www.womenelevationmagazine.com
Monique House
Be, Eat, and Live Well Coach
www. about.me/moniquehouse
Tanya Angelique
Owner of RelationScripts
www.tanyaangelique.com
Shannon Baylor-Henderson
WE Magazine Contributing Writer
www.ImShannon.com
ShaChena Gibbs
Owner of Real Sisters Rising
www.realsistersrising.com
Michelle Hill-Smith
Graphic Designer, Branding Specialist & Business
Launch and Virtual Productivity Coach
www.OnTaskAssistants.com
www.MichelleHillSmith.com
message from the founder
down to business
delisha’s top 10 favs
sweat the details
fashion: the maxi skirt
weight loss fail
entrepreneur spotlight: nik caldwell
life events meets business transformation
fashion spotlight: beyonce
stacking the odds in your favor
entrepreneur spotlight
cover feature: michelle hill-smith
savory recipes from the heart
sponsorship spotlight: monique bolton
spiritual corner
Are you living your dreams or are
you still dreaming? With have of the
year gone and the second half well
underway it is time to stop living in the
woulda, coulda, shoulda, and build for
the now! This issue is about seeing that it
is possible to have it all with a little work
and a little balance. With us celebrating
our 1st anniversary in a few days we
really wanted to inspire you to take hold
of your aspirations, and push yourself to
get it done. With that being said thank
you for supporting WE Magazine for the
past year, and as always…
Happy Reading!
~ "A mother who is wondering when change will come."
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In light of the recent verdict in the Trayvon
Martin case I felt the need to write something.
Anything. When I first sat down to write this note my heart was full of anger. So I stopped. Wait
a few days and came back to it. I wondered would anyone still care about this topic by the
time this article came out on August 1st. I wondered if people would have already started
moving on, and all of the angry Facebook post and tweets would just be a sad memory.
Trayvon Martin's life was valuable. Was he an angel? No, but who is? Did he deserve to die?
Not at all, at least not that situation. They say God has a plan for us all, and maybe his death
should be used as a lesson. But my heart is heavy, as a mother I realize that could have been
any number of people that I know. I guess I just needed a vehicle to express myself, but I
wonder what next?
All this fuss, all of these rally's, all of the Facebook post, and even this letter what do they
mean? Will it cause us to come together? Will we stop pushing each other way and realize if
we continue have internal fighting amongst our community it changes nothing?
I'm not perfect, not sure how I can make a change. But I do know we have to live in this
world. We have to bring children up in this world. So can we stop teaching our children hate?
Can we teach them to if not love each other just respect each other’s existence? I surely
hope so or we are in for a continuance of problems.
SIGNED,
~ "A mother who is wondering when change will come."
Do you ever wonder why your enthusiasm dies
out during your business ventures’ journey?
The only answer I have for you is that you don’t celebrate yourself. Your accomplishments, no
matter how large or small, must always hold some type of high regard. Starting and operating
a business while running a family, going to school or whatever other life activities you take
part in is a major overhaul. For some, taking part in that much at one time causes a breaking
point. My advice, from experience, is to set short term goals, accomplish them and then
celebrate them...EACH AND EVERY TIME. Not only will you create a system that becomes a
habit, you will feel really good in the process and learn to not take your process for granted.
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To celebrate our 10th issue and the fact that we are
celebrating our anniversary, I wanted to share with you my
Top 10 Favorite Things that I use on a daily basis. These are
things that help me in both my business and personal life
alike! I hope that you can use and benefit from them as well!
On the go program: DropBox – WE Magazine uses this
program to transfer files back and forth between our graphic
designer, as well as keep documents that are important to the
business. This is definitely a must have for any business owner, and
you can start off using it for free or upgrade for more space.
Email Marketing Program: MadMimi – Email Marketing
Tool: MadMimi – This program is also free starting out and allows
more freedom for design. It is easy to use and quickly sends
newsletters to your following without issue!
Beauty: Beautie Brownie – Right now I am in love with so
many different lines, however Beautie Brownie is one of my most
favorites. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Fashion: Pinterest – WE Magazine is known for posting some
incredible pictures of different fashions. The main question I get is
“Where can I find them? Pinterest! We use Pinterest as a muse for
a lot of our post.
Hair: Carol’s Daughter – I am
new to the natural hair club, but I am
enjoying my search for natural products.
Recently I have fallen in love with
Carol’s Daughter. I’m still working my
way through my natural hair process.
App: Instagram – Instagram is really becoming popular for
the WE Magazine brand. We are able to reach new followers just
by using pictures and instamessages! Great business tool.
Networking Circle: WEPP – WEPP (Women
Entrepreneurs Partnering for Profit) has been very
influential in bringing dynamic women into my circle.
As a business owner you have to remember that you
are not an island, and WEPP is an awesome
reminder of that. tool.
Fresh Faces – I love what the ladies of my generation
are doing. One example is ForBrownGirls owned by Karyn
Washington. I love to see these ladies shine and bring their
creativity to the world.
Unwind: When I unwind I like to forget that I own a business so
the first thing I do is relax with family. If I want to be in an alone I
prefer reading or zoning out to one of my favorite computer
games!
This is and will always remain my
number favorite thing to do!
Listening to and being able to
share the stories of other women who are
fighting for their voice in this world is a
motivating factor to why this magazine is
in existence.
I can’t wait to share with you again next month! Be sure to
stop by our facebook page: www.Facebook.com/
WomenElevationMagazine and let us know about your Top
10 Favs!
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Take a moment to let your clients and
customers now that you appreciate them
choosing you. Send them a note with a free
gift or discount. Give them a call and deliver
the message personally. Send them a
hand-written thank you card in the mail.
They will find it very tasteful and appreciated.
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By Tanya Angelique
Have you ever sought out to achieve something you thought
you'd planned well but things fell through because you'd lost
focus somewhere along the way? As a life and business coach, I see this
often. Many have programmed themselves to not sweat the small stuff and ended up
realizing the answers were in the details. Details matter, and we must recognize when
the details can make or break the goal.
