Own It - July 2020 Issue

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Take Center Stage in Your Life, Career, Business

OWN IT!

JULY 2020

SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER, TIME! Time to Sit Back & Unwind! Rest + Rest = Rejuvenation Refreshing drink recipes that will Keep YOU “ Kool ” ALL Summer Long

Good or Bad?

F.E.A.R. Is it conquerable? Does it have benefits? Tapping into a higher level of Self-Awareness

PASSION PURPOSE

PRESENCE Show up! for YOU!

The Immeasurable “POWER” that comes when you know how to Pressure Your Pressure! Stress Management 101 Self-Regulation

SELF-DEVELOPMENT & ROI

Our Stories & His Glory Financial Independence Health, Wellness, & Peace of Mind

FOCUSED: What’s New, What’s Next, andWhat Needs tobe Revisited

Taking Center Stage with with Mom, Grandma, Sister, Niece, Auntie, Author, Keynote Speaker, Life, Career, & Business Coach, DISC Behavioral Analyst Organizational Development Professional

MARISSA L. BLOEDOORN CEO TCS Consulting LLC

At this point, I know you are saying to yourself there is no way this woman is a “grandma!” Yes, I am and no I did not start super young, but I did start off becoming a parent early in life. Do you know what? I do not regret it, not one single bit and not for one single moment. The only thing I do regret are the partners I chose! As much of a detour as my life had to take based on my own decisions and I own them all I do not regret, not one second of it. The path these detours took me on were all a part of the process and the journey required to get me where I am today. It is unfortunate, but what happens with so many of us is

that we fail to “Own It!” We tend to blame life and all of its circumstances. Rightfully so! We can blame peer pressure, family demands, limited resources, and a lack of knowledge and be rightfully justified. H owever, how much more empowering would it be to say I “OWN IT!” It was me that did not seek enough, learn enough, ask enough questions, or make the right decisions independent of anyone else’s view, opinion, pressure, and suggestion. I found that when I owned my decision making regardless of any of the circumstances surrounding my life at any time in my life, I regained the power of choice. At the end of the day people its our choice to make the decisions that we made. We did not have to do any of it if we had made the decision not too! No one made me marry my first or second husband, no one made me date and marry the wrong men, no one made me have sex before I was ready financially, no one made me get pregnant before marriage, no one made me have my children, no one made me do any of it! I choose to do it all myself! OWN IT!!! That is what this magazine is all about! Own It! GETTING AND REMAINING FREE! Today you can be FREE fromALL of IT! Past setups, traps, snares, acquisitions, self-failures, self-doubt, low self-esteem, vendications, anger, self-hatred, bitterness, internal-strife, negativity, and embarrassment. This is YOUR LIFE! OWN IT!! You Are the CEO of Your Life ... Take CENTER Stage & OWN IT! www.tcsconsultingllc.com

JULY 2020

CONTENTS

TCS, LLC Partner Organizations Teal Tea Foundation (Ovarian Cancer) An Ounce of Kibou (Mental Health) Unstoppable You Ministries (Abuse) Toastmasters International (Leadership) Bucks County SCORE/SBA (Business) Chamber of Commerce (Business) S.H.R.M. (Human Resources) S.I.O.P. (Organizational Development)

The Author’s Corner Charles Hill Jerry Macon Ashley Thompson Tahisha Askew-Ingram

Christine Mayo & Bobbie Bean Juanita Caring Hearts Towns

Health, Wellness, & Stewardship Total Awareness: Cancer comes in Many Colors Tonya Bloedoorn, Healthcare Professional “ Food for Thought ” Domestic Violence Awareness

5 FOODS THAT FIGHT CANCER

Juanita Caring Hearts Towns Domestic Violence Awareness

Her Story, His Glory Tracey Cox

“A Widow’s Journey”

