The Savvy Speaks Empowerment Podcast w/ Ms. Lisa L. Nobles

This segment is dedicated to exploring facets of freeing yourselves from fear, doubt, regret and addictions such overeating.  Welcome to "When Destiny Needs an Intervention: For the Love of Sugar." Learn more about my guest: Rochelle Denise Jacobs

Self-concept allows you to view yourself from a holistic standpoint. You will see yourself distinctively, finding value within your uniqueness which ultimately leads you to peace. Welcome to Knowledge of Self  | References: McLeod, S. A. (2008). Self-concept. Simply psychology. Retrieved https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-concept.html  | Combs, S. (2017, October 12-15). Tips for Business Success by Diddy. [Conference presentation]. Revolt Music Conference 2017, Atlanta, GA., United States. Retrieved from https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Tips+for+Business+Success+by+Diddy+youtube&docid=608023659852662182&mid=CC3C604728600F6C5E9BCC3C604728600F6C5E9B&view=detail&FORM=VIRE | Puff, R. (2017). How to Find Inner Peace. Being in nature fosters stillness and silence. Simply Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201710/how-find-inner-peace 

WE go through life in many instances striving to prove to ourselves and others that we are upright people, and we have to forgive the person or people in which caused....   Welcome to Trauma: Facing Forgiveness

Everyone thinks that developing or maintaining a positive mindset will happen overnight. Yet in one shift, we could all be faced equally with mental & physical distresses which has changed our lives tremendously. Yet, I believe that .....   Welcome to Developing a Positive Mindset

Steve Maraboli once stated that “happiness is not the absence of problems; it is the ability to deal with them.” I believe that. And I maintain that challenges come and they go, while at the same time, overcoming them is what not only strengthens our emotional capacity. But it also aids in growth and development. I believed that sometimes we overlook those moments designed to prune us and take us to our arrival.....   Welcome to: Rising above Disappointment    References Bell, D. E. (1985). Disappointment in decision making under uncertainty. Operations research, 33(1), 1-27. Retrieved from http://148.204.210.204/mdid/dissapointment.pdf Rivas, R. F., & Toseland, R. W. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Retrieved from vbk://9781323747094 Van Dijk, W. W. (1999). Not having what you want versus having what you do not want: The impact of type of negative outcome on the experience of disappointment and related emotions. Cognition & Emotion, 13(2), 129-148. Retrieved from http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.980.7449&rep=rep1&type=pdf

We become disappointed when we strive to fulfill our self-fulling prophecies. Those things we secretly believe that will help us to shine when in all actuality, the contents of our hearts is filled with mold and dust particles―where we avoid realizing that doing good sometimes has unexpected consequences and that having a family does require sacrifice (for example)........   Welcome to: Full Steam Ahead    Resources Craib, I. (1994). The importance of disappointment. Psychology Press.Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=P5F01t-poxQC&oi=fnd&pg=PP9&dq=disappointment&ots=KY89cVG2tJ&sig=tHpAMN2lrbw1gtodWEWY75b3q84#v=onepage&q=disappointment&f=false   Goodreads. (2020 October 17). Overcoming Quotes. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/overcoming

Sometimes you must speak from the pit of your brokenness just so that you can become the significant difference within your own life. Come on now. Sometimes life will... Welcome to: Knowledge of Self   Please like, share, follow, and download this episode. 

Being Distinctive means #living your next level. Being Distinctive means raising your current standards of operation to do more, be more, and become more. Welcome to: D.A.R.E. 2 Dream Like a BOSS. Please like, share, follow, and download.  

During the communication episode I, Lisa L. Nobles,  will cover a total of three keys. Now, as you listen to the communication episode, please keep this in mind, I will NOT promise you that because you may have had a previous communication blunder that all your relationships will be restored due to unawareness. Not so. However, what I can promise is as you practice these processes, you will build stronger interpersonal relationships because being a strategic communicator increases self-value & worth.   Welcome to Communication as a process.

