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		<title>Discover Your Intuition (Level One Training)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DISCOVER YOUR INTUITION AND SEE HOW HOW POWERFUL YOU TRULY ARE! Time: February 25, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm Location: Private residence City/Town: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026 Phone: 877-545-7352 Event Type: training, intensive $49 by Feb. 17th, $69 until last day of registration 2/24! What if your higher awareness was running your life? This workshop [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DISCOVER YOUR INTUITION AND SEE HOW HOW POWERFUL YOU TRULY ARE!</strong></p>
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<p>Time: <a href="http://ownyourpower.ning.com/events/event/listByDate?date=2012-02-25">February 25, 2012</a> from 1pm to 5pm<br />
Location: Private residence<br />
City/Town: <strong>Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026</strong><br />
Phone: <strong>877-545-7352</strong><br />
Event Type: <a href="http://ownyourpower.ning.com/events/event/listByType?type=training">training</a>, <a href="http://ownyourpower.ning.com/events/event/listByType?type=intensive">intensive</a></p>
<p><strong>$49 by Feb. 17th, $69 until last day of registration 2/24!</strong></p>
<p>What if your higher awareness was running your life?</p>
<p>This workshop will help you get more in tuned with who you are…pay attention to your patterns and live life with EYES WIDE OPEN..meaning your third eye as well.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Within 4 hours you&#8217;ll learn:</p>
<ul>
<li>How to protect your energy daily</li>
<li>The power of meditation and breathwork</li>
<li>Understand the power of your dreams</li>
<li>Learn your intuitive triggers</li>
<li>Understand Chakras</li>
<li>Experience several MIND-BLOWING intuitive techniques to let you see that you too are truly POWERFUL.</li>
<li>Find out about abilities you probably never knew you had.</li>
</ul>
<p>THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENTS. RSVP NOW TO SAVE YOUR SPACE. REGISTER BY FEB 18TH.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>WORKBOOK AND CLASS CERTIFICATE INCLUDED.</p>
<p><em>“I had the privilege of attending the “Discovering Your Intuition” workshop with  Simone Kelly. It was absolutely refreshing to be in the company of a group of courageous women who were ready to learn (or re-discover) how to listen to and trust our God-given instincts. Simone made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. She’s highly gifted and yet so accessible. If she’s in your city, you should definitely try to attend one of her workshops! You’ll walk away with a journal full of goodies and a smile on your face.” <strong>Ashley W.</strong></em></p>
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<div><em>“The Circle of Power seminar was amazing! The energy of love and healing was felt by everyone in attendance. I discovered abilities I didn’t know I possessed in the Discovering Your Intuition segment. I would highly recommend this seminar to anyone  in search of self and truth. Simone Kelly is the truth and I am blessed to have experienced her gift.”</em> <strong>Khadijah K.</strong></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>“My life will never be the same. I’m still a work in progress, but Simone’s knowledge and techniques are priceless. Make the choice today to call Simone and transform your life. I feel great!”</em> <strong>Sakinah K.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>COST: $49.00</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=PH3NFFU7H9KA8" target="_blank">BUY NOW TO SAVE YOUR SEAT!</a><br />
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<p><strong><strong>$49 by Feb. 17th, $69 until last day of registration 2/24!</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS SERVED!</strong></p>
<p><strong>(You can bring your lunch for break)</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>PRIVATE RESIDENCE L0CATION TO BE RELEASED AFTER REGISTERING</p>
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		<title>Circle of Power &#8211; Bring a Buddy Special! (Extended Until Feb. 15)</title>
		<link>http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2012/01/31/circle-of-power-bring-a-buddy-special-expires-dec-26/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Attracting Love&#8221; is our February  topic  in the Circle of Power. Join us and bring a buddy for the price of ONE before our next called Feb. 6th @ 9pm EST! &#160; &#160; Join today and I&#8217;M OFFERING YOU A BUDDY PASS to the Circle of Power. Get your own PLUS ONE into our exclusive [...]]]></description>
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<h2>&#8220;Attracting Love&#8221; is our February  topic  in the Circle of Power. Join us and bring a buddy for the price of ONE before our next called Feb. 6th @ 9pm EST!</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Join today and I&#8217;M OFFERING YOU A BUDDY PASS to the Circle of Power. Get your own PLUS ONE into our exclusive group for 2 MONTHS ONLY.</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/a/e/global_58143502.jpeg" alt="" width="180" height="178" /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REGISTER ON OR BEFORE 2/15/12</span></strong> and you can either gift a friend or split the price with a friend for COACHING!</p>
<p>REGISTER HERE and just let me know who your &#8216;BUDDY&#8217; is and I&#8217;ll send them the details too <img src='http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  You can pick BASIC OR GOLD membership: <a href="http://www.ownyourpower.biz/circle" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.ownyourpower.biz/circle</a></p>
<p>ONCE YOU SIGN UP I&#8217;LL EMAIL YOU THE DETAILS FOR FEBRUARY&#8217;S CALL AND MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP. We&#8217;re looking forward to having you!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ownyourpower.biz/circle" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.ownyourpower.biz/circle</a></p>
