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4 Message from the President4 Message from the President

5 Letter from the Editor5 Letter from the Editor

6 6 What’s the Buzz in the Yoga Hive? What’s the Buzz in the Yoga Hive? A candid conversation with owner A candid conversation with owner Mechelle Davis Mechelle Davis

1010 Courage Under Fire Courage Under Fire – in depth interviews with two powerful women – in depth interviews with two powerful women currently serving in the Georgia House of Representativescurrently serving in the Georgia House of Representatives

2020 The Bold & Fearless Advocates of 2009 The Bold & Fearless Advocates of 2009 – meet five outstanding – meet five outstanding individuals in our communityindividuals in our community

26 26 Float – A New Kind of Spa in Atlanta Float – A New Kind of Spa in Atlanta - and the challenges that go with - and the challenges that go with starting a new conceptstarting a new concept

30 30 The Confidence Architect The Confidence Architect – the evolution of confidence expert V. Ivana – the evolution of confidence expert V. Ivana FosterFoster

Welcome to the premier issue of Bold & Fearless Magazine presented by the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBWSML). NCBWSML is an advocacy organization dedicated to bringing voice to the issues that concern women of color. We structure our agenda to empower our membership and the women in our community to greatness. This magazine is but one tool used to achieve that purpose.

Our theme for 2008-09 year has been “21st Century Advocacy for Our Global Community”. We celebrate the interconnectivity of women all over the world and our shared goals that include nutrition education, improving our diet and decreasing the incident rate of obesity and obesity-related illnesses in women and children; decreasing the HIV/AIDS infection rate in women and children; educating women on how to obtain financial peace in regards to home ownership, estate planning, and provisions for their children; instructing women on the often un-taught career enhancement and business development skills; and encouraging young people to pursue careers grounded in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SMET).

We appreciate your support of Bold & Fearless. May it inspire and energize you to continue the work of providing educational, professional, and social resources to the communities in which we live and work.

Boldly and fearlessly forward,

LynitaLynita M. Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq.President

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Bold & Fearless! Courageous, daring and brave! This is what you will see as you read through the premier issue of our magazine. “Bold & Fearless” is an e-zine for and about courageous women who have consistently made strides to improve the quality of life in their communities and organizations throughout Metro Atlanta. In this issue, you will meet courageous lawmakers State Reps. Dee Dawkins-Haigler and Alisha Thomas Morgan, who just completed the 2009 Georgia Assembly ready to encourage other women to enter the political arena; ambitious entrepreneurs Mechelle Davis and Nasha Snipes, whose focus on health and wellness diverted them from fruitful careers in corporate to opening their own health studios; and brave Confidence Architect V. Ivana Foster, who just published her first book Confident About Confidence. I sincerely thank the contributors to and sponsors of our premier issue, and the entire NCBWSML chapter for its support in launching this initiative. It has been my pleasure to lead our loyal e-zine staff in creating a relevant and informative news source for and about outstanding women. We are excited about this premier issue and hope you will enjoy the fabulous articles and interviews inside. We welcome any comments and feedback you may have – please contact us at boldeditor@ncbwsml.com. Be Bold & Fearless!

Fatina Fatina C. NewmanEditor-in-Chief

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Mechelle Davis is quite a woman. An Information Technology professional who spent several years working with AT&T and self-described “techie”, Mechelle now spends her days helping others learn to relax and live healthy and happy lives as the owner of the Yoga Hive. The Yoga Hive Natural Workout and Wellness Studio offers Yoga Classes, Qigong, Tai Chi, Meditation, and personal yoga training, located in a mid-level high rise on the south side of Atlanta, right off I-75 and Cleveland Avenue.

