Words cannot express how I miss you so. Everyday I strive to be more thankful. I have moments when I can’t help but wonder what if you were still here? Though there is no firm response to my feelings I am so thankful for things you instilled in my that I once never cherished and now I cherish them so. You made sure to tell me you loved me. You made sure to correct me when I was disobedient. You made sure I have the fear of God in me. You taught me the importance of respecting my elders. You made sure I had basic survival skills to exist in this world, yet and still you taught me that existence in this world is not enough. You made sure I understood there is an eternity, and I believe you are with eternity now. Thank you for being such an awesome mother. I know you still exist through all those you came in contact with. Time is not promised to any of us. I am striving not to take time for granted. Until I see you there in eternity I love you and I miss you ❤️❤️
Reginald D has a gifted way of making mind-bending conversations simplistic and real. As a highly regarded speaker and leader, he strives to add meaning and memory to his conversations, thanks to his dynamic personality, innovative approach, ceaseless willpower, and infectious southern charisma. Reginald D is empathetic, knowledgeable, and impactful and his words on motivation, spirituality, community involvement, and leadership development will leave you wanting to explore more in life. By the time he ends his discussions, you’ll have found a better connection with your purpose, feeling gratified and motivated in life and work.
Reginald D was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He comes from generations of pastors, ministers, and leaders, going back to his grandfather, Pastor A.B. Sherman.
Reginald D grew up watching his grandfather build and pastor churches and own and operate a convenience store in his community, all of which he accomplished with only a third-grade education. He was not only Reginald D’s grandfather, but also his mentor and leader. Reginald D watched his grandfather become a prominent leader in his churches and in the community over the course of his life.
Reginald D was not the only one inspired by his grandfather, so is his cousin, Pastor Curtis Johnson. Pastor Johnson has been the pastor of one of the churches that their grandfather built and is a well-respected leader within his community. He has been nominated as one of the “Outstanding Young Men of America” and is Chairman of the Board for one of the leading anti-poverty community action agencies in South Carolina. He also appointed Reginald D as a leader of his church’s outreach ministry.
At an early age, Reginald D decided to take on the leadership mentality taught to him by his grandfather and Pastor Johnson and apply it to his everyday life. He has gone on to occupy leadership roles at various companies throughout his career.
Through his experiences in these roles Reginald D began to understand what leadership really was and how people respond to it. Reginald discovered that if you cannot build your team up to make them successful and enable them to do the same for others, then you do not really understand leadership. He believes leaders are not bosses, they are servants that make boss moves. He also believes that success comes from leadership development, spirituality, and servanthood. Servant leadership is all about making the goals and visions clear to everyone on the team and then rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever it takes to help people win. Reginald passionately believes that we are not only servants to God, but that we are also servants to God’s people.
Shana Bell is a very intelligent business woman who is certified and qualified to help us all get to a superior level with our wealth and finances. Shana believes the importance of also exemplifying education, by making the timely sacrifice after high school. Shana graduated from Rust College in 2002, Strayer University in 2009, and Union University in 2009. After being an educator for two decades Shana felt an urgency to educate families financially and so she obtained her certified professional life coach license.
Shana wants to create an awareness, a crusade against generational poverty that can be solved by implementing the proper steps to ensure that families have the protection in place that guarantees poverty elimination. Shana’s background in education compels her to teach others what she didn’t know as an educated professional and what is not taught in schools. Shana wants to share the secrets of financial success that has been left out of conversations in many households for generations, due to lack of knowledge. Shana wants to bring to the forefront what has been keeping many families in poverty and why the cycle continues.
Shana wants to “EMPOWER” others to learn about the Importance of Paycheck Protection to spread the benefits it has among communities. Shana wants to “EMPOWER” others to start businesses in this industry because the services are needed and the educational cost is very low, with high impact, as well as compensation.
Shana’s Dream Project is to Gain Financial Freedom and Take Others along with her! SHE WANTS TO BE THE FACE OF WHAT FINANCIAL FREEDOM LOOKS LIKE!! Shana wants people to see her and know that it is Possible and it CAN happen through hard work, perseverance, and by turning your backs against the “noise.”
“Don’t expect other people to understand your dreams”, says Shana. “Your Dreams are Uniquely Yours. Don’t make decisions about your life based on the opinions of others.” Always ask: [“What’s your plan for Me?”]
“If you don’t want their life, don’t take their advice.”
“Also, always protect your Peace. Excuse yourself from negativity and drama. Your happiness is within. Never give that job to anyone else. YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOU!!! NOW GO BE GREAT!!”
Best Selling Author, International Blogger, Song Lyricist
Alan T. Black was raised and grew up in the United Methodist Church. While Alan proudly embraces his background, and personal history within the United Methodist Church, he feels ultimately the importance is not the denomination that you are a part of, but Alan believes what matters most is the relationship that you have with the Lord. Part and parcel to any relationship is the level of commitment that one makes to it. With any and all relationships, they are going to take time to grow. Alan affirms he has decided to follow what God has ordained him to do in his writing and music; spreading God’s truth. In this spiritual affirmation Alan makes sure daily to nurture and grow his relationship with the Lord.
As is the case with each of us, Alan has experienced many twists and turns along the road of life. However, each and every step along that road has led Alan to the point in life to humbly say that he is a believer and God living testimonial author and singer. Most of all, Alan is glad to be able to say that he is a Christian author and to him in this season that is the most important thing of all.
Through the years, if Alan were to describe his relationship with the Lord using one word it would be “transformation.” Continuing to grow daily in his walk with the Lord, and as well with the continued display of the fruits of his Spirit daily, Alan believes this is what his life is all about. Frankly for these times, Alan’s attitude and belief is that the world is looking to those who are Christians to see if in fact their talk does indeed match their walk.
For everything there is a time and season. Though Alan was unsure of what was in store for him, he is blessed to say that being obedient and trusting in the Lord, he is now able to say and most importantly show others that God will qualify you and lead you to accomplish what His charge is for you. Alan states “You just have to be a willing servant.” As this is a fact, what He has done through Alan, it was done so to give Him the glory.
Alan gives God constant praises of thanksgiving for allowing him to be such a vessel in this vineyard of our present day society. Alan encourages us all to seek God and allow God to be our guide as he has allowed also.
Balance and gratitude should play a part in all of our day to day living. Over the past few weeks I have been reminded by people, a lot of which are starting their own business, or already successfully operating businesses for themselves the importance of balance and gratitude. Keep in mind it’s important for us all not to lose site of those things and those people who should be most important starting with your creator and your family.
Time is so precious. We tend to treat time as if we have time but we don’t. This reminds me to encourage as many people as possible to always show appreciation to those who love you and those you love. People deserve appreciation, and all of us need to focus on balance. This world has shifted it’s culture and most people have conformed and accepted the ‘I still have time, We still have time,’ mentality when that is not so. Moving forward, Letha’s Real Talk will be presenting couples who made the decision to properly balance while building wealthy empires together. I appreciate those who have reminded me balance and appreciation matter.
Sometimes it’s a struggle, especially for those who really may not quite understand where they fit with those they have nurtured and supported so. I have come to the realization some may not appreciate their creator or even have families and these will be the very ones who will attempt to destroy the first gift creation gave us “family”. “When you lose site of who and what’s important you have become blinded to the realization that the mere existence of balance and gratitude is what allowed some of us to make it as far as we have, because of the support of those who have our best interest at heart.”
Thank you to those of you who do not mind letting the world know the importance of balance and most importantly those who encourage others to balance their family time, life, and gratitude properly.
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