CPR Saving Lives

Gayle Benjamin, RN Keitie Hall, RN

The Life-Styles & Living Corner TCS Featured Writers Jelecia “ JayDee ” Harper “ Don ’ t Stay Where You Are! ” The TCS Conference Event Conference Speakers Line-Up! Marissa L. Bloedoorn, CEO-TCS Donna Nusslein, TCS Consultant Elaine Y. Scales, CEO-Kibou Consulting Rosemie Pavilon, World Financial Group

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Help Fight for Cures – Send Money or Lend a Hand What matters most is that you give from your heart! – Marissa, TCS CEO _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Men and Women in Business David Simons, Kingdom Social Media Rosemie Pavilon, World Financial Group Robin Hughes, Hughes & Associates Tahisha Askew-Ingram, Selegance Jewelry Teshervey Bloedoorn, Branae Cosmetics Detra D. Dixon, WowAmen

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Health, Wellness, & Stewardship Total Awareness: Cancer comes in Many Colors

many types of cancer including breast, lung, stomach, and colon. Studies have shown curcumin has power to destroy cancer cells as well as stop cancer cells from dividing and precancerous from becoming cancerous.

or flu. Ginger is also known for its anti-cancer properties. Research conducted on ovarian cancer cells showed evidence that ginger can kill cancer cells altering the surrounding healthy cells. Ginger has the potential to become an option for breast cancer treatments.

5 FOODS THAT FIGHT CANCER

BEETROOT

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES

BERRIES

Studies have shown the betanin pigment found in beetroots can impede tumor cell growth in many organs. A shot of beetroot in the morning, add raw/slightly steamed beetroot to a salad or a delicious beetroot soup for supper are great! Research has proven the betacyanin pigment from beets can decrease the growth of tumours by 12.5% linked to breast and prostate cancers.

Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, kale, arugula, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and more are filled with fiber and antioxidants that fight cancer. These properties come from the composite glucosinolates. Glucosinolates when consumed it is transformed into the biological compounds indole/isothiocyanate. Indole and isothiocyanate are made of anticancer properties proven to prevent the growth of cancer cells and protects cells from damage to DNA and inactivate carcinogens.

Proven to be the richest source of antioxidants we turn to all types of berries. Starting with blueberries, acai, blackberries, strawberries, goji berries, and raspberries. The important role of antioxidants is to protect the body from free radicals. Why? Because free radicals are unstable compounds that have the potential to damage otherwise healthy cells causing them to become cancerous. Research provides evidence the antioxidants in berries prevent and/or reduce cancer cells stopping them from growing. Give yourself a boost by adding a mixture of berries to your daily regiment. You can bake them or make a delicious smoothie. Regardless of how you decide to include them in your dietary plan. Get this cancer fighters on your grocery list ASAP!

TURMERIC

GINGER

Asians use turmeric in cooking because of its anti-inflammatory properties. To naturally boost the body ’s im mune system about ½ tsp of turmeric is added to just able all dishes.

Ginger is another immune system super-power. Like turmeric ginger is popular in Asian cooking. It is an antioxidant used regularly in tea and to prevent an oncoming cold

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin is known to help prevent

Cheers to a Healthier You!

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Cancer comes in Many Colors be proactive, do your homework, eat right, and exercise

sugar content to avoid the previous health challenges I mentioned. Better options include water with freshly squeezed lemon or lime is very refreshing. Adding ginger, it gets even better. Lemons helps the body get rid of toxins from the liver. Drinking water with lemon must be a routine for results not something you do from time to time. Fresh ginger helps the respiratory system and lungs.