You've replayed that last situation in your mind continuously. The one that hurt you tremendously, and then you've convinced yourself why it is better to settle for the here and now. And to only isolate yourself from the surrounding world. When you are in emotional pain, you strive to keep up with the reasoning for remaining in an emotionally safe place? But at the end of the day, who are you kidding?   Welcome to Trust Misconceptions.     _______________ References *Bundrant, M. (2018). 10 Signs You Have Trust Issues and How to Begin Healing. Psyche central. Retrieved from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/nlp/2016/11/trust-issues/ *Solomon, R. C., & Flores, F. (2003). Building trust: In business, politics, relationships, and life. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3gANDpU

You see, sometimes, our behaviors in one relationship will dictate our interactions within another. Here, what I began to realize is when we are viewing our relationships through a distorted lens, our adverse reactions are in alignment with acts of low-self-esteem. How does one begin to heal when your insecurities override your ability to trust the other person? *This episode was updated on 5/1/2021.   Welcome to Overcoming Fear & Insecurities While Building Trust _________________________ References *Bundrant, M. (2018). 10 Signs You Have Trust Issues and How to Begin Healing. Psyche central. Retrieved from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/nlp/2016/11/trust-issues/ *Feeney, J. A. (2002). Attachment, marital interaction, and relationship satisfaction: A diary study. Personal Relationships, 9(1), 39-55. doi:10.1111/1475-6811.00003 *Murray, S. L., Holmes, J. G., MacDonald, G., & Ellsworth, P. C. (1998). Through the looking glass darkly? When self-doubts turn into relationship insecurities. Journal of personality and social psychology, 75(6), 1459. *Solomon, R. C., & Flores, F. (2003). Building trust: In business, politics, relationships, and life. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3gANDpU

Challenges exist in relationships when building or rebuilding trust. However, when you set boundaries, you establish your standards. And then you will be able to develop healthy and trusting relationships. Your learning? Treat YOU how YOU desire to be treated. And then others will treat you how you would like to be treated - with love, honor, respect, and trustworthiness.    Welcome to Setting Boundaries for Successful Relationships __________________________ Reference Whitfield, C. L. (1993). Boundaries and Relationships: Knowing, Protecting and enjoying the self. Health Communications, Inc. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/lYqjAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PP1&dq=setting+boundaries+in+relationshipscvv

You are physically & emotionally injured. Frustrated and confused. "He never hit me before. Why now?" For others, you are questioning your very existence because even after he promised to honor & protect you, you are here. Now. Once again. You are broken and abused. Held up in the waiting room. Anticipating the next doctor's prognosis. Yet, once again.....   Welcome to Broken and Abused: Overcoming the Trauma of Domestic Violence    Learn more about Dr. M. Nichole Peters here: ROCK        Lisa Nobles, the host's show reference: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (n.d.). National Statistics. Retrieved from: https://ncadv.org/statistics    

Studies show that substantial contributing causes of the widespread of COVID 19 amongst minority groups are as a result of at least three scholarly factors. One, an accumulation of social factors that can account for why our black and brown communities are the leading ethnic groups for confirmed COVID 19 cases and deaths in the United States. Secondly????? Join the conversation now to hear more :O)   Welcome to COVID 19 & The Quarantine    Learn more about the queens of the roundtable guest here: N.P. Sequoise | Shyma   | Dr. Shaletra    Lisa Nobles, the Podcast Host References    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020, May 1). Coronavirus (COVID19). Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2KVSIep  Nanaia, R. (2020 May 1). Blacks, Hispanics Hit Harder by the Coronavirus, Early U.S. Data Show Chronic Health Conditions and Social Factors are to Blame Experts Say. AARP. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3f9OVIr      

When you are displaced or experience an unexpected life challenge, or change, you must check your mindset. Sometimes when we become discouraged based on the surprising distance from being busy, it is obvious reasoning for why some will experience anxiety. It is entirely natural to become discouraged because of a significant life-changing experience. -Lisa   Welcome to "Distance and Discouragement: Three keys for remaining empowered."   As promised the link from my original mindset lesson created with the Ted-Ed Creator Please share and leave a review. I, my guest, and new followers would love reading your feedback. I appreciate and value you:O)

This segment is dedicated to sharing the importance of recognizing depressive symptoms, understanding what depression is, how to overcome depression and preventative or coping mechanisms one can utilize to maintain social and nurturing environments.   Welcome to "Depression: Identifying Symptoms, Triggers, and More.." Learn more about Kathrine here: Katherine

"Because forgiveness leads to peace! I forgive you because I found value in loving and forgiving myself." -Ms. Lisa Nobles   Welcome to "Self-forgiveness: Keys for Self-Discovery!"    Reference Worthington, E., & Wade, N. G. (2019). Handbook of forgiveness. Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351123341

Have you become an emotional slave or emotional train-wreck to your issues because you've allowed obstacles to prevent you from happiness and peace? To thrive, we need to challenge ourselves to focus, remain consistent, and hopeful.   Welcome to "Peace and Happiness: Three Keys for Living Life Authentically."  

