Simone A-Small Business Spotlight

Tell me about yourself…My name is Simone A. House. I am 20 years old and a junior in college.

I am a pianist, certified personal fitness trainer, hip hop, cheerleading and gymnastics instructor, a part-time assistant manager at The Body Shop and I run my own business. SIMONEDRIA ACCESSORIES©.  I enjoy reading, game-planning, as well as playing and creating jewelry and music in my spare time. I am currently majoring in Liberal Studies at my nearby community college. 

My passions are definitely music and business.

I associate an abundance of pleasure with staying productive and working hard.  I am very goal oriented and to exercise my ability to accomplish goals, I begin every month by planning out my goals and separating them by each category such as work, fitness, school and business. At the end of the month, I hold myself accountable for what I have and have not accomplished.

What motivates you to keep going? I am aware that God has blessed me with many talents and abilities. I have a purpose on this Earth and it would be silly for me to withhold myself from my true potential so I strive to work hard every day.

Do you feel your life is balanced between your personal and professional life? Although I am very busy, I have an even balance between my personal and professional life. I definitely work harder than I play. I associate an abundance of pleasure and freedom to staying focused on my goals and ambitions. I work hard and have people in my direct circle who are just as busy as I am. We are all making moves and staying focused. We uplift each other.

What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur? The advice I would give to an aspiring entrepreneur is to believe in yourself whole heartedly. On the days you feel yourself falling off, push yourself twice as hard. Visualize yourself where you want to be. Put your success out into the universe. Keep yourself sharp by educating yourself. Be patient, be grateful and be generous.

What’s your favorite social media platform? My favorite social media platform would be instagram because a picture is worth a 1000 words and if you write 1000 words and I enjoy the freedom of interpreting posts the way I want to rather than reading redundant Facebook posts.

What book are you currently reading or would recommend to fellow entrepreneurs? Awaken the Giant Within, is an awesome read. This book definitely aided me in developing the proper mindset for achievement.

What’s your favorite app?

PNC mobile banking

What's your favorite Podcast account name? Jazzism (a katzpheno mix)

What’s your favorite Entrepreneur website/blog to visit? DarrenHardy.com

What’s your favorite quote? “Weak people seek revenge, strong people forgive, smart people ignore”.  –Albert Einstein

Support and stay connected with Simone with the links below:

Website 

Facebook

instagram: @simone.a.house 

Ashley A. Porter-Small Business Spotlight

Tell me about yourself…Ashley Porter, from Columbia, MD is an  author, blogger, inspirational/motivational speaker, and the founder of Goal Getters Empowerment Association. Ashley has a passion to help other's get closer to their greater.  She is faith fueled and purpose driven with Jesus at the center or her life. Not only is beautiful and sweet, she is also a fantastic mother of 1. The mission of Goal Getters Empowerment Association encourages youth and young adults to obtain a positive self image and self worth, as well as build confidence to achieve their greatest potential. We stand on the words written in Philippians 4:13. We are faith fueled and purpose driven with Christ at the center of our lives. 

What motivates you to keep going?  My purpose,  knowing that God gave me a specific assignment to carry out. In order for those that are assigned to me to get into position,  I must first be in position. 

Do you feel your life is balanced between your personal and professional life? I feel that there is no separation.  In ministry I must be anchored in Christ at all times. I try really hard to make sure my relationships are being nurtured to flourish

What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur? "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. " proverbs 16:3 Keep your focus on God and be sure that your relationship with him grows.  Never lose sight of why you are doing what you do. Money, People,  and things will ALL fail you but God is eternal. 

What’s your favorite social media platform? Well, I'm a writer and Twitter restricts me with that character limit.  Facebook is two pages in one (personal and organization)

What book are you currently reading or would recommend to fellow entrepreneurs to? I am currently reading "The New Master Your Money" by Ron Blue I recommend it to all. So much wisdom  for financial growth.

What’s your favorite app?I love inkpad, things get poured into me ALL the time so that note app helps me alot. 

What's your favorite Podcast account name? I like Paula White.  I don't get to listen to Podcasts often. I love YouTube lol.

What’s your favorite Entrepreneur website/blog to visit? My favorite blog I would say mine because it's real, raw, and relevant but Heather Lindsey inspires me alot she is an amazing woman of God. Www.heatherllindsey.com

What’s your favorite quote?Ahh, there are so many. My favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" I am truly learning not to limit a limitless God.Thank You!