Health, Wellness, & Stewardship Food for Thought To make it clear! I am not a doctor however I am a Healthcare Professional who just wants to pass over some food for thought. At the start of a new day some of us have breakfast, eventually it is time for lunch and then ther e’ s dinner. Whichever the habit maybe we at least take part in at least two of these meals. The question is, “ What are you getting out of these meals? ” Diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and cancer are battles no one wants to experience. As

Again, I am not a doctor just a health care professional passing over some food for thought. Carbohydrates is another form of sugar. Pasta, potatoes, rice are just a few examples. When

broken down through the digestive system it turns into sugar. Processed foods include high amounts of sodium. Who is that shaking their hand over their plate? The person adding salt to the salt already in the food is asking high blood pressure to quickly and do not forget to bring my stroke along with you! Adding greasy fried food to take up most of my plate will finish this recipe for disaster up by clogging my arteries that run frommy heart to my brain. Wala! Dinner is served! Trust me I am simply passing over some food for thought.

individuals we can at least try to prevent, defeat or even control them instead

of vice versa. Seeing your doctor for more than just a yearly routine physical, taking prescribed medication or even receiving insulin shots are reasons why you should take notice of what happens when you eat certain foods. Now I am not saying you cannot do you from time to time. I am just passing it over to you! Take for example a simple glass of juice, soda (diet or not) or even a sports drink. Check out the “ main ” ingredient which is always listed first. High fructose is another word for sugar. I will leave that up to you to discover where it is on the list. Sugar substitutes can be more detrimental than

Green and red leafy foods tend to rescue the digestive system. Ask your doctor for guidance and suggestions that best help you to make better

choices for a healthier life. At the end of the day I have passed you some food for thought and you will make your choice! “ It ’ s Your LIFE, OWN IT! ” Keep in mind your choices not only affect you, your decisions affect those who love you. The effect food has on us should not be taken for granted. PASS THE PLATE PLEASE!

sugar itself. Everyone has their own choice and decisions to make. It is a best practice to choose beverages with less

TONYA R. BLOEDOORN Healthcare Professional TCS Contributing Writer

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CPR Saving Lives …

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TCS 2020 Speaker Line-up!

This October! Details are Coming!

Elaine Y. Scales Kibou Consulting LLC.

Marissa L. Bloedoorn CEO TCS Consulting LLC.

Session Topic: The 4 S’s to Transformation

Session Topic: CEO 101 Overview

Elaine the concerns of those who experience roadblocks that kept them “on hold”. This addresses

This session is designed to provide the attendees with a glimpse into what it would be like to work with Marissa and

session is designed to eradicate whatever is stunting your growth and preventing you from using your gifts to make a significant difference and reshape your life as well as the lives of those around you.

how her programs wil l provide you with the resources, tools, and know how to get things done and see tangible life, career, and business changing results.

Rosmie Provilion & World Financial Group

Donna Nusslein TCS LLC. Consultant Talent Acquisitionist, HR Session Topic: Know What You Are Worth! “ Negotiating Your Next Raise/Salary ”

Session Topic: Total Financial Transformation - The only difference between those struggling financially and the rich is financial knowledge. It is possible through free financial education to become debt free and financially secure. The methods used in her workshops have proven results and are used in training programs facilitated by Harvard and the FBI.

Donna offers customized recruitment strategies that fit any size company for any industry. Today’s workshop is designed to provide you with insight on how to negotiate your next raise/salary successfully.

TAKE CENTER STAGE CONFERENCE 2020 Full Day Schedule

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F.E.A.R. Is it Good or Bad? Is it conquerable?

9 | P a g e T A K E C E N T E R S T A G E & O W N I T ! I am well known for immediately addressing the pink elephant in the room. My approach to fear is simple! Fear is a bull that comes to rip you to shreds with its horns. Instead of dancing around with the bull because who has time for that when all hell is breaking loose elsewhere in your life. I run right up and get a solid grip on the horns of that great beast. I twist hard to snap his neck and bring him down to the ground to his death. I am very serious! I do not toy with fear because fear is not toying with me. consistently pursued leads to a higher level of self-mastery. Self-mastery is not perfection it is more so the ability to self- regulate at a moment ’ s notice. This implies you have the ability at any given moment under most circumstances to control your emotional response to life ’ s challenges. Does it have benefits? Tapping into a higher level of “ Self-Awareness ” My approach to successful coaching and individual development is a keen sense of self (self-awareness), once you become aware of yourself there should be a desire for improvement which leads you to self- development, and self-development

Conquer YOUR Fears Unleash the Beast The LION within YOU!

