Write it Down, Make it Plain

The ladies and I with their Vision Books!

WOW!

2017 is moving so fast, it's already March!!!

I have to tell you guys about my 2nd event! Yep, my 2nd!! I had wanted to do a vision board party but...everyone does those! So of course I had to do something a tad different. My girl Mya suggested I do a vision BOOK party. Well what exactly did I want to do, is what I had to figure out! I did a little research and some planning and yes, Write it down, Make it pain with Crysy Allyson was born!

Yes Erykah!!!

The vision book I created is different from a vision board because I placed more focus on goal setting and planning. Where a vision board is more cut out pics and just paste them to a board. I wanted to actually "work" on what you want to manifest in your life! Do some thinking...some planning...you know?
So I created this cute little workbook (which will be available for purchase) that covers they key areas of our lives and planning and setting goals for each. There are pages to "update" your goal setting process as well as identifying what you may need to work on. We did do a little cutting and pasting for our covers,  so each lady got to be a bit creative. The good thing about the covers, is that you can go back and change and add as you like! Vision boards are so "permanent"!

I believe that it is important that we work on ourselves while asking God(the universe, Allah, Buddha or whomever you worship) to make things happen in our lives. We must make moves on our own as well!

Working on their covers!

I am so humbled by this experience. I have ladies attend that just found my event on eventbrite and Facebook ads! They didn't even know me and wanted to attend! Social media followers that I had never met! This was awesome on so many levels, y'all. I look forward to connecting with many wonderful ladies in the future! I'm already thinking of my next event! As well as looking for other events and women to support!!!!

 Ok so, the bad news is, if you weren't there...you missed an awesome time. Good news is....I'm doing one EVERY year! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I definitely suggest you join me at the next one!

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XoXo

-Crysy

Working Woman Wednesday: Rita Givens

Hey ya'll HEY!!!

It's 2017! Happy (Late) New Year!!!! 

What do you guys have planned this year?? I definitely plan on featuring more wonderful working women this year!!! I have an awesome line up for the next few weeks! 

One woman can make a difference, together we can rock the world! 

My first gem of the year is, Rita Givens. Rita is a fellow blogger and business woman with a line of wearable inspirational quotes! You can find her website/blog at  EnHERgy Unleashed (www.enhergy365.com) and Positivity + Purpose is her online boutique.  Yes for inspiration! I actually followed her on Instagram after reading one of her inspiring blog posts and didn't even know she lives right in Houston!! My friend suggested her for the WWW posts and I was like, Hey I follow her! 

Anyway, Rita is awesome! She describes herself as, "A soul whose intentions are good." I believe that! 

Rita is a native of Natchez, MS and has been in Houston about 18 years. Rita, has had a career in corporate America, but says that "something" was nagging her to be more purposeful. Working in the corporate structure began to affect her health on every level and one day she cried out and prayed for change. She toggled back and forth for a variety of reasons, but after a surprise lay off, she was forced to "boss up".  In that moment I realized that the determination and hard work I had been using to grow other companies should be applied to my own, she said.

Currently, Rita says she " I'm soul journeying, and painting outside the lines."

She has been in business since October 2016. She has always been nudged by the universe to find a way to spread her positive quotes and inspirational sayings. Her initial goal was to write a book, but she felt the urge to do something different so she jokingly said she would "throw" her words on some shirts... and Positivity + Purpose was born.

As for what motivates Rita, she says, "My ultimate motivation is to encourage people to find their true purpose and believe in their abilities to manifest their biggest dreams. After a life of conditioned reactions and responses, sometimes you're forced to submit to the life the creator planned. I was living in a state of discomfort, because I thought my life was centered around being a good worker. The discomfort became too much and I needed to do what felt true to my soul. "

Where Inspiration and inspiring others is truly important to me, Rita says, "I am inspired by my hope for a more enlightened humanity. I am inspired by spreading love and light to each person I meet. I think it's important to show genuine kindness with gratitude for simply being alive." How awesome is that??? We definitely need more women in society that build US up instead of tearing us down.