I enjoy watching the trials to see who makes the U.S. Olympic team. The look of joy on
the face of an athlete realizing they’ve made the team is priceless. On the contrary, the
pain and disappointment of veterans who realize their time has come and gone is pretty
sad to watch. Either way, the Olympic trials reinforces the importance of not just focusing
on winning, but defining an individual definition of winning and a plan of action to make
the cut.
Take swimming for instance. The goal is to win the race, right? Not necessarily. For the
seasoned swimmers, winning might mean making the Olympic team. Once on the
team, the goal is to win an Olympic medal. But until they earn that coveted spot, they
devote every ounce of energy to doing what it takes to get there. For the up-and-
coming swimmer, winning may simply mean swimming their best time and gaining
valuable experience for the next Olympic trials four years down the road.
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In business, the details matter too and the smallest details separate business by miles. Not only
do we need to be attentive to our own details; we need to watch what our competitors do,
especially those who excel at bringing innovation to the marketplace. The ultimate focus,
however, should remain on what we do best. When what we do best no longer fits the
marketplace, then we need to adjust by developing new strengths. Market leaders invariably
focus on “swimming their own race” rather than obsessing over what the competition is doing.
While you must be aware of them you do not need to be inundated with it.
I often find that we work hard but don’t stay focused on what will really make a difference in
winning (hint: it’s not by checking our email constantly). Your win resides in getting clear on the
goal, laying the plan in detail, and remaining focused on your race according to your definition
of winning.
All businesses were not designed to be a major corporation. When your business is successful in
revenue and growth year over year, I consider that a win.
There is a purpose and need for small businesses; if this is your
race, run it. No matter what your goal is, if you follow those
principles I can assure a victory.
Celebrate each small milestone along the way as you press
towards your finish-line.
To learn more about Coach Tanya Angelique
visit www.relationscriptsinc.com
Not only do we need to be attentive to our own details; we need to watch what our competitors
do, especially those who excel at bringing innovation to the marketplace.
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From the bloggers
of Cobi & Capri
The sister to the maxi dress, maxi skirts are making a statement. They appeal to all walks of fash-
ion, from the preppy to the uber chic. They’re appropriate for many business settings, and can
take you in to happy hour, date night or girls day out. It’s easy to accessorize a maxi skirt with belts
and jewelry. You have many options for tops to pair them with, from graphic tees, to blouses with
a drape effect. When buying a maxi skirt, be sure to try it on, or make a note of the posted length
of the skirt if buying online. Measure yourself to see how it would fit you. Choose your shoes based
on how long you want the skirt to fit on you, from at or below your ankles, to floor-length.
Your Body Type What to Look for in a Maxi Skirt
Try heels or platforms to give you some height. Ruffles are ok, but
choose maxi skirts that don’t include lots of fabric that overpowers your
frame.
Ruched Maxi Skirt, $24.99
from DailyLook.com
Tahari Navy Sapphire Jersey 'Melinda'
Maxi Skirt, $89.00 from Bluefly.com
You’ll love how colorblock skirts direct the eye in a way that complements
your shape. Avoid too many patterns and colors.
Morning Tide Curvy Plus Maxi Skirt
$35 - shopruche.com Pleated Colorblock Maxi
Skirt $109 from Bebe.com
Your Body Type What to Look for in a Maxi Skirt
You’ll want to opt for longer skirts, and pair them with flats or lower heels. Try
solid colors, fun prints or simple textures like lace accents.
MAJE Candinsky crepe maxi skirt
$280 from Net-a-porter.com
Skinny-stripe fold over maxi skirt
$54.95 www.gap.com
Feel free to experiment with prints and patterns. Make a
note of the length of the skirt, as no two maxi skirts are the
same. Base your shoe choice on the length of the skirt.
Monsoon Minerva Printed Maxi Skirt
$68 - monsoon.co.uk
Skinny-stripe fold over maxi skirt
$54.95- www.gap.com
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By Monique S. House, MS, CHES
Deciding to maintain a
healthy weight is one of the
best choices you could’ve
made in your life. Not only will
you improve your routine of exercise
and healthy eating, you decrease
your overall mental health. Your decision
alone, however, will not automatically equal
results. Transforming your body will require you to
transform other areas of your life also. If you’re dieting and exercising and not getting any
results, here’s why you've failed at losing weight, and what to do about it.
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You know you want to lose weight, but you’re not sure how much. Here’s a brief psychology lesson—goals are never truly attainable if they can’t be
measured. The human mind requires objectives to be specific, something that
you can see, smell, hear, taste, feel…you get the picture. Achievement is hard to
visualize (or materialize) if it’s designed in the abstract.
Set a weight loss goal by pounds, inches off your waist, even dress size. It’ll help your
mind to understand what you’re looking to accomplish and produce measurable results.
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You have a chronic illness that you are coping with, not managing. As life expectancy increases across the globe, so does the rate of
chronic illnesses. Young people are diagnosed with various forms of
cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at earlier ages. There
are also more instances of symptomatic issues earlier on (think
migraines, fatigue, joint pain, anxiety, and depression). While losing
weight and living healthier can improve and prevent these
conditions, don’t expect to make great strides until you identify the
underlying cause of your ailment. Maybe an attitude change, counseling or medication will
manage your condition, but make sure to identify and include these as a major part of your
weight loss plan. Otherwise, your suffering may prevent you from keeping up with your exercise
plan and staying focused on your goal.
You are trying to lose too much weight too soon.
Weight loss is a slow and gradual process that cannot be rushed. If
you’ve set a high weight loss goal and a short amount of time to
attain it, you are setting yourself up for failure. Aim to lose only a
couple of pounds on a weekly basis.