When I have a life to conquer there is no room for fear, doubt, and dis-belief. Now you may be saying “ wow ” that is a direct approach and unrealistic. But I argue this, you keep playing with fear and you will limit your accomplishments or may avoid accomplishing anything at all. Do not let your fear paralyze you. The scariest paths often lead you to the most exciting places. - Lori DeSchene

To conquer your fears what you want must hold a far much greater value and consequence for its loss than that which you fear. If the fear you are facing is greater than what you want, you will always give in to the fear. What is critical here is “ knowing thyself ” a high level of self-awareness. A high level of self-regulation and self- determination. Clarity of your identity, your life ’ s purpose, and the strategy for living that purpose must be fully known to you. There are many fears people face every day which are public speaking (#1 on most lists of top 10s), heights, flying, animals, enclosed, spaces, rejection, what others think, facing people in power (authority figures), being alone, breaking up with a lover/spouse, starting a business, personal or professional failure are just a few but common for most. Overcoming these fears requires the person to know who they are and to be content with the person they are becoming. When I say content, I simply mean being at peace within themselves in knowing who they are and being satisfied holistically with their present state. It is from the peaceful self-confident and content place in your self-identity you can conquer your challenges. Why because you have reconciled within yourself that you got this! Therefore, decisions are made from a place of knowing and having the self-confidence that reassures you that you will succeed. Is fear good or bad? I believe it can be both good and bad. Good in the sense it holds us accountable to do the right thing in fear of the consequences if we do something wrong. It holds us accountable for being good people even when no one is watching so to speak. Fear is bad when it has an adverse impact on your ability to live a fulfilling life. When fear causes someone to compromise their self-worth influencing poor decision making, or less than desirable behavior it is not so good.

An example would be someone with a fear of leaving their home as the result of a traumatic experience. Now this individual has been forced to live a life of extreme limitations. This individual living a happy and peaceful life has now been paralyzed. As I mentioned fear is good and it does have its benefit. When rules or laws are set in place people can for the most part live free of fear that someone would break the rules and harm them. Those who abide by the rules do so to remain in compliance but more importantly because they are in fear of what will happen to them if they do not comply. Fear is not all bad. What is important is that when fear is presented in a way that would cause you to become enslaved and do things that compromise your ability to achieve a goal, live a fulfilling life that is filled with love, joy, peace, and happiness then you need to address fear as I have suggested. Acknowledge that pink elephant or bull (fear) in the room by first owning the truth of its existence, address it by saying I recognize you and you have got to go! Open the door, grab the bull by horns twist that neck and toss that beast out the door! As the woman said it clearly on YouTube, “ Ain ’ t nobody got time for that (fear)! ” You have a life to live filled with great hope and opportunities that surpass anything you imagined possible for yourself. You do not have the luxury to entertain fear outside of always doing the right thing even when others are wrong and do not deserve your goodness. Keep your hands clean so God can always bless the work of your hands that will lead to your glory story! Blessings Always! And may you never again walk in fear and may the good Lord give you courage to stand against the spirit of fear so that you walk daily as an overcomer! - Marissa Bloedoorn

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A Fresh Perspective We all need it from time-to-time 5 Keys to Setting & Achieving Your Goals:

too many it leads to becoming overwhelmed. We know what happens when someone becomes overwhelmed, right! They quit altogether. Keep your focus on “Your WHY?” everything will come together as you remain committed to see your goal become your reality. It’s Real Simple People! We ha ve got to get back to the basics: Pressure Your Pressure – Stress Management 101. – Marissa

