired intentions; then you are in the right place. The book GLAM will help you monitor & manage your day-to-day. By providing you intentional steps that hold you accountable for the destiny you truly desire and deserve. Time to turn-up the volume and hold yourself accountable for your destiny. As this year comes to an end, 2016 will be the beginning to a "BETTER YOU" Setting the precedent for anything new starts with SELF. GLAM not only brings you 12 months of Inspiration & Intention but, you can start- A New at the beginning of the year, middle of the year or end of the year.  It’s completely up to you. THE INTENTION : CLARITY & ACCOUNTABILITY - The clearer you are about how you want your destiny to be, the more likely you are to set the intention. If the intention is positive & proactive than the goal is achievable. The day-by-d...

Gail Perry-Mason, Financial Educator A new year brings renewed energy to strive for one’s goals and dreams. And key to that pursuit is money. Many  people spend their life trying to make money and never take the time to get educated financially on the tips to building wealth. This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending the  Rainbow PUSH Coalition  and the  Citizenship Education Fund,  Financial Empowerment Series, sponsored by   Chevrolet,  a free event to teach money management best practices. The Financial Empowerment Series took place at  Rainbow PUSH headquarters  in Chicago over the weekend. The Chicago workshop marked the end of a successful three-city tour that included Detroit and Atlanta. Here are 5 financial tips shared from some of the events experts:  The BOSS Network Founder and Glam University Founder 1.  Get a budget you can stick to If you find it hard to stay on track with your budget, keep...

As a women’s life and purpose coach, I have seen firsthand one of the most damaging things you can do in life. That devastating thing is staying in your comfort zone. I have seen so many women get comfortable in their career, business, relationships, and life in general. This can really be harmful to your growth and your stability. I have been a victim of complacency myself, and had to push past my own comfort zone. This can really be a scary thing, to step outside of the  box and live the life you were created to live. I want to share with you 4 reasons you should push  past your comfort zone and live out loud. 1. Feel the fear and do it anyway . This is really important, because if you are not afraid then your goals are not big enough. Everyone is afraid to move forward into something bold and powerful, but the strategy is not letting fear stop you no matter what. Feel the fear and do it afraid. 2.You will inspire others . Do you know that when you give yourself permi...