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“The union of universal consciousness with individual consciousness is vital to a healthy peace of mind.” -- Mechelle Davis

Bold & Fearless (BF): Mechelle, I love your location! I came straight here off of the interstate. I would never have thought to open a yoga studio here – how did you select this location? Mechelle Davis (MD): I wanted to bring yoga to the south side [of Atlanta], a place of wellness, serenity, peace and quiet where people on this side of town, where my people, would be able to enjoy it. BF: How did you become a student of yoga? MD: I grew up watching the Exercise channel because my mother only allowed me to watch exercise and educational programs. I loved the way I felt when I did yoga: great flexibility and posture. And I grew up in Madison [a small town in south Georgia] where I was exposed to and learned to appreciate different doctrines and teachings - things that were “different” from the way I did things. I got away from it for awhile, obtaining my degree in IT and going to work with AT&T. But I came back to it when I realized I was stressed and burned out, and really wanted to live a better life. So I got certified [as a yoga instructor] in four different styles and became a Reiki Master, too. BF: Reiki? MD: Yes, Reiki literally means “laying on of hands”. It involves understanding the flow of energy (or chi) in the body. BF: Did you encounter any resistance when you began business? MD: I encountered a lot of misinformation in the beginning. There are a lot of people, African Americans in particular, who believe yoga is a religion – it is not. Yoga is a science, and I really wrestled with how I was going to communicate the distinction, but I prayed on it and the Lord told me to “be obedient”, so I pushed on. I started out with two students – 89 and 90 year senior citizens – in a six week course. Their friends and family

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members saw the physical, mental, and spiritual effects yoga had on them [increased energy, mobility and flexibility, and more positive attitude], and they joined in and told others. I’ve been here three years now, and my business has grown tremendously. Now, I teach classes of 8 to 15 of various ages, and I also hold classes – now filled to capacity - in various community centers across the Metro area. Also, Yoga Hive is located less than two blocks from the South Fulton Medical Center and as people become more interested in managing their own health and wellness, they come see me. BF: What is your average class size? MD: Well, my larger classes are 12-15 [people], but I prefer to limit the number to 8 or 9 to allow me to move through the journey of Awareness, Relationship, and Responsibility with each individual more closely. BF: The journey of … MD: Awareness, Relationship, and Responsibility. Awareness involves paying attention to one’s self, letting go of the competitiveness that drives us – we compete only with ourselves, observing one’s own mind and what thoughts consume us. Stepping out of yesterday/yesteryear, living for today, not for the future. Relationship involves a better understanding and appreciation of the bond between mind and body. One learns to listen to her body and respond to it, so that seldom will something happen [such as discomfort or dis-ease] that we don’t know about. And Responsibility is an acknowledgement that my life – my breath – is my responsibility. A realization that we have all that we need to live full, optimized lives. This is the answer to the question: “How do I respond to my Awareness and Relationship?” We work to build intimacy with our selves and “All that Is”. This journey is continuous, and challenging in that it requires us to be still – at peace – which is contrary to the lives we live. But we have to be still so we may deal with ourselves and hear what the Spirit has to say to us. The Spirit – our spirit – cannot speak through chaos.

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The Yoga Hive is open Monday through Saturday, with classes daily and sessions available by appointment. Visit the studio online at www.yogahive.org.

BF: I understand the concept of being still, but as you’ve said, that is tough when you live a full live – you’re a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and … MD: And, and, and! (Laughs) I do understand the challenges. I was up at 3am last night helping my 13 year old son build a robot for his science class. And I also still do computer consulting [hardware and software repair and designing and maintaining websites] to build capital for expansion. But I’ve decided that I want a life as chaos-free as possible, and I want to share that vision with people across the Metro area. I have big plans to expand – Yoga Hives all over Atlanta.

BF: What’s stopping you? MD: Not stopping me, just delaying a bit. It’s difficult to find partners with integrity. Yoga is a holistic approach to wellness, it is a healing practice. But some people are just focused on making money and do not take it [healing] seriously. So you have people who open studios (or fund others who open studios), teaching over-capacity classes to make profit on the volume, without a care to individual wellness. It can be frustrating, but it just forces me to be more strategic in my expansion plans. BF: Does the challenge remind you of your days in Corporate [America]? MD: Sometimes, but there are differences – the money isn’t the same as Corporate [we share a laugh], but the stress and the problems are very different, too. The Yoga Hive is my calling – my reward is knowing that others are healing and growing. BF: What makes Yoga Hive different from other yoga studios? MD: The goal is not only health and wellness, but spiritual fulfillment – love, peace, joy. When a person achieves peace, she begins to see herself as “good” and will assist others in doing the same. At the Yoga Hive, we have interesting conversations at the end of each class to help achieve that peace. Sometimes our conversations are focused on current events, and our relationship to them; other times, we discuss what we’re feeling and why. BF: So the focus is not just what goes on in here, but what is taken out and shared with others. MD: Exactly.

