"Own It!"
Fact: African-American women earn on average only $.77 for
every dollar earned by men- regardless of the men's race or ethnic background.
What does this mean? This means less buying power, lower household
incomes, and even lower wealth to have for self and the next generation.
Why do African-American women earn less than their male counterparts.
Of course, an obvious reason is gender discrimination. As most
followers know about me, I'm not into pointing the finger at this point in my
life. So, I'd like to discuss the issue of "Ownership."
If African-American women could just "own it," many of us would
be in better situations emotionally, mentally, and most of all financially.
Let's face it. It's hard to get where you want to go in life and
what you need and want when the finances are short. Getting by on love
and happiness will only take you so far. Therefore, we must get in the
habit of "owning" our own "stuff."
There are 2 major ways that we as
African-American women can "own" our stuff- externally through
business enterprises and internally- being our own CEO.
Own It #1 The Business Enterprise
No matter what reputable source of literature
you read, all or most of them will tell you that one of the best ways to
guarantee financial success, stability, and wealth is to own your own
business(es). Through business ownership, you get to sell yourself!
You have the opportunity to market your services and/or products with a
passion! You set your own prices so you determine your own income- no more
waiting for that bi-weekly paycheck! Furthermore, when you live with passion,
you get to market all of your favorite things- like speaking, giving people
information and resources, cooking, babysitting, teaching- and create multiple
streams of income. Do you have passion but don't know your purpose?
Visit www.livingwithpurposeservices.com where CEO, JurLonna Walker, gives
business and life coaching advice. Looking for like-minded women who have
an entrepreneurial spirit and are "owning it?" Join Project
Next Level Woman-Fayetteville at Empowerment Seminar I on April 26, 2014 at 2
p.m. in Fayetteville , North Carolina
Special shout out to #HBWspeaking for tonight's
webinar by Rosetta Thurman of "Happy Black Woman" for her
presentation on "How to Become a Professional Speaker."
Own it #2 Self CEO
Entrepreneurialism isn't for everyone. Yet,
you still have the power to "own it." Own your price for
services rendered. Know your value. African-American women are
often cut in the department of wages and salaries because we don't negotiate
our price for the value of our services given to an employer. Later for
that! You are the bank! Name your price. A study of
millionaires found that men were more likely to leave a job because they wanted
higher compensation whereas women leave a job primarily due to their value and
input not being appreciated in the workplace. Every service or product
has a price tag attached to it. Sometimes we simply have to be willing to
have the raise or salary negotiation conversation. Come on ladies, we've
got to be willing to come to the table. If they want your services,
expertise, and talent- they have to pay to play.
God Bless, Yabo, Ashe!
See what we're doing at Ma'at Rising,
Incorporated- www.maatrisingankh.com
God Bless, Yabo, Ashe!
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