Do you have a favorite dialogue, lyric, quote or affirmation? Please share with us below.

April Mays Rhodes | April Louise | Author, Speaker, National Certified Counselor, Personal Development Coach

I have two quotes. 1. Keep your mind on God, He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:6 This scripture is my mantra in my life’s journey. In all things I will keep my mind on God and acknowledge him. He guides me in all areas of my life. He guides me and removes all obstacles in my path. A quick story: In 2022, I was having a period of insomina. I have been told at times when you cannot sleep you either are stressed or God is telling you something. I knew I wasn’t stressed, so one night, I said okay, God what are you telling me? HE said write a book! That morning, I was so excited, I told my son what God revealed to me and my son said, “Mom, I was getting ready to call you to tell you, you should write a book.” (confirmation). That was the beginning of my author journey. Read more>>

Kimberly C. Harper | Assoicate Professor of English, Quilt Enthusiast, and Reproductive Justice Advocate

Confidence is part of owning who you are, and not apologizing for it. This quote is important to me because it reminds me that not apologizing for who I am when I show in a space is at the core of creating change. Often women, minorities, and folks from marginalized groups navigate spaces that demand they apologize before they even enter the door, or explain why they are in the room. So this quote helps me to remeber that I don’t owe anyone an apology for who I am and why I’m here. Read more>>

Katherine Y. Jones | Podcaster/TV Show Host/Business Coach/Author

Who made the rules that you are afraid to break? This is a quote I created because fear stops so many in their tracks. This helps put that fear in perspective. It is only there as a sign, but not a stop sign. Fear is a mere indicator of the unknown. Don’t let it stop what you are trying to achieve for the good. Read more>>

Angela Singleton | Corporate Affairs – Hospitality

“A Complaint is a Gift.” This was instilled into me by an incredible mentor, way back in my early 20’s. The essence being that we embrace negative feedback, use it as a 360 opportunity to recover loyalty and readdress the experience. For me this is hospitality 101. Read more>>

Lizzie Post | Hairstylist

Last June i took one of the biggest risk. My husband and i left our small town on the New Jersey shore for Raleigh. It was the first time in my life i was more than 15 minutes away from my tight-knit family. Career wise, taking the risk of leaving my established clientele behind was nerve-racking but i knew that new opportunities were coming and they certainly did, in Cary at Sunday salon. My career is growing bigger then i could have imagined. I am in a space where i can give new clients the hair they are dreaming of. Read more>>