It’s time to assess your eating plan, especially if you’re on some fad diet
like juice cleanses, gluten free (when you aren't gluten sensitive or
intolerant) or fasting. You must have a well-rounded diet that includes
fruits, vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Of course, if your diet is limited due to a medical condition, make sure you follow you doctor’s
directions. However, if you eat well for the most part, stop punishing yourself for the occasional
dessert. Find your own balance. Myplate.gov is a great resource for learning about food groups
and serving sizes.
You slipped up on your diet and discouraged yourself.
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You haven’t communicated your goals with your loved ones. You’ll need support when making the lifestyle changes necessary for losing weight. Don’t expect
to achieve much if you’re still stocking your pantry full of junk food for your husband and the
kids. Going out for your weekly happy hour with the girls might not help your waistline if
everyone’s on their second order of beer and hot wings. Let family and friends know what you’re
trying to achieve so that they can support you. Show your kids how to cook and eat better with
you. Meet up with the girls for an exercise class instead. Make plans that fit your healthier lifestyle
and include your social circle.
You hate exercise. You’ll need support when making the lifestyle changes
necessary for losing weight. Don’t expect to achieve
much if you’re still stocking your pantry full of junk food for your
husband and the kids. Going out for your weekly happy hour
with the girls might not help your waistline if everyone’s on
their second order of beer and hot wings.
Let family and friends know what you’re trying
to achieve so that they can support you. Show
your kids how to cook and eat better with you.
Meet up with the girls for an exercise class
instead. Make plans that fit your healthier lifestyle
and include your social circle.
Monique is a writer who’s passionate about health
and fashion.
Connect with her at www. about.me/moniquehouse
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WE Magazine: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your company.
N. Caldwell: I believe that women from all walks of life should look beautiful without breaking their
budget. And that’s what my business, Just Glam, offers to them. Something that started out as just
wanting to start a business and wanting to give women affordable options to look and feel good
transitioned into other opportunities. Just Glam is comprised of a ministry aspect, there is a
non-profit aspect where I actually go into the juvenile system for women and teens, and I teach
on self-esteem, beauty and image awareness. I also travel the country and do motivational
speaking, but these additions are not my doing. I started off with one vision; and from there, other
elements began to form. God has definitely deposited something extra into this business. When I
coined Just Glam, I added the tagline “It’s not just a look it’s an attitude.” I knew what that meant
personally. I knew that what I was doing wasn’t just about the outside. It was about the inside as
well. It has been such an amazing journey, and definitely something I couldn’t even dream of.
WE Magazine: You mentioned that you were involved in other aspects outside of cosmetics. I saw
on your website that you collaborate with Michelle Hargrove regarding the “Restoring the Glam”
project. Can you share a little bit about what that entails?
N. Caldwell: I actually met Michelle Hargrove through a dear friend of mine, Dee Marshall, who
was speaking on the UNCF empowerment tour. Hargrove asked me to speak at her Restoration
Weekend: an exclusive weekend where women in businesses come together and restore our
mind, bodies, and spirit on a holistic level. That event evolved into us creating the Restoring Glam
Project, which teaches women how to represent themselves, how to match one’s self-perception
with reality. GLAM, in that aspect, represents Godly Living Above Mediocrity.
As women, we put up this facade of what want to present to the world. And that may not be
who we are. That is why our main focus is teaching women to restore who they are from the
inside out. We teach them to live a lifestyle that is pleasing to God first, and matches who you are
as a person.
WE Magazine: I think that is a great way to inspire women. We just did our health & wellness issue
in July and we spoke about beauty and perception of how we think of ourselves as women. One
of the things that we need to do as women is change our views because they are not realistic
and that starts with the images that we see and internalize. How you have changed your views of
being an entrepreneur based on your experiences thus far in building your business?
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N. Caldwell: I think one of the biggest things that have changed for me is being consistent.
People see me as an entrepreneur or a motivational speaker, but they forget that my brand
stands for more than just an online store. My goal is just to be able to be a part of the elite in this
industry. . I make sure that I stay consistent by making sure that I keep up with what is going on
with my brand. On the business side I make sure that I am not recklessly spending my capital. I
don’t have any investors in my business. Everything that needed to be purchased I paid for.
WE Magazine: Congrats to you because that is a difficult feat.
N. Caldwell: Thank you. What I realized is that I don’t necessarily need to be fabulous and
glamorous all that time. I don’t feed into all of the stereotypes that go along with this industry. I’m
just my best me at all times.
WE Magazine: Let’s touch on some of the stereotypes that go along with your industry. Can you
describe some of the stereotypes that you want to crush for those that are looking to get into
your business?
N. Caldwell: I think one of the main ones is that everything is red carpet ready. People don’t see
the preparation, hard work, and the adversity that goes on behind the scenes. You don’t always
wake up, pack a bag, and travel across the country to do a celebrity’s face. People see you on
TV and in the spotlight, but they don’t realize that when you’re working, you’re working; and you
have to be responsible with the money that you make at that time because at any given
moment that could change. You have down periods, so you have to manage your finances well
because you could be working for six months straight, and then not work at all. And that can be
mentally taxing. You have to have thick skin in this industry. You have to create opportunities for
yourself because things don’t just fall into your lap. Make sure you do your research. I started this
as a hobby because I have two parents in the styling field. I never saw it becoming what it has
become. I knew I wanted to be a business owner, but I never saw myself as a celebrity makeup
artist. At the end of the day my goal is to be the one behind the scenes supporting other
makeup artist to push them forward. So I would say if it’s not something you’re passionate about,
this is not the industry for you.
WE Magazine: I think people get so blinded by the glitz and glam because of what they see in
the media, but they don’t realize that there are so many makeup artist out there. You can be
very successful, but the competition is deep.
N. Caldwell: The competition is so deep here
(LA), and New York, but my goal was never to be a
celebrity makeup artist; it was just icing on the
cake. I think it was God’s vehicle to help get my
brand off the ground. It’s some thing I can do in
my sleep. I know that it’s a God-given
talent because I’m creative in
many ways, but I can’t even create
a stick figure (laughs). So I know this
is something that I was meant to
do.
