ThanksGiveAway – Best Advice Winners

Before I announce the winner of this year’s ThanksGiveAway, I have to tell you how impressed I was with many of the responses to the question:

 What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? 

When I sought out to collect your responses, I didn’t realize how much wisdom would be shared there.  I was so impressed, that I’ve decided to share a few of them with you.

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How One Bold Move Landed Me a Spot on TV with Gregory Hines

It was 1998 and I had just moved to Los Angeles. I decided to work as an extra since the hours were flexible and I thought I might get to meet some Hollywood celebrities.

I’ve only worked as an extra twice.

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TAP IN and Enter my ThanksGive-Away!

I can’t believe how close we are to the 2010 Holiday Season!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I wanted express my thanks and appreciation for all of you by giving something back.

I’m truly thankful for all of you who follow me on Facebook and Twitter, who read my blog posts, who join me at conventions and workshops – you truly warm my heart and make me feel loved and appreciated.

Nothing says “Thank You” better than kind actions, so I’ve decided to giveaway some prizes to a couple of lucky readers.

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Tattoos: Would You Put a Bumper Sticker on a Rolls Royce?

During my J2E (Journey to Empowerment) seminars for teen and young adults, I invariably talk with them about what they should consider before getting a tattoo.

During the past several months, I have received several e-mails from past students who are having their tattoos removed.

When they made the choice to get them, they had refused to listen to their parents or me when we suggested waiting until they were at least 26 years old.

Now, they’ll have to endure painful and costly procedures that they could’ve avoided, if only they’d waited.  In some cases, tattoo removal can cost up to ten times the original cost of the tattoo.

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