Support and stay connected with Ashley with the links below:

www.goalgettersempowerment.com www.livelovethinkfree.blogspot.com

Facebook: Ashley Porter

Instagram: Ashley_Speaks_

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Aja-Small Business Spotlight

Tell me about yourself…I'm a wife and mother of 2 wonderful homeschooled children.  I'm also the founder of Simple Beauty Naturals, makers of natural, vegetarian skincare and cosmetics.  The business is structured as a franchise and I coach our franchisees so that they can achieve their ultimate business goals and dreams.  I have a BA in Finance and I've worked as a financial analyst. I've also worked in the marketing departments of Jive Records, Hidden Beach, and Chicago's urban radio station Power 92.

I LOVE what I do and I truly know that I was born to be an entrepreneur.

What motivates you to keep going? Drive.  Put sometimes drive can get low.  I constantly listen to motivational audio files and podcasts.  In addition, I read business books all the time.  In fact our franchisees read a book each month to keep us focused.

Do you feel your life is balanced between your personal and professional life? Yes.  There's no separation between business and family life.  My husband and I are both entrepreneurs so business is an intricate part of our family structure.

What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur? Just jump.  Eff fear!  Just jump.

What’s your favorite social media platform? Facebook.  I find that it's easier to build relationships with facebook.

What book are you currently reading or would recommend to fellow entrepreneurs? Ha!  I'm reading two books right now. Our franchisee's book of the month is "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie.  I'm also reading, "What to Say When You Talk to Your Self,"  Dr. Hemstetter.  I highly recommend both of these books.

What’s your favorite app? Phonto.  I like to use it to create pictures and ads.

What's your favorite Podcast account name? Entreleadership with Dave Ramsey

What’s your favorite Entrepreneur website/blog to visit? Anything I run across ;)

What’s your favorite quote? "A free man (woman) controls his (her) time and money.  A slave controls neither," Prime Minister Muammar Gaddafi

Stay connected with Aja at www.simplebeautynaturals.com

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Aleigha Butler-Small Business Spotlight

Tell me about yourself…My name is Aleigha Butler.  I am a mother, wife, author, motivator, consultant, internet radio host, and philanthropist.  I call myself a Purpose midwife because I love helping push people into their purpose.  I have now authored 3 books: 1)A Learning Book Just For Me - A bilingual singalong learning tool that teaches children foundational English and Spanish (available in paperback or hardback with a music CD).  2) On Fire To Inspire - A book of inspiration and encouragement to help push people into their purpose (It is available in paperback, audio CD, Kindle/Amazon). 3) Prayers, Affirmations, and Declarations - A book of prayers, affirmations, and declarations available in English & Spanish on Kindle and Amazon.

What motivates you to keep going? I am motivated by my passion and purpose to help people pursue their purpose.  There are too many people sitting on their gifts, dreams and goals.  It's time to stop existing and start living the life that God gave us.

Do you feel your life is balanced between your personal and professional life? Yes, I can get overwhelmed with the business side because it is truly a love and passion.  I have to know when to cut it off because I will work with clients and projects for hours on end.  With anything, you have to have balance or someone (or something) will be neglected.  For workaholics, it's usually their family that is neglected. 

What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur? There is something on the inside of you that you truly yearn to do or to be.  Trust God, research and pursue it.  Learn from others that are doing it and start moving.  Work daily toward your goal.  One small task and step at a time will produce so much in the end.

What’s your favorite social media platform?  I've been most successful in building my platform on Facebook thus far; however, my Twitter is really growing.  I am getting more comfortable with it. 

What book are you currently reading or would recommend to fellow entrepreneurs? I would recommend reading Think and Grow Rich by Napeleon Hill.  That is what all the greats have recommended.

What’s your favorite app? Facebook app is one.  I like YouTube as well becauase you can research and hear inspirational songs and words at any time of day.

What's your favorite Podcast account name? I just joined the HisHeartNetwork on blogtalkradio.  My show airson Tuesday evenings at 8pm.  I am also a fan of many other inspirational and motivational shows: Dr. ReneeSunday, Charles Clark, Joyce White.

What’s your favorite Entrepreneur website/blog to visit?  Allbusiness.com helps you stay on top of trends and keeps you informed as a small business owner. 

What’s your favorite quote? I have 2 that I love from Oprah Winfrey: The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.  - Oprah Winfrey   When your life is on course with its purpose, you are the most powerful. - Oprah Winfrey

Support and stay connected with Aleigha with the links below: 

Social media accounts:

Facebook.com/AleighaButler

Twitter @authoraleigha

LinkedIn AleighaButler

GoodReads.com/Aleigha Butler

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00RCHNIC6

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/aleighabutler.

Instagram: http://instagram.com/onfiretoinspire.

YouTube: youtube.com/AuthorAleighaButler

Email: onfiretoinspire@gmail.com