<p><em><strong>Own Your Power,</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Coach Simone Kelly</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Become the MASTER of Your Universe! (DALLAS EVENT)</title>
		<link>http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2012/01/11/become-the-master-of-your-universe-dallas-event-218/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Own Your Power Communications Presents A &#8220;Circle of Power&#8221; Gathering Become the MASTER of Your Universe! (THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE-TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!) 12-4pm Location: Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center 828 Fourth Ave., Dallas Texas 75226 (Across from Fair Park Music Hall) This fun-filled day will help [...]]]></description>
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<p>Own Your Power Communications Presents</p>
<h2><strong>A &#8220;Circle of Power&#8221; Gathering</strong></h2>
<h2><strong>Become the MASTER of Your Universe!</strong></h2>
<h2><strong><sup>(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE-TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!)</sup></strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><sup>12-4pm</sup></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Location:</p>
<address>Pan-African Connection Bookstore</address>
<address><span style="font-size: large;">Art Gallery and Resource Center</span></address>
<address><span style="font-size: medium;">828 Fourth Ave., Dallas Texas 75226</span></address>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">(Across from Fair Park Music Hall)</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/masterofuniverse.jpg"><img class="wp-image-2368 alignnone" title="masterofuniverse" src="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/masterofuniverse.jpg" alt="" width="437" height="268" /></a></p>
<p>This fun-filled day will help you uncover who you are and discover your greatness. Our eye-opening exercises will help you listen and trust your inner guidance, and encourage you to design your destiny. You are a MASTER…it’s time to remember it!</p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Uncover solutions for habits that hold us back</li>
<li>Rediscover the importance of self love</li>
<li>Understanding our attraction power —(Attracting Love and Prosperity)</li>
<li>Create winning ways to developing a PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS.</li>
<li>We’ll chip away at some of your hindering beliefs, and support you in developing options for your life.</li>
<li>Words have power-understand how you are creating your reality by the words you speak.</li>
<li>Discover Your Intuition –fun exercises to help you trust yourself more and develop your awareness</li>
<li>Develop the art of speed-reading people’s energy by listening to your intuition.</li>
<li>We’ll have some fun intuitive games to test your own skills and you’ll be changed forever when you can see exactly what you can do!</li>
<li>Lastly, we’ll develop creative strategies to help you do the work you’ve been called to do! You’ll design the Blueprint for your NEW WORLD, your NEW UNIVERSE. All Attendees will design a life plan based on all that we’ve learned.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>HOW TO PREPARE:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bring a journal and pen</li>
<li>Dress comfortably and bring a floor pillow if you’d like.</li>
<li>There will be a 1 hour break for lunch on your own or you can bring a brown bag lunch.</li>
<li>Refreshments and snacks will be available all day.</li>
</ul>
<p>This day is full of life-changing tools and activities to help you AWAKEN. HEAL. AND TRANSFORM.</p>
<p>We encourage you all to take advantage of the <strong>BRING A BUDDY Special</strong>!!<strong> SEATING IS LIMITED AND PRICE WILL BE $50.00 AT THE DOOR. HOWEVER, WE DO EXPECT TO BE SOLD OUT ONLINE, SO ACT FAST! Register by Jan. 25!<br />
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<p><strong>$35* for one person</strong></p>
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<p><strong>$55* for you and a friend if you register before January 25!</strong></p>
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<p>*Fees are non-refundable but transferable to a friend. Questions? 877-545-7352</p>
<p><strong>After January 25 there will no longer be a Bring a Buddy special and tickets will be $45.00. So,  register now for this amazing  SEMINAR! </strong></p>
<p>Simone will be meeting with clients one-on-one as well. All attendees get  discounted sessions for <a href="http://www.ownyourpower.biz/reiki.html">Reik</a>i and <a href="http://www.ownyourpower.biz/circle">Coaching</a>! Call 877-545-7352 (Limited appointments available.)</p>
<h1>ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR, Coach Simone Kelly</h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Assistant Teacher at the Johane Rutledge School of Intuition</li>
<li>Certified Master Life Coach on Law of Attraction, Holistic Business Coach and Intuitive Life Coach</li>
<li>Reiki Master Teacher</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Simone is the founder of Own Your Power Communication’s. Her mission is to serve as an empowering Guiding Force </strong>..connecting entrepreneurs to their fullest potential. We want you to strive and succeed on a personal and professional basis. OYPC has been influencing today’s entrepreneur since 1996.</p>
<p>She’s passionate about personal empowerment and encouraging many to own their OWN businesses and to pursue a holistic lifestyle. Simone has reached thousands with her advice and uses her talents best with various forms of media: as an author, speaker, holistic business coach, master life coach and radio show personality. Through her programs under the OYP umbrella, Simone can help you gain results to help you own YOUR Power! Visit her site at <a href="http://www.ownyourpowerlifestyle.com/">www.ownyourpowerlifestyle.com</a> for more information.</p>
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		<title>Me Time  Escapes From Your Desk! (Waterfall and Pilates)</title>
