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How powerful is Taylor Swift?  Her influence currently surpasses that of most major brands, media companies, you name it.  She has one of the most loyal fan bases in the industry.  There is a strong emotional bond her fans feel toward her.  The themes, content, and emotions she sings about resonate across generational lines.  And she is an amazing example of someone who stays true to her values, showing her fans that they can achieve goals, a message we desperately need right now. When Taylor speaks, her fans listen.  How do we know this? ▶ After Taylor attended the Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears, there was a 400% increase in merchandise sales, the Kelce jersey was the top 5 NFL-selling jersey, and Kelce gained 300K social media followers. ▶ Recently, she posted an Instagram message encouraging her 272 million followers to register to vote, resulting in a 1,226% increase in participation within 24 hours of the post.  More than 35K people registered to vote, and there was a 115% increase in registration by 18-year-olds ▶ By the end of her Era’s world tour, sales could reach $1.4 billion or more, exceeding Elton John’s $939 million farewell tour, the current record-holder. Taylor Swift has solidified her position as one of the most influential artists of her generation, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with. #taylorswift #loyalty #branding

"Be the Chief of your own life." In this short video, these two powerful Woman give the best advice ever. All the power on that stage. Thank you, Caroline A. Wanga and Oprah Winfrey. #thoughtleaders, #leadership, #ownershipofself, #leader, #blackwomanleadership, #powerfulwoman

Journaling can be a very powerful practice, process, and pathway to hold space for yourself to think, reflect, and to get in touch with your inner wisdom and guidance. It helps you to hear and understand the stories that you are telling yourself, and to be aware of how they are shaping the trajectory of your life. With this mindfulness, you can pursue coaching for additional support in auditing your life and continuing on the path to your desired changes whether physical, personal or professional. #insightful #journaling #toolsforsuccess

Who’s ‘QUEENIN’ this summer with some self-care?!? Because let’s be honest, you deserve a break from the grind. But before you start continuing your coins, you need to know that it doesn’t take a fortune to relax and recharge. These budget-friendly staycation ideas won’t break the bank: ☀️ Explore your city and support Black-owned businesses ☀️ Have a picnic in the park with homemade treats and connect with nature ☀️ Attend free community events and festivals celebrating Black culture ☀️ Try a new recipe and have a fancy dinner at home ☀️ Create a cozy reading nook and read books by Black authors See, taking time for yourself doesn't have to be expensive. You simply need to be creative and appreciate the little things around you. So, tell us, how are you planning to treat yourself this summer? Share your staycation ideas in the comments.

Ever heard Oprah Winfrey say, "Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create." These words remind us that we have the power to change our own stories and make our dreams come true. In our careers, we often get chances to let go of past stories and look at things in a new way. I strongly believe we can shape our own journeys and make them exciting and fulfilling. Are you ready to rewrite your story? 🌟 #EmbraceTheAdventure #OwnYourPath #NewBeginnings #LinkedInCommunity #BRITEbooksForSmallBiz

a short text about how to give people #betterchances for the future (sometines also called #giveafuck) or on a difference between a #realstar, #rockstar and any given celebrity

Representation matters everywhere

Great article by Yasmin Arrigo on the deprioritisation of #DEI in #ADland - please read and share! At Brixton Finishing School we've experienced this in the last 12 months, alongside many other #changemaking organisations, a #stealth defunding of commitments to #DEI leaving us with a budget deficit last year. We took this #crisis as an opportunity to reflect, reframe and recommit to our mission - to create fair, accessible industry access for all talents and to then support them to thrive, not survive when they arrive. Thank you to all who advocated for us - we really value and appreciate your efforts! #2024 is our year of serenity and we will not deviate from our mission - we will gracefully keep, keeping on, driving change. Talent is distrubuted equally but opportunities are not. To supercharge change long term commitment to impactful change making projects is needed. It’s vital that the industry leans in and support our (and other organisations) efforts. MEFA CEO, Naren Patel, decided to launch the Media For All [MEFA] awards when a recent survey indicated that businesses were experiencing “DEI fatigue” ; they were under so much pressure that diversity and inclusion were taking a back seat. #DEI departments have been disbanded at #tech companies (Source: WordinBlack.com) And by December 2023 open calls for divestment were heard - with Elon Musk declaring on X ‘DEI must Die’. Dear Industry, your busy day job is serving your clients and their consumers - our day job is supporting multiple communities with many intersectionalities to win at the world of work. So please, reach out to third party experts who can make authentic inclusion a reality for you - it’s not going to happen if it’s not a future proofed commitment. 

We're kicking off June's #Friday5 with a #PrideMonth edition with five insights that you should know. Click on the video below to learn more!

This is the reason why I journal as a lifestyle practice and I create self guided journals to help other people who once struggled like me to adopt journaling as a lifestyle commitment. Go to omazingyou.com and grab a journal today. #journaling #journalingjourney #empowered #journalingworks