“The Purpose Driven D.I.V.A.” 

PRESENTS

Mind, Body, and Soul Prayer Altar

taught by

Tangie Henry

March 25, 2013- March 29, 2013

THE COURAGE TO OBEY

 CLICK ON EACH DAY TO LISTEN TO AND DOWNLOAD EACH RECORDING.

Day 1: God’s Promises: Provision, Protection, and Prosperity

Day 2: If God will Guide, He will Provide

Day 3:Courageously Pursue Your Dreams!

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Charles F. Porter is an actor who resides in Los Angeles, California. He atteneded Duke University where he played football and graduated in 2001. He’s 6’3″ and enjoys fishing, golfing, reading, writing, and traveling. After he accomplishes his goals as an actor, he wants to venture into politics. We interviewed Charles F. Porter for our “Few Good Men” issue and here are his answers on life and relationships.

Are you spiritual? If so, how?  Yes. I read my Bible as well as other forms of spiritual belief. I am Jewish by law having a Jewish mother, but practice in the Christian faith.

What is your greatest achievement?  I haven’t accomplished my greatest achievement quite yet, but I am getting close.

How do you handle setbacks?  I handle setbacks the same way I handle accomplishments… Knowing that it’s going to take work to sustain the accomplishments and realizing that the setbacks are only a challenge to make me better and to learn from the mistakes. Setbacks just create other options.

If there’s one quote you could live by, what would it be and why? My favorite quote is NEVER QUIT. .. It simply speaks for itself. If you never stop trying to get something done you will ultimately win.

How have your life’s experiences shaped you into the man you are today?  Playing college ball taught me to fight through hard times and adversity. I didn’t win many games but I always came to play and win no matter who we were facing. Then Acting is a totally different type of game. I went a year or so before booking my first job but i knew this was what I wanted to do and loved to do. Since then I have guest appeared on many top shows and have shot movies in different countries.

Are you currently on any social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn? If so, please list your handles if you’d like. I have a website www.charlesfporter.com. I’m on FaceBook just to keep up with friends and let them know about my progress as I battle cancer.  (If you’d like to keep up with Charles and his battle with cancer, please go to http://neverquit.charlesfporter.com/).

Family Relationships-

What is your relationship like with your mother?  My mom and I are as close as can be. When she was away we talked two to three times a day. Now she is by my side 24/7. She is a rock and the best teammate.

Did you have a father figure or positive male role model growing up?  My dad is a great role model. We are very different in many ways being that he is a very straight edge military man and I come from the artistic side of things, but he has had great influence on me as well. I have learned much from taking things seriously and knowing that life is not a game.

Do you have any children? If so, what if your relationship like with them and their mother?  NO KIDS.

Romantic Relationships-

Why are you single or not in a committed relationship?  At this present time I am not married, but I’m in a relationship.

What is the longest relationship you’ve ever been in? Why did you break up? Did you learn anything from it?  My longest relationship was with my heart school sweet heart. I was 17. When I went away to college, the distance proved to be too much. Our relationship ended during my first year of college. I learned that when you have a good one keep a good one.

Do you want to get married?  I would love to get married.

What are you looking for in a relationship?  Looking for peace, honesty, kindness, respect and lust in relationship.

What qualities do you find attractive in a woman?  Great qualities in a woman are being funny, educated and kind. Being into sports is a plus.

Do you believe a woman’s role is in the kitchen?  Can you handle a successful woman? I love a woman that can handle biz in the kitchen and run her business. Success is attractive.

When it comes to women, what is your definition of beauty?  Beauty is serving with a smile… I won’t ask anything of my girl that I wouldn’t do for her.

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2010-07-05 08:44:24.

Homegirl, this is the tenth time you’ve showed up to a family gathering with the same man. You two are strolling into the barbeque while holding hands, eating off of each other’s plates, and can’t keep your hands off of each other. To everyone on the outside, you look like a couple. But every time you introduce your new boo, you tell everyone that he’s just your “friend.” Truth be told, everyone including you and Prince Charming know that you and him are more than just friends. How long will this person remain your “friend”? What are your future intentions? If you can relate to this scenario, this post is for you.