		<link>http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2011/12/21/me-time-escapes-from-your-desk-waterfall-and-pilates/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know, I know…it’s so hard to make time for &#8220;Me Time Rituals&#8221;, which is why I love finding neat websites like these. You can do some of these things from the comfort of your desk! I stumbled across this page by mistake and was just taken in. I love waterfalls and it’s my favorite [...]]]></description>
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I know, I know…it’s so hard to make time for &#8220;Me Time Rituals&#8221;, which is why I love finding neat websites like these. You can do some of these things from the comfort of your desk! I stumbled across this page by mistake and was just taken in. I love waterfalls and it’s my favorite place to ‘go’ when I meditate. Come join me at these beautiful waterfalls. Music is relaxing. Enjoy your mini-escape.<br />
<a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/504251/havasupai_indian_waterfall_relaxation/">http://www.metacafe.com/watch/504251/havasupai_indian_waterfall_relaxation/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1257883/waterfalls_borneo_or_iguazu">http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1257883/waterfalls_borneo_or_iguazu</a></p>
<p><strong>DESK PILATES…Who knew?</strong><br />
Disclaimer: Of course, I wouldn’t recommend doing this if you have a lot of people around you and no office door. I don’t want you getting fired because of Pilates!<br />
<a href="http://www.bnet.com/2422-13950_23-187243.html" target="_blank"><em>Desk Pilates: Complete Workout</em></a><br />
Exercise without leaving your desk. Pilate’s instructor Eleanor Gomez demonstrates a simple workout that will help prevent repetitive strain injury, strengthen your spine, and make sitting, working, and playing more comfortable.</p>
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		<title>Give the Gift of Clarity and Healing&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2011/12/20/give-the-gift-of-clarity-and-healing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had an AWESOME time on my trip to New York last week, offering life coaching and Reiki. It was a pleasure to see many clients that I&#8217;ve only heard over the phone and met a lot of NEW clients as well. I am so grateful to you all for spreading the word about my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had an AWESOME time on my trip to New York last week, offering life coaching and Reiki. It was a pleasure to see many clients that I&#8217;ve only heard over the phone and met a lot of NEW clients as well. I am so grateful to you all for spreading the word about my services. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!</p>
<p><img src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs094/1011259014452/img/129.jpg" alt="Khalia and Simone" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.129" width="291" height="218" align="left" border="0" hspace="-1" vspace="5" /> For the holiday season,  Reiki sessions can make the <em><strong>ULTIMATE gift</strong></em>. <strong>Give the gift of guidance,  healing and clarity! </strong> Your loved ones will remember their experience better than anything you can pack in a gift box. <img src='http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  Since I&#8217;m also a certified Life Coach, you&#8217;ll leave with some key tips, tools, and yes&#8230;even fun homework. LOL Don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;ll love it!</p>
<div><strong>CLIENT&#8217;S RAVE:</strong></div>
<p>&#8220;Enlightened and renewed are words to describe how I feel after my Reiki session. I felt like I received an energy charge and now my battery if full to focus and accomplish what matters. My heart is open and ready to receive! Thank you Simone!<br />
<strong>Khalia, Brooklyn, NY</strong> (featured with Simone in photo on right)</p>
<p>&#8220;Wow! I feel amazing! I was so tense and shaky before coming to see Simone. <strong>During the session I felt a warm sensation going down my body. I feel like I&#8217;m ready to take charge of my life.</strong> Thank you with all of my heart!&#8221;<strong> Ichicka Katakura, New Jersey</strong></p>
<h2>You may buy a e-gift certificate at A DISCOUNT AND SAVE $15 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE.  Call to book 877-545-7352!</h2>
<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/photo13.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2229" title="meditation" src="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/photo13-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
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<div><strong>Reiki aka Energy Balancing ($60)</strong> from now until December 26, 2012.*(SAVE $15-$75 VALUE)</div>
<p><em><strong>*GIFT CERTIFICATE MUST BY USED BY APRIL 2, 2012&#8211; NO EXCEPTIONS.  If booked after April 2, 2012, the difference will be billed before the session.</strong></em></p>
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<p>&#8220;After my session with Simone I felt lighter on the inside and out. <strong>I feel inspired to change and feel closer to greatness! I need to rid myself of a few things internally and I feel that Simone has helped me being my process.</strong> The warmth of Simone&#8217;s hands gave me strength, comfort, and the ability to move smoother. thanks for the blessing Simone, you are loved!&#8221;   <strong>Nnena Jobe, Brooklyn, NY (featured above in prayer pose)</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;I have a bad post-nasal drip and during the session when Simone worked on my throat, I felt a tingling in the back of my throat and I coughed a lot and cleared it up. My shoulders were very tight before she worked on me and now they are very light. I have a bag finger with arthritis  that I usually can not move much,<strong> but now I can move it without any pain at all!</strong> I<strong> am feeling so light, less stressed</strong> , extremely blessed and highly favored. Thank you God for sending Simone to us!”  <strong>Miss Pearl, Brooklyn, NY</strong></p>