1. Identify “YOUR” “WHAT?” 2. Commit to “YOUR WHY?” 3. Develop “YOUR HOW?” 4. Implement “YOUR PLAN.” 5. Assess – Address – Adjust → Keep Moving Forward. NEXT… The Keys to Creating & Implementing a Successful Action Plan Relax … a nd Remember… Rome was not built in a day! A PLAN IS A MUST! Life without a plan is like aiming at a target in the dark expecting to hit the bull- eyes. Don’t s tress yourself out in the process. Do what you can with what you have (this is critical), the key is to get started and take action. Avoid over thinking your ideas or be in fear because you have

When you discipline yourself by creating a plan and executing a strategy even when it gets challenging you are building self-regulation through self-development. Eventually reaching goals will become easier to achieve. I am here to help reach out @ tcswithmarissa@gmail.com

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SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMER TIME! Rest + Rest = Rejuvenation My Top 4 Refreshing Drink Recipes that will keep you cool all summer long

Pineapple Coconut Martini Ingredients

Peppermint Mojito Ingredients

SINGLE SERVING: 10 fresh mint leaves 2 oz. white rum 1 oz. fresh lime juice 2 – 3 tsp. honey simple syrup to taste, ice & club soda

1 - ounce vodka 1 - ounce triple sec 1 - ounce coconut rum 2 ounces pineapple juice Pineapple and cherry (for garnish) Blue Hawaii Long Island Iced Tea Ingredients

PITCHER FOR A CROWD (8 SERVINGS): 80 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 cups white rum 1 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup honey simple syrup to taste Ice and club soda Mermaid Margarita Ingredients 10 oz frozen margarita mix

½ oz. Vodka ½ oz. Tequilla ½ oz. Rum ½ oz. Gin ¾ oz. Blue Curacao

1/2 cup sliver tequila 1/4 cup blue Curaçao 1 1/2 cups ice

Combine all ingredients. Dip rim of glass in

Mix well in Shaker with ice.

margarita and then in sugar for a sugared rim.

Enjoy!

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Refreshing and Free of Alcohol Head Back + Feet Up = Rejuvenation

CENTSABLEMOMMA Ingredients

Fruitful Bliss Ingredients

1 - 12 oz can frozen pineapple juice concentrate (thawed) 1 - 6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate (thawed) 4 1/2 cups cold water

SINGLE SERVING: 4 Cups lemonade 2 Cups grapefruit juice ¼ Cup sugar 3 Cups soda

Grapefruit wedges

1 liter club soda (chilled) Assorted fruits (such as strawberries (raspberries, blueberries, oranges, limes,

HOUSE OF YUMM Ingredients

The Layer Look Ingredients

8 oz Lemon lime soda 1/2 Lime, Juice from 1 1/2 tbsp Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherries

Great layering combos: - Cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda and blue sports drink - Berry-blend juice, lemonade and berry- flavored iced tea - Cherry juice,

pineapple juice and orange juice - Kiwi syrup, lemonade and watermelon juice - Grenadine, passion fruit and club soda

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“ THE DILEMMA ”

The Importance of Mentorship

JERRY LEE MACON Best Selling Author ICI Graduate Certified Life Coach Certified Mentor Coach

Founder and Executive Director of the Macon Academy Non-Profit Organization Jerry Macon provides an in-depth response to the “Your Child MY S tudent ” project. As a contributing author Mr. Macon presents the critical argument on mentorship in his piece, “The Dilemma” – The Importance of Mentorship. Let ’s Connect visit my website @ www.maconmentoracademy.org Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010750800001 LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-jerry-macon-311a32b7/

“Education is the most powerful we apon which you can use to change the world. ” - Nelson Mandela