Let’s keep it all the way real: you and your “friend” are arguably exclusive and have been for some time. You share a lot of quality time together either at his place or yours, you’ve met one another’s family, you talk on the phone all the time, you think of him often, and you are intimate, too. (Between you and me, you’d even flip out if another woman intruded upon your territory.) From the outside, your friendship has all the trappings of a romantic relationship, but it is not because you two are simply “friends.”

This phase of a new relationship is healthy. You are getting to know the other person and deciding if you can take the relationship to the next level. I advocate taking your time in this phase of the relationship; however, I do not think it should linger for too long. How long is too long? Only you and your significant other can answer that question. However, there are signs that will let you know that this friendship must end and either progress into a committed relationship or regress to a true friendship with no added benefits which are listed in the previous paragraph. (Please note that the list above is not all inclusive.) If you or your boo begin to ask the following questions, you have to make some decisions: “When are we going to become more than just friends?”; “Do you ever see yourself in a committed relationship with me?”; “How long do you expect me to wait?”; “You don’t want me to see someone else, yet you won’t make a commitment. When are you going to make up your mind?”

All too often, one lover will soon want more while the other lover would rather keep the status quo for various reasons. I refer to this lingering phase of a romantic “friendship” as purgatory. It’s not heaven or hell, but it’s not a good place to be chilling in either. You are in limbo, a very precarious situation. It is only human nature that two individuals who share their time, minds, and bodies with one another will develop strong, territorial feelings for one another. In addition to the intense feelings, certain expectations and desires develop which must be met and fulfilled at some point. If these expectations and desires are not met, as my sister would say, “Somebody’s gonna get their feelings hurt!”

Here’s an example of why I don’t advocate staying “friends” for too long. Your “friend” decides to go on a date with another woman. Now, this is a no-no in this phase of the relationship. You find out and are about to catch a case. You feel betrayed and are hurt. Technically, you should not feel this way because you are not in a committed relationship with the other person, but you do.  Please note that “friends” don’t have too many rights in these kinds of situations. Tread lightly.

Many people, especially guys, cringe upon hearing the word “titles” when it comes to being in a relationship. “Why do we need titles anyway?” they ask. Titles are important and a necessity for some. They give lovers assurance that parameters and boundaries are placed upon the relationship. But most importantly the lovers become accountable to the other for their actions. This is what scares many people. They know that they will now have some explaining to do when they slip up. When titles aren’t involved people can easily say fall back on the excuse that they aren’t in committed relationships.

Don’t fall for this “friends” crap especially when you’re acting like you’re in a relationship. New lovers can not remain in the “friendship” phase for too long because someon’es going to get hurt. There are a few outcomes in this scenario. You will either become a committed couple, extremely frustrated (trying to stick it out as “friends”) or decide to call it quits.

I would love to hear what you think of this topic. All comments are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Be blessed!

ShalenaD.I.V.A

P.S. Remember, everything has beauty including YOU! It just takes a true D.I.V.A to see it!

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2010-07-19 06:40:19.

I’m a big advocate of giving back and sharing wealth.  I know that my successes in life have come in large part due to the help of people around me.  So I give my time and my money to community projects that I believe will improve the lives of others.  I’m sure many of you feel the same.  And thanks to websites like www.charitynavigator.org and www.guidestar.org, we are able to evaluate the legitimacy and effectiveness of charitable organizations before we write our checks.

 But what do you do when it’s not charity that is requesting financial assistance.  What do you do when a friend or family member needs some funds?  Many of you have received calls from loved ones asking for some financial help: “Just a little bit until I get to pay day” or “This deal is a sure thing!  I’ll pay you back double your money!”  They’re probably just asking for a loan rather than an outright donation so there’s less risk, right? 

 It may be difficult, but in this situation, you may have to think more like a bank and less like a family member or friend.  I’m not suggesting you run a credit check or request collateral if it’s a small amount of money.  But you do need to think about who you are lending your money to and how that person treats his or her money.  If you find that you’re a little stressed out when someone asks you for money, consider some basic information that you should think about when you’re considering lending money to loved ones. 

