Black Work At Home Momma

My friend sent me an email about Sophia Stewart.  I know many of you have never heard of her.  And it’s a shame that she’s not one of the most popular black women in the world today.  She should be right up there with Oprah, but she’s not.  And the most surprising thing about this whole situation is, “She’s getting no support from the black community!”  So.. who is Sophia Stewart?  I published her bio.  http://www.blackworkathomemom.com/sophiastewart_2_.pdf Warning:  This news may get you very upset.   How many black film writers do we have today?   More importantly, how many black female film writers do we have?  I don’t even know of any, personally.  And most blacks don’t care. Honestly, I know alot of us do care if we knew the truth behind the lies.  Maybe the few of us that will pass this information on to others will awaken our black brothers and sisters to fight for our rights and earn the acknowledgements that are rightfully due to us.  We can keep complaining for our 4 acres and a mule, or we can fight for what’s right and what’s due to us for the here and now! I strive to be as creative with my work as much as possible. I strive to be the next Oprah. I strive to be financially independent I strive to be different from the norm for my business.  Tired of linking us to just beauty salons, make-up representatives, and day cares, for black women who are self-employed. I strive for the true, honor, and respect of the black woman. And as I strive for success, stories like this, hurt my heart.  How could we let this happen? How does the black media let this happen?  Why black actors are not fighting for justice for Sophia? I don’t understand what’s going on in the world today?  I feel that we will forever be surpressed in living our dreams to the fullest because other’s are afraid of our successes. We will only succeed where we are wanted to succeed.  Sports, media, books, etc.. but once we start crossing the lines of the norm like Tiger Woods, it’s like all hell breaks loose, or some type of cover up and false accusations.  This has got to stop.  We just can’t let this continue to happen to our race. Black men have it hard too.  We are creating complex software programs, fuel efficient engines, and other inventions, and are not getting recognized for it.  We also fear success. What would life be like without us?

Well a new month has started, and I’ve been busy planning our Fast Track Team. For all my people in Illinois around the Chicagoland area, I’m with the MelaMagicMakers Team.  So I we will be having live events at the Panera Bread co. in Homewood off Governor’s hwy. I’ll actually get to meet ya.   I know alot of people would rather get to meet & greet a person before they lay any money on the table to start working online because of all the scams and such, and I don’t blame ya.  You can RSVP at http://www.chooseyourhorizons.com I added the forms on my site for you.  You’ll get your invite in the mail as well. Now, me personally, I don’t like alot of phone work, which is why I do alot of online conferencing instead, and met and greet people at local events.  Online conferencing is better because it doesn’t cost anything.  Local/Long distance charges don’t apply because it’s all over the internet.  This process is called Voice over Internet protocol, or VoIP is the common phrase for it.  But alot of people don’t see their computers this way.  Most just use it as entertainment and a big Yellow Book. Using it for your job and/or business is unheard of for alot of people because they feel as though they need to drive to an office to do the same work they can do at home. Foreigners are more up on this then Americans because they understand the cost-effectiveness of it better. (Which is why we are losing so many jobs to foriegners because it cost less for the companies to hire them) People are having hour long conversations with friends and relatives over the internet, using yahoo, hotmail, aol, skype, myspace, and many other Instant Messenger programs with Voice chat to people all over the world and it’s not costing them a dime but their internet services.  Your biggest investment is a freakin headset at RadioShack for under $20, but the killer part about it is that most people do have a headset or microphone that they got their kids so they don’t have to hear them while they are online listening to Itunes or playing games. 

But even I run into very successful home business owners that still do the 3-ways and teleconferencing, and asking me for advice because they want to start doing what I’m doing.  It’s crazy but smart, which is why they are successful!  I mean, these people are making waaaaaaaay more money than I am, but when it comes to the internet, if you’re not in on the current trends, then you can be left behind very quickly.  And even I don’t have a webcam yet.  But I’m not in a rush to get one because the majority of people are using them as sex toys, and I don’t need that hassle right now with lonely men.   Heck, most people starting home based businesses don’t even use Instant Messenger or don’t have a clue what it is!   They never had a reason to use it. My dad don’t even use it, but when he heard me talking with someone with a British accent, he freaked out thinking he was going to get charged international rates.  I had to sit down with him and explain the concept, just like I’m explaining it to you right now. Or there are many people across the country right now, as you’re reading this, scratching their heads trying to figure out what’s the big deal with the Myspace Helio Commercials lately.  (IT’S NOT A PHONE!)  huh? lol…. Now I know most of you that know what Instant Messenger is and/or have it connected to your mobile phones for chatting.  I use it too, but I also use Skype to actually call someone’s mobile with my computer, not just texting.  So the internet is continue changing the way we live, the way we do business, and the way we shop.  Since the raising gas prices, more internet shopping is happening right now, and boy I’m glad to be one of the fortunate to ride that wave!  Let me give you an example.  About a couple weeks ago, I was talking to someone who responded to my ad in the Chicago Reader.  She did the conference and was very impressed with the technology and wanted in, but not sure about it because she wanted to do more of the work she’s doing now.  So I asked and she said she was an accountant for a firm that was going out of business, and needed to start looking for work at home.  So, I said, “Why don’t you open up an accounting business online and do accounts for other website owners?”  She like, yeah, that’s what I wanna do right?  So, I tell her, “Join StayinHome&LovinIt, learn the what it takes, let me train you, and apply what you’ve learned to your own business ventures, then you’ll save tons of money rather than paying someone else to do it.” Since she’s an accountant, she already knew about the tax benefits involved and how this was different than Direct Sales, and retailing, so she was good to go!  That’s what it’s really all about.  Learn what it takes to work online, lead by example, duplicate the process, and move forward with your life and dreams.  Set your own goals, training, and learn how to work for yourself, instead of someone else. Is it really that simple?  uhh.. YES it is.  There are kids and teenagers making their own college tuitions with work online right now.  Just that they have to work for their parents.  Parents love it because it’s huge tax writeoff, and puts more money in their pockets.  I could go on and on, but I will not.  I just hopes I helped you understand what it’s really all about.  It’s not about data entry, filling out surveys, stuffing envelopes, and home assembly. That’s where the scams are.  If you’re looking for an easy way out, I’m sorry, but there is no such thing.  It’s about working for yourself… PERIOD! 
 