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JAYDEE HARPER

not at home, I had to first stop by my house to pick up a few items to finish getting dressed. I walked through my front door and saw that my living roomwas in disarray. My heart dropped as I walked to the back of my house and sawmy rear door glass shattered. To make a long story short, it took a while for the police and forensics to do their job, so I missed my uncle’s funeral. After the police left, I sat on my couch, feeling very alone. Again, I heard, “ Be afraid of being in the same place one year from today,” again follo wed by “Some events you will just have to miss.” Really? Missing a dear uncle’s funeral was not what I had in mind when that quote popped in my mind that morning. What about missing a girls' night out? Or a church service that I didn’t want to attend anyway? Missing a day of work or a birthday party of that co-worker who aggravated me. Those events would have been more ideal. There was no reason to debate it; I accepted that I could not choose what events I would miss because God orchestrates everything. I sat alone and sulked.

because we focus so much on one part, we tend to miss the bigger picture. For instance, I focused so much on the “some events you will have to miss” that I overlooked the first part, which was essential: “ Be afraid of being in the same place one year from today.” I am purposeful about self- improvement, almost obsessed, so just the thought of going 365 days without progressing in any way is like death by drowning, taking in an ounce of water at a time: slow and agonizing. For me to be where I am today next year is frightful and unacceptable. If I have to miss several events to be in a different place next year, I will gladly do it. Even if it is the funeral of a very special uncle. If the pain leads to a better me, I will not resist it but welcome it. Missing events could merely be self-improvement knocking on your door. Or, in some cases, kicking in your door. Don't worry; put your seatbelt on because the ride to another level of self- improvement is about to begin. Be determined that you will not be in the same place one year from today. Happy growing!

Jelecia "JayDee" Harper Area 42 Director and Training Team Chair Division D, District 66 Toastmasters International, Inc.

"Where Leaders are Made" Don ’ t Stay Where You Are! One warm morning in August a few years ago, I awoke, and a quote that I had seen on the internet entered my mind. “ Be afraid of being in the same place one year from today,” immediately followed by, “Some events you will just have to miss.” No matter how hard I tried, it kept repeating playing in the background of my mind like soft music in a shopping mall. I pushed it aside and got ready to face the dreadful day ahead; my family was preparing to attend one of my favorite uncles' funeral. Because I was

The lesson that I learned that day is that, oftentimes,

Happy Growing!

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PASSION PURPOSE PRESENCE

Robin Hughes is currently working on her PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and Certified LEAD (Leaders & Executives Advocating for Diversity). Robin holds a M.S., Human Resource Management, B.B.A., Leadership & Management, and an A.A.S., Paralegal Studies. She served as a Special Licensed Council (honored as the third paralegal appointed to clerking position reserved for law students), Certified Arbitrator and Lead Trainer for the National Council of Better Business Bureaus. She served as Interim Director for the Uniform Certification Agency to certify MWBEs & DBEs and on many boards. She is known as a Subject Matter Expert through her consulting firm in HR, Diversity, Business Development and led teams on multi-million construction projects with programs being used as models for states, counties, contractors and recognized by McGraw-Hill in their South Central Construction Magazine. As a result of investing in herself Robin has created the opportunity for increased earnings. Her annual income has elevated far beyond six figures. She has worked on multimillion-dollar projects and contracts. Her credentials keep her not only employed more importantly she is sought after by head- hunters and companies across the country. Investing in yourself keeps you marketable, flexible, and able to work at any level and in many positions. It keeps you current as well as relevant in your field and industry. Never Fail to Show up for YOU! Self-development guarantees you will receive a return on your investment (ROI).

Robin Hughes, M.S. HRM PhD, Candidate Certified LEAD, Candidate (Leaders & Executives Advocating for Diversity)

SELF-DEVELOPMENT & ROI Show up! for YOU!

Investing in yourself and your business are two of the best return-on-investments (ROI) you can ever make. It helps you personally and professionally. It differentiates you from your competitors. This sends a message to your clients and the world that I value myself and my business and I want to provide the best service to you. Investing in yourself and your business builds a solid foundation that impacts your potential to prosper, perform, and surpass your established goals.

Are you ready to advance to the next level?

