[{"Value":"","Discard":false,"Expires":9999999999}] Inspiration – Woman on the Move Enterprises LLC https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com Engage. Connect. Empower Wed, 22 May 2024 22:22:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-womenonthemove-logo-final-outlines-02-32x32.png Inspiration – Woman on the Move Enterprises LLC https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com 32 32 A Letter to Our Daughters https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/a-letter-to-our-daughters/ Wed, 22 May 2024 22:22:02 +0000 https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/?p=5777

A Letter to My Deborah,

You are the most beautiful girl in the world to me. You are loved. You are cherished. You are one of God’s most beautiful gifts. You are my pride and joy. 

I am so grateful and honored to be your mother. 

Always know that I, your mother, will always love you from up close and from afar. Your father loves you. You are the apple of his eye. You mean the world to us and we are grateful that we helped bring you into this world. 

Walk in the world knowing you are powerful, loved, majestic, beautiful and that you belong.

You are one of one; truly marvelous and unique.

When you walk into a room stand tall and know that you have something powerful to share. Your presence matters. You are seen. You are heard. You are valued. 

Choose who you give your heart and time to very carefully. Friendships and relationships have a lasting impact on your future. It’s okay to say no. It’s ok to stand by a yes. Be wise with both. 

Kindness, grace and mercy will be shown to you. Generosity will be your pillow. Compassion will be your blanket. You are a source of comfort in the world. Remember to prioritize you and take care of you before you take care of others. 

You are sacred. You are magnificent. You deserve to be protected. You deserve the best love life can offer. 

Your boundaries are yours and no man, no woman or child should ever break them. 

You deserve the absolute best in life. You deserve the best from those around you and you will always deserve your personal best. 

Preserve your health and train your mind by being good to your body. Use your mind to take you places that you’ve never seen. Read, travel, create and explore. The world needs your creativity. 

The world will be forever changed by the love you show.

You are a precious jewel in the world. You determine your destiny. 

I love you now, always and forever. 

Love your mother, 

Bonnie Jean Bailey 

Deborah deserved more….

The letter above to my mother Deborah, is a fictitious letter. How would Deborah’s life been transformed had she been told these things as a child, by her birth mother? My mother Deborah, was abandoned by her mother Bonnie Jean Bailey at the very young age of 3 years old. Deborah knew throughout her life that her mother, started a new life, with a new husband and children and never shared with them that she had a Black daughter and ex-husband until her daughter was 48 years old after she was given a diagnosis that she wouldn’t have much longer to live. This truth was one of the reasons why Deborah struggled with feeling loved and as if she belonged.

In reconnecting with her mother late in life, Deborah learned that her mother also struggled with feelings of depression and had a hard time feeling as if she belonged in this world. As women, we have the power to heal each other.

Woman on the Move’s signature event series Mother Should Have Told Me… was created as a way to honor my mother’s memory and to help other women heal and grow.

I would like daughters to ask their mothers about how life was growing up so there can be a peace that comes with understanding. I hope that mothers take the time to explain their lives and lessons so that their daughters can grow, heal and make peace. I made peace with my mother, because I understood that there were things she should have been told by her mother that didn’t occur.

Please take a moment to write a letter to your daughter and/or mother. There are hidden benefits through releasing things in letters. Share this with other mothers and daughters so that we can help more women heal, grow and make peace. Comment below if this helped you on your journey to healing.

With love,

Jasira Monique

Woman on the Move, Founder

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#WomanontheMove Spotlight on Tinú Peña, Owner of Motré Co., TOAP Consulting Agency & Banwo Foundation https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/womanonthemove-spotlight-on-tinu-pena-owner-of-motre-co-toap-consulting-agency-banwo-foundation/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:15:54 +0000 https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/?p=5688 The modern-day renaissance woman comes to mind when you think of Tinú Peña-Akinyinka. She is the
CEO of Motre Co. LLC, a project management and engineering support consulting firm; the President of
TOAP Consulting Agency, Inc., a business consulting firm and the Founder & President of Banwo
Foundation, Inc, a women empowerment focused non-profit promoting wealth generation,
entrepreneurship, advocacy and health and wellness among women ages 18 – 30. She is the Founder of
A2IO Imprint, the publishing arm of TOAP Consulting Agency and the Editor of Banwo Magazine. She is the epitome of a Woman on the Move!

What are the most impactful life lessons that you’ve learned to date, in relation to the woman you’ve become?

