Women In Business Club

I was invited by a friend almost two months ago, to join a Women In Business Club (WIBC). Friend "if you're reading this I have to admit, initially I was skeptical," I just new it would be a waist of time. I prejudged the group; I thought it to be one of those groups that get people together, get them so excited about starting a new business that they'll pay for whatever kit, advice and/or direction.....a pyramid scheme. My my my was I so wrong.

The presidents of WIBC Gabrielle White of NY and Ayanna Crawford of Massachusetts, have stated a Facebook group that allows women (and men) to network daily and also come together weekly via a conference call. WIBC encourages, guides and supports each member with life's challenges and business ventures. Often we have accomplished guest speakers who range from business owners to motivational speaker and even life coaches.

Personally this group has answered unanswered questions I've had regarding my business and I have weekly aha moments. I often receive emails and text just checking on my progress towards my goals and sometimes just to say hello. The group members are embracing and offer their expertise when they can.

We have members in several states and are on our way to becoming nationwide. Feel free to follow Women In Business Club of Facebook and listen in on our Tuesday night weekly conference call... I can't wait to meet you on the line.

We might hit a few potholes, but with God there are no road blocks.....

So many times I've been angry with myself because I have yet to accomplish all I’d planned. I would think back to my high school diary where I detailed everything I would attain or accomplish: from my first car, the college I would attend and my major, my career path, my wedding, my family….even the set of twins we would have. I knew exactly which direction my life was going and despite all the naysayers I was going to make it happen. You can only imagine my surprise when I became pregnant at 17, I hadn't included in my plans me wobbling to classes at the local community college. Or years later when I wasn't in the career I choose, I was still on page one of the book I was supposed to author and the biggest blow came when I disqualified myself from ever attaining a nonprofit organization, an organization that I dreamed would help young girls, because of my terrible mistake.

We're often our own worst critics, and what I’ve learned is it's never too late. As long as you have breath there’s more time to accomplish everything you envision. I was on my weekly Women in Business call and our guest speaker said something that resonated with me. "It's time to change or perspective. Our dreams are really our goals."

 Let's make our dreams our reality. Once we write out our vision and make it plain, we should ask God for direction and move in the way he guides us. Let's dust of our diaries, journals and vision board and look at life from a different prospective. We might have to rearrange something's on our life's blueprint, after all it's really us that determines the order of our life's accomplishment's. Though God know every step we take and he's right there with us he gives us free will to choose our steps.

I'm nowhere near where I want to be, but I'm much further than where I use to be. Instead of highlighting my shoulda coulda wouldas I'm stepping into the place of knowing God’s promises for my life are Yea and Amen.

Danelle