The best selling item(s) from the Positivity + Purpose line is the "Thick Thighs & Positive Vibe" tees and tanks. Ya'll know I love a good statement tee!! I have to order one SOON! Of course I'll share when I do.

With so many other statement tee lines, Rita differentiates her brand by focusing on quality and respect for her customers. Her intention is to spread positivity and love to anyone who has weathered the experiences of life and still choose to actively aim higher everyday.

By reading this, I'm sure that Rita seems like some type of spiritual goddess, lol. There is something that she wants us to know about her, though. She says, "I want them to know that I'm not special. I'm just being brave enough to allow my soul to guide me in this moment of much needed direction, and I am hopefully using my gifts purposely.

In the future, Rita plans to grow her brand by extending it to a mentorship program for underprivileged teens. The program will give them a creative outlet and encourage their entrepreneurial spirits.

Rita's plans are to, "continue walking the path of purpose and spread love with each blog, book, or product that leaves my care. I am aiming for the sky."

I'm definitely here for all this awesomeness Rita is dishing out!!! I am certain that you cross paths with people for a reason and Rita and I crossing paths will be GREAT! I already have ideas, so stay tuned!!!

In the meantime, check out Rita's blog EnHERgy Unleashed as well as Positivity + Purpose merchandise on her website : www.enhergy365.com

Until next time, walk in faith & live in victory 

-Crysy

Event: The Playlist Showcase

Hey Ya'll!!

This past Saturday (Sept. 24), I had the pleasure of attending "The Playlist Showcase".

 The Playlist originated as a nationally syndicated radio show, hosted by Ms Cat TV which is for indie music artists across the country to share their art through various media outlets. Ms Cat TV along with B.A.N.G productions created an opportunity for these performers to do a  showcase to display their talent to a live audience. Ms Cat is an entertainment industry POWERHOUSE! Through radio, television, as well as social media she is changing the game and breaking barriers!

                     Ms Cat TV

The Playlist showcase featured about 10 indie performers, awards for local music contributors and pioneers as well as a variety of vendor an service offerings. Wait, how awesome is this, the show is to benefit F.A.C.E.S (Foundation for Autism Care, Education and Services)!

Each act performed about 3 songs. With a good variety of music performed from hardcore rap to a R&B artist who sings and also a plays the guitar! I was on my feet the whole time!

rap artist Kory Smokz put on a hott performance

 Tariq Adid ... that voice + the guitar= FIRE

Group The Pharmacy put on a WHOLE performance!!!

There were other great performances from a beautiful very talented young lady named Bria Jhane, a hip hop duos G.S.O.C, DBFD6, rappers Jtronius and Shooter Mac. So much talent in the building! 

What a treat to see legendary Houston group H-Town, local rap sensation Jay Dawg as well as Marketing genius TC Thomkins and my fav radio personality Kandi Eastman in the building to receive awards for their contributions to music. Also in the building were a variety of other artists, musicians, community leaders, business men/women and socialites.

What an awesome event this was!

H-Town with Ms Cat and Righteous of B.A.N.G production

 Jay Dawg humbly accepting his award 

 Amir Diamond of 97.9 The Boxx presenting Kandi Eastman of 102.1 Jamz her award. Did you know that is his mother!!??

I really enjoyed myself! From meeting the various artists and other media outlets on the RED CARPET to the wide variety of vendors to the refreshing talent...oh and did I mention there was food and drinks! Yes!

Myself and Mc Key2ThaCity; just the hottest female MC out of the south!

 Mc Key2ThaCity with songstress Jaye Valentine

 Ms Cat doing a red carpet interview; the fashionista in me HAD to find out who designed these fabulous gowns Ms Cat wore! Designer, Tamara Ellis of The Natty Needle did that!!!

 Power couple Lawanda and Gaylon, creators of the Hair Choppas awards, the first Grammy awards for the Beauty industry.

 The variety of vendors

Media access!

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Even though the was the 1st annual Playlist Showcase, everything was put on and put together very nicely! Ms Cat has a great team!

Thanks to my very special sister Mc Key2thaCity for this opportunity. If this is any indication on how Ms Cat does events, I can't wait until the next one! You guys should meet me there!

