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Would you like to know how people get through various segments in life and still manage to make it to the top? You’ve come to the right page! Find out testimonies of various millennials here on Real Talk!

Are You Ready to Extend Your Stretch with God?

Are you ready? On your mark…get set… GO! Learn how I took on the long stretch with God and how you can too! Remember you are more prepared than you think you are!  Cool breeze kisses my face ever so lightly as I venture down a path of the unknowing. People around me chat in small groups while others walk their dogs.  Inhaling deeply, I smile and take in the moment of serenity. I then wonder, “Lord, why can’t ALL moments be like this— peaceful with NO problems?” As I continue to walk, I envision  God looking  at me with a sly grin responding, “Oh Erica, I could do that, but what fun would that be?” Tilting my head while looking at Him, I can’t help but agree. And, I’m sure you can’t but agree too. Let’s face it; our lives would be boring if no action took place, and we would operate like robots with no purpose roaming the Earth. Sis, that’s the ultimate reason I said yes to God. The Real Reason I was tired of running around the same hamster wheel, never catching a break, hanging around the same crew that didn’t align to my purpose nor His call on my life.     Now, I will admit this journey wasn’t easy then and sure isn’t easy now. However, I can say He’s been preparing me all along. He equips me for every trial I face.  Protects me from the fiery darts the enemy throws my way. He reveals things to me that will come. Just like me, if you’ve decided to say yes, He has a set of tools just for you to fight with when the enemy comes your way. Reflect and Journal Take a moment to reflect on the trials you’ve experienced. Write them out. While reflecting on these moments, acknowledge how they were challenging, but share how God saw you through them. Once you complete the task, share it with a loved one, a close friend, or someone you don’t know. You now have a testimony to share, a story to tell. Hi friend! Did you enjoy this message? Comment below your main takeaway and how you plan to implement it this season. I’d love to hear from you!  

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The #1 Key to Success

“I want the money, money and the cars,  cars and the clothes… I suppose, I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful.” -Drake ft. Trey Songz & Lil Wayne- Successful Sitting on the school bus, mp3 player in hand, Drake’s hit song, “Successful” blasts in my ears. Agreeing, with his lyrics, I nodded my head to the beat and smiled because that’s exactly what I wanted to be. Successful.  At the time, my vision of success consisted of: My high school crush falling madly in love with me. Passing my geometry class with a B. Making it to Graduation Day. What can I  say,  my hormones were raging, I was 16 and I had a massive fan crush on Drake. Back then, Drake was a great inspiration to me. He’d recently left the highly-ranked Canadian teen drama series, “Degrassi: The Next Generation” to pursue his rapping career– and I was all for it.   Twelve years later, my motives have changed. My vision too. Yet, success still ranks high on my list. Now, what about you? What are your motives? When it comes to success what thoughts come to mind?  Money?  People?  Yourself?  If any of these do, no need to be bashful. We’ve all been there, so trust me when I say you’re not alone. During our journey to success, our motives will crave those things, but we must remember they are not the number one key to success. In fact, the number one key to success isn’t tangible, but it’s something we should operate in daily.   FAITH That’s the key!    Simply put, Apostle Paul is sharing with us that faith is our currency. It’s a mindset we carry of great hope and assurance that whatever we envision and command, WILL take place when God is our number one priority. Following that verse, Paul goes on to say that God was the first to demonstrate faith when He created the entire universe before seeing it by simply commanding it. This is why WORDS are so powerful and we must be mindful of what we say because life and death lie in the power of the tongue.  As we swing into a new season and start this new month, I encourage you to be intentional about what you want. Speak aloud your heart’s desires and take them to God in prayer. Declare to Him what you want. Sure enough, you’ll begin to see them manifest right before your eyes! I’m excited for you and I cannot wait to hear your testimony!   Hey sis, did you enjoy what you read? Share with me your greatest takeaway in the comments below! I can’t wait to read it!  