WE Magazine: You are an active participant of the
National Associate of Black Female Executives in
Music and Entertainment (NABFEME). I wanted to
know how organizations like this and UNCF have
helped you become a better business owner? Many
people think that when they start their own business
they can just do everything on their own, but honestly
it does take a village to raise a business.
N. Caldwell: It gives me a competitive edge because
I am around like minded people that are going or who
have already surpassed where I want to be. It keeps me
striving for more, and I always get to pick their brains about
different ideas. I love being able to network on a different level with
people in different fields.
WE Magazine: Where do you see your business going in the next five years?
N. Caldwell: Five years is such a short time. I see my business in Sephora and Ulta, as well as
Macy’s everywhere. I also see myself opening a flagship store in the San Francisco area. I would
love to expand my brand beyond just cosmetics. I do have a five year plan to do that, and
lastly to grow and launch the non-profit section of Just Glam.
WE Magazine: I love those goals! Thank you so much for allowing me interview you I have one
last question what do you want people to remember about your business?
N. Caldwell: I want Just Glam to be remembered for redefining the standard of beauty. I want
the brand to be remembered for showing women what it is to live beauty from the inside out.
WE Magazine: Well thank you so much I look forward to seeing your brand continue to flourish!
For more information on Nicole Caldwell and Just Glam Cosmetics:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsjustglam
Website: www.justglam.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsJustGlam
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By ShaChena Gibbs
Every one of us entrepreneurs/business owners goes through some
[potentially] life-altering event that conflicts with our business.
It could be a health issue, financial issues, family issues, or even life events such as graduations, marriage,
new baby, etc. As pressing as these issues, the key is not allowing these things to steer you away from
conducting business as usual.
When we are faced with these different events personally, our businesses are affected. There was a few
times when I was personally dealing with health issues. I was weak and bedridden. At this time, I didn’t
have any systems in place or anyone who knew how to operate my business. With major corporations,
when the boss or CEO is sick, a team is there to pick up the slack so customers and clients won’t know the
difference. If I would have had a team in place and some solid systems to have my business on
auto-pilot, I would not have lost some clients and I would not have had to explain to others why I was not
in operation for so long.
Another example: Your children are having performances at their schools and you have an event to
attend that will help you boost your clientele. What do you do if you do not have any systems? Begin
building a team. Hire an assistant; train them to know the company lingo and more. This way, you can
schedule your assistant to attend the event in your honor while you attend and enjoy the show that your
child[ren] worked so hard on.
When starting a business you may not have any systems
in place. It’s okay and it’s not too late either. If you
do not have any, you can start right now by looking at
your daily operations and brainstorm some small tasks
for each department. How would you want your
receptionist to answer the phone? What script
would you use to approach a new client? How do
you close a deal? How do you practice retention?
It’s time for a business transformation because life events
will happen and you need to be ready so you do not have
to get ready.
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MAGAZINE FROM REAL SISTERS RISING!
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Take several notes from Queen Bey on this outfit! She embraces the black and white, minimalist
look with chic sophistication. Don’t you love the hat and blazer? Beyoncé also shines effortlessly
in black leather shorts – sleek and at just the right length. And let’s not forget the pop of color!
Aqua is a warm-weather favorite.
Copy the look or buy your favorite pieces to complement your own style.
Bench Vest Top $11.00
houseoffraser.co.uk
French Connection One Button Jacket $218.00
bloomingdales.com
AllSaints Leather Short Shorts $181.00 allsaints.com
Jean-Michel Cazabat Lace Up Pumps $200.00
farfetch.com
AX Armani Exchange Chain Shoulder Bag $98.00
armaniexchange.com
Lauren Ralph Lauren Chain Hoop Earrings $35.00
zappos.com
Topshop Wool Fedora $50.00
topshop.com
Cat Eye Sunglasses $40.00
nastygal.com
Discover more fashion trends at www.cobiandcapri.com
AS WOMEN we are compelled to nurture. We nurture our loved ones. We nurture
people who need assistance. We nurture ourselves with occasional splurges, trying to
practice healthy habits and trying to center ourselves with our faith and beliefs. When it
comes to nurturing our talent and passion for success, however, we drop the ball and
kick it to the side.
We allow distractions to take residence in our behavior. And then, we lose focus and
sometimes we even lose hope.
Most of the times, the odds are stacked against us. We have too much to do, too
many responsibilities and not enough time for this or that. We don’t have the right
connections, the right amount of money, enough education or the right opportunities.
We get distracted and eventually become discouraged because the odds suggest we
aren’t ready to go after what we want.
BUT, the odds serve a purpose and should be used as a reminder of the choices we
have when facing them. We can choose to let everything tell us we aren’t supposed
to go after our dreams OR we can pack “the odds” in our backpack and take them
with us on our journey to success.
Here’s how you can take your odds and turn them into stepping stones towards your
dreams:
By Shannon Baylor-Henderson
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Acknowledge Your Challenges: A funny thing happens when you own up to your
challenges and setbacks; they miraculously begin to become resolved. People step in to help
out, you create alternatives or you make a plan to tackle them. Identify what your issues are
and begin to seek resolutions.
Perform a SWOT Analysis: When outlining a business plan), you have to create a SWOT
analysis. SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analyses let you know where
you can expect to succeed and where you may face difficulty. List what makes you awesome,
what you could improve, where you can leverage your assets and what could potentially knock
you off course. In doing so, you are preparing yourself for your journey to success as well as a
plan to deal with potential setbacks.
Try, Monitor, Adjust, and Repeat: It feels amazing to be empowered. You feel you can
do and handle anything, but you can’t manage it all. You should always aim to accomplish as
much as you can. Try things that will help you achieve your goals (perhaps a strict schedule,
assistance from others, cutting back on certain activities or expenses). Monitor how it impacts
your progress (does it move things along or create bigger obstacles).
Adjust your efforts to meet your needs (change schedules, enhance your skills, etc.). And repeat
it until you experience a breakthrough. You may not get it right the first time; but with a little
practice and a lot of perseverance, it’ll happen.