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State Representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler

State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan

Talk about bold and fearless…

State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan, at the age of 22, became the youngest elected person to serve in the Georgia House and first African American to represent her district.

State Representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler, ordained minister, PhD candidate, and mother of four just completed her first term in the Georgia House.

These women refused to allow other’s ideas regarding age, profession, or motherhood to limit their ambition and desire to serve. And politics is one career where knowing one’s own mind is a requisite job requirement to peak performance.

Reps Morgan and Haigler were kind enough to sit down with our writers, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell and Juanita McGowan, to share their successes and challenges, to motivate other women to enter the political arena.

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BF: What inspired you to get into politics? Haigler: When I was a little girl my parents called me Angela Davis, H Rap Brown and Stokhely Carmichael. I held my first political campaign for the school board, and we were able to get the first black person elected, and from then on I had the bug in me. During my freshman year in college I convinced my mother to run for city council, so I helped her run her campaign and she became the first black woman in the city council.

BF: Describe the key duties of your position and how you help others?Haigler: One of the reasons why I got involved in politics is so that I could try to pass legislation or vote for legislation that would help people of color, and in particular black women and children. So one thing I do is craft legislation that I think will be beneficial to people in my community or support others. I’m currently working on a solution for all of the foreclosures going on in Georgia. I am trying to make sure that people have a grace period and we are also trying to educate people about finance, money and how to save and prepare for rainy days. One other thing we are working on right now is trying to make sure that girls are not abused, so we started a program called “Love Does Not Hurt”. That’s some of the things I am working on right now.

She was 12 when she led her first boycott in South Carolina. At that time Martin Luther King’s birthday was not a recognized holiday and Haigler did not like that at all. So she wrote a letter to the governor and told him she was unhappy not celebrating King’s birthday and she and many other students were not returning to school until something was done about it. As a result, the governor wrote her back and invited her to the capital. She told the governor that she could do what they were doing, because they were not doing very much at all in her opinion. This was just the beginning of her political career.

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BF: Describe some challenges that you have faced as a black women in politics.Haigler: One of the biggest challenges right now is that I am a Democrat, and in Georgia you know Republicans are in control, so it’s kind of hard for any Democrat. There are also more men that are legislators than there are women, and there are more black men than black women, and sometimes they don’t treat us as peers. So women have to be more vocal, say what they have to say and mean it.

BF: If given the opportunity what changes would you make to the legislative process?Haigler: I would want more people to be involved. I want more citizen advocates coming down to the capital being activists on numerous issues. Too often people vote individuals into office, but they don’t hold elected officials accountable. They are not voicing their opinions or being visible to be heard, and like they say “the squeaky a wheel gets the oil”. We need people to come to the Capital and do what needs to be done.

Another thing I want is for the political process to be friendly to those who don’t know much about it. I want us to have more classes teaching people about how to get involved in politics or how to be known as accountable citizens. I would like the legislative process to be more user and constituent friendly.

BF: Why do you think it’s important for women to be involved in their community?Haigler: One thing that I’ve noticed is that when you add women to anything it changes everything. Studies have shown that 90% of the causes that women care about actually have to do with women and children. Women are more family oriented so their legislation tends to help the entire community.

BF: What advice would you give black women interested in pursuing a career in politics?Haigler: I would tell them not to be afraid, do their homework and then just run. Because men, they don’t necessarily have the knowledge base or skills, they think that just because they are men they can do it. We want women to feel empowered that they have the resources available so they can run, don’t be afraid to get other women out there to run, because I really believe when you add women you will make a difference. When you empower women they’ll go out and empower other women, when you have a community of empowered women you are unstoppable.

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We can’t sit on the sidelines of life talking about what should be, we have to go out and make things happen.

