Women: for change

Empower You | How to Make a Vision Board & The Purpose

Hey all, i thought this would be helpful to everyone who is trying to manifest great things in their life.
I have always used a vision board as a way to concentrate on the things that i want, without making it to serious and being overwhelmed.

There are sites online that will help you create a vision board (that you have to pay for). I normally use the method of cutting the desired things out of a magazine and then sticking it to a bright card. The vision board can be as big or as small as you like....no guidelines, its all about you!!

Another method that you can you is using publisher, word or any other application and inserting the desired pictures on the page like a collage.

Check out a guide to making a vision board and also the link to making a vision book.

Cover Queen | Oprah Winfrey Weight Confession & Why Most of us Can Relate

In January's O Magazine and to coincide with The Oprah Show's 'Best Life' theme airing in January, Oprah confesses to gaining 40 pounds and being mad at herself and 'embarrassed' for falling off the wagon.
Many women can relate to this problem (the reason why diets and their products are so successful), and is set to make Oprah more relate-able for many.

In the January's O magazine, Oprah Winfrey confesses that she now weighs 200 pounds and has "fallen off the wagon.

"I'm mad at myself," writes Winfrey, 54. "I'm embarrassed. I can't believe that after all these years, all the things I know how to do, I'm still talking about my weight. I look at my thinner self and think, 'How did I let this happen again?'"

Grown Up & Giving Back | Vanessa & Angela Simmons x Young Women's Leadership Confrence

Who isn't so proud of these girls, V & A have become role models to young people around the world. First seeing them on run's house, pitching, creating and growing their line 'Pastry' and now speaking at the Essence Young Women's Leadership Conference. We have pic's for you and hopefully footage coming up soon...did anyone attend? How was it?

Mind & Spirit | THE 7 LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE

An interview with Chris Dines, about the laws of the universe to help improve your life.
7 LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE with Chris Dines, author of Power, Love and Abundance http://www.chrisdines.com

New Study | Is Your Happiness Contagious?

I have always been a firm believer that happiness is contagious and now there is a study to prove it;

New research shows that happiness isn’t just an individual phenomenon; we can catch happiness from friends and family members like an emotional virus. When just one person in a group becomes happy, researchers were able to measure a three-degree spread of that person’s cheer. In other words, our moods can brighten thanks to someone we haven’t even met.

James Fowler, a University of California, San Diego, political scientist, who co-authored the study with Harvard University medical sociologist Nicholas Christakis. “The things that we do and the things that we feel are going to reverberate throughout our social network.”

INSPIRATION NOTE | Your thoughts, Your reality

I create my reality with my thoughts.

You create your thoughts, your thoughts create your intentions, and your intentions create your reality.

INSPIRATION AFFIRMATION

I only allow that which is good into my life.

No one can depress you. No one can make you anxious. No one can hurt your feelings. No one can make you anything other than what you allow inside.

INSPIRATIONAL NOTE x OVERCOME FEAR

 I am patient and loving with my fearful thoughts.

Be patient and loving with every fearful thought. Practice observing your fears as a witness, and you’ll seem them dissolve.

- Dr Wayne W. Dyer

PASTRY KICKS PROMO x V & A SIMMONS ON 'THE FASHION TEAM' x PASTRY BENZ

 

MONEY MATTERS x SUZE ORMAN'S RULES FOR GETTING AHEAD IN THIS ECONOMY

With unemployment on the rise and business owners retrenching their growth plans, it takes work to get work. Whether you've been downsized, dislike the job you have, or feel ready to rejoin the salaried workforce after a few years as a stay-at-home mom, getting your next position requires taking focused steps:

Tune up your skills. If you have access to on-the-job training or your current employer will subsidize outside classes, you'd be crazy not to keep upgrading your abilities. Especially if job listings all seem to be citing computer programs that are unfamiliar to you, it's time to head to night school or community college. I know that sounds scary, but by taking action, you take control of the situation.

EMPOWERMENT x THE IMPACT OF ATTITUDE ON LIFE

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company ... a church ... a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable.

The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude ... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you ... we are in charge of our Attitudes.