1.  Don’t lend more than you can afford to lose.  Realize that when you make a personal loan to a friend or family member, you may not get that money back.  If your cousin asks you for $5,000 and you know you need that money in three months so you can pay your son’s tuition bill, you have no business lending that money to anyone. 
2. Money can destroy a good relationship.  Here’s the basic truth: People lose their mind when it comes to money.  Seriously.  People have killed friends and family over money. That best friend you’ve known since you were in diapers may stop taking your calls when you start asking for that loan back.  Consider the ramifications of lending before you hand that money over.
3. Think about who is borrowing the money and why they are borrowing the money.  Is it your responsible best friend who just needs a little extra to get out of a jam?  Or is it your deadbeat brother who has never repaid a loan in his life?  If the borrower will be return in a few months for more funds and there’s no sign of repayment down the road, consider confronting that person about their money issues rather than just throwing money at an unsustainable situation.  I know the borrower doesn’t want to hear a lecture but you won’t improve anyone’s situation by being an enabler.
4. If you are serious about getting your money back, determine a reasonable interest rate and draw up an agreement.    I’ve watched enough episodes of Judge Judy to know that if you try to get your money returned to you, a family member’s response may be, “What?  I thought it was a gift!”  Drafting an agreement that all parties understand can minimize confusion and future dishonesty by either party.  If the person is offended that you want an agreement, just explain that your accountant or tax advisor or financial advisor insists that you put these things in writing.  Also remember that there may be tax implications so you may need to consult www.irs.gov, an accountant or an attorney.
5. Finally, if you don’t what to deal with lending money to people close to you, make it a rule to never lend money to friends and family.  People WILL be mad about your rule but at least you won’t be accused of playing favorites.  Just shut everyone out.  Decide that you will not be swayed when family members talk about your big, fancy job and your big, fat paycheck and how much they’re struggling.  Your money has nothing to do with them.  It’s not their money and they aren’t entitled to it just because they know you.  I know this is harsh but it may be the right option for you. 

 And if you are the borrower, consider what you’re doing when you ask someone for money.  Do you actually intend to pay that person back?  Are you willing to damage relationships by mistreating someone else’s money? 

 I realize that relationships are complicated and it’s not easy to refuse help to people you love and care about.  But try to remember the bigger picture.  If lending money is going to worsen your situation and/or the borrower’s situation, think twice before you open your wallet.  And it’s not just a question of whether you can spare the money.  You should also think about whether you are allowing a person to continue making poor money decisions.  Just as you would not want to supply drugs or alcohol to an addict or a bacon double cheeseburger to a person with heart disease, be careful about lending money to people with serious financial issues.  Think about whether there are better ways to help that person.

 People don’t like to be told what to do, especially when it comes to money.  But remember that money problems often stem from much deeper psychological issues and emotional issues and perhaps that person needs assistance that does not involve you and your ATM card.  But smart about lending your money to loved ones and don’t be afraid to say “no.”

Kimberly Allman, Esq. is a financial planner and the President of Allman Financial Planning, LLC where she assists individuals who are seeking to improve their financial health. She is also the Manager of Homeownership Preservation for the New York Mortgage Coalition where she provides assistance to homeowners in distress through seminars, informational workshops and one-on-one counseling. She started her career as a corporate lawyer where she advised clients on a variety of investment products including hedge funds, mutual funds, structured products and real estate investment trusts.

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2010-07-11 23:36:18.

Have you ever had someone in your life, whether it is a parent, sibling, or lover who constantly encourages you to do something positive in your life? Deep down inside, you know that they are right. You know that you need to make some moves in your life. You know you need to get off your butt and get that G.E.D. You know you need to look for a job. You know you need to go back to school to get your degree. You know you need to lose weight and become more active. And to be quite honest, you really don’t need your loved ones constantly reminding you of these things.

One day you wake up and something clicks in your head. You make a decision to achieve whatever it is you’ve been putting off for whatever reasons. You sign up for that G.E.D. class, you join a gym, you go on an interview, you start moving in the right direction. You are proud of yourself for taking those first crucial steps towards a brighter future. But that same person who had been encouraging you to get yourself together suddenly starts acting funny. They are distant. They are not excited about what you’re doing. They make excuses for why they can’t help you. You don’t want to believe it, but it seems like they are hating on you for finally getting your act together. You may not tell them this, but you are crushed. Where is the support you expected them to show you? Shouldn’t they be happy for you, especially since you followed their advice?

