Friday, October 30, 2020

2020-#160 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR George Milton




George Milton is the CEO of Failure Is Not The Problem, LLC, a consulting company that specializes in leadership development and training, life coaching, and motivational speaking. He is a United States Army Retired Colonel who has over 30 years of experience as an internationally known Communicator, Coach, Mentor, Trainer Intuitive Counselor, Teacher, Inspirational Speaker, TV Co-Host and Author. George connects with people of all ages on all levels. He is a former University Assistant Professor who has extensive experience working with the federal government but also has a tremendous background in working within city government and community organizations. In his role as a Senior Staff Officer at European Command in Stuttgart, Germany he routinely briefed and spoke with Ambassadors. He has experience speaking to and training foreign government officials and delivering oration to foreign public entities. As the Division Chief of the Civil Partnership Division, at European Command, he led on an annual basis, a group of staff members to Oxford University, in Oxford, England on a two week trip to study and learn how to properly” Partner” with civilian agencies in support of military organizations.

 

George Milton’s straight-from-the-heart, passion and high-energy, motivates audiences to step beyond their limitations and into their greatness in many ways. Over the past decade, George has used his role from keynote speaker to Master Trainer, creating the kind of workshop learning experience that got him committed to personal-and-professional development. His charisma, warmth and humor have transformed ordinary people into extraordinary achievers by using his own life, and his in-depth study of others’ challenges, to build an understanding of what works, what doesn’t work, and why.

 

He is a Certified Trainer in Success Principles, successfully completing the competency examination, and adoption of the Canfield Code of Ethics.





Blurb

 

What would you do if you had a revolutionary resource to help you become a successful leader, reach your goals, make your life better and propel you to become all that you are meant to be?

 

Sounds impossible? Well, it is not! In the “impossible” is the “possible.” And if you want the possibility of becoming successful, United States Army Retired Colonel, George Milton’s book, Failure Is Not The Problem, It’s The Beginning Of Your Success is a must read. Most leadership books major themes discuss how to achieve success only, but in life we all fail sometimes. And a lot of us fail miserably and oftentimes, more than we care to mention.

 

Throughout my life I have faced multiple failures over many years, yet I went on to achieve most of the goals I set for myself. It wasn’t always that way. In the beginning of my life failure hung over my head like an albatross around my neck. It wasn’t until I learned how to accept my failures and use those experiences to make myself better that I began to understand the value that my failure offered.

 

Too often we have been taught that failure has little or no value. We learn how to minimally tolerate our failure most times but not how to fully embrace our failures because of the negativity associated with that one powerful word.

 

I wrote my book, workbook and journal in order to help those who are struggling with failure learn a better way of becoming successful. The topic is failure, but the goal for my readers is to learn how to become successful by utilizing their failures as their strength and not experience failure as a weakness as most have been taught.

 

If you want to succeed you must walk through the doorway of this life changing resource, failure. In my book I address the challenges of adversity and how failure can motivate you, focus you, and change your life for the better.

 

In my book I share my story of growth from a difficult youth to a distinguished career Army combat officer. I share that it was only possible because I changed and adjusted my attitude to understand that my failures were actually my greatest resource. Not only do I reveal personal triumphs and defeats,

 

I demonstrate how in 12 easy to follow steps, you can transform your mindset from negative to positive regarding failure and in the process become successful.

 

Failure is a very difficult topic for most people to talk about and share. Therefore, not only did I write a book, but I also wrote a workbook and a journal to accompany my book so as to ease the challenge of approaching this sometimes-complex topic.

 

When I speak to people about their failures, I will sometimes present to the audience this one question, “when you fail, in one word, describe how that failure makes you feel.” Overwhelmingly there are two words that are at the forefront: disappointed and depressed.

 

The time has come for us to turn the page and reengage that one word, failure, and understand that once we learn how to accept our failures as a natural part of our lives, we will be able to not only achieve our life’s goals, but will be better equipped to live a more productive and happier life.

 

It is my hope that anyone who reads my book or finds the courage to go through the workbook and journal will understand that if they genuinely want to become successful and obtain their long sought-after goals and ambitions, they will learn how to embrace their failures as well as learn the important lessons and nuggets that failure has instore for them.

 

Here is a formula I came up with to remind myself of how to respond to my failures.

 

F+RR=S

 

Failure + Right Response = Success

 

In other words, when I fail, if I respond to my failure with the right response, to learn, to get better, to change my direction in life, to change my goals, then my chances of obtaining my objectives and successes will increase. Versus, blaming or making excuses and worst case, quitting.

 

Join me on this quest to change the world and impact the lives of people everywhere by helping them change their mindset to accept, understand, and learn that failure, when responded to properly, is their greatest resource to help them become all that they are meant to be.