Tinú Peña of Motré Co., TOAP Consulting Agency & Banwo Foundation


Life lessons are steppingstones in my opinion, the
good and bad experiences have equally been
impactful lessons I would say. As a woman, I
believe I am still evolving but honestly being true
to myself and embracing who I am, glory & flaws –
makes me TINU.
We, as women tend to cater to others, bending to
fill in the inadequacies of others while
compromising ourselves. I have learned that
putting myself first is not selfish, but self-care and
I accept that now.
It is my opinion, that the cycle of catering has to
be broken. We as ladies, mothers, sisters, and
daughters must speak up and share with others in
our circle and families that its “okay to not be
okay”. If you as mom, cannot do the laundry for
the household or cook dinner, it is okay. If you as
a woman has setbacks in your career or personal
life, it is okay. If you as a sister is disappointed by your family because of a decision in your best
interest, it is okay. We, as women, must recognize our individuality within the collective and know how to be okay within that space. The worst thing you can do to yourself and the person you are, is to live a pretentious life. So, it is
best to be who you are and grow from your steppingstones, while refining and elevating yourself at
the same time. Know that it is okay to evolve and improve on yourself.
That is what I do for myself daily and I am okay with the woman I have become.

How do you personally feel that YOU empower women?  

Tinú Peña of Motré Co., TOAP Consulting Agency & Banwo Foundation

Empowering women comes in different forms, be it through one-on-one mentoring, to be as an ear to listen to another when they need a sounding board. As for me, I empower through my actions, sharing my insights, lending a helping hand and being candid with those that seek my opinion.
So, I was on the elevator at work with another lady, we exchange greetings and we introduced ourselves. The lady was so excited and surprised to be meeting me in person because she had saw my political campaign sign when she first moved to Florida. I came to find out later that at time she had just relocated to Florida, that seeing my sign, running for a state seat inspired her and since that time, she had wanted to meet me. That itself was mind-blowing for me. I would later develop a friendship with the young lady, and she is doing well in her space as a young professional.
Not only was I surprised by the revelation, but I was also humbled that my journey inspired and empowered another woman. So, when you ask me what that means to me, words alone cannot express the sense strength and pride I get from knowing that others see themselves in me. That makes me continue to rise to the highest height for myself. Frankly, these women inspire me as well. In their stories, I find strength to keep doing what I am doing.

How important has mentorship been to your success?  

To be quite honest, I have not had a mentor throughout my career thus far, I have had a person taken
interest and “bam” the leave the firm. Even though I have not had a mentor, I certainly know that it is
good to have someone and even better to have a sponsor – someone that would be a champion for you
when you are not there and secure opportunities in your interest.

While there is still an opportunity to have mentorship, I have, however, had impactful moments along
the way that has helped me as a professional – this is what I call “period mentors”. These individuals
have shaped the way I move as a leader and share in my insights.
I realize now that developing my social and professional network early would have had a more impactful
result overall, but the journey thus far is not regrettable at all, it has shaped the success I enjoyed along
the way and has helped me regroup in the cases where I have stumbled.

What are the 5 things that have helped you have success in business that every entrepreneur must do to grow?

My top 5 things for success in business that I would advise are 1. Consistency 2. Drive 3. Resiliency 4. Quality Delivery 5. Failure.
So, consistency has to do with being true to form. As an entrepreneur or young professional knowing and what your brand is about and pivoting when needed but staying on point at all times is consistency. Having the drive to see it through will keep you going when you want to give up. It will keep your eyes on the goal when you have to regroup and take a detour. Being resilient will keep you from feeling rejected when you get a “No” from presenting your pitch. Delivering quality results in form of service or products is essential to branding yourself or company and last but not least accepting failure for what it is and learning from it to grow and become better. That is my recipe.

What is one thing that you would have done differently at the beginning or height of your career?

That’s a great question! Like many zealous young professional and entrepreneurs, we leap without consideration for all aspects of the business and industry we are entering; so, I would say, understand the industry/business norms and build a network of human capital that will support you along the way. The reason why this is important is because people see you, they are watching. In fact, I was once offered a job based on my leadership skills and personality rather than technical skills – believe me, this is not back thing. As a leader, you must be cognizant that you do not know everything but be willing to surround yourself with knowledgeable people, that’s how you make better decisions.


When in your career have you found it most necessary to collaborate?

