Color Me Butterfly

When I was 7 years old, I remember how, like most parents, mine wanted the best for us.  However, I also remember how they thought whipping us and being strict was part of raising a child.  My parents didn’t understand that those very beatings and their strict ways would later become the culprit for my life’s obstacles. 

As I grew up, I longed to hear my mother say:  Good job.  You are special.  I am so proud of you. I never heard any of those words - atleast not from her.  This lack of positive support was something that later triggered self doubt, low self-esteem and settling for less.

As a young woman, I became involved with men who reminded me of my mother.  Men who did not speak kind words to me.  Men whose strict control meticulously chipped away at my self esteem.  After years of this abuse, I finally said enough is enough.  I came to realize that if things were going to change, the change needed to start with me. 

On February 6th 2006, my mother went into the hospital for a simple operation.  We thought she would be home in a week, but it turned into months.  During the first three weeks, I sat and watched my mother lay helpless in the ICU.  As I watched her, I wondered if she had done what she wanted to do with her life and if she had any regrets.  Surprisingly, I also came to realize that the very questions I had for my mother were my own.  I realized I too had not done what I wanted to do with my life, nor did I know my true passion.  I had been so busy doing things for everyone else and I had not a clue about my own true purpose, my passion, a vision for my life.
 
It was during this time that God showed me the light.  He put on my heart that it was now my time to shine – my time to give to others, to make a difference and to change lives.  In the Methodist Hospital’s waiting room, I immediately started sketching, planning, and redirecting my life journey; and it was in that very room that Women Power Talk Radio was born.  Its purpose?  A radio show to inspire, empower and uplift women like myself.  Boomer women who had settled or given up on their dreams, but who wanted to dream again.

After I’d come up with the concept for my radio show, there was still one problem:  I was no author.  I was no speaker.  And except for 25 years of phone sells, I was no expert on anything!  So, how was I going to make this happen?  Refusing to give up on my dream, I signed up for a course offered by my mentor, Alex Mandossian,  With this course, I discovered that I could become an expert by interviewing experts, coaches, gurus, and best selling authors.  And that is exactly what I did.  I started interviewing Boomer women whom were willing to share their inspiring stories and messages.

I have been producing my show for the past 18 months.  I now have listeners all across the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Europe and Asia.  I've received many letters from countless women that share how the interviews have made a difference in their lives.  I can’t even begin to tell you what a wonderful feeling and journey this has been.  Not only have I been able to create and produce a show that empowers women, but through it all, some of my own dreams have come true.

My message to you is simply . . .  take charge of your destiny.  Build your own dreams.  Find your own happiness and don’t depend on others for that happiness.  And most importantly – BELIEVE in yourself.  Remember:  Life is just beginning.  The best is yet to come.  Go for it!  It’s your time to shine.

Blessings 2U All,

Raven Blair Davis
www.womenpower-radio.com

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