BF: Do you find it challenging to balance work and family? [Haigler is a wife and mother of 4.]Haigler: It’s a challenge yes, but we prioritize what we do. My family is important to me, but I also know that if we don’t do something about our communities and the laws that affect our families then a lot of stuff we do will be in vain. So I believe in the totality of taking care of home and the community.

BF: What guiding principles have helped make you the person you are?Haigler: Well one thing my grandmamma used to say is, “child humble yourself”. So I believe you should remain humble, you should be about the business of justice, kind of like in the Bible – there’s a verse in Micah that says “what does the Lord require of you” and it says “do justice, have mercy and walk humbly before God”. So if we do things that are just and try to have mercy and treat other people how we want to be treated, then the world would be a better place.

According to OnlineWomenInPolitics.org:

Rwanda has the world's highest proportion of female members of parliament, a study shows.

A world record was set on 02 May 2003 when the Welsh assembly became the first legislative body with equal numbers of men and women.

Austria was the only State to have elected a woman to the presidency of one of the Parliament's Chambers (the Bundesrat) before the Second World War.

Currently, 26 women preside over one of the Houses of the 178 existing Parliaments, 64 of which are bicameral.

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Bold & Fearless (B&F): I know you have been politically involved most of your life, but what prompted you to run for office? Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan (ATM) : Since I was young [22] I did not really consider the obstacles that sometimes present themselves in running for office, such as family obligations and work responsibilities. I was very aware of the gap between voter registration and constituent contact due to my work with the NAACP [in Florida and Georgia]. There was not any meaningful dialogue between elected officials and constituents and I believe that gap is largely due to a lack of understanding of the legislative process. This lack of understanding created a real sense of urgency in me to address the problem by being part of the solution: making myself accessible to my constituents, holding regular town hall meetings throughout the district, and providing summaries of my work on behalf of my constituents though various media.

I have known State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (Georgia District 39) since high school where we both participated in the Miami-Dade NAACP ACT-SO youth program. We lost touch through time, but we continued to run into each other through the years – we literally live less than a mile from one another, are both mothers, and love politics. And as fate would have it, in 2002 Rep. Morgan became my representative in the Georgia House of Representatives.

When the Bold & Fearless editorial board chose to spotlight Georgia legislators in its first issue, I leaped at the chance to conduct the interview with Rep. Morgan. So in response to her weekly e-newsletter the Morgan Messenger, I emailed Rep. Morgan to request an hour of her time, and she graciously invited me to her beautiful home in Austell the following week. After catching up on children, hubbies, and hobbies, we got down to business.

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B&F: What has been your greatest challenge being a woman in politics? ATM: There have been three major challenges. First, getting support from constituents. There is a great need to get “non-political people” involved in the process. And involvement entails service as campaign managers, field directors, and other jobs that are necessary to run an effective campaign. The process needs to be opened up so everyone has a seat at the table, but people have to want to sit at the table. Second, getting employers to be more flexible. It is difficult to find employers that will allow one to take three months off during the legislative session. Employers need to be informed as to the benefit of having employees who are linked in to the legislative agenda. Last, getting more women involved in the political process by supporting other women candidates and elected officials. And that support must include not only volunteerism but financial contributions as well. B&F: How should a woman prepare to enter politics? Is there any “formula” one should follow? ATM: Women constitute 54% of the electorate, but only 20% of elected officials in Georgia. I would love to see more women serve. And service is the key. Volunteering with community service or advocacy organizations enables people to obtain a good understanding of the needs of the people. Once one understands her community’s needs, she can draft bills and push to pass laws that will help generations.

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You should also support other candidates that share your ideology to help build the pipeline of qualified candidates. Succession planning is crucial in selecting candidates, and we should always be thinking “Who comes after you?”. Also, developing relationships with community leaders and members, networking with various groups and organizations, and talking with people in the community to understand what they need and would like to see accomplished will help women build their resumes and war chests to be ready to run when the opportunity presents itself. B&F: Is it challenging balancing work and family? How do you manage? ATM: Actually, having a family and career have created a deep sense of commitment to serving in the Georgia House. My perspective on many issues has changed now that I am a wife and mother. These experiences have broadened my knowledge base and made me more effective and better able to empathize with my constituents. B&F: Does the legislative process frustrate you at times? ATM: Sometimes [the process] can be very frustrating because you have to remember that you must live to fight for another day. One must carefully pick her battles, so even when I know I am right during a disagreement with my colleagues, I have to ensure that the core issue is being addressed. Politics is very much relationship-driven, and one must work to establish credibility and build strong relationships to get legislation passed.