I think collaboration is essential at all phases in one career – be it when you are starting or growing. In the engineering industry it just happens that collaboration cannot be avoided because a firm that does not have all the services will have to team up with others. The beautiful thing about collaboration is that, with the right people around the table you get great results.
It also depends on the type of project you are doing. It may or may not require collaboration but if the opportunity presents itself, I say go for it and collaborate. You will be surprised how much you learn.
Keep in mind that dealing with people isn’t an easy task but being “clear”, “concise” and “consistent” in communicating your needs for the project or event can make the process better.


What tools or people were necessary for you to build or scale your business?

Tools? People? Let me see, for my consulting firms while I initially practiced as an engineering firm with my business associate who was an engineer. When we decided on different paths, I had to shift focus and rebrand the company, which was okay.

Now, we are focusing on providing services on engineering projects from project management perspective. So, while you need people to be able to get things done, sometimes it crucial that you don’t put all your eggs in one basket. When that basket breaks, you can lose all your eggs.  Repurposing my brand by using what I had and was good at, helped keep me going. So, yes! We need people but it also okay to start with you and find the right fit and your business grows. 

The aim here is steady pace and gradual growth. That’s how I am moving now – at my own pace. c

When it comes to tools, it is important to research and know what is happening in your industry and go from there. One of the tools that I have yet to maximize is my network. That is an essential tool to have if you are in business, letting the people you know, know what you are doing so they can be your champion and share with others what you are doing.


How have you used real estate, land ownership and trusts to create generational wealth for you and your family?

That is a great question! The prospect of creating generational wealth in my immediate family is still an
ongoing process as it should be based on the opportunities that present itself. For our family, owning real
estate, having life insurance both whole and term life were the first steps taken to create generational
wealth. The consulting firms are another avenue in which generational wealth can be created and the
way the company is planned out allows the professional interests of my children to be captured in the
company’s services in the future.
Further steps to be taken to secure wealth will be to establish a trust that will have fiduciary duties. I am
also ensuring that my children invest in their own life insurance and start investing in general. Ensuring
that your children understand finances as well as how to differentiate between wants and needs goes a
long way in getting the right mindset to start creating the type of wealth that can be established for
generations to come. I would also say, even if your children act like you are being bothersome with all
this information, don’t stop sharing because they are listening, keep engaging and working with them.

What are some daily, weekly or monthly practices that help you protect your mental health?

I love, love, love! taking picture of myself – I always have as a young girl been fond of my picture being taken so to me it is a relaxation thing that helps with my mental health. Another thing that I do for myself and wish I did more of is exercising, you would thinking having been in the US Army, that it would be second nature to exercise but it is not; I have to consciously put effort into getting my dose of exercise in.
Also, I find it very therapeutic doing home improvement projects be it weekly or monthly. I wind down with a good K-Drama on other days and sometimes just listening to my body and sleeping, I am slowly incorporating quiet time into my routine to listen to my thoughts and opening my mind.
Therapy isn’t a shameful thing either, when I find myself at a fork in the road and I need an objective perspective, I schedule a meeting with my therapist. Oh, last thing, I do this religiously every morning, I look in the mirror and appreciate myself and say out loud you are beautiful, you are phenomenal, you are smart. Whatever positive affirmation comes to mind; I say to myself.


What books have helped you grow personally or professionally?

Books, books, books! I am always reading a book for something, more so for professional development rather than leisure. I honestly cannot remember the last time I read a book for leisure – Professionally, I am studying for my real estate license exam so that is what I am reading right now. However, I have read the “Nice girls don’t get the corner office”, I have queued to read “GirlBoss” and other readings for leisure and enlightenment are “The Fire Next Time” James Baldwin, “The Girls” Elaine Kagan and “The Mother of Black Hollywood” Jennifer Lewis.

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Tinu holds a Master of Science degree in Project Management, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Business Administration and two associate degrees in Computer Science and Architecture and other professional certifications. She was recently honored as one of South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Black Women in Business and Industry and has received recognitions from other organizations such as the Women Chambers of Palm Beach County, Executive Women of the Palm Beach to name a few.

A mother of two young adults attending local college & university in Palm Beach County – one of her greatest achievements in life. She finds her inspiration from national and local influencers and has continued to inspire many by being unapologetic as an astute woman of color and businesswoman. A speaker and aspiring author, Tinu shares in her insights, be it business-wise or personal branding-wise encouraging others to see the value in themselves and building on that to get to where they want to be. A Veteran of the US Army, Tinu believes in not just being “strong” but resilient and through her passion for having women share in their stories especially women of African descent to help others, this passion has sparked her interest in writing as well as self-publishing. She has teamed up to publish under her company its first book Engineher – a collaborative book of four African American Women and soon after a self-affirming journal, Finding Self Love through Challenges.