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Let’s Connect @ rhughesandassoc@gmail.com

TRACEY COX Her Story & His Glory

raise 4 children alone, Shawn and I were so young. We were so young when we fell in love and the intensity of that love remains so strong in my heart. It is a bond I have struggled and deep inside refuse to let go. We were in each other ’ s lives since we were babies. I have known no other love. For you to understand why I can stand before you today and say, “I still cannot believe he’s gone.” I would have to share what was so very special about my husband. He was my King, my knight and shining armor, the love of my life, my comedian, my partner in crime, he was my everything. Understanding just why I would still be so connected to him in his physical absence would require me to share with you just who Mr. Philip Shawn Cox was and what he represented not only to me and my children but to all he shared his life with!

A Widow’s Journey – Pathway toward Healing

Life does not ask if we are ready, life just shows up! As a take a moment to reflect, it is hard for me to come to grips with and believe it has been 10 years. Honestly, it feels like it was yesterday, although many years have passed, I still cannot believe he is gone. It feels like a dream that I have yet to awaken from. I often ask myself, “How did I get here?” I never imagined at the age of 42 I would be a widow. At the time of Shawn’s passing our children were ages 19, 14, 10 and 9. Who would have ever thought I would be left to

W e were in each other ’s lives since we were babies. I have known no other Love.

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vows and said those words infamous words, “ I Do. ” It was the happiest moment in my life. I was marrying my best friend in the whole world since childhood. The man I am still head over hills in love with today. My love as I think of you as I always I will be dancing, smiling, and celebrating the way we would have done together if you were here. Until we meet again, continue to rest well in Paradise my beloved it. Happy 28th Wedding Anniversary in Heaven

TRACEY COX Her Story & His Glory A Widow’s Journey – Pathway toward Healing He was a loving devoted husband, father, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. His smile was so bright you could not only see it from a mile away it could transform an entire room. He always made you feel good whenever he was around. You must understand my husband was truly a very special man who took pride in giving of himself to help others. How could a woman allow herself to move on without thoroughly processing the loss of a once in a life-time love affair. I needed to give myself and my children the time required to heal, to rebound as much as possible. I could not bring another man into my life until I knew we were all already. Healing is a process it is a journey and that journey has taken me and my children ten years. I would have it no other way. This year Shawn and I would be celebrating our 28 th Wedding Anniversary. This is dedicated to my husband.

My Beloved Shawn

My Dear Beloved Shawn,

As I awake this morning my eyes are full of tears as I reflect on this day. It was June 20th, 1992 when my dad walked me down the isle of our family church and placed my hand into your hands. There we were standing before God and in front of each other. We looked into each other eyes, recited our

This is the day which the lord has made I will rejoice and be so glad in it! - Psalm 118:24

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LASER FOCUSED

attitude I could mustard up because being positive isn ’ t always easy but worth the results. I embrace and welcome something new, change is a good thing and leads you to places you never knew existed or were even possible. While being in the present I get super excited about what was to come. I raised my expectations high for what ’ s next. Looking forward to something new to come keeps you young, vibrant, relevant, and enjoyable. You are fun when your excited and filled with joy. When your heart gets filled with so much positivity its contagious and everyone wants some of what you have, making you a treasure to be around, you are “ good ” company to keep. I am high on reflection because I love to review things to understand in a deeper what happened, why did it happen, and what were the results of it happening. Why do that? So that I can have a greater understanding, peace of mind in knowing some level of truth and discernment which turns in to wisdom for the future and wise decision making. It also helps to put things in proper perspective. I had one of my tribe members say to me, “ I have seen you re-invent yourself so many times, I said to myself if Marissa can do it so can I! ” What she noticed over the years of watching me was simple, I never gave up on my initial dreams! I am still living them all because I am laser focused and highly intentional. So I ’ m asking you … What ’ s New in your life? How ’ s work, do you love it? Do you have a job? Do you have a dream job you would prefer to be working on right now? What ’ s Next in Your life? Do you have a plan for your future, your next move? What in your life needs to be Revisited? What did you give up that has caused your life to be missing something like “ fulfillment ” ? I am here for you! I get it! What I want you to get is simple, “ Anything in your life you want to achieve it is possible with the right team on your side to help you to the finish line with great success! ”