Happy New Year, Family. By defining focusing and cultivating the "sense" of purpose, I share my top tips for how to thrive in purpose in 2020. Additionally, I share keys on what purpose is and how to overcome challenges that can prevent you from being your best selves. These tips are sure to give you clarity concerning reconnecting to your deepest passion.. yourselves, your dreams, and ultimately, your purpose.   Welcome to "Purpose and Passion: Three Keys for Defining and Thriving in 2020!"   Learn more about Ms. Lisa Here: Lisa  

Join me and my guest Jennifer Cochran as she shares a conversation for cancer patients, survivors, the friends and families of those who are fighting through the journey. Jennifer explains details about the topic of "You are More Than Your Diagnosis!" This episode promises to be filled with useful information when dealing with elements of cancer. from discovering you have the disease to dealing with the body pain that is associated as a result of having cancer. This is a segment that you do not want to miss.    Welcome to "You are More Than Your Diagnosis" Learn more about Jenn here: Jennifer Cochran

Please join my guest and me Jamillah Gaines as we will discuss How to invest in real estate and build generational wealth without banks, credit, cash, or a realtor. Jamillah shares, "my solution for getting out of the ghetto and out of the hood and becoming a successful businesswoman began very early in life. Because I had mentors and coaches that took me under their wings and showed me how to get out of my situation, I became a problem solver. You don't know what you don't know."   Welcome to "How to invest in real estate and build generational wealth without banks, credit, cash, or a realtor."   Learn more about J. Gaines here: The Wholesale Diva

Join me and my guest Ginger London as we discuss her topic of “Becoming a Strong Leader.” I am excited about this topic where Ginger will share how to raise your entrepreneurial or business leadership skills with confidence and then take that confidence to the next level.   Ginger will also discuss creating your successful door, building trust, and being an influential leader. This episode is for the entry level to the more experienced leader. As Ginger says, "the number one thing I think when evolving into a great leader is the person has to be a learner. You have to commit yourself to being a life long learner. Don't ever become arrogant or grandiose in which you think you cannot acquire more knowledge." This episode is filled with a wealth of knowledge.    Welcome to "Becoming a Strong Leader"   Find out more about Ginger here: Ginger London

Today join my guest Philandris Stovall and me as she speaks about the topic, “Life After Transition." Being a single mother of two, once Ziggy transitioned, life presented its set of challenges. However true, Philandris chose to rise above it all. With a focus of continuing to allow Ziggys legacy to thrive through his book for Children, "The Mystery of the Missing Ring;" this mother believed in the importance of maintaining your purpose despite the pain of losing a child. And yes family, all while still raising her daughter Zoe.   Her advice to other parents experiencing a loss of a child is to "allow God to become your validator! Continue to love and pray for others. And don't allow anyone to put a limit on your grieving process."   Welcome to Life after Transition.   Learn more about Philandris here: Philandris   [Join the conversation on Podbean, iTunes, Spreaker, Google Play, Spotify]    

Love doesn't come with conditions, and I felt that I was in love. Eventually, he changed because "his existence was enough for me." And as Brianna, who is a Life Coach, continues, what could anyone tell me because I already knew, he was not for me, but I went along with marrying him anyway.    Find me on Podbean, Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, iamlisanobles.com, and Spreaker. LISTEN to what we're talking about; do we lack in self-love which drives us to settle for any old type of relationship? Welcome to the Savvy Speaks Empowerment Podcast w/Ms. Lisa Nobles. Download, share and leave a review, I would love hearing from you.   Welcome to "Suffering in Silence." Learn more about Briana Taylor here: Survivor 