To follow up on more of this phenomenal woman visit www.tinupena.co

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Figuring it Out https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/figuring-it-out/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:45:44 +0000 https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/?p=5369 Unfortunately, just like many Americans, I have suffered from issues relating to mental health. For me, many of those issues were a result of a series of physical health problems I had faced year prior, with many after-effects still impacting my life during my senior year of High School. 

In a way, I was going through an identity crisis. For my entire life until then I was a swimmer, and that shaped my entire life. From what I did every night, how I prioritize my day, and what I did on the weekends. My swimming was even how I found the college I am currently attending for my undergraduate degree. When I had those health complications, I had to quit swimming. I would take periods of time off from swimming and working out in order to help my body recover, then every time I would begin to practice again, my health would decrease, and once again I would have to stop swimming. 

Because I hit a hard transition from intensely working out four hours each day to not working out at all, I had become agitated with all the energy I was no longer able to work out. This would cause me to feel symptoms of anxiety, however, at the time I did not know what was developing. Also, because swimming was my greatest stress reliever, I  no longer had a place to think and clear my mind. Therefore, I began overthinking a lot more than I already had. I have always been a rather stressed person, but without an outlet to let everything go, I did not know what to do, and it all started bottling within me. 

Long story short, I had become rather anxious and depression. To be blunt about it, it was awful. It impacted every single moment of my life. I would wake up, not wanting to go to school, go to school, nearly fall asleep in my classes because of the little sleep I received the night before. With time and a lot of self-reflection, I was able to work through it gradually. 

By no means am I thankful for having to experience it. But I am thankful for the time that I did. It was my last year in high school, so I had a good amount of freedom to do what I wanted. I also knew that I would be getting a fresh start rather soon when I left for college. In addition, looking back on it, it was a good time to face that, because who I am was not fully developed. I was still evolving, and I still am. 

Now, being much more on my own than I was in high school, being in a serious relationship, I know who I am and what I need in order to be happy and maintain a positive attitude. But more importantly, I know my signs. I know when I am at risk of slipping back, and I know what I need to do to prevent that. I am rather lucky I believe that I was able to have those realizations on my own. 

It is so important to know that everyone is different. What one person needs can be vastly different than another. What triggers one person can be vastly different. It is important to know who you are and what you need. That may take some time; it took 3 years of ups and downs for me. But once it is all figured out, it’s great. 

Watch our Virtual Panel Series by Debbie Motivates on Taking Care of You here.

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5 Tips to See Her Win! https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/simple-blog-post/ Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:19 +0000 http://wpexplorer-demos.com/?p=695 We want to win and we want those around us to win as well. Today I wanted to share some things that will give you and the bosses around you a great boost. Here are my 5 tips for helping other women win in business:

1 . Connect & Show Up!

One way to ensure the success of your small business and another woman owned business is to connect. Make that call today and let her know that you want to see her win. Set a time to connect. Making an lasting impact is simple; show up.

2. Offer Best Practices

People trust you. When is the last time that you connected with a small business owner and supported her business through either buying products or services, then providing her feedback with best practices? Let her know what you love about her business. Share with her privately some opportunities to make her business greater. Leave a positive review.

3. Spread the Word

Sometimes we only think of support as financial contributions, but the truth is word of mouth still is the best way to help a business. Share on and offline about a business you love. Think of someone who you haven’t heard from in a while and who hasn’t purchased from you and support them. You never know if they’ve hit a bump and need a boost of encouragement.

4. Grab her Cards

Call your business besties and grab their promotional materials. Offer to carry a few extra business cards around of 5 business owners you trust and pass them along. This shows support, builds community and encourages women to show their support on a daily business. Oftentimes we think about supporting a business while out at an event, but how encouraging would it be to just share a referral as your doing your day to day errands to others you meet? Surprise them by recommending a woman.

5. Follow-Up

You are a valuable resource to those around you. Don’t count yourself out by not following up with someone who you want to see win. Call them and set up a time to re-connect to evaluate goals, hurdles and success stories.

We are creating change not only in America, but around the world. Support the women around you and watch how it multiplies your impact.

I hope this list helps you see more women around you win!