What’s New, What’s Next, and What Needs tobe “ Revisited ”

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You ’ re likely rubbing your head saying to yourself at this very moment, “ Marissa is so on point here! What is new in my life, what is next for me, and what have I given up on that I need to go back and revisit and get it done! Life happens I get it, but what I do not get is how so many people give up on their hopes and dreams from their younger years before all of this life stuff happened. I never gave up on me! Becoming a mother at an early age, then a wife at an early age, it left no room for me to explore me anymore. Yet, I still needed to explore and do more discovery work regarding who I was, who I wanted to be at the moment, who I wanted to become and the who I wanted people to remember when I was gone. My legacy! My mindset was simple, delay is not denial! Today my life holds a whole new outlook! I am living a demanding yet amazing life because I never gave up on me. I have valued the benefits of doing the reflective/projective work which is to consciously and with the most possible positive

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DONNA NUSSLEIN TCS Consultant – Career Development

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boss. Tesh originally worked at Bare Minerals for four years and did makeup outside of work as a side hustle. She would continue to get compliments on her work and the products used. She then thought, instead of giving these companies more customers, why not start her own brand and make them her customers for the product as well. In 2018, Tesh started off making her own products from her very own kitchen. Sales spiked and customers immediately fell in love! She decided to take her cosmetic line to the next level.

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TESHERVEY B. BLOEDOORN Certified Make-Up Artist CEO BRANAE COSMETICS & BOUTIQUE Branaé Cosmetics was created Fall of 2018 by a young mom by the name Teshervey Boedoorn (Tesh), who chose a different path by becoming her own

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The Author’s Corner While you are waiting to write your story, someone is waiting to be freed by your story! Stop holding back and start living victorious! I know each of these authors personally, if you would like to know them for yourself simply click on the book cover and it will take you to their website!

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CHRISTINE MAYO

no woman wants to face. A battle ensues in Chrissy as she searches for peace, the very thing she rejects. Conflicted in mind, body and spirit, she continues to fight and raise her children the best she knows how seeking God in the Devil’s playground. Through Blind Eyes is a story about one woman’s journey, a story that has no ending but just is.

CHRISTINE MAYO Mother and Sharing Her Story

Through this whole journey I never stopped looking up!

In the Book, “Through Blind Eyes” By Christine Mayo & Bobbie Bean

Chrissy Marlow suffers a tremendous loss as a young child. She spends the rest of her days holding on to anything and anyone she loves, whether or not that love is reciprocated. She journeys through life surrendering to the will of her oppressor, subjecting her body to multiple partners, multiple beatings, and multiple heartaches. As if the external infliction was not enough, her body turns on her, forcing her to face a demon

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BOBBIE BEAN

and most recently, to explore the inner thoughts and workings of the multifaceted subjects in her writings.

At the young age of eight, Bobbie realized that she was pretty good at writing when her first submission for publishing, a poem titled "Sometimes He Answers No," was included in a compilation of poetry which her mom still keeps on the mantle. Life and the pursuit of happiness prevented Bobbie from adding more published work to that mantle. Still, it did not stop Bobbie from writing poems, short stories, music, plays, and putting on entire productions for her church and other community organizations. When not writing, mothering, entrepreneuring, or public speaking, renaissance woman and Cincinnati native Bobbie Michelle Bean can be found working desperately to shed her stomach; sadly, to no avail. She dances in the rain, sings in the shower, cooks big dinners for her family, and celebrates that she is Every Woman. When every woman gives voice to every woman, you can rest assured it will be good! The Book, “Through Blind Eyes” w/Christine Mayo & Bobbie Bean

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