 


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2020-#159 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Chioma Chigozie-Okwum



Chioma Chigozie-Okwum indigenous to Imo State, Nigeria is a strategic planner and "tech-futurist" who is interested in educating people about social issues. Chioma is an Experienced Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the business supplies and equipment industry. She is currently a lecturer at the department computer science as well as the Director of information and communication technology at the Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State, Nigeria. She is Skilled in Cyber security, Data Science, and Digital Forensics research, development and innovation with over 30 publications to her credit. As a corollary, she is the founder of Tech4all Global Services Limited, Nigeria and serves as a senior editor at the TAFFD's Magazine, USA.

Chioma is a skilled researcher in cyber security with evidence of publications in local and international journals. She is among pioneer researchers in digital forensics in Nigeria. She recently developed a novel web phishing detection system as part of her doctoral research dissertation.

Chioma is a published author, having published her author biographical prose titled "Breaking Free" and "The A.B.C of cyber safety (Mitigation of Cyber Bullying). Both books are available on Amazon both in kindle and paperback formats.



https://www.facebook.com/chioma.chinakachigookwum




 

2020-#158 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Shanikqa N. Canty

 

Shanikqa N. Canty is an Amazon 2x Best Selling Author, Writer, and Creative Clarity Consultant

for Aspiring Fiction Authors. Canty is also currently in school to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in

Business Communications at Southern New Hampshire University. She has assisted many

authors over the last 5 years to release their creative story ideas into the marketplace. As she

continues to grow in her field of Authorship she hopes to inspire more people to release

fiction stories into the marketplace.


Facebook : Shanikqa N. Canty
Instagram @iamshanikqa
Website : www.CantyCreates.com

2020-#157 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR ShaChena Gibbs

 


Quoted to be “The Walking 411” in business from The Daily News, ShaChena Gibbs provides coaching and consulting services to women home business professionals worldwide via online platforms and live events.

ShaChena is the Founder of Real Sisters Rising Women Business Association.

ShaChena resides in New York and is the proud mother to Diamond and Destiny. Her tireless work of empowering women to become self-sustaining via entrepreneurship has resulted in her national recognition as an expert in direct sales, marketing, strategic business development and professional development.

In search of finding a way to be home more with her daughters and still become financially able to manage household expenses, ShaChena created a monthly membership platform where women of common interest joined together to share, learn and grow professionally. And it all started with creating a Yahoo Group in 2003. ShaChena built a team of over 20 women to RSRWBA was able to grow and reach women globally with the assistance of the all women team of 20+ industry experts. Members also recommended friends and family to join RSRWBA. Ms. Gibbs believes word of mouth is one of the most valued forms of marketing.

In 2015 ShaChena Gibbs created The Business Elevation Suite to provide additional services such as consulting, marketing, speaking, and training. ShaChena has worked with various entrepreneurs from authors to ministries. She is no stranger to struggle however Ms. Gibbs excels at providing solutions. 

Business Coach/Strategist

ShaChena provides firm assistance to help women entrepreneurs grow a profitable business from home and is a woman who wants to make an immense difference in your life. She is an experienced and successful woman entrepreneur with over 20 years + experience at failure and success. Her mission is to help thousands of other women entrepreneurs globally avoid going through the business mishaps she has had to go through to reach success. Working with Ms. Gibbs you will learn how to create systems, build your foundation, and create a personalized marketing message that will help you not only reach a bigger and targeted audience; it will also help you to increase your revenue.

ShaChena Gibbs survived some of the worst experiences a woman can go through. She took her challenges and became a servant to others in need. 

Books/Publications:

§ Author of The CEO System | Building Business Mastery

§ Co Author of Life of An Entrepreneur

§ Co Author of Confessions of a Welfare Mom

§ Co Author of Confessions of a Domestic Violence Survivor

§ Former Contributing writer for Change Gospel Magazine in the business section.

§ Former Blog Contributor for The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur and Identity Online Magazine.

 

Honors & Awards Received:

§ Urban CEO - CEO Influencer Award

§ Pain of a Blaque Woman….. Still I Stand!

§ The Black Wall Street Award

§ Unlock Your Dreams Award 2008 & 2013

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shachenagibbs22


ShaChena Gibbs
Association Executive
Real Sisters Rising 
Women Business Association

2020-#156 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Khadija Morrow

 

Khadija Morrow is a wife and mother of two beautiful girls. She was born in Kansas city, KS. She has lived in multiple states before settling down in North Carolina. She is a hard worker and has a flair for creativity which she uses in all her endeavors as a self published Author, Baker, YouTuber etc. Life is a journey, stay tuned and enjoy the ride with her.