In my experiences, I have found that some people want you to need them and they become threatened when you start making moves that will make you less dependent upon them. It’s like they are content when you are sad and depressed and constantly remind you that you can do better—saying that they are coming from a place of love. But they flip the script when you start applying their advice.

Has this ever happened to you? What was the situation? How did you deal with their lack of support? Did it change your relationship? Do you see this unsupportive person in a new light? What advice would you give to someone who is currently in this situation?

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2010-05-17 09:47:29.

SHALENA D.I.V.A.

“The Purpose-Driven D.I.V.A.”

Presents

“100 DRESSES”

Let’s Bring Classy Back!

My name is Sheila Butler. I don’t buy things for myself on a regular basis  and I can’t tell you the last time that I bought myself a dress. I am usually working and in my scrubs and I do not go out that much so I just wear what is already in my closet when I go to church. I am usually buying things for my son, my mom, my nieces or helping someone else out that is in need. I am a nurturer and always trying to care and do for others and I have a tendency to leave myself out most of the time. I hope winning one of these dresses will give me the encouragement and the incentive that I need to realize that it is OK for me to have something done for me. Thanks and I hope that I am winner of one of your BEAUTIFUL dresses. Be Blessed for doing this campaign to inspire women. You are definitely an angel!

Please VOTE for me by pressing the star rating at the bottom of this post! Every vote counts so please vote for me.

I REALLY want to win a dress.

Sheila has a chance to win a dress like this:

 Would YOU like to win a dress like this, too? What you’ve seen is only a sample of the kinds of dresses you can win! It doesn’t matter how big or small you are! It doesn’t matter where you live! You can win a dress and we’ll send it to you.

How to win a dress:

• Send a picture of yourself and  why you should win a dress to shalenadiva@shalenadiva.com.
• We will create a post for you just like this one so all of your family and friends can vote for you. 

• The woman who gets the most votes and comments for her entry on www.shalenadiva.com will be a winner for that week.
• There will be new contests each week. Winners are announced every Thursday and notified by email.

In addition to winning a dress, here’s what you’ll get:

• A personalized team of stylists who will find the perfect dress for you after they take your preferences into consideration
• The style team will also give you tips to spruce up your wardrobe and accessorize your dress.

Only one dress per woman and you can only win once. If you don’t win one week, you still have a chance to win by having people continue to vote for you. Good luck!  

 Sponsor this campaign!

Please contact us. This is a wonderful and affordable opportunity for small businesses and causes. Click here to contact us! 

“100 Dresses” Sponsors

Affirmations 4 The Heart

Aprille Franks-Hunt Women ReCHARGED  

April James Peter Singer/ Songwriter

Bags That Beckon

Beauty from Head to Toe Tour

Bohema  Philly

Elite Motorz

Expensive Trash Couture (ETC)

Fit, Firm, and Fabulous Botanical and All Natural Weight Loss System 

LoveArts Graphics 

Robin Dove Hair Studio

Rapunzel The Future of Hair 

Silent Tears- Domestic Violence Awareness end the Silence 

Stephanie A. Watson

Tac Boutique & Discount Store

Be sure to get on Shalena D.I.V.A.’s mailing list and receive a free copy of the first chapter of her eBook ”A GIRL’S BEST FRIENDS: 5 FRIENDS EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN NEEDS IN HER LIFE”! AFTER YOU VOTE BELOW, JUST CLICK HERE: WWW.SHALENADIVA.COM/ARCHIVES/2435 

PLEASE PRESS THE STARS TO VOTE! THANK YOU.

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2011-07-18 13:07:15.

SHALENA D.I.V.A.

“The Purpose-Driven D.I.V.A.”

Presents

“100 DRESSES”

Let’s Bring Classy Back!

My name is Tanesia Butterfield. I want to win a dress because I am a hardworking mama! I support my family while my husband plays stay at home daddy.

I get the bills paid (barely) but after working my booty off 5 days a week for my family there’s never enough “me” money.

