The Dare Dreamer Movement by Julene Fleurmond

In this clip from Tangle.com, Marshawn Evans, an esteemed entrepreneur who has appeared on Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, and an inspiring woman of God, answers how she thinks the Proverbs 31 woman parallels to the woman of the 21st century. Marshawn is the founder of Skirts in the Boardroom, “the definitive guide to being a modern-day sassy, savvy, sensible, and smart woman leader.”

DreamFood: Inspiring Points
– “Comparing yourself to somebody else always results in a negative response…”

– The Proverbs 31 woman was fulfilling her calling, it was possible for her to be multi-dimensional

– We are not called to be the Proverbs 31 woman in doing exactly what she did – we’re called to be who we’re called to be

– “…it’s about how you can be multidimensional by maximizing your personal purpose…”

“Treasure You” is a segment on Good Morning Texas hosted by Pat Smith, wife of Emmitt Smith, and that profiles strong, inspiring women. Smith describes her vision for Treasure You as “a community of women that can share eachother’s dreams, and passions, and fears and insecurities with one another.” You can visit the Treasure You website at www.treasureyou.org to learn more about the vision, and you can also watch past episodes on Youtube.

I met Ms. Smith briefly at an event hosted by Women That Soar last summer, and she seemed like such a warm and beautiful person, both inside and out. I love what she’s doing with this show, and it seems like one that can even inspire younger girls to treat themselves as women of worth.

Here are some of my favorite episodes, with women I also really look up to:

On my other site Dream in Soul, I interviewed Dr. Naima Johnston an inspirational singer and author who gave tips for artists on following their calling. Check out part of the interview below and click “Continue Reading” for the full interviews. Dr. Naima also has seminars to help anyone who needs guidance to reach their dreams; visit her at www.naimajohnston.com for more information.

Called to Sing: Interview with Author and Singer Dr. Naima Johnston, Part 1

Dr. Naima Johnston shares how she overcame many obstacles to respond to her call to sing. Her new book Called To Sing: 13 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting In Music Ministry addresses issues that many artists fail to recognize as potential problems that can stunt the growth of their ministries.

Attempted suicide at 14. Sexually assaulted as a teenager. Told she wasn’t good enough to sing at 18. Struggled with eating disorders in college. Abused by live in boyfriend at 22. Saved by grace at 24. Broken-hearted and desolate at 30.

These are some of the tribulations that Dr. Naima Johnston faced throughout her life. In her early 30s, after she left her position as the Associate Director of Student Life at Wright State University to pursue a career in Christian music, she found herself confused, financially bankrupt, emotionally drained, and doubting the calling of God.

Growing into Your Calling: Part 2 of Interview with Dr. Naima Johnston

In Part 1 of the interview, Dr. Naima Johnston introduced herself and her passion to share her past mistakes in ministry to help aspiring artists. In Part 2 she shares how she overcame many obstacles to respond to her call to sing, and gives even more advice on finding your calling. Her new book Called To Sing: 13 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting In Music Ministry addresses issues that many artists fail to recognize as potential problems that can stunt the growth of their ministries. If you missed it click here to read Part 1 of the interview.

Dream in Soul: How do you think someone knows what their ministry calling is? How do you know if you are called to sing?

Soul Inspired is a word of inspiration from women and creative minds who have overcome obstacles and lived & dreamed boldly.

This Soul Inspired is about how blessing can come from anywhere, even hardship, if you choose to see it. I often have to remind myself to view the blessings in a situation whenever hardship occurs, and to overcome my dark times in order to be able to live more fully.

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.”
– Alice Walker

Herstory
Alice Walker (born February 9, 1944) is an author and civil rights activist. When Alice Walker was eight years old, she lost sight in one eye when one of her older brothers shot her with a BB gun by accident. She went on to received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983 for her critically acclaimed novel The Color Purple.

“Is it not true, then, that my life with all its limitations
touches at many points the life of the World Beautiful?
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I
learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content…”

“Silence sits immense upon my soul. Then comes Hope with a sweet, sad smile and whispers, ‘There is joy in self-forgetfulness’. So I try to make the light in others’ eyes my sun, the music in others’ ears my symphony, the smile on others’ lips my happiness.”

– Hellen Keller, The Story of My Life

Herstory
“Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 � June 1, 1968) American author, activist and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college. What is less well known is how Keller’s life developed after she completed her education. She was a prolific author, was well traveled, and campaigned for workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and many other progressive causes.”

Biography Source: Wikipedia