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<div><strong>Do you want a Reiki Session and you&#8217;re  NOT IN FLORIDA?: </strong></div>
<ul>
<li>I&#8217;ll be in Dallas January.</li>
<li>Atlanta in February.</li>
<li>and NYC in March.</li>
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<p>(North Carolina might be added as well before March!)</p>
<p><strong>  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=uj4x8zn6&amp;et=1108741184558&amp;s=0&amp;e=001PSBB1XT3eOLmVT1WlE6MxKAKoyWD-XvrNMK5Eh3Ff70_3p78vN3Ase2NfJcS8KxM3ex3FfQAAbTB9b2RGBkM-e1nOE-OUCPnZR7P8R50IeQ9P8lH_nAOHLGcrsXZplUu" shape="rect" target="_blank"><img src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs094/1011259014452/img/111.jpg" alt="Diana" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.111" width="235" align="left" border="0" vspace="5" /></a> What the heck is Reiki you ask?  Well, here&#8217;s the 411.   </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Japanese art and techniques of Reiki help loosen and balance energy in your body. The energy of Reiki will bring a state of deep relaxation, promote healing, relieve stress and produces an overall sense of wellness.  </strong></p>
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<p><strong>This treatment will leave you feeling peaceful and refreshed. The technique is completely non-invasive. Transmitted through the hands, which are placed on or above the energy centers and meridians of your body, Reiki restores a sense of well-being and balance.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Amazing Benefits of Reiki are:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Balances the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual body</strong></li>
<li><strong>Creates a deep state of calm and relaxation to release stress</strong></li>
<li><strong>Remove emotional and energy blockages</strong></li>
<li><strong>Dislodges toxins and build ups throughout the body</strong></li>
<li><strong>Strengthens the immune system </strong></li>
<li><strong>Releases muscle tension</strong></li>
<li><strong>Helps relieve pain</strong></li>
<li><strong>Accelerates and supports the body&#8217;s natural ability to heal itself</strong></li>
<li><strong>Improve energy levels</strong></li>
<li><strong>Combines well with other healing methods to enhance results. Reiki will not interfere with any medical treatment prescribed by your physician. </strong></li>
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<p><em><em><strong>BOOK YOUR SESSION TODAY&#8230;FIND OUT MORE</strong></em></em></p>
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<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/reiki.html"> OR READ MORE HERE<br />
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<p><strong> Peace and Blessings,</strong></p>
<p><strong> Simone</strong></p>
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		<title>8 Weeks To CEO &#8211; Enroll Today!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m very excited to be offering my 8-Weeks To CEO course  as a special offer for the new year. 2012 has officially started and there&#8217;s  no more time for excuses. Over the years, I&#8217;ve inspired many to create their own businesses and now with the E-COURSE version of my 8 Week course you can get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;" align="left"><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/planb_handcuffs.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2309" title="planb_handcuffs" src="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/planb_handcuffs.jpg" alt="" width="243" height="247" /></a><strong>I&#8217;m very excited to be offering my 8-Weeks To CEO course  as a special offer for the new year.</strong> 2012 has officially started and there&#8217;s  no more time for excuses. Over the years, I&#8217;ve inspired many to create their own businesses and now with the <strong>E-COURSE</strong> version of my 8 Week course you can get the same course with the tuition at a fraction of the cost. There&#8217;s also personalized weekly coaching with me which is now discounted  <strong>over $300 for this  special until January 15th!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="left">If you&#8217;re finally ready to step up and Own Your Power and YOUR OWN BUSINESS, this course is for you! <strong>Release the shackles and start to build your dream business. It&#8217;s time!</strong></p>
<p align="left">This powerful 8-week program is based on the book <a href="../../products.html" target="_blank">Jack of All Trades, Master of None? </a>and features private coaching from Simone Kelly. This personalized business development program will keep you focused on a progressive transformation of your business and also <strong>help you gain a new sense of balance and joy from working solely on your passion!</strong></p>
<p align="left">You’ll get the knowledge, tools, insight, and confidence to lead your company and create extraordinary results.</p>
<p align="left"><strong><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/beach_laptop1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2317" title="beach_laptop" src="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/beach_laptop1-259x300.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="300" /></a>Who Should Sign Up:<br />
</strong>-Anyone who has a full-time job and a side business and wants OUT of Corporate America!<br />
-An entrepreneur who continues to seek new business opportunities, instead of capitalizing on the ones they already have.<br />
-Anyone who is feeling overwhelmed with their business and not sure of what to do next.<br />
-Someone who needs help in managing various projects, but thinks they can’t afford to hire anyone.</p>
<p align="left"><strong>How You Will Benefit:</strong><br />
-Transform your vision and begin doing something you LOVE, which is aligned with your goal, and is not just a JOB.<br />
-Learn how to think like a marketer…even if you don’t have a business background.<br />
-Master the art of relationship building.<br />