Until the next event!

XoXo

-Crysy

Keep up with Ms Cat here

Keep up with B.A.N.G productionz here
More info on designer Tamara Ellis here

Keep up with Mc Key here

More info on the Hair Choppas awards here

Working Woman Wednesday- Kim Harris

Hey guys!

It's #WWW or Working Woman Wednesday again! I am SO glad that my 1st #WWW blog post received SO much love!! Thank you!!! I just thought that it was time that someone recognize women that are actually making a positive mark in today's society. There are so many female business owners, philanthropist, advocates etc. that we know nothing about! Why not be that someone to bring attention to them! 
I definitely plan to keep #WWW posts going. Let's support each other! Hopefully, I can help inform people of all the wonderful women doing various things in our communities as well as make some connections! Not only do I want to inform, but I really want to inspire! Everybody has a STORY! By me sharing the stories of various women, I hope that at least one woman can read this and decide not to give up, to give something new a try or to keep on pushing!
This weeks #WWW is Kim Harris, owner of Sheas of Essence. Sheas of Essence is a budding handcrafted body products company that includes items such as bath bombs, sugar scrubs and body butters that are creatively infused with shea butter, mango butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil.
When asked how she decided to start her business, Kim stated, "I come from a family of entrepreneurs and as successful as my family’s businesses  have become I have to be honest that I never imagined having the torch being passed to me. Before Sheas of Essence was even birthed I always had this way of trying to recreate something. My husband and I could be at dinner and I would say “You know I can make this right?”  Even though I love to cook I knew that I had no desire to going into the catering business. As long as I can I can remember I’ve always had sensitive skin. There were very few products that I could use that wouldn’t irritate me. After noticing that I ran out of my skin moisturizer and didn’t have time to go to the store to purchase more I decided to make my own. I didn’t know what the outcome was going to be but I was up for the challenge." She went on to say that after making her first batch of body butter, she knew immediately that is what she wanted to do. Kim went into researching various natural butters, oils and other ingredients and how to create some of her favorite body products.  A year and a half later, Sheas of Essence is well on it's way to becoming a staple body product line! 

All the products have a special way of pampering and moisturizing your skin, leaving it feeling and smelling amazing. The bath bombs that are offered in a variety of yummy smelling scents are seemingly the line's best selling product. 
Kim said, "It makes me laugh when customers come up to smell them and then inquire what is the purpose of them. Most of the responses are “I don’t take baths.” I understand where they were coming from because of our daily tasks and all the hats that we may wear throughout the week rarely gives the average person just to take time to relax. You may not have time or the finances to go to the spa or get a weekly massage, but that is when our products come in to play. I challenge all customers to take time after a busy day, draw them a warm bath, light a candle (Soon I will be introducing a candle line), drop a bath bomb in and allow Sheas of Essence to go to work. I promise you will be coming back for more."

Kim gets excited when sharing her love for God and how her faith has helped her, especially with her business. Kim shared, "I find great joy when I’m allowed to be used to be a blessing to others in any capacity. When I think about each of my new and returning customers I thank God that something that he has gifted me to do has given them a chance to experience a way to relax and feel pampered after using one of Sheas of Essence products. My motto is that each product is “made with love and a prayer.” All throughout the process of preparing the products I’m praying that all of my customers needs are being met and that are able to experience and see Christ within me and their experience with Sheas of Essence."
Kim concluded by saying, "As a child of God I know that he has equipped each one of us with a gift and assignment to share with others. I had no idea that this moment of creativity would blossom into such an amazing journey. I know that everyone isn’t meant to be an entrepreneur or a small business owner but after being laid off and giving someone the power to interrupt the finances of our household I was determined to never be put in that state again."
SOE is definitely a budding business! You can can find Kim sharing her faith and her awesome products at various events all over the Houston and surrounding areas.

Keep up with Kim and all things Sheas of Essence here by following her on Instagram! 

Shop Sheas of Essence here

 

SOE owner and Creator, Kim Harris

 

Bath bombs from SOE