Sunday, October 25, 2020

2020- #155-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Nicole M. Folson.



Nicole Marie Folson is a wife, mother, educator, entrepreneur, and public servant.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio, lived abroad in Madrid, Spain, and then returned to Huber Heights, Ohio where she grew up.  Nicole is a graduate of Wayne High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education degrees from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. She is currently an Early Childhood Education Coach with Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. Head Start.

     This first-time author is actively involved in her community and wears many hats.  Nicole is a City Council Member, where she serves as a positive representative and voice for all community members, serving with honesty, integrity, and enthusiasm.  She is also an active member of her church (Greater Sanders Chapel) and serves on community committees and boards.  She is currently the Ultimate Queen Ambassador for the Tri-Lakes St. Jude Research Hospital Pageant.  She is also the Mrs. Yalobusha County Preliminary winner for the Magnolia State Pageant.

     Nicole's hobbies include reading, traveling, fashion modeling, networking, and encouraging youth and other women to be the best that they can be.  She is the franchise owner of L.P. Etiquette by Nicole in the state of Mississippi.  She believes in Empowering, Enriching, and Encouraging youth one please, and thank you at a time.  

     Nicole resides in Mississippi with her husband and three children. Spending time with her family and raising her children is what she enjoys the most.  "Train up a child in the way he should go:  and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

authornicole.mystrikingly.com. 



 

Thursday, October 8, 2020

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Monday, October 5, 2020

2020 #154-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Curtis L Witters



Albany, New York- Lil Villa Publishing is proud to announce the launch of its 1st self-published memoir called “Fatherhood at 19…No Tutorial Books” by Author Curtis L. Witters to lead the new expansion of the music publishing company, to now include book publishing. The memoir based on some of the personal life experiences of first-time author Curtis L. Witters promises to offer a perspective to all young men who are becoming Fathers to look inside themselves with GOD serving as a guide to be the greatest man you can be and in doing so how enjoying the blessing of Fatherhood can turn you into the Father that our children need. “Fatherhood at 19…No Tutorial Books” is now available on Amazon.com as well as the author's website www.Fatherhoodat19.com. This memoir offers us all the opportunity to make fatherhood a bigger conversation that’s not just based on child support and absence. We may have a few books that speak to Fatherhood, but not in a manner where you hear a young man speak to some of the direct things that affected his childhood with his Father and how he learned the importance of not continuing the cycle of Fatherlessness while making the empowered decision to be everything his children need in a Father. “Some of our families and communities have men who exhibit great examples of what Fatherhood is and this is how we need to begin some of these conversations in order for our young men to see the importance in it. Not just for their sakes but for the sake of the child they contributed to bringing in the world” … 


Mr. Witters Author of “Fatherhood at 19…No Tutorial Books” Product Description: • Paperback: 79 pages • Publisher: Lil Villa Publishing (May 19, 2020) • Language: English • ISBN-10: 1735006335 • ISBN-13: 978-1735006338 • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches • Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces Pricing: $18 Paperback format, eBook $9.99 Format, Audio format availability TBA. Lil Villa Publishing has been established since 1999 and has been publishing music professionally in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Outside of it’s commercial endeavors Lil Villa Publishing takes pride in being community advocates for the underserved. In February 2020, Lil Villa Publishing opened a book publishing division to further its company’s visions of educating through entertainment. *For any inquires regarding the memoir “Fatherhood at 19…No Tutorial Books” or to Book the author please contact Dom W at Fatherhoodat19ntb@gmail.com or call 518-512-7425

Friday, October 2, 2020

2020 #153-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/AUTHOR Pamela R Haynes

  



Pamela has over 30 years of experience working in the Criminal Justice System and she has worked in a variety of Probation Officer roles and settings, namely, as a court probation officer, case worker and as a domestic abuse programme facilitator. She became a Practice Development Assessor in 2002 working with Trainee Probation Officers studying on the Bsc Community Justice programme. Pam has been a guest lecturer at Hertfordshire University and she has previously sat on the Probation Studies examination board. Pam retired from her role as a Senior Probation Officer in 2018.


Pam aspires to write training programmes for criminal justice agencies home and aboard working alongside like-minded colleagues to develop a Caribbean response to managing domestic violence in the region, thereby, safeguarding survivors of domestic violence and their families. 



Awards- Winner of a Lift Effects Star Award June 2017 for her services in the Criminal Justice System.

Recipient of the Powerhouse Global Award for Author of Year in 2018.

A Black Excellence Author of Colour Award 2018.

Shortlisted for a BLAC award for Best Writer 2020.

Pam's debut novel Loving The Brothers was published on 8th January 2018. She had her book launches in London, Dublin and Barbados.

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