By Charles Swindoll

Check out Australian Youtuber JewelChic on her opinion:

Empowerment x You Gotta Have Faith

It doesn't have to be a God thing. You don't have to be religious. But when you're all alone in trouble waters, you need something to hold on to. These amazing people have discovered the mysteries of faith—and how it gets them through.

The Gratitude Cure
By Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons

Every day I wake up and I pray. And I have to believe that God is sitting there, listening, responding. This whole faith walk is a very hard walk because you don't see him. You're talking to spirit, and you're hoping and praying that spirit is hearing you and going to respond favorably to your request.

A time in my life when I had to lean on faith to get me through a difficult experience? I have a million of them. Number one is losing the baby [his sixth child] last year. I had to lean on the faith that God was going to restore my family's faith in him, in life.

Intimate Pictures of Barack Obama Election Night

Pics of Team Obama in the hotel room on election night.

Beyonce Talks Barack Obama Presidential Pride

 Attention, Mr. president-elect: Come Inauguration Day, Beyonce is at your service.

"I'm there. I can't wait. I feel like all of us, we're ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want — if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I'm there, and I'm ready," a giddy Beyonce said in an interview the day after Barack Obama made history in becoming the nation's first elected black president.

The singer couldn't stop beaming after Obama's win over Republican John McCain on Tuesday. In fact, she was so inspired, she wore a blue suit and tie in honor of Obama — with stiletto heels that were red, white and blue.

"I've never been so patriotic!" she laughed. "I'm just beyond excited."

Beyonce was supposed to be in Japan on Election Night to promote her upcoming album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," but decided to postpone it at the last minute.

Hip-Hop Came out for Barack Obama in Miami

A whole host of peeps from the Hip-Hop / R&B world came out for 'last Chance For Change' in Miami (FL Swing State). I know most sites offer you the pic's but here's the article on how the event went down.

MIAMI – With two days remaining until Election Day, Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs told voters in South Florida not to be scared away from the polls by long lines.

"It's bigger than us," Combs said. "We have to do it for our children, we have to do it for the people that died for us to have the right to vote."

Combs and Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, appeared before a crowd of about 800 at the Chester Robinson Athletic Center at Florida Memorial University for a "Last Chance for Change" rally Sunday afternoon.

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, music executive Kevin Liles and fellow recording artist Mary J. Blige also joined them at the get-out-the-vote effort for Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

"We stood in line to get the new Lil' Wayne CD," Liles said. "We stood in line to get a new pair of Jordans. We stood in line to get in here. So we ain't afraid of no lines."

Empowerment x Real Definition of Change

Some definitions of change in the dictionary are;

• To make radically different

• to give a different position, course, or direction to

The definition of change that i like , is that given as a quote by Gandhi;

"We must be the change we wish to see in the world".
You may think that the quite is not a definition but if you live by that quote then you then become the definition of change, you become the physical example.

Two of my other favorite quotes by Gandhi are about Ability & Belief, check them out after the click

Empower U x Brooke Hogan on Dealing with Parent Divorce

She may not be seen to be the best role model but Brooke Hogan was on The Tyra Show in October, and i commend the way that she openly spoke about her parents divorce and she really feels about it. Not in the gossip sense but in a real way that young girls can understand and relate to. It is important that young people do not feel alone whilst going through family drame so things like this help, there are also good resources online. I found a write up at The Center For Young Women's Health (US) & at NHS it's worth checking them both out.

Check out part of the Tyra interview after the click!!

Video x Jay-Z for Barack: "Obama's Running So We All Can Fly"

Footage from Official Barack Obama Youtube speaking to a crowd in Richmond, VA.

Team Obama Let You Know Why They Are Voting 4 Obama

Diddy's Team Obama is letting everyone know why they are voting for Barack Obama & here are a few of them:

T.I Does The Tyra Banks Show x Live Your Life Official Video

Did everyone catch T.I on The Tyra Show, he seems like a changed man, very honest, level headed and relaxed....not to mention very informed and active about voting. Also check out the Live Your Life Video ft. Rihanna after the click.