Well.. that’s enough of my rantings for today.

I had some problems today.  I hope I can finally get some work done over the weekend.  It’s been an interesting week.  So much to do so little time.  Well, it’s time to get ready for the Fast Track.  Wish me luck.

You know.. sometimes I like to play around with my websites just because.  Hey… it must be my mom’s genes.  She’s the artist in the family.  She starting to paint again.  I can’t wait to see what we can do with that online.  Her work is cool.  Even though she laughs at me when I go in my office and close the door.  She will walk in and I’m like, “Hey close the door!”  and she comes in and close it.  I’m like, “Not with you here!”  She likes, “Oh you doing that internet thing?” and leaves.  She’s so silly.  But always makes me smile.  Believe me, if you think I don’t know how to budget shop, then talk with her.   You would wonder how she does it.  Throughout the years, I’ve seen her friends come and go, and most of the time it was jealousy.  But what was weird is, we were not the richest and (still not!), richest people in the world, but you would think so because of her eye for design and style. Dad is the same way.  To me I always called them modern hippies…. LOL  But I don’t know how else to explain it. 

so.. I had one of those dreams, where I’m fighting with myself.  Don’t ask me why this happens.  I figured it must have been some stress. Anyway.. I have alot on my plate, and I will keep you guys updated.  Training… training.. training.. It’s been a hard summer for alot of people.  Spending over $100 a week on gas is not cool.  We are going to have to stop and see what we as a people can do to reduce our cost of living expenses.

I got alot of kids over, so I’m taking it easy.

Well.. I’ve been alit busy for awhile.  I’ve been doing some uplifts to my sites, and making it more automated.  First I’ve been exploring my veretekk system more since I’m a gold member.  I did some upgrading to my site there, and made a post at Rush Office, and already have someone interested in the computer givaway.  Wow.. that’s amazing.  I’m really going to explore my options here.  I also got alot of new people, so I’ve been busy training.  My family is not being so supportive for my time management, but I have to do the best I can with what I got going on.  Don’t worry, I’m not letting it discourage me at all.  Besides, I still have alot of birthdays coming up, so I have to do some last minute posting for it.  Esp my daughter.  I want to make sure I have it going on.

So first.. I will be at the Moms In the City MeetUp Group

Margate Park

July 23, 2006

Starts 2:30pm

4950 N. Marine Dr

Chicago, IL

It’s pot luck, so we are going to BBQ tomorrow, and have the food ready for Sunday, so we don’t have to bring the grill.  I can’t wait to meet all my local moms around Chicagoland.  It should be cool, as long as the kids have fun.

He is so crazy.  I had my morning planeed for today and he just remembers that he’s family’s reunion is today.  Now I have to get ready.. Dang.. it’s hot in chcoago!

This is going to be one of those hot weekend in Chicago where I hear more motorcycles then ever before. Anyway.. I’m very happy I’m able to keep up with everyone for a change. I’m meeting alot of great people this summer and I think this will be very good for people to get with. I also ran into alot of people that were burned by scams and just didn’t have good support with their businesses.It pains me sometimes. Believe me, I’ve been there. I was a victim of the autosurfing industry, and it was not pretty. It had everyone in a pickle. Even caused bankruptcies for others. It was a sad time. I know alot about scams, and I’m fortunate to also learn from my mistakes and hope I can prevent others from falling victim to alot of them. I know it’s hard, but everyone is also looking for an easy way out for the life that they made. If they only knew what it took to reverse what they create, then it can be done! But I don’t know how else to explain this then for what it is.

I’ve worked my butt off this month for the new promotion with the MomsWin.  I’m sooooooo beat up.  Then I’m going throught PR training for Rush Office.  I have alot of my plate right now. Luckily the training with MomsWin is not something I have to worry too much about.  All of it is right there in our websites.  People just have to make the time and effort to do it.  I do have my yahoo group to help them keep up as well.  I’m also planning my daughter’s birthday party.  It’s taking some of my time getting it together.  I’ll make an announcement ASAP. I know many of my friends in MySpace want to go, and meet me.  So I better get it on!

Anyway.. beside that.. I think I have things in order.  I have to make some new promotional materials for New members as well. I know my personal training with my mentor will get me on the right track.  She always does.  She wouldn’t be one of the top leaders in the business if she didn’t know what she was doing.  Even though I’m self-employeed, we still need guidance along the way.  But it’s up to us to do it!

Man.. a minivan went up in flames, in front of the house.  Glad no one was hurt though.  Dad had the fire distiquisher ready to put a man out.  But.. no one was on fire. It’s all good.

Other than that, I kept it a very light day.  Tomorrow dad wants to start PR training for Rush Office.  I hope this will not take all day.

I took some new pics today.  I have them on my site, and my myspace.  I updated my blogger and adlandpro too.  I’ll get around to others later.  That’s enough for me today.

I’ll see ya

Philena