Believe in What You’re Trying to Accomplish: You want to be a business owner. You
want that mutli-million dollar contract. You want clients in every state. You want cover stories,
awards and recognition. Or maybe you just want a quiet home office doing what you love.
Whatever it is, when you believe in it, you fight for it.
Find strength, time, money, connections and opportunities in places you would’ve otherwise
overlooked, and fight for it like you have never fought for anything in your life.
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Even though I’ve had the honor
of personally developing a
business relationship with this
phenomenal woman, there are
many out there that are still
trying to make it into her chat
box! She’s changing the face of
online businesses across the
world...one entrepreneur and
one brand at a time.
She is the highly sought-after, graphic. web and creative marketing designer, business support
specialist, business launch, development & virtual productivity coach, fitness enthusiast and
personal trainer and just for the heck of it...artisan soap maker. Since meeting Michelle a year
ago, I’m still trying to figure out how she’s doing it all...SUCCESSFULLY.
In this issue, she shares with us how she pulls off being a Mom, Wife, Sister, Daughter and Business
Owner as well as primary operator of 4 successful businesses.
WE Magazine: With the theme for this issue I’d like to go over “How To Do It All Successfully” and
knowing you for how long now? It feels like eight years.
M. Hill-Smith: I know right! (laughs)
WE Magazine: It’s only been one year for both of my businesses and you’ve definitely been a
tremendous help in getting them together, helping me figure that the first one business wasn’t
truly my calling, and helping me to see that the magazine is where it’s at for me. So, being able
to talk to you and include you in this issue, especially since it’s our anniversary issue. It’s brings
everything full circle for the two of us.
M. Hill-Smith: Yea I feel like everything came together really well.
WE Magazine: Don’t you just love when that happens. I mean, it makes sense to bring the person
that is “behind the scenes.” I swear you’re more popular than me because…
M. Hill-Smith: (laughs)
WE Magazine: Whenever an issue comes out I always get messages that ask, “Who is your
designer? I have to know,” I’m like, let me just shout you out from the get-go so they know that
Michelle Hill-Smith of OnTask Assistants has designed this issue. Here’s the website, Facebook,
Instagram; and all of that. I’m just teasing, but I swear you are more popular than me and I like it
that way so I can stay in the background.
M. Hill-Smith: No, we’re going to have to change that soon!
WE Magazine: You keep saying that but no (laughs). I feel like I know your whole life story, but I
know that I, nor my readers know exactly who Michelle Hill-Smith is. Where do you start because
you are involved in so many businesses? Where did you first get your entrepreneurial start?
M. Hill-Smith: Well, my background is in the performing arts through dance, and I always knew
that I didn’t want to work for anybody. I was always the one in elementary school or at home,
when playing with others, I would be the lead of anything we did. Whether it was a dance
group, singing group, or playing teacher, I was always the leader, not the follower. It was second
nature from around the age of 8. Then, when I went away to college for dance, I discovered
that dance was my first love; all I knew was dance. I loved performing. I loved being in control of
my body and emotions through dance. So, even just starting there, I think, through that control I
began to love the feeling of pretty much being able to dictate how the crowd was going to feel
from watching and experiencing my movement.
I loved the fact that dance tells a story through movement and music. I loved that, and from
there it allowed me to create and direct my own company. I started Artist for Artist Dance
Theater, auditioned dancers, and booked engagements for us to perform. That was my first real
business. I always had this need to bring everyone together in unity for one purpose. Whether
you were a musician, dancer, visual artist or vocalist, the premise of unification through the arts
was what I wanted people to experience.
I knew nothing about business; I just when into it doing something I loved. A good friend of mine
took my passion and helped me to develop it into something that helped bring people together
through the arts. I believe that if I hadn’t allowed my passion and strict requirement for class and
excellence to be my foundation, I wouldn’t have made it from where I started and where I am
today. I allowed it to lead the way.
WE Magazine: I want touch on something you mentioned, which was that you look to “bring
people together.” You were able to bring together people with similar interest, and you are still
doing so. Even though it’s not through the arts, you are definitely doing it through everything else
that you are a part of. You are building bridges for other women to connect, and I would say that
teaching every day because I am sure that you receive a lot of emails and messages from
various women.
M. Hill-Smith: Every morning as soon as I log on, it’s like people know that I am there and take the
opportunity immediately to message me and be the first to say “Good Morning”. They know that
I’m going to eventually ask how they’re doing or how things are going on the business side and it
just goes on from there. (laughs) I love checking in on my small coaching group and making sure
everyone’s connecting the way they’ve been asked to for creating, building and supporting. I
love the feeling of accountability. When you have someone there that you can connect with,
that understands your passions and strengths as well as weaknesses, it’s an awesome thing. I
guess because I’m so passionate about giving and supporting, every business that I create and
operate is based off of those principles.
WE Magazine: That’s a good thing; it means that you’re important, and people are looking to you
for advice. I want to transition from your artistic background to something that is artistic for you,
which is your design business. I know you from OnTask Assistants; I mean that’s where we know
each other, and where a lot of people know you. What brought you into that realm because
being a part of dance and then being able to transition into this superwoman-graphic designer
that can make anything that your clients want even if they can’t necessarily explain it to you.
How did that happen?
M. Hill-Smith: OnTask Assistants first and foremost started with the understanding that I just did not
like working for others in a full-time environment. When I would go into a job, after working for a
week or two, I’d realize that I could do a lot of things better than the owner, or the system that
they had in place needed to be changed. It was like something was inside of me was causing
me to think this way. I’d give my two scents and suggest different ways to handle things. Of
course, my suggestions or ideas wouldn’t always make the conference room and later disaster
would strike on their end. But, the design part comes from me having to create and direct for my
own company. I would always have to design something. It didn’t matter if it were flyers, business
cards, a website, documents etc.; I always had a need to make it look good and that was very
important to me. I’m naturally a perfectionist and believe in not beating around the bush and
getting right to the point. I find it beneficial to use design to persuade. I happen to be a bit good
at it, hence, my business took off!