Join me tonight [May 6, 2019] at 8:00 p.m., CST with my guest Katharine Love as she discusses the importance of avoiding using food as a "drug of choice." Hum, Hum! Overcome your past and learn new behaviors which should prevent you from finding comfort in overeating your true (hidden) negative feelings away.   Katharine further shares how negative emotional states can reveal self-hatred and hidden rage. Is it okay to be angry and then act on those angry feelings with food? If you are willing to face yourselves, this segment is designed to heal by dealing with our issues and align that in truth and self-love.   Welcome to: "Weight Loss: Lose the Weight and Keep it Off!"    Learn more about Katharine: Katharine Love

Limitations in which we place on ourselves can be emotionally crippling. To live your dreams and passions authentically means not putting restrictions on yourself. Here Dr. Anita Jackson explains how your beliefs, when not careful, can limit your success. Sometimes you must fake it till you make it and you can powerfully change your world."   As Dr. Jackson continues affirmations such as "I am more than enough, I am favored of God," and by getting around the right people, you will receive the correct messages that are in line with your purpose that will help you grow into the individual you've always have dreamt of becoming. Welcome to The Unlimited Woman: Four Keys to Releasing Your Limitations.     Learn more about Dr. Anita Jackson here: Dr. Anita Jackson Information

Today on the Savvy Speaks Empowerment Podcast, [8:00 p.m. CST] join my guest Dr. Barbara Lowe and me as she explores "Overcoming Past Traumas with Faith plus Therapy." Here the discussion will lead you to reasoning's for living a life perpetually through experiences which leave you with anxiety, depression, and or other mental health issues.   These situations, when you do not deal with them will have you to sabotage your successes and relationships. Ultimately, leaving you laden with feelings of low-self-worth and esteem. Wouldn't you like to know how to prevent and overcome challenges which give you feelings of rejection and unacceptance? Join the conversation now, and let's talk about it.    Welcome to "Overcoming Past Traumas with Faith Plus Therapy." Learn more about Dr. Barbara here: Dr. B   Leave your comments below, I'd love to hear from you. Share and follow. Leave a review. I appreciate you. 

Ladies, especially, come and learn what it means to not only “be a Staying Woman"  yet what it does entail for becoming one, a Staying Woman that is! Tamara shares that a "Staying Woman,  is vulnerable and focused while remaining and staying true to her beliefs, values, and attitudes. She carries the grace and virtue of who God's nature is.   A Staying Woman is an "AUTHENTIC expression of the LIKENESS and image of God!" Ohhh man, I cannot wait for YOU to engage in the simplicity and humility shared within this conversation family!   Podbean, Spreaker, iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify! SS is everywhere! I would love for you to join us! Leave your comments below. I'd love to hear from you. Share and follow. Thank you.  Learn more about Tamara here: Tamara Marcella 

Join me for a special “WELCOME back from break episode” for the Savvy Speaks Empowerment Podcast! This episode will share how to continue into 2019 with strength, focus, and perseverance! This segment is just a prelude for what and who is to come over the course of the remainder of the year!   2019 promises to have a variety of topics and guest! Take a listen!  New year, new look, new me, new you! Join the conversation now.    Leave your comments below. Share and follow. Thank you for being apart of the SS family.

In this episode, Denise Hamilton share keys to living your life with passion and all while lessening the stress and overwhelm of life! You TOO can have it all. Join me and Denise and "let's talk about it."   Negative voices can cripple you, but you gotta start. The fear of criticism can lock us down. Get your ideas out of your mind and into the world. I am choosing what I want to do, deliberately and intentionally. -Denise Hamilton Here more about this when you download this episode.    Join Denise Hamilton, CEO of www.watchherwork.com as we discuss how to Live Life Boldly and Passionately: You TOO Can Have it All. Welcome!