-Design ways to increase your productivity by incorporating &#8220;Me Time&#8221; rituals.<br />
-Learn the value of duplicating yourself by building and effectively managing a volunteer or commission-based team.<br />
-Unleash your creative spirit and use it to promote your business.</p>
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<td width="487"><strong><em>&#8220;Working with Simone Kelly-Brown is like a breath of fresh air. Prior to my eight-week coaching program with her I had no idea that there were other ways to develop my business and market my holistic therapy services. I am now hiring an intern to work for me, and I have a tried and true system in place for running my company so that I can delegate projects as well as manage my practice when traveling if needed.</em></strong><strong><em> My client-base has expanded, and I am now creating new possibilities for leading large seminars, retreats, and holistic events including my music production, on a global scale. Simone truly loves what she does, and speaking with her always leaves me inspired, grateful, and able to take concrete steps towards extraordinary business success. Many Thanks!&#8221;</em><br />
</strong>Kena &#8220;Rohi&#8221; Custage, NYC Director, www.energyofbreath.com</td>
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<td width="369"><em><strong>&#8220;My experience with Simone Kelly Brown&#8217;s 8 week course was life altering. Before I started the course, I felt like I was all over the place. I learned that you can get more things done in the course of a day if you plan it out correctly. I accomplished more than I ever thought I could in such a short period of time.  I’ve developed a newsletter, a slogan, a teleclass, just to name a few. I can see the success of my business coming to fruition! I appreciated the challenge and I now feel like I have structure. I may take the course again in the future! I highly recommend it.&#8221;</strong><br />
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<em>Tamisa M. Covington<br />
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&#8220;Charmed, I&#8217;m sure&#8230;&#8221;<br />
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<p align="left"><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong><br />
Session 1:<strong> Diggin’ Deep</strong><br />
We will focus on your goals, core values, and fine-tune what you want to accomplish with your professional life. Diggin’ Deep allows you to look into your future and develop the story that you will transform into a reality. This session will help you reflect, re-energize and refocus!</p>
<p align="left">Session 2: <strong>Are You a Jack?</strong><br />
We’ll discuss the main areas you excel in and design your business around it. In this session, you’ll learn how to focus on your core strengths and get rid of the excess. You will begin to sculpt a new mission statement for your company and we’ll lay the groundwork to get it to the next stage.</p>
<p align="left">Session 3: <strong>Develop YOUR System</strong><br />
We will work on how to best design your company’s weekly, daily, and monthly procedures so that it runs smoothly and consistently. Observe and monitor your business&#8217; progress as you communicate a clearer vision to your team and implement new systems that address your business frustrations.</p>
<p align="left">Session 4: <strong>Have Them Remember You!</strong><br />
Understand the push buttons of your target audience and design new ways to be remembered with innovative strategies.</p>
<p align="left">Session 5: <strong>Fine-Tune Your Customer Retention</strong><br />
Learn the effective techniques for customer service, feedback and following up with clients.</p>
<p align="left">Session 6: <strong>Create Your Power Team!</strong><br />
Create a Power House Team! Team Building is all about picking the right people! Develop some low-cost creative ways to build your staff and how to keep them. Learn the value of duplicating yourself by building and effectively managing an intern or volunteer based team.</p>
<p align="left">Session 7: <strong>Create Your Own Mini-Marketing Plan</strong><br />
Develop a short marketing plan to roll out the newest strategies that you have learned in prior sessions. We’ll design a six-month timeline together.</p>
<p align="left">Session 8:<strong> Gots To Have Vision!</strong><br />
In this last session you will develop your vision even further and begin to evaluate your progress. We’ll also do the assessment you did in the beginning of the workshop to see how far you’ve come in the past 8 weeks. The goal is to keep you on the path that you’ve started and to encourage you to continue on the path of growth and development.</p>
<p align="left"><strong>This course is normally $1,200 for the one-one-one coaching. The Discount to you if you register before January 15th is a savings over over $300!</strong></p>
<p align="left">You also have the option of just getting the online course that will include 2 mini-sessions with Simone. One in the beginning and one before your last class.</p>
<p align="left">All students will receive a certificate of completion as well!</p>
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<h2>Online Course: is a One-time tuition payment of ONLY $149.</h2>
<p>You&#8217;ll get the course via email each week and must submit homework each week. You&#8217;ll have a weekly 20  minute question and answer group call with Coach Simone Kelly as well!</p>
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<p>Have questions? Call us <strong>TODAY</strong> to ENROLL  for the <strong>8 Weeks to CEO Course</strong> at 877-545-7352. For more reviews on what clients had to say about their experience with us, please <a href="http://www.ownyourpower.biz/success.html" target="_blank">check out our success stories page. </a></p>
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		<title>Get Your Mind Right&#8230;Take a Mental Cleanse by Simone Kelly</title>