B&F: What was your proudest moment during this [2009] session? ATM: The passage of House Bill 251 [revising the Quality Basic Education Act of the Georgia Education Code]* which was signed into law by Governor Perdue May 5, 2009. I sponsored this bill, and it allows public school students to attend any school in their local district or outside of their local district, provided there is available classroom space. I am very proud of the fact that students will now have the option of attending schools that meet or exceed Board of Education standards regardless of their address, as long as there is space available.

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[*There was a lot of controversy surrounding this bill. Arguments included the following: there would be less incentive for parents and students to improve schools within their own districts; students from other districts would not perform at the same level thereby bringing down the school’s overall ranking; tax dollars associated with the students should follow the student to the new school.]

B&F: Who is your mentor and why? ATM: I have two mentors. My legislative mentor is Calvin Smyre, who I seek out for advice based on the issues I am working on. His understanding of the subtle nuances has been integral to my success in getting bills passed. My “moral compass” is Dr. Joseph Lowery, who serves as my sounding board when I am conflicted on how to cast the “right” vote. B&F: What would you like to leave with our readers? ATM: “Every man or woman was born into this world to do something distinct and something unique, and if he or she does not do it, it will never be done.” I use this quote by Benjamin Mays to close every speech I give. It inspires me to follow my heart, as I am most likely to do the right thing for the largest amount of people; and I would challenge your readers to never apologize for who you are and what you believe in. Rep. Morgan is working on her first book, an autobiography entitled No Apologies to be published this fall.

Morgan, speaking with constituents.

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Each year, the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBWSML) recognizes five outstanding community members who boldly and without fear bring voice to the issues that concern women of color and children, and effectuate change in the areas of Nutrition Education & Obesity Prevention, HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention, Advanced Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurial Development & Career Enhancement, and Primary and Secondary Education in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (SMET).

On April 12, 2009, five individuals were recognized as the NCBWSML Bold & Fearless Advocacy Awards recipients. We proudly present a brief overview of our award recipients’ biographies and work in the community.

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“A Woman of Impact”

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“We Want to

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“Crossing the Jordan”

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“EmpoweringGlobal Leaders”

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“Learning Cooperatively”

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Nasha Snipes is a woman of purpose. After earning her degree in Health Management, she obtained her massage therapist license and obtained extensive experience working in membership and day spas. The desire to own her own spa and wellness center grew until she could not contain it any longer, and thus, Float was born. Float opened for business in April 2009, and has been off to a great start, with features in local magazines and a strong referral base of family and friends . I heard about the spa through a mutual friend, and decided to check it out for myself. Not being a “spa diva” myself, I had a lot of questions.

BF: What inspired you to open your own spa?Snipes: I was talking with one of my clients - I had been praying a week before asking God, “What is there for me to do next, I have a degree in health, certfication in massage therapy - there has to be more to life than this” . My client asked me if I had ever thought about going in to business for myself? I thought about and replied “You might be the answer to my prayers!” She found a location that would be great for a spa, we came together and prayed about it, and here is Float.

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BF: So what types of services does Float offer?Snipes: Of course we offer massage therapy, body treatments like body wraps and scrubs. [As I am new to spa treatments, Snipes was kind enough to elaborate.] A scrub is where you exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells, and a body wrap rehydrates the skin, bringing back moisture. We also do facial treatments and waxing.

That sounds pretty typical – in my limited spa experience – as to the types of services other spas offer. How does Float differ from other spas?Snipes: It’s our culture: we believe in the experience – a total relaxation package that is wellness-based at an affordable price. We may offer similar services, but believe me, our clients are a lot happier when they check their bank accounts when they leave! (Laughs) BF: Why this location?Snipes: This location is excellent. It is very community focused, with business owners and residents working together to promote one another and the area. And this interconnectivity and purposefulness allows us to bring Float to the community – affordable wellness and excellent service.