I’m still wearing clothes every day that are 2 sizes too big because I just don’t have enough to ever get some that fit. A new dress would make me one happy mama!

Please VOTE for me by pressing the star rating at the bottom of this post! Every vote counts so please vote for me.

I REALLY want to win a dress.

Tanesia has a chance to win a dress like this:

 Would YOU like to win a dress like this, too? What you’ve seen is only a sample of the kinds of dresses you can win! It doesn’t matter how big or small you are! It doesn’t matter where you live! You can win a dress and we’ll send it to you.

How to win a dress:

• Send a picture of yourself and  why you should win a dress to shalenadiva@shalenadiva.com.
• We will create a post for you just like this one so all of your family and friends can vote for you. 

• The woman who gets the most votes and comments for her entry on www.shalenadiva.com will be a winner for that week.
• There will be new contests each week. Winners are announced every Thursday and notified by email.

In addition to winning a dress, here’s what you’ll get:

• A personalized team of stylists who will find the perfect dress for you after they take your preferences into consideration
• The style team will also give you tips to spruce up your wardrobe and accessorize your dress.

Only one dress per woman and you can only win once. If you don’t win one week, you still have a chance to win by having people continue to vote for you. Good luck!  

 Sponsor this campaign!

Please contact us. This is a wonderful and affordable opportunity for small businesses and causes. Click here to contact us! 

“100 Dresses” Sponsors

Aprille Franks-Hunt Women ReCHARGED  

April James Peter Singer/ Songwriter

Bags That Beckon

Beauty from Head to Toe Tour

Bohema  Philly

Elite Motorz

Expensive Trash Couture (ETC)

Fit, Firm, and Fabulous Botanical and All Natural Weight Loss System 

LoveArts Graphics 

Robin Dove Hair Studio

Rapunzel The Future of Hair 

Silent Tears- Domestic Violence Awareness end the Silence 

Stephanie A. Watson

Tac Boutique & Discount Store

Be sure to get on Shalena D.I.V.A.’s mailing list and receive a free copy of the first chapter of her eBook ”A GIRL’S BEST FRIENDS: 5 FRIENDS EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN NEEDS IN HER LIFE”! AFTER YOU VOTE BELOW, JUST CLICK HERE: WWW.SHALENADIVA.COM/ARCHIVES/2435

PLEASE VOTE BY PRESSING ON THE STARS! THANK YOU!

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2011-06-20 04:11:30.

“The Purpose Driven D.I.V.A.” 

PRESENTS

Mind, Body, and Soul Prayer Altar

taught by

Amos Johnson, Jr.

March 4, 2013- March 8, 2013

The Key to Prosperity:  How to remove the roadblock to your financial prosperity!

 CLICK ON EACH DAY TO LISTEN TO AND DOWNLOAD EACH RECORDING.

Day 1: Is making a lot of money wrong?

Day 2: Debt is stopping you  from being successful

Day 3:Don’t let your business kill your marriage

Day 4: Why for most people your job wont bring  you financial success

Day 5: Simple steps to launching your God-inspired business

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Many women are concerned about toning their midsection. I’m no exception and I’m sure you’re not either!

Enjoy!

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2010-05-23 18:06:59.

Nicole Newman is an inspiring motivational writer, public speaker and business networker. She was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. A product of Julia R. Reynolds Masterman School and the Carver High School of Engineering and Science, she was gifted enough to acquire a strong work ethic. Though an altercation in 1989 left her with stab wounds to the face, neck and right arm she was honored with the most improved student award upon graduation. She started her college career at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In her second year, she was involved in a car accident that left her with a broken femur bone and a sublegal hematoma to the brain. Although she was unable to complete school at the University of NC at Greensboro, 2 months later while on crutches she transferred to Temple University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Fox school of Business with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance, Management Information Systems and a minor in Human Resources. She went on to complete her MBA at the prestigious Robert H. Smith school of Business at the University of Maryland majoring in Finance. We interviewed Nicole for this edition of women entrepreneurs and here are her responses on life and her business, Newman Network.

Please list a quote or motto you live by and state why.