Join me, and Philandis Stovall the Author of Even Through the Storm: A Mom's Faith Amid Adversity, who shares her journey about how to handle struggles as a single mother during adversity. Welcome to "Even Through the Storm: A Mom's Faith Amid Adversity!”   Learn more about Philandis here: Philandis Stovall

In THIS season of your life, God has a blueprint for your life. It is better to be favored by God than a man because low places teach you to be grateful," Tonya says! This discussion promises to be nothing short of a demonstration and a journey of love, tragedy, heartache, filled with godly intimacy! Welcome to Faithful and Favored: Trusting God in This Season."   Learn More about Tonya Ratliff here: Tonya's information

Join LaKitia Woodard, a Sisters Coach, and I as we discuss keys for "Helping Women to Discover, Define, and Live their Truth." If you are anything like me, to live your truth can be intimidating at first. However, as Lakitia shares, she had to shed layers that were suppressing who she "truly" was. Welcome to "Helping Women to Discover, Define, and Live their Truth."   Learn more about LaKitia here: Lakitia Woodward

Today on the Savvy Speaks podcast, join my guest Corey W. Scales and I as he discusses “Defining Success!” For me, I can appreciate when Corey shares once you find your 'why' then show other people how to find theirs. Afterward, try and help them OBTAIN it. Their why that is family.   Additionally, for Corey, he also suggests focus and to surround yourself with greatness. Two keys which may help you prioritize what is most important for you during and in your journey. Join the conversation today and let's talk about it. Learn more about Corey here: Defining Success.

Today join me and my guest, Lawrence Marshall, as he discusses the importance of building self-esteem, confidence, and self-respect in at-risk youth. Through his non-profit agency, he and his team can reinforce positive life skills in their recipients through programs that include stem robotic activities.   In doing so leads to the development of leadership qualities that aid in identifying the purpose of the youth in which they serve. Integrity Mentors utilizes spiritual concepts to obtain physical results. Beginning in 2005, join the conversation in learning the relevance of the needs for at-risk youth, the positive effects, and the fulfillment of successful guided mentorship. Learn more about Integrity Mentors here: Lawrence Marshall

Being a woman of high value requires sacrifices. Whether those sacrifices are improving your self-worth, respect, esteem or appearance, to attract the best relationship for ourselves means not being basic. "Women do not know the behaviors that they do in which lands them in the same type of relationship over and over again," Linda explains.   As this powerhouse continues, "some of us are so tied into choosing those same type of men that are the cheaters, liars, and the emotionally unavailable that you may be left feeling hopeless towards finding a relationship of caliber. It's time to change those behaviors and "don't be basic." Welcome to "Don't Be Basic: Be a Woman of High Value."    Find out more about Linda, visit here: Linda Hayles Information

Join my guest Godspromise and I on the Savvy Speaks podcast as she discusses the age-old question of how badly do you want success? Godspromise, and yes that is her real name, shares her journey which began during the wake of the knife and gun violence in London, England. At a point when many others may have chosen to turn a blind eye toward saving unaccounted for youth (those written off by society) through her partnership with the community, she took a stand and implemented change in her community.   Learn more about Godspromise here: Godspromise

Join me and my guest Sequoise Givens as she discusses her book "No Colored Nurses." To be a successful nurse takes skill, passion, and drive. And with that being said, success can often come at a cost for some.  In this episode, my guest explores the road to success from the eyes of a minority nurse striving to navigate her career while overcoming and facing many challenges. In "No Colored Nurses," Sequoise exclaims by possessing attributes such as tenancy and standing firm upon personal principles (amongst other qualities) a minority nurse can succeed. Find out more about Sequoise here: No Colored Nurses

Today on the Savvy Speaks Empowerment Podcast, join my guest Jazzmine Jackson and me as she discusses the topic of "Learning How to Apply the Labels of Purpose." We're learning how to replace self-inflicted or societal negative labels with purpose-filled and empowering labels.   Jazzmine continues to share, being a suicide survivor who learned about labels because she too wore labels. In 2012, Jazzmine suffered from severe depression. She felt worthless without value and all because she lived a life of perfection. Jazzmine knows how to walk in purpose. She is an overcomer. She NOW wears God ordained labels such as joy, fearfully made, victorious, and so much more. Let's talk about it family. Join the conversation now. Learn more about Jazzmine here: Jazzmine Jackson

This segment is dedicated to sharing keys of why business owners can leverage the power of their unique voice through tools such as live-streaming, podcast interviews, and telesummits. As Altovise explains, harnessing the power of your unique voice aids in a business owners transparency. Which ultimately grows and creates expansion within their business that conclusively reaches their desired and targeted audience. Thereby, entrepreneurs can shine in their purpose.   Welcome to "Leveraging the Power of Your Unique Voice for Your Business."   Learn more about Altovise here: Leveraging Your Voice. 

