MCJWalker
“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations….I have built my own factory on my own ground.” Madam Walker, National Negro Business League Convention, July 1912
Did you guys know that energetically and numerologicaly, 2012 is the year for change? With that, comes a lot of excitement, and also, a lot of responsibility! It it clear that we are being called to step it up in life–relationships, businesses, etc. I can feel overwhelming in knowing where to start, who to involve, etc. I am in the middle of recreating some of my business and starting from scratch in other aspects. Many of you know that I am also a teacher at heart, and still teach on a part-time basis. February is Black History Month and I was looking for influential figures to teach about. I was really inspired by Madam CJ Walker. MCJW was born into a time where she had some major obstacles–namely that she was black, a woman and an orphan. But people would’ve succumbed to those circumstances and given up hope of becoming something great. She didn’t. She always forged ahead, and did everything with intention and vigor, even if she was making $1.50 a day. MCJW also transformed her own misfortune, into her fortune (literally)! I try to impress upon this so much to my clients…Use your misfortune for fortune! She was plagued with a scalp ailment and decided to do something about it. She worked and reworked many recipes until she came up with a very valuable hair and scalp ointment used for healing and hair growth. The business grew exponentially and she became the FIRST self-made female millionaire! The story gives me chills every time I think of it. More importantly, it inspires me to get off my ass and take one step in front of the other. It also motivated me to stand in my kitchen and experiment until I came up with a wonderful new healing product in addition to creating an exciting new Mind, Body, Soul Makeover program which I will be launching soon, so keep your eyes open for it! I want you to channel your inner MCJW and ask yourself, “what misfortune can I turn into my fortune” and “what step can I take today in achieving this”? (“I got myself a start by giving myself a start.” MCJW).