		<link>http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2011/12/13/get-your-mind-right-take-a-mental-cleanse-by-simone-kelly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A mental cleanse is needed regularly! I would say once a month at the very least. What is a mental cleanse, you ask? Just like we do a cleanse or a detox for our bodies, because of all of the gook and residue from fried foods, breads, and other delicious poisons…   Our MINDS need the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mindcleanse-Mediation.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2274" title="mindcleanse-Mediation" src="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mindcleanse-Mediation-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>A mental cleanse is needed regularly! I would say once a month at the very least.</p>
<p><strong>What is a mental cleanse, you ask?</strong></p>
<p>Just like we do a cleanse or a detox for our bodies, because of all of the gook and residue from fried foods, breads, and other delicious poisons…   Our MINDS need the same break from all of the information that clouds our thoughts. We are bombarded with so much on any given day. If we take a moment to release some of the extra ‘mind clutter’ , we’ll see an amazing difference.</p>
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<p><strong>Picture this  typical day….</strong></p>
<p>You wake up and you’re feeling wonderful from a good night’s rest,  but then you get a text message from your girlfriend who is always gossiping about a mutual friend. You hate being in the middle, but of course you still text her back your two cents to try to keep the peace.</p>
<p>Then, you get to work and the  newspaper is on your desk and the cover story is about the economy and how you might be out of a job, oh and there’s a rapist on the lose so be careful going to your car tonight! You think &#8230;I better bring my MACE!</p>
<p>Then you attempt to start working, but your desk has 5 million sticky notes all over it, piles of things to be filed, and your desktop has so many folders you can barely see the face of your child   on the monitor&#8217;s wallpaper.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.currentcelebritygossip.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/current-celebrity-gossip.jpg" alt="" width="292" height="194" /></p>
<p>You attempt to get some work done, but you get an instant message from your co-worker two cubicles down who is complaining about her husband again who cheats but she never leaves him anyhow….</p>
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<p><strong>How are you feeling now? Not too good eh?</strong></p>
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<p>OH&#8230;I FORGOT TO MENTION,  it’s only 11:30am!</p>
<p>Does this feel even somewhat familiar? Well..start to think about your  basic day- to- day interactions that  shift your mood that you HAVE control over. What can you do to cut down or avoid these things, if even for ONE WEEK?</p>
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<p><strong>KNOW THAT YOU HAVE CONTROL!</strong></p>
<p>HERE ARE  SOME BASIC TIPS TO START A MENTAL CLEANSE<em> &#8211; You don&#8217;t have to escape to the mountains of Peru for a week, there are some things you can do right now to gain some peace of mind.</em></p>
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<li>Start to check your email only 2xs a day. Don’t look at the phone for emails either!</li>
<li> Let voice mail do it&#8217;s job. If you answer the phone every time it rings you&#8217;ll always be on the phone and never get anything done.</li>
<li>Cut down on social media.</li>
<li>Stay away from gossip or negative people who try to bring you into their drama. See number 2. LOL</li>
<li>Do not watch or read the NEWS! Even for 2 days and see how you feel&#8230;</li>
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<p>When you start to cut out the unnecessary distractions you&#8217;ll have more time. Use that to do call a family member you haven&#8217;t checked on in a while, write thank you letters to clients and mentors one day a week. In the next 4 weeks I want you to cut down on something a little bit more each week and see how you feel?</p>
<p>What will your ONE THING BE? Take a moment to think about it&#8230;</p>
<p>IT&#8217;S YOUR JOB TO MAINTAIN YOUR BOUNDARIES. Remember you train people how to treat you and respect your time.  LEARN HOW TO AVOID MENTAL CLUTTER by doing a mind cleanse even a few days a week and you&#8217;ll see a huge difference in your life. You&#8217;ll become more effective and yes&#8230;happier!</p>
<p><strong> FOR MORE TIPS..YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2011/11/08/beware-the-news/">Beware of the News!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/?p=2148">Turn off the TV!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2009/02/02/meditation-minute-makeovers/">Meditation 101</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/2008/11/13/take-the-flintstone-challenge%E2%80%A6/">The Flintstone Challenge</a></p>
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		<title>Eight Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started a Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article is written by Barbara J. Winter Author of Making a Living Without a Job&#8211;one of my favorite books! If you have been struggling with starting a business, this book will give you the kick in the pants you need and also it will help you see if entrepreneurship is what you  should be [...]]]></description>
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<p align="center"><strong><em> This article is written by Barbara J. Winter Author of Making a Living Without a Job&#8211;one of my favorite books! If you have been struggling with starting a business, this book will give you the kick in the pants you need and also it will help you see if entrepreneurship is what you  should be doing. </em></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em>Enjoy!</em></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em>Simone</em></strong></p>
<h2 align="center"><strong>Eight Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started a Business by Barbara J. Winter</strong><strong><br />
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<p align="center"><em>It is when we all play safe that we<br />