Join Altovise Pelzer and me as she discusses entrepreneurial authorship. In this segment find out why entrepreneurs should have at least one book published. As Altovise shares, becoming a published author creates a variety of avenues for their business to include company expansion. While providing an opportunity for the entrepreneur to share their expertise with their current customer base as well as the world; in this segment, you will learn how to sell your book. Additionally, we explore how to package your knowledge and expand your market to incorporate speaking engagements and networking opportunities to develop a thriving and energetic business. Welcome to Entrepreneurial Authorship. Learn more about Altovise here: Altovise

On today's episode, join me and my guest Cee Cee Caldwell, the wellness architect, who provides services and products that can help you renovate, rejuvenate, and restore your life, through the inclusion of aromatherapy, life coaching, relaxation therapy, healthy eating, and nutrition planning. Cee Cee will share keys of how individuals can incorporate some of these techniques into their lives for living a more vigorous and holistic lifestyle. Welcome to "A Healthier You Lifestyle: Helping People Renovate, Rejuvenate and Restore Their Lives." Learn more about Cee Cee here: The Wellness Architect

On today's show join LaDonna Marie and I as she discusses how to find the champion in you. LaDonna shares that she found the champion in herself when she discovered God's plan for her life and the lives of others. LaDonna had to become different versions of herself at this time as she explains. LaDonna can attest to finding the champion in one's self as she is an International Multi-Award winning, Bestselling Author, Writer, Poet, and Motivational Speaker. Welcome to Discovering the Champion in You.   Learn more about LaDonna here: LaDonna Marie

Join Ti'Keya Lawrence and I as she shares keys for building self-love. In this episode Ti'Keya shares as women, we are nurturers and we are always doing things for everyone else and we put ourselves last on the list. We need to stop putting ourselves last on the list." Join the conversation in learning tips for improving self-love and how that aligns with having a healthy self-esteem. Welcome to "Keys for Developing a Healthy Self-Love."   Learn more about Ti'keya here: Love M.E.E., LCC

Join me and my guest, Hillary Gooden, as she shares the relevance of incorporating fruits and vegetables into your everyday lifestyle. Welcome to "How to Live a Life in Peace Without Pain or Disease: Keys to Living a Healthy Lifestyle."    

Let's give a warm welcome to our guest queen Ashanti T. Barnes who is a kingdom builder who operates with the Spirit of Excellence in all her endeavors. Our guest is, indeed is committed to enriching the lives of others through ministry and education. Welcome to "Operating in a Spirit of Excellence."   Learn more about Ashanti T. Barnes here: Excellence

John Renfro shares how to diversify your portfolio to increase your wealth. John further shares," by utilizing different investment vehicles amongst a variety of sectors you will create a diversified portfolio." Join us this evening as we talk investments. Welcome to "Keys to Building a Lucrative Investment Portfolio."

Join me and Cierra as she speaks about "Healing Through Words." If you've ever experienced depression, bipolar or other mental health challenges, take a listen.  Welcome to "Healing through Words."  Learn more about Cierra here: Cierra Arnold

Join Giovanna Dessein, Founder of Finance with Giovanna as we discuss the challenges of the lack of personal financial awareness. Welcome to "Becoming the Financial Stability Your Parents Always Wanted You to Marry."  Find out more information about Giovanna here: Finance.with.Giovanna

Join me and Sheila Alley a Personal Image Consultant where she shares her keys on "How to Increase Your Confidence, Credibility, and Revenue with Sheila Alley." Welcome to "How to increase your confidence, credibility, and revenue with Sheila Alley."  Find out more about Sheila here: Sheila Alley

"Whenever he got with me, I became his side chick, and whenever I didn't add up to her, he abused me," Renea Tabor recalls. Are you that woman who has had a difficult journey in striving to wait for the perfect mate and yet you settled into the perfect mess? You settled for the right now versus the what's to come which on any given day would be better than living beneath who God created you to be right? Although Renea's journey took her to an uncertain destination, God knew where He was directing her life and the life of her family. Welcome to "Becoming a Woman of Excellence."