Steal Her Style x Michelle Obama on Jay Leno

 

Did everyone get to see the Michelle Obama interview on Jay Leno, if not you can watch it here.
She looked lovely in a yellow J Crew 'ensemble' , more importantly she showed what an amazing and active First Lady she will be!!! Those who can.. VOTE!!!

Get Michelle's look after the click!!

Diddy presents...... A Special message from 'celeb' Team Obama

Diddy is keeping to his word of a Diddy blog a-day and more, he uses a few of his contacts to create this message from Team Obama.

Diddy's Cute Twin's Endorse Barack Obama

Keeping to his word of a Diddy Blog a day until November 4th, Diddy blogs with his daughters
 Jessie and D'Lila Combs.

Empowerment Friday x Enjoy the Present X Rev. Run & Justine Interview

This post is late but we didn't want to leave it out.
Taken from Rev Run's Words of Wisdom

    "Enjoy the present! Are you waiting for that special occasion? If you're not happy right now, then  it doesn't matter what's in your future --you could even win a free trip to Hawaii, yet once you get there you'll be waiting for the next high. The truth is, the only good time you will ever have is right now. Not when you get that new car and not when you get that new house. If you enjoy now, you'll have a much better time later!"

After the Click, check out Rev. Run & Justine Simmons Interview

Angela & Vanessa Simmons x Respect My Vote

V & A are doing their part to make sure young people go out and vote on November 4th (or before).

Diddy aka Ciroc Obama campaigns for.....Barack Obama

Diddy will do a blog a day.....to keep McCain away Campaigning for Barack Obama...Vote!!!
Diddy doesn't mind making 'a fool' of himself campaigning for Barack whilst also promoting his brand Ciroc Vodka.... but why not do both??

Barack Obama & Joe Biden x The Violence Against Womens Act

Joe Biden's landmark domestic violence legislation has helped countless women like Chelsie from Texas. This is very moving and great to see another reason to vote for change.

A message to Sarah Palin from the Young Girls Of America

A message to Sarah Palin & everyone with the right to vote in the upcoming US election from the Young Girls Of America

Empowerment Friday x How to Get What You Want

How do you get what you want in life?

It starts with you, you have to know what you want and believe that you will achieve it. It can't be a distant dream that you feel will never be , but wouldn't it be nice if it was. You have to put your reality in line with your ambition.
You can do this by;

Hayden Panettiere x Important Message

Another day, another celeb endorsed ad. We have had sarcasm and this one from Heroes Hayden Panettiere is the same but pushes the boundries a little....is a little too far?

See more Hayden Panettiere videos at Funny or Die

Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake x Get Down 4 Obama x Vote in a Box

Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake took time out to do some campaigning for their choice of candidate Barack Obama, and even does a remix to his popular SNL song... Vote In A Box.
Check it out below;

Some Barack Obama YouTube Stat's;
Obama has 1,559 video's on his personal campaign page
Subscribers: 101, 211
Page views: 17,155,500
Friends: 23, 817

Helpin' to Rock Tha Vote x Blake Lively & Penn Badgley Pro Obama Ad

Courtesy of Moveon.org - Democracy in action;

Talk to your parents about John McCain

Young people overwhelming support Barack Obama. But too many of their parents don't. So we launched a fun new ad and site encouraging young people to talk to their parents about John McCain, starring Blake Lively and Penn Badgely from Gossip Girl.'

Britney Spears Open's Up x " What the hell was i thinking?"

   In a 90 minute documentary that will air on MTV on Nov 30th (US) , Britney openly speaks about the past 2-3 years of here life;

"I sit there and I'll look back and I'm like: I'm a smart person. What the hell was I thinking?"

(Getty Images)

Celebs love.....Doing Good!!!

Recently Mariah Carey and Nicole Richie have been expressing their passion for the humanitarian projects that they are involved with and more are on the way....which is a V Good thing.

Salma Hayek is a  spokeswoman for the Pampers/UNICEF campaign and is supporting a global campaign to eliminate tetanus, which kills a newborn baby every three minutes in poor countries.

As for Salma, she went to Sierra Leone last week to participate in a vaccination drive against the disease.

So, now for each specially-marked pack of Pampers diapers that get sold through the end of the year, Procter & Gamble has pledged to donate a vaccine.