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How to Demolish Your Fears and Operate in Faith

Ladies welcome to the final Real Talk Health Awareness Series Episode Three! In this  Real Talk episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Tyana Singletary! During the segment,  she shares how she stood behind the scenes for years and allowed people to hold captive of her thoughts, her dreams, and her mindset until she made the decision to  say  “Enough is enough!”  In addition, she provides effective strategies she used to demolish physical fears by competing in a bodybuilding competition and ultimately launching her own body essentials product line! Remember ladies: It’s all about progression over perfection. Catch up on other health awareness-related messages here: How to Live an Authentic Christian Life How to Get Your Mind Right and Track Your Mental Health The Secret  I Hide For Nine Years Until Now Love Yourself: Flaws and All Be Real, Do You Accept You for You? Meet Tyana Singletary Tyana founder of Beautee Bath and Body is a research scientist madly in love with making a difference in people’s lives one natural product at a time. BeUTee Bath and Body was born as both a way to share my creations with all of my friends and as a means to institute social change in my community! At BeUTee Bath and Body, “we don’t just make products, we make a difference” If you’re ready to better your physical, natural, and nutritional health, reach out to Tyana today! Hey beautiful people! Enjoy what you’ve watched? Share in the comment section below what stood out to you the most and what you took away. Can’t wait to hear your response!

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How to Live an Authentic Christian Life

Ladies welcome to the Real Talk Health Awareness Series Episode Two! This week our focus is on… drumroll, please…..🥁🥁🥁 Spiritual Health! Oh yeah, we’re going there! In this  Real Talk episode, I sit down with my dear friend and mentor, Coach Gentry.  During our discussion, Coach Gentry dishes out the secret to managing an authentic relationship with Abba. No routines or rituals required! For years, you’ve asked: How do I build a deeper relationship with God? What do I need to do to please Him? Well, sis if this is you, the answer to your burning questions are answered in this dynamic duo! Remember ladies: It’s all about an authentic relationship over a watered-down religion. Catch up on other health awareness-related messages here: How to Get Your Mind Right and Track Your Mental Health The Secret  I Hide For Nine Years Until Now Love Yourself: Flaws and All Be Real, Do You Accept You for You? Meet Coach Gentry Coach Gentry founder of Life Golden Coaching and author of Organic Authenticity is a one-of-a-kind mastermind thriving to take YOU to the next level in life! Gentry is devoted to helping people gain confidence and pursue their dreams without apology. My mission is to create confident and creative emerging leaders that add value to their communities by helping them identify their uniqueness and to overcome personal and professional setbacks. If you’re ready to move forward with Coach Gentry reach out to her today! Hey beautiful people! Enjoy what you’ve watched? Share in the comment section below what stood out to you the most and what you took away. Can’t wait to hear your response!

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How to Get Your Mind Right and Track Your Mental Health

Ladies welcome to the Real Talk Health Awareness Series!  This month, our focus is all about health and how it benefits you.  I’m sure you are cringing just reading the word health because it’s something you like to avoid. I know I do 😉 But, before hopping to another link,  know I’m here to help and I have some phenomenal speakers to back me up! Throughout this series, we won’t just discuss one health issue, but we’ll tackle physical, spiritual, mental, and nutritional health too. To jumpstart this series, this week, we’ll harper on mental health. In this  Real Talk episode, I sit down with my close friend Stautcia Singletary.  During our chat, Stautcia provides great tips and strategies needed to manage your mental health and genuinely care for yourself.  Sis, it’s all about getting your mind right! How to Manage Your Mental Health Catch up on other health-related messages here: The Secret  I Hide For Nine Years Until Now Love Yourself: Flaws and All Be Real, Do You Accept You for You? Meet Stautcia Stautcia Singletary founder of Love 1 Two Another is a licensed professional counselor with specialties in play therapy, family therapy, and trauma-informed care. She believes her purpose on Earth is to serve others.  “I believe in each individual’s potential and capacity for growth and change. I am passionate about helping people identify their needs, seeing people meet their goals, realize their dreams, heal, and restoring families and personal well-being.”  Hey beautiful people! Enjoy what you’ve watched? Share in the comment section below what stood out to you the most and what you took away. Can’t wait to hear your response!

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