It was around the time when I lost my job that people began to see my designs and started to
ask me to do things for them. Three weeks after I had my son, I went through post-partum
depression, and I decided to go back to work because I needed to do something. I didn’t know
what to do with myself, so I found a job, and felt the same as before in terms of how the
company was run: I felt that systems could have been in better shape. Sometimes they would
listen to my thoughts, but most times they wouldn’t. I began to feel like I was done. I wasn’t
being heard, so I let them go through the motions until they would fail. It got to the point where I
was tired of the back-and-forth and I began building my own business while working on the job.
It had gotten so bad that I was doing more work for my own business than doing the work my job
required. Lo and behold, I ended up getting laid off from that job, and I said this is it. I already
planned everything, I had all of my documentation, had a business plan; the only thing I didn’t
have was the name. Though I didn’t have the name, I knew that I wanted to work from home
and I knew that I wanted to be an assistant to someone. I didn’t know anything about being an
administrative assistant but I knew that I would be an assistant virtually; a term that I never liked. I
took it a step further coined the title “Business Support Specialist”,” but I didn’t take on that title
until I knew how to be that. I found that I was doing more consulting people for their business
instead of helping them administratively.
WE Magazine: I would say that you do more consulting for my business on a regular basis
(laughs). When you said you were going through a bout of post-partum depression after just
having the baby, you knew you didn’t want to work for anyone else. I think a lot of women who
have started their own businesses have gone through a trauma or a life change, whether it was
losing their job or having a child. It is life changes like this that compel us to start fresh. It’s funny
how little babies can scare and make you want to do a left turn in a right turn only lane (laughs).
M. Hill-Smith: Exactly!
WE Magazine: It is important to mention that you were able to overcome that because some
people ignore that it is really something that you have to watch out for.
M. Hill-Smith: A lot of people don’t think that it will happen to them, but it can. It may be subtle,
but it can happen.
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WE Magazine: OnTask Assistants has really
catapulted. I joined your circle in the past
year, but it’s really moved into something
that’s huge. I think that you can tell a
Michelle Hill-Smith design when you see them
because you see the quality behind the
work. As your client, I would say you are able
to create someone’s vision with minimal
information. What is your process for design?
M. Hill-Smith: I really don’t know. I just take
what it is that my clients explain they want,
and I try my hardest to remember it. A lot of
times my designs come from what I think
something should be. A lot of people are
under the misconception that a design or
brand is what their thinking it should be. A
design or brand, if it’s something that is going to represent your company it should match. You
really have to design everything to attract the audience in which you are trying to reach. I try to
take what your business is, and sometimes I have to go back to people and say this isn’t going to
work.
WE Magazine: I know that sometimes you get bombarded with request from people that just say
“I don’t know what I want just design something” and as a business owner I know that it is really
hard to describe what you want if you don’t have a clear vision of what your business is truly
about.
M. Hill-Smith: I think a lot of the confusion stems from comparisons. Many are looking at what
other people have, but you have to remember that what someone else has does not go with
your brand or your vision. So, the design that was made for them goes specifically for their vision,
brand, audience, call to action, etc..
WE Magazine: We had a conversation regarding
staying in your lane. As entrepreneurs, we get
bombarded with comparing ourselves to others. There
are many designers out there who are doing the same
thing you are doing in terms of just design, but how do
you stay in your own lane as a designer?
M. Hill-Smith: Starting out in business especially as a designer, I called myself an amateur for a
very long time. Partly because I wanted to remain humble and also because I did not want
someone to come to me and say “Hey can you do this,” and I say yes just for the money. A lot
of times were chasing the money and that’s what will get you in trouble. You can’t be
everything to everyone.
Staying in your lane is going to be the biggest moneymaker ever because you’re going start
doing things that you are comfortable with. You will excel in those things. You can provide
quality work a lot better. Back then, I talked a good game, but then when it came time to do
the work that’s where I knew I couldn’t do it naturally. I had to research a lot of things which
caused me to do it less effectively and quickly. That was my struggle. Staying in my lane
allowed my business to flourish because I started to focus on things that I do well and things that
I could give back in good quality.
WE Magazine: I think a lot of people fake it until they make it. Especially in the beginning; even
in the magazine realm I wasn’t born knowing how to run a magazine. But I want to switch topics
because you have about 50 million businesses (laughs) there is always something new with you,
and I love it. My first question is: when do you sleep?
M. Hill-Smith: (laughs) somewhere between 1-3 am.
WE Magazine: Can’t be! You’ve definitely responded to me around 4. All jokes aside, you are
truly a business support specialist. And you’ve started another business, “Smarter Business from
Home”. I’ve sat in for a webinar before. Through this program you do coaching and speaking to
business owners. When did you start this business?
M. Hill-Smith: Smarter Business from Home came about a year and half ago through the
different people that I would come in contact with through OnTask Assistants. It’s the coaching
program that I developed under my MichelleHillSmith.com brand. I just noticed how each
person I encountered was, in some ways, like me. They were in different stages of their business,
but I noticed they had the same exact questions
that I had; the only difference is that I didn’t have
anybody to ask back then. A lot of these aspiring
entrepreneurs or full-fledge business owners were
stuck and I wanted to take it a step further to do
something more about it. So, Smarter Business
from Home began as an answer to the cry of
startup entrepreneurs.
So, the entire concept behind Smarter Business from home is that it teaches you how to ignite,
launch, develop, and grow a smarter business from home. I took everything that I needed to
know from when I first started my business, along with the developed experience from my trials
and tribulations. I took those elements and set up a training module. This program is designed to
dig so deep into the business idea and structure as well as personal side of things. In this pro-
gram, we review six elements that every business owner needs to know in the beginning: the
“Who, Why, What, How, Where and When (in that exact order)” of business. The second part of
the training is hands on; especially for people in the virtual service industry.