create a world of utmost insecurity.<br />
</em>~ Dag Hammerskjold</p>
<p>When I started my first business, I didn&#8217;t know another self-employed person. There also was no Internet and not many books that were written for someone wanting to create a one-person operation. It was all trial and error&#8230;lots of error.</p>
<p>Today there are abundant resources, but some of the most important things I learned still aren&#8217;t being acknowledged. Here are eight things I wish I had known sooner.</p>
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<li><strong>The business you start out with is not the business you end up with.</strong> By it&#8217;s very nature, business is an evolutionary process. As you change and grow—and as the marketplace changes and grows—you&#8217;ll make adjustments. The good news is that you can get started wherever and whenever you want without having to know every detail. Be willing for your business to deliver pleasant surprises.</li>
<li><strong>Refuse to take advice from uninformed sources </strong>It&#8217;s easy when you&#8217;re filled with self-doubt to listen to dreambashers. Don&#8217;t do it. And don&#8217;t solicit advice from those who have failed. It&#8217;s amazing to me how often I talk to people who have abandoned a great idea because someone who knew nothing about their business (and probably wasn&#8217;t even an entrepreneur themselves) talked them out of it.</li>
<li><strong>Know the difference between an expense and an investment.</strong> Many new self-bossers see any outlay of money as an expense. While your business will have costs associated with running it, spending money now to produce a greater good in the future is an investment. Your money needs to go to both.</li>
<li><strong>What you don&#8217;t know can be learned.</strong> Part of building a successful business is determining which parts of it make your heart sing and which make your heart sink. Once you know that, you can farm out the parts that you&#8217;re not good at. Equally important is learning how to research your ideas and connect with informed sources. If you operate on the assumption that you can acquire the information and skills you need at every stage of development, you&#8217;ll always have the pleasure of being a voluntary student.<img src="http://joyfullyjobless.com/images/colorfolbarbara.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="382" align="right" border="3" hspace="5" vspace="5" /></li>
<li><strong>Personal growth is a daily activity.</strong> Paul Hawken says, &#8220;Being in business is not about making money. It&#8217;s a way to become who you are.&#8221; I became an entrepreneur because I was curious about what I could become. Self-employment continues to be my best teacher. There&#8217;s a basic truth you need to keep in mind: you can&#8217;t outperform your self-image. In order for your enterprise to reach it&#8217;s fullest potential, you have to reach yours. An occasional seminar or personal growth book or CD isn&#8217;t going to have the impact that daily work on your self will. Happily, there&#8217;s an abundance of tools to help you do just that.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t confuse a project with a dream. </strong>Your dreams are your ultimate destination; a project is a step along the way. Too many people use a project failure as an excuse to abandon their dreams. Know the difference.</li>
<li><strong>Patience is your best friend.</strong> There&#8217;s a fine line between being patient and being a procrastinator. It seems to me that what many people call failure is simply running out of patience, giving up before their idea had a chance to blossom. For most entrepreneurs, patience is an on-going challenge.</li>
<li><strong>Know the difference between taking a risk and taking a calculated risk. </strong> Timid people who are not self-bossers think that you&#8217;re a wild person jeopardizing your family and finances. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs take risks, but they&#8217;re cautious, calculated ones based on research—and intuition. Part of the appeal and adventure of being joyfully jobless is not always knowing exactly how things will turn out.</li>
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		<title>Beware THE NEWS!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it&#8217;s true. You should beware the news! Ever notice how you FEEL after you watch an hour of DOOM AND GLOOM on your evening news? Even things you read in the paper and the internet all count. I love this idea from Dr.Weil called a NEWS FAST. I do it regularly and it does [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/files/2007/08/gunpoint.jpg" alt="doom" /><em><strong>Yes, it&#8217;s true. You should beware the news! Ever notice how you FEEL after you watch an hour of DOOM AND GLOOM on your evening news? Even things you read in the paper and the internet all count. I love this idea from Dr.Weil called a NEWS FAST. I do it regularly and it does help tremendously. You can still know what&#8217;s going on in the world&#8230;skim little tibits on the news stand or just ask. Either way, it will shift your emotions and your thoughts to a HAPPY PLACE when you are not consumed with negative energy. Check out what Dr. Weil has to say about this&#8230;.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Own Your Power!</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Simone</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Rejuvenate Your Spirits</strong><br />
Been feeling stressed out after watching or reading the news lately? A &#8220;news fast&#8221; &#8211; avoiding news on the television, newspaper or the Internet for a few days or even a week &#8211; may help renew your spirits. It is a good way to gauge how you react to and process news, and how the news affects you.</p>
<p>If it seems outlandish, consider the following:</p>
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<li>Both local and national network news have increased their emphasis on crime, even as U.S. crime rates continue to decline. This is particularly true of local news.</li>