“I believe we can all be students of life and Life is about relationships. It is through seeing others as valuable that we learn to value ourselves. Learn to become a giving, trustworthy person who is on a quest for knowledge and you will be blessed” I live by this because I have experienced blessings throughout my life because I remain committed to being a student and absorbing knowledge from multiple sources.

Describe your business. List location, phone number, website.

My business is mainly in the Philadelphia Marketplace. Address is P.O. Box 2962 Upper Darby, PA 19082 phone 215-207-0996 website – http://www.newmannetwork.com

What motivated you to open your own business?

I was making 84K a year but was miserable. I knew I had a purpose and working in corporate america was not it. The straw that broke the camels back was the cost of day care. I always though when my children were old enough for school I would not have to pay 1350 a month anymore. I found out when my daughter was 4 that full time care was only 10 dollar more a week than part time care. I just could not imagine shelling out that money for another 14 years. If I wanted something different, I had to do something different. I was still fearful but then I heard a voice tell me to make it happen!

Did you have any initial fears or concerns that you had to overcome when opening your business?

Yes, the inner voice said do it and I first said no. I said I don’t have the people in my life to make it happen. The voice said I will bring them to you and within 2 weeks , I had found the web developer that I needed while marketing my concept to the brownstone hair salon in south Philadelphia.

How did you develop your concept?

I did alot on my initial concept: database design, marketing plan, swot (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats), incorporated, feasibility study. I bought 120 dollars worth of books from Borders and a took a 2 day business planning class to flush out the concept.

How much capital did you need to get started? Did you use any creative funding sources?

My first business was called www.diversephilly.com, a place to find MBE firms and I refinanced my house to get the 20K it took to get it off the ground. I got traction and it was on its way to be successful when a partnership brought it down. But I did not let that experience ruin the business. I kept it moving onto social media and marketing expertise with Newman Networks.

How do you market your business? Do you use any creative marketing strategies?

I use Endless referrals by Bob burg as my marketing bible. My whole marketing strategy has been going to networking events, servicing my clients well and creating a network of referrals to grow my business. I don’t mind spending money on marketing and actually have a 5000 marketing budget to tie to my revenue goals for 2010.

Are you or your business on Facebook? Twitter? Linked In? Please list.

3 pages on Facebook -

http://www.facebook.com/nickynewman

http://www.facebook.com/nicolewrites

http://www.facebook.com/wealthbuildingseries

http://www.afcebook.com/newmannetworks

Twitter – @nickynewman

Linkedin – http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolenewman

Youtube -  http://www.youtube.com/newmannetworks

Meetup -   http://www.meetup.com/enterprisingwomensallainace

 How do you manage employees if any?

I have an administrative assistant that I receive as low cost labor from the EARN Center.

What are some of your day to day struggles as a business owner?

Time management is the biggest struggle. Most people know that I walk around with a day timer that plans my schedule and I do my planning for the week on Sunday and set a monthly budget and weekly goals. There is too much to do as an owner and I write a list each day to see how much I can accomplish.

What brings you the most joy from your work?

Watching my clients grow through servicing their customers and receiving positive feedback. It is a cycle of the smiles on their faces that becomes infectious. This is where I get my energy.

How do you balance work life and family?

I balance work, family and religion by combining them into each other. My clients are starting to come from my place of worship which also educates my children and my support network consists of friends I grew up with from the time I was in middle school. We raise our families with the village concept and where I am weak (patience with homework) someone n the group is strong. I also protect  3 nights a week from clients to be with my family. I do not make plans to attend events on Wednesday, Friday  or Sunday nights. Those are Family nights.. Does it affect relationships – Yes, it does, I have to become more guarded because I have a very transparent position but I have to also take on responsibility and adhering to a code of ethics. That is what made Islam become very attractive to me.

Any advice you’d like to offer to anyone interested in your line of work?

Use your current job as an internship and build your network now. I attribute my success to making a commitment to do things the right way – file taxes, incorporate, get a business license and open a business bank account. If it starts off wrong, it will be wrong. Do the right thing and pay taxes!

If you can think of any information that would be helpful, please share.

video – http://www.youtube.com/newmannetworks

© 2013, Shalena D.I.V.A.- Unleash the D.I.V.A. Within. All rights reserved.

Originally posted 2010-10-04 02:44:16.