During a news conference in Geneva, Hayek said, "I had no idea how much it was going to really personally move me … to actually see it in Sierra Leone."

Sierra Leone is one among 50 countries where newborn babies and mothers die of tetanus.

Leighton Meester who plays Blair from the CW hit show Gossip Girl walks the runway to battle domestic violence. (Read more after the click)

Film & TV Stars Tell you WHY you SHOULD VOTE

Just in case the last couple of post's from voteforchange.com haven't quite made the point hit home, VOTING is very is important and you have to register soon. Celebs like Halle Berry & Jennifer Aniston tell you why;

Voteforchange.com x Ashton Kutcher & Demi More

More celeb's are trying to persuade you to register to vote, you don't have long now (Nov 4th & before). It's so important and could be one of the most important decisions that you make for you, your country and the rest of the world!!

Take a Time Out!! Meditation to clear your mind & achieve what you want

Have you Checked Out... BarackObama.com x Runway To Change

RunWay to Change Store

Sarah Jessica Parker made a subtle political — and fashion — statement while running around New York City yesterday in her Obama-inspired “Dare to Dream” tank. Her coveted tank is actually Zac Posen-designed and part of Barack Obama’s “Runway to Change” initiative. Posen isn’t the only designer to lend his talents to the campaign. Joining him in creating exclusive “Change” T-shirts, tanks and accessories are other top names like Nanette Lepore, Tory Burch, Russell Simmons, Vera Wang, Tracy Reese, Alexander Wang, Narciso Rodriguez, Beyonce and Tina Knowles for The House of Dereon and more. Your purchase of one of the Ts will count as a campaign contribution. Check out all the designs, at barackobama.com.

(src: people.com)

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Special message from Mariah Carey: World Hunger Ambassador

Dear lambs,

I am so grateful for my life and for everything that I have.

Over the years I have been passionate about helping those who are less fortunate, especially children in need.

It is shocking that 850 million people face hunger every day. But it pains me even more to know that every six seconds, somewhere in the world, a child dies of hunger. This is unacceptable. Let us commit ourselves today to make a difference and help end hunger around the world.

Join me in support of the World Hunger Relief campaign to benefit the United Nations World Food Programme. Together we will help feed millions of children.

Give children the chance they deserve and give to the World Food Programme. Just $1 will feed 4 children.

To donate and join the movement to end world hunger, visit www.fromhungertohope.com.

Together we can help significantly in bridging the gap between hunger and hope.


Mariah Carey
Ambassador for World Hunger

(src: Mariahdaily.com)

VoteforChange.Com: Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys reminds you to VOTE!!

Although only US residents get to vote, this isn't just important to US resident's but everyone around the WORLD, as it affects us ALL - an example is the current economic situation!!

THANK YOU for VOTING

Hosted via Youtube by Barack Obama's Youtube page.

Russell Simmons - Do You

One of my favourite books that i read last year & this year was the New York Times Best Seller, Do You! 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Happiness & Success  by Russell Simmons. Although not saying anything different from what most other spiritual / self help books say, he admits it and confesses that this is a reminder. It appeals to a new range of people who can sometimes real ousted by the spiritual jargon. He includes examples of hip-hop industry, clothing industry and other personalities to make a better connection with the reader.

Check out Russell talking about his book at Bernard's Book Shelf

Tyra Banks: Women for Change moment!!!

Although this acceptance speech by Tyra Banks winning an Emmy for Most outstanding Daytime talk show 2008 is old, i love it and think that its a great inspirational yet fun message

Check it out;

How choosing the right thoughts can change your life

“If you can change your thinking, you can change your life” ~ Louise Hay

The great thing is that we can all change the way we think. Sometimes we get disheartened because we think our situation is out of our control but no matter what the scenario we all have control over the way think and feel. So this is the starting point, let’s change the way we think and feel to change our lives.

The first step is awareness - Becoming aware that you do have the abililty to change your thoughts to change your life.

Then it is to state what your desire is, i.e. what you want to achieve, whether it is to change something or to gain / create something new in your life.

You must then really feel that the new desires / intentions/ thoughts/ wishes that you have really can become a reality (some liken it to having a child like faith).