Business is business no matter where it starts, so this will not just target people who run a home
business, but those that run a business in general. With this training, I get my students in the
business of thinking for themselves without limits. I help them to dig deep into themselves and by
teaching them how to identify, dissect, acknowledge, execute and embrace the passion that’s
within them. From there, I show them how to build a multi-figure organization that either
supplement or replace their current income. For
developing entrepreneurs and business owners I
work with them on structure and where they
can improve and build their income in a smart,
yet consistent way.
WE Magazine: You have a few books and as I sit
here and looking through them I’m wondering
where do you find the time to do it all?
M. Hill-Smith: I have to give kudos to my team
[of women] that supported me as best they
can. I delegate to people that can effectively
get things done, but I am guilty of sometimes
not delegating well. It’s really hard for me to
step back and delegate and then let it go, but
my team has been with me for a while now so
has become easier. With everything that I have
going on in my life, it was very critical for me to
find a balance. If I didn’t learn that early on I
wouldn’t be here. I think that, as women, we
see ourselves as superheroes in a dress. We
carry the big purses because we have to have
something for everyone. So, I think the thing I
take away from it is that a woman carries
enough for everybody. We have enough love
for everyone, we have enough care for
everybody, and I think God put us in this position to be able to accumulate so that we can take
of people. In terms of balance I had to learn how to do all of this stuff carefully because I am a
mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter etc., so there are many that require my time outside of my
business endeavors.
On a typical day I get up at about 5:30-6:00 am and I clean up my household so that I can have
peace of mind. I walk the dog, look over the house, pray and then I get to work. Between 8:30-
9:30 Noa (my son) usually gets up and he comes right to me and sits on my lap while I work while I
am working and answering emails, designing etc. and I try to be done by 6:30 pm. I have a little
more know-how now than I did back then. Now, I’ve incorporated scheduling appointments to
speak with me, I set cut off times etc.
WE Magazine: Scheduling is definitely essential to any business because it is important to be able
to track where your day is going and what you have planned.
M. Hill-Smith: You have to have a cut-off because people will call you all times of the day ex-
pecting you to do things for them. I used to answer at all times but that’s because I was chasing
the money. You have to stop chasing the money. That is one of the important lessons I had to
learn. I love doing being a support specialist and love doing design work. But, some days it does
get hectic, but I am doing what I love to do. Even with the soap it is something I love.
WE Magazine: I was going to mention that next. “Kissed by Koco” is taking off by storm. When I
first found out about “Kissed by Koco” I thought to myself that Michelle and I must be kindred
spirits because we get involved in businesses that are necessarily related to each other! And yet
they work because “Kissed by Koco” came out and I literally thought “Ok Michelle’s going to
do this, and it will more than likely work, but I have to see the product” As I started seeing the
soaps I was literally thrown off, but they were amazing. I at first thought it was chocolate, but
where did this project come about?
M. Hill-Smith: I’ve always been passionate about creating things. I am in love with the history or
tradition behind things. So, my mom came home one day with a bag of books and in that bag
there was a book about how to make natural soap. I love soap! You mean, I can make it
myself? Long story short. I read that book from front to back probably about five times and that
was about five to six years ago. I brought many books since then as well as some supplies and
just began to try it. When I made my first batch, I had some fears about trying it; but I did and it
was so amazing. My skin felt much better after using it and I was so shocked. I built up the
courage to share it with my mother who tried it and then she shared it with somebody else and
it’s just grown from there. I did a ton of research, but it’s been a journey since then. I’ve made
some awesome products as well as some bad ones too. I also love “Kissed by Koco” because I
get to educate people on the harsh chemicals that are murdering our skin. When you make
soap from scratch, glycerin is a by-product of the soap making process, and it moisturizes your
skin. But what the commercial companies do is take out the glycerin and replaces it with other
things that supposedly moisturize our skin. But everybody can’t take everything on their skin. It
causes eczema, severe
dryness, psoriasis etc. and
people just think they are
born with these conditions
and that may not be the
case. Many people are
afraid to use products that
are naturally made
because we have been so
brainwashed to use what
we know. Kissed by Koco is
really an educational
resource and movement to
support the use of natural
products.
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WE Magazine: All in all you’ve really been able to touch different markets in your own way, and
through that you’ve been able to expand your network base. You are the woman that is known
for OnTask Assistants, and then you come out with Kissed by Koco and it’s great. So your
audience begins to expect something new and bold, and it will succeed because you have the
correct business module. How do you do all of these things? Because we haven’t even talked
about Losing 2 Win which is your health initiative.
M. Hill Smith: I try to plan and my team really helps as much as they can. It’s about planning and
structuring everything to make it run by itself. It’s all about
time management [you have to first and foremost, if you
really want to be happy, manage your time. You have to
structure yourself; you have to say every day at this time
“I’m done.” Losing 2 Win is actually my release. It’s apart of
my structured system. That’s the ONLY way I’ll be able to
really hold myself accountable to get my physical activity
and fitness in. Losing 2 Win serves as a fitness and healthy
lifestyle community that provides support and resources in the form of meetups and online
communities for those that are more interested in finding practical and natural ways to lose
weight and maintain great health. There’s a Facebook Community and Facebook Group where
we get to connect virtually and share our journey with others. I love it. I’ve met some really
interesting people so far.
WE Magazine: I really appreciate you being a part of this issue. I am so happy that you share your
knowledge, and I get to tease you a little bit about all that you do. Thank you for all that you do.
A lot of people come to me and say I love the way the magazine looks or the way the website
looks. And I can’t take credit for the design; I tell them I have a wonderful graphic designer that is
able to produce my vision for the masses to see. With this issue being the anniversary issue, and all
the things you do behind the scenes; I commend you on how you are able to do it all and every
day you inspire someone to start something that they have been putting on the back burner.
Because whether you know it or not you do inspire people.
M. Hill-Smith: Well thank you very much.
WE Magazine: Do you have any closing remarks before I let you go?