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Take Care of You! https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/take-care-of-you/ Sat, 04 May 2019 17:00:57 +0000 http://imediatestserver.com/WomenOnTheMove/?p=5100 Thank you so much for your support of Woman on the Move! I wanted to send you this link where you can watch the replay of Coach Debbie Motivates, M.S.
🎥: youtu.be/fW15-qiWO0U

She shared some amazing information about the impact our childhood can have on not only our mental health, but our lifespan and long-term physical health.

She shared something that I know our mothers and grandmothers didn’t share with us… the study of epigentics. 

Don’t forget to RSVP for Mother Should’ve Told Me here: bit.ly/JoinWomanontheMove

I want you to make sure you take care of you. 

Jasira Monique

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When good feels far away it’s hard to be happy… https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/when-good-feels-far-away-its-hard-to-be-happy/ Sat, 20 Apr 2019 10:00:19 +0000 http://imediatestserver.com/WomenOnTheMove/?p=5103 We all desire to feel our best every day. We all want to be grateful and appreciate for the things and people in our lives. Sometimes that’s just not the reality. Sometimes being a super parent, super boss, super student, super friend, super lover and super perfect all at the same time is not only not feasible, but it’s not realistic. It’s too much! 

To open up our 2019 Virtual Panel Series we decided to partner with Coach Debbie Motivates, M.S. to highlight the importance of mental health for a boss on the Move! 

To top it off we have made this virtual event FREE to the first 100 registrants!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

Another bonus is that we added 5 tickets at $20 to our Mother Should’ve Told Me… live event in South Florida ‼‼‼ 
You can register for both here: jasiramonique.eventbrite.com

We want to make sure that you have everything you need to keep a healthy mindset and life while building your dream. 💗

I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend. I just watched my Young King lead his 1st meetup with his peers in attendance. He is so proud of what he’s creating. As a mother I’m just honored to help him actualize his vision. 

I’m glad that as I refresh and pour into myself that I can continue to pour into those around me. I hope this message encourages you. 💌

Until next time…. 

Jasira Monique

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Women’s History Month Feature https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/video-blog-post/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:00:04 +0000 http://wpexplorer-demos.com/?p=697 Woman on the Move: Spring Forward Mastermind Panel 2019

Event by Jasira Monique, Founder of Woman on the Move
Video by The Beacon Today with Palm Beach Atlantic University
Date: March 17, 2019
Where: CreativDept 413 24th Street West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Spring Forward Mastermind Panelists:
-Suzette Speaks, Attorney & Creator of S.P.E.A.K. Women’s Conference
-CaraJoy Nash, She’s Online Agency
-Ashleigh Hernandez, Southern Custom Iron & Art
-Tinu Pena, Motre, Co. LLC
-Corvaya Jeffries, The Career Penny
-Kitty Lundan, The People of Power Show
-Rhonda Mack Rogers, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
-Dr. Davele E. Bursor, Ed.D., Certified Professional Coach, Director/Owner, Self Works Unlimited

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The Gift of Empowerment https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/the-gift-of-empowerment/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:15:50 +0000 http://imediatestserver.com/WomenOnTheMove/?p=5088 “Build a dream and the dream will build you.” — Robert H. Schuller

Woman on the Move once again this year featured a group of amazing women trailblazers. This time our theme was ‘Livin’ Your Best Life’. However, we focused on many areas that were matters of the heart and weren’t necessarily about having the best experiences or doing the most. They were more so engulfed into how can we take what we have to be the best versions of ourselves.

The experience was incredible! As I look at the pictures and scroll through footage, I’m honored that God put it on my heart to share resources with women in this way. Our guests really got to know our panelists in a way that felt like a private conversation. The level of transparency and vulnerability was amazing! This interactive mastermind panel provided tips and key strategies that impact all areas of our lives. Our audience was extremely engaged and enjoyed asking questions. Our featured panelists included women who are business consultants, marketing experts, financial advisers, buyers, an engineer, and an ESPN sports anchor. What was also amazing is that we received our first corporate sponsor Northwestern Mutual!

“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”

Embracing your dreams, was such an important motif by many panelists. Your vision is essential to your success; it’s extremely important to nourish and protect it. Work on your legacy and build it.
 Tips for you: Journal your vision for yourself, create a living list of things you must accomplish, check them daily, grab people who are close to you that are also visionaries to hold you accountable and then make a plan of action.

Connect with Winners, you may call them mentors, coaches or influencers; whatever title they hold in your life reach out to people who are doing what you seek to do! Don’t always be the smartest person in the room. Don’t make excuses, don’t downplay your greatness, just take the time to cultivate a relationship that can change your life forever. Our panelists shared amazing gems and we are all so grateful. To view pictures from the event click here.