BF: What is your vision for the future of Float?Snipes: Of course franchise, internationally. I believe that physical and mental health are intertwined, so that when you feel good, you look good, and you “do good”. The massage therapy we offer at Float address the physical dimension, the aesthetic treatments address the physical aspect, and when both are achieved, you just feel better. It’s all connected.

Snipes, far right, with her staff

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BF: Do you find it challenging being a business owner?Snipes: Of course (she laughs), what’s challenging? Time management is my biggest challenge. With every new experience you’re going to face challenges, but you have to rise to the occasion – the experience makes you grow. Needless to say, I’m doing a lot of growing!

BF: What advice would you give other black women interested in opening their own business?Snipes: Make sure you do your research – whatever you chose to do, it needs to be something other people will not only want but also pay for. Also, make sure you have a great support system. I have two children, in addition to being a minister at my church and involved in community organizations, so my husband and extended family are critical to making all of this work. BF: Now that you mention it, how do you balance work and family?Snipes: It’s a challenge… but I don’t believe that God would put more on you than you can bear; you just have to find that fine line and at the same time be forgiving to yourself and others and allow yourself to make mistakes and learn from them. BF: What guiding principles have helped make you the person you are today?Snipes: My relationship with my creator, I know who I am and who’s I am and I know I am not designed to fail.

“If you have no confidence in self you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence you have won even before you have started.”

- Marcus Garvey

www.floatforvalue.com

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V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed.Author - Certified Subconscious Restructuring™ CoachLife Empowerment Coach – Speaker - Training Specialist

“Love Your Life, Achieve Your Goals, Live Your Dreams.... on This Day!” By Fatina C. Newman Impeccable charm, wit and professionalism, dynamic life coach, consultant, author and founder and owner of Aspirations Development Consulting, V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed has taken the world by storm with her recent book entitled “Confident About Confidence”, 30 Days of Growth and Enhancement For Success Driven Women. Ivana’s passion to enhance and leverage success in driven individuals motivated her to found Aspirations Development Consulting, LLC (ADC). ADC is a coaching and consulting firm in Atlanta. Ivana’s empowerment firm provides synergistic life coaching, motivational speaking, and training by “incorporating her personal life experiences and journey of accepting self and conquering self-defeating beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to receive the many wonderful experiences and gifts of and from this beautiful universe”.

Ivana’s solid 18 years of experience has provided agencies such as the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice and the Governor’s Leadership Institute with executive leadership, team and organizational development, and precision communication skills.

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During a two year episode of health challenges that included the removal of 13 fibroid tumors and pneumonia, and the loss of her state government career in organizational training development and consulting, Ivana began to question her confidence. This was all the motivation she needed to begin her blueprint for success, fulfillment and her latest book, Confident About Confidence. Primarily known as the Confidence Architect, Ivana was determined not to let health challenges overcome her and followed her North Star by designing and implementing “The North Star Empowerment Program, Platinum Level Coaching for Success Driven Divas”, a prelude to Confident About Confidence, which was birthed to share tips and techniques with successful driven women who are committed to following their North Star.

In Confident About Confidence, readers develop their own affirmation statements, assess their own confidence levels, build strong positive inner belief systems, and designate “me” zones. After the 30 day journey is complete, readers have the tools they need to feel confident all the time. In Ivana’s words, “after reading this book, you will have mastered all the components and tools to ‘live and lead confidently’. You will be in total control of your ‘yes’ and ‘no’; you will break barriers and see a paradigm shift in yourself; and you will be confident in handling and responding to actions and words within and outside your zone of influence.“ V. Ivana Foster, indeed a “Bold and Fearless” woman of confidence. A gem who takes pride and joy in empowering you to live your dreams. Her blueprint for success is phenomenal; she creates a life design specific to each individual’s pathway to success. Ivana is currently working on her next project entitled “Getting Back to your Sexy, A Brand New You”. You can visit Ivana at www.MyAspirationsDCS.com and www.MyNorthStarLEP.com.

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