<li>Studies show that violence, death and other negative images can provoke changes in mood and aggravate anxiety, sadness and depression.</li>
<li>Feelings of depression and sadness can lead to a negative view of your own life.</li>
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<p>Perceiving the world as violent, unsafe and hostile can have negative effects on your body, as well. By taking a news fast, you can develop a more conscious relationship with the media &#8211; and promote greater mental calm within yourself. When you spend more time in harmonious mental states, your body will function better, and anxiety and over-stimulation may be minimized. Give it a try!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02034/simple-steps-to-a-better-life.html">FOR MORE TIPS GO HERE&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>See Your Life Through a Different Lens</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEE YOUR LIFE THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS by Coach Rochelle &#160; Over the years,  I have taken the time to spend deep reflection on all my relationships with friends and family. I enjoy looking at my life through a different lens as I evolve and embrace the lessons I&#8217;ve learned along the way. As the seasons change, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lens_rochelle.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2158" title="lens_rochelle" src="http://ownyourpower.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lens_rochelle-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>SEE YOUR LIFE THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS</strong></p>
<p>by Coach Rochelle</p>
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<p>Over the years,  I have taken the time to spend deep reflection on all my relationships with friends and family. I enjoy looking at my life through a different lens as I evolve and embrace the lessons I&#8217;ve learned along the way. As the seasons change, so do we. We grow into different people based on our life&#8217;s lessons.</p>
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<p>Everytime I&#8217;m with my 92 year old Mom , I&#8217;m reminded of her strength, courage, love and tenacity. I&#8217;m reminded of the lessons she must have learned over her amazing life. She&#8217;s been through so much and survived The Great Depression.  My mom also was a hard-working woman and had her own struggles.  Now, looking back on my life and seeing my courage. I certainly see where I got this from!</p>
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<p>However, I must say that my generation was quite different and I chose a very different path and that was to look at the things that weren&#8217;t working in my life and to make the shifts. I started my journey of self-exploration at the age of 30 and never looked back!</p>
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<p>Now, many years later,  I&#8217;ve embraced my strength and courage and I took back all my power, asked for forgiveness and learned to<strong> love myself first and then others.</strong> I&#8217;m so passionate about the work I do today, where I can hold my clients in a very sacred, special place they feel safe and unconditional love for them. My heart&#8217;s desire is to see my clients embrace all of who they are and all that they&#8217;re becoming! Because of all the changes I&#8217;ve received in my life,  it&#8217;s made me a better Mom, ex-wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and coach.</p>
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<p>Well, I have to admit that from doing this work as a coach, its very apparent to me that not everyone likes change. We fight against it, we run away from it and it&#8217;s usually because it&#8217;s the UNKNOWN. We want to stay safe and stick with what we know, even if it&#8217;s not always the best option. Playing it safe can be staying at a job that makes us miserable, playing it safe can be not venturing out to make new friends, or playing it safe can be staying in an unfulfilling or abusive relationship.</p>
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<p><strong>There&#8217;s Love on the Other Side of Fear!   </strong></p>
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<p>As you grow in life, you learn that many times your the only one who holds you back from GROWING, you miss out on so many opportunities because of your fears. Changes are exciting,  learn to embrace them! Yes, we make mistakes&#8230;we slip and fall, but just pick yourself right up and start over again.</p>
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<p><strong>Get Your Journals Handy&#8230;  </strong></p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s time to WORK on YOU!  </strong></p>
<p><strong>IT&#8217;S TIME TO GROW!</strong></p>
<p>1. Where are you in your life right now? Are you a caterpillar crawling slowing to the &#8220;other side&#8221; or are you moving full speed ahead into your greatness of big beautiful butterfly?</p>
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<p>2. What would the mature woman that I am today say to the 20 year old version of myself? Think back on things you&#8217;ve learned that you probably didn&#8217;t know then.</p>
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<p>3. What advice would I give to myself as a 10 year old child?</p>
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<p>4. After meditating on your life through a different lens, what does the new you look like five years from now?</p>
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<p>5. Write down whatever comes up-your worries, your sadness, your excitement, your hopes-is a great way to learn about yourself through the vehicle of fear and to remember that fear almost always comes alongside anything worth doing in your life.</p>
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<p>With Much Love,</p>
<p><strong><br />
Coach </strong>Rochelle Schwartz</p>
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<p>Visit me online:</p>
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