M. Hill-Smith: I just want to encourage others to be their best selves and stop looking at what
everyone else is doing. Just go after what is in your heart, and what God has placed there.
Develop your idea and allow it to make sense to you, and make sure its catering to your
consumer because once you’re able to do that that’s it.
For more information on Michelle Hill-Smith check out:
www.OnTaskAssistants.com
www.MichelleHillSmith.com
www.KissedbyKoco.com
www.Losing2WinNow.com
Blue Cheese Stuffed Turkey
Meatballs with Raspberry
Balsamic Glaze Sausage Bites
Ingredients
3 oz creamy gorgonzola cheese
1 lb turkey Italian sausage (schmicas) with fennel seed
½ cup Italian style bread crumbs
½ onion grated
1 egg white
Salt to taste
Dipping Sauce:
½ cup raspberry preserves
⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of red pepper
Pinch of Salt
Instructions
For the meatballs: Roll the blue cheese in small balls about
the diameter of a dime. Freeze for 30 minutes. Preheat
oven to 375 degrees. Mix the remaining ingredients
together, until just combined. Roll sausage mixture into small
balls. Place the blue cheese in the middle, enclosing with
meat. Bake on a silt pad until golden brown and cooked
through, about 25 min, turning halfway through to ensure
even browning.
For the Dipping Sauce:
Combine all ingredients together in small sauce pan over
medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat
and simmer about five minutes. Coat meatballs in sauce.
Serve.
Peach Lemonade
Source: Cooking Light June 2012
Serves 8 if using 2/3 cup lemonade per serving
Ingredients:
4 cups water
2 cups coarsely chopped peaches (3 to 4 peaches)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of approx. 6 to 8 lemons)
1/4 to 1/2 cup additional water
4 cups ice
1 peach cut into 8 wedges, for garnish
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, add the peaches, water & sugar.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling,
reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 3 minutes.
Very carefully pour mixture into a blender or food processor
and let stand for approximately 20 minutes.
If using a blender, take the center out of the lid and place
lid tightly on blender, covering the top with a kitchen towel.
(I used my Ninja and it has a little lid at the top you can
open as well). Blend or process until smooth. Pour into a
large container and refrigerate peach puree for approxi-
mately 3 hours (or overnight if preparing a day ahead).
After peach puree has chilled, press the mixture through a
sieve into a large container, reserving the liquid and dis-
carding the solids. Pour peach juice into a pitcher and add
lemon juice. Stir until combined. Taste and add 1/4 to 1/2
cup water to dilute if too concentrated.
Serve by pouring approximately 2/3 cup of peach lemonade in a
small glass over approximately 1/2 cup of ice. Garnish with a
peach wedge if desired.
Italian Chicken Skillet Dinner
Ingredients
1 lb. chicken breasts (cut in half) or tenderloins
2 squares Italian Herb Sauté Express® Sauté Starter
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 zucchini, cut in bite-size chunks
2/3 cup sundried tomatoes
2 15-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Directions:
In a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet, melt the Sauté
Express® Sauté Starter over medium heat until it begins to
bubble. Pat the chicken dry on both sides. Add the chicken
and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Turn and cook
the other side until browned and the chicken is cooked
through. While cooking, brush some of the Sauté Express®
Sauté Starter on the side of the chicken facing up.
Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the olive oil
to the pan. Over medium heat, sauté the onion for 3
minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté for 5
minutes. Add garlic, zucchini and sundried tomatoes. Sauté
for 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning,
and salt and pepper to taste. If using, stir in the balsamic
vinegar.
Transfer the chicken back to the pan and spoon some of
the sauce and vegetables over top of the chicken. Cook,
covered, over the stovetop or in the oven at 350 degrees F
until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is
bubbling.
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“I heard a voice that told me I’m essential. How all my fears are limiting my potential. Said it’s time to step into the light and use every bit of the power I have inside . . . ” -Just Do You by India.Arie
Is this you? Believe it or not, we all have been created by God for a specific purpose! However, many people never fully realize their potential. Maybe we don’t believe in our abilities; maybe we don’t believe in ourselves. Maybe the possibility of success intimidates us. Whatever it is, we need to overcome it. In order to conquer an opponent, we must first identify it. Let’s call the underlying issue what it is: fear.
Whether you’re thinking about moving to a new area, beginning your own business or tackling a huge project; whatever you dream of doing, I want to encourage you to replace fear with faith! And I challenge you to start today. You can do it, and here are some tips to get started:
1. Remember that you were created with a purpose! You may already have ideas of what you’d like to accomplish and what you feel God has placed on your heart. If you’re not sure, seek Him though prayer. Ask Him to reveal your purpose to you.
2. Identify your goals and develop a plan of action. Write your plans out on paper. Having them in front of you to manipulate and change will give your goals a new dimension for your analysis.
3. Find someone you trust and ask them to become your mentor. Whether they are in a similar field or career path as you (or where you’d like to be), just having someone in your corner to offer encouragement and guidance is a blessing.
4. Surround yourself with DREAM BUILDERS, not dream killers. Hans F. Hansen once said, “People inspire you, or they drain you; pick them wisely.”
5. Establish a system of accountability. Have check-ins with your friends and/or mentor. Receive their constructive criticism and use it to grow!
6. JUST DO YOU! My mother once told me, “Face your fears and they’ll disappear!” It’s true! Fear is not from God so if He’s placed a desire or idea within you, step out on faith and trust Him to manifest His Will in your life.
Remember that God is with you! Believe that He will equip you with the necessary tools, especially if your dreams and goals promote love and truth. Trust Him to make ways for you and to open doors. Remember that nothing’s impossible with God! Go after your dreams!
Kara Frison is a 2010 graduate of Hood College who strives to inspire others through her writing. You can read more of her thoughts at www.softwordsbrighteyes.blogspot.com and learn about her organization- Ladies of Virtue. . . Empowered! (for women- 14 & older) by visiting www.facebook.com/LadiesOfVirtueEmpowered.
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