The event featured (Left to Right): Lamara Davis (Ainkas Jewels), Keli Ferguson (ESPN, WPTV), Karen Holloway (Northwestern Mutual), Jasira Monique (Woman on the Move, Founder), Sheila Duffy-Lehrman (Tropic Survival) Nicole Cummings Peterkin (Sophisticated Out Loud), Shandra Stringer (Grassroots Consulting Inc.) and Charisma Adams (Faith & Flyness) Many attendees wanted to know more about our next set of events… we do have some very exciting changes coming up in 2019! Our next set of speakers are so impressive!

As a thank you for all of your support we wanted to give you exclusive accessto the next mastermind panel: Woman on the Move: Spring Forward Panel.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein

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Engage. Connect. Empower https://womanonthemoveenterprises.com/engage-connect-empower/ Sat, 28 Jul 2018 08:00:52 +0000 http://imediatestserver.com/WomenOnTheMove/?p=5097

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” — Anais Nin

I’m so grateful that I was able to witness such a wonderful and diverse group of women come together to share lessons from their mothers. Our incredible panelists ranged from 21 to 73 years old and represented women who came from Muslim, Jewish, Christian and other religious backgrounds. Everyone had such a different and unique life experience, but together they all showed the beauty of nurturing.

The most interesting part of the event was the fact that our audience was both extremely engaged and impressive. Present were women from Make Your Life Happen radio, The Women’s Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach County and Alcolya St. Juste who was running for Circuit Court Judge Group 13. Our sponsor, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, CEO of a company that employs over 600 health care professionals, shared why she was running as a candidate for U.S. Representatives 20th Congressional District. It was truly amazing watching the women in the audience eagerly ask our panelists questions about advice they wished their mothers passed along such as: money management, career strategies, lessons from failure and the complexities of pursuing greatness.

We are not one dimensional.

Woman on the Move: Mother Should’ve Told Me Mastermind Event, West Palm Beach, Florida (July 2018)

Every woman represented how multi-talented, creative, inspirational, complex and brilliant we as women are. Some of us are healing from childhood neglect and abuse and others are thriving as we’ve allowed other women to help nurture and pour into us so that we can be whole for ourselves. This event helped show that whatever we lack, we have the key in each other. Our panelists were attorneys, pilots, dancers, hosts, creatives, marketing experts and so much more. They made sure to distinguish that they are not defined by what they do.

My mother would’ve been proud. She absolutely loved serving others and helping the community. There are so many reasons why I wanted to have this event in her honor, but the main reason is to help other women who like her didn’t hear and feel the love they desired from their mothers…whether by choice or by circumstance. It was a time of healing and we witnessed quite a few breakthroughs.

Woman on the Move: Mother Should’ve Told

“Fear will kill a dream you never knew you had!”

The local support of Woman on the Move has been amazing! The craziest part is this movement almost never happened. I was buried in responding to hundreds of inboxes and messages through social media and I thought that was enough.

Throughout the past 9 years, women have been very bold with their questions as it relates to the how to make their dreams happen. I’m not mad because I was just like them. In fact, I’ve been relentless with seeking answers from visionaries. I shamelessly messaged winners and asked them their strategy. I had become so proficient with strategic social media networking that I wrote an eBook, started writing an online eCourse while living in France (that I haven’t launched yet) and then started formally working in digital marketing. Friends who saw what I was doing wouldn’t let me sleep on Woman on the Move as a global movement outside of Facebook.

Now over the past two years, I’ve been working through lots of fear and doubt to MOVE out of my own way. I’ve actually started producing live events with women who have helped me build or are invested in building other women up! It’s been nothing but amazing!

Woman on the Move: Mother Should’ve Told Me Event, West Palm Beach, Florida (July 2018)

The Mother Should’ve Told Me… event featured (Front Row — Left to Right): Attorney Salesia Smith-Gordon, Ayize Hanif, Kianga Jinaki (KIanga Art), Jeniffer De Souza, Jasira Monique (Woman on the Move, Founder), Attorney Lynn Whitfield, Nicole Rymer (PowHer Hub) and Pilot — Ruth Jacobs (Treasure Coast 99s) In July, we hosted our Mother Should’ve Told Me… Event and we had so many incredible and heartfelt reviews come in that we know we’ll have to do it again. To view photos from the event click here.

We appreciate you not keeping your support a secret. Woman on the Move is growing and it’s because of visionaries like you!

Thank you!

Jasira Monique

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