It's remarkable how one's vision can become clearer after becoming legally blind, but this is exactly what Brandi Jones has experienced.After experiencing a life changing medical diagnosis, Brandi began a journey of reflection and self discovery that allowed her to view her experiences more clearly. Filled with encouragement and motivation, "Brandi's Eyes, Dreams: The Beginning of Life", takes the reader on her journey from her earliest memories of her dreams, to the dreams she holds for her children. A strong woman of faith, Brandi Jones exposes herself in a way that exhibits the power of perseverance and relationship with God. This is a vulnerable look at the dreams that helped to shape the life of a remarkable woman who refuses to let the issues of life stop her from achieving greatness.
When I was in my early twenties I saw a young man with whom others said I had a lot in common. They were referring to our childhoods. Many thought I should talk to him (romantically). I made plans to one day speak with him. However, my plans were to interview him in order to find out the reason for our visible differences.He smiled all the time-I did not I was bitter. I was angry at the people who did not raise me. I hated being around them. I wanted them to apologize for not loving me, not supporting me, not wanting me to be born, and punishing me because I was alive. Not him He walked around melodiously singing everywhere he went-always smiling I was so exhausted by the wounds I refused to allow God to heal that I could only muster a smile for my son. Our differences confused me.I always wanted to ask him, "Why?" then, "How?" How was it (according to people) that we had lived such similar childhoods, and become different adults. Why wasn't he wounded? Why wasn't he angry? Where did he get the strength to smile and laugh? Why wasn't he bitter and miserable?I wanted answers, but I didn't want to invade his happiness with my sadness. I didn't want him to catch what I had. I didn't want anyone to feel like I felt-defeated and enslaved by uncontrollable torrents of emotions. Rather, I wanted what he had. Instead of asking him, I decided to ask God. Yielding my pain, I set out on a journey: armed with a Bible, a pen, a notebook, and a song-always a song. This was the beginning of my freedom; A New Way of life.
This collection of poetry was written over a period of almost 20 years. It provides a first hand look into the authors mind during moments of depression, anxiety, loss and more. The thoughts reflected in this literary collection are raw and unfiltered to provide the most intimate and accurate into the writers mind at the time.
Jesus did not do life alone so why should we? It Takes a Village to Stay Married is a 6-week study designed to remind married couples that a successful marriage is a communal effort. Our lives are comprised of many villages, but the marriage village is different because it supports unity between spouses. This study provides you with tools on how to successfully build and sustain your marriage village. You will also learn what God requires of individuals, spouses, and those who participate in marriage villages to ensure that long-lasting marriages give glory to God.
I am the woman who couldn't define herself because she was a shadow. She was a shadow behind her flaws and her past mistakes. She was the one, that thought she could never see the light. But one day, she had realized she had a plan, she had a purpose. So this book is to help inspire and encourage women and teens, to push them to find their purpose. And remind them they are Beautiful inside and out.
Marketing Brands to Children - Ethically is a groundbreaking book which explores, for the first time, how to develop and communicate brands to children by applying principles which are both effective and morally responsible. Gain a unique insight into this key market sector and learn how to "do the right thing" when developing products, devising strategies, and launching and maintaining market presence. Brand owners can learn how, not only to "put children first," but also to build long-term relationships with them. This book takes a head-on approach to the issues raised by those who might question the moral validity of directly targeting an audience having limited purchasing power or consumer discretion. The author tackles this subject with an insightful approach to the subject of marketing to young people which is both ethical and effective. Readers will discover a new understanding of how it is possible to engage responsibly with children as consumers whilst also building brand trust and loyalty amongst parents, carers and teachers. Tap into the open, ever imaginative, mindset of your target audience with Marketing Brands to Children - Ethically. Author Nic Jones is a marketing professional with a passion for delivering great brands that children love. He runs a marketing company and lives in Marlow, UK
An authentic brand community is more than just people buying your product or working alongside one another. This book articulates the critical roles of mutual concern, common values, and shared experiences in creating fiercely loyal customer and collaborator relationships. Smart organizations know that creating communities is the key to unlocking unprecedented outcomes. But too many mistakenly rely on superficial transactional relationships as a foundation for community, when really people want something deeper. Carrie Melissa Jones and Charles Vogl argue that in an authentic and enriching community, members have mutual concern for one another, share personal values, and join together in meaningful shared experiences, whether online or off. On the deepest level, brands must help members grow into who they want to be. Jones and Vogl present practices used by global brands like Yelp, Etsy, Twitch, Harley Davidson, Salesforce, Airbnb, Sephora, and others to connect in a meaningful way with the people critical for their success. They articulate how authentic communities can serve organizational goals in seven different areas: innovation, talent recruitment, customer retention, marketing, customer service, building transformational movements, and creating community forums. They also reveal principles to grow a new brand community to critical mass. This is the first comprehensive guide to a crucial differentiator that gives organizations access to untapped enthusiasm and engagement.
Social Media - The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Your Brand with Social Media (Featuring a 7 Step Action Plan for Beginners) There are a lot of different social media platforms out there, and it's practically impossible to try them all. To make this all easier, they are listed and discussed in the chapter "The Most Effective Social Media Platform for You". Once you have decided which of the social media platforms you want to try out, the chapter "10 Powerful Social Media Strategies" has some top advice on how to make your marketing efforts effective. Be sure to read each of them carefully, and think about how you can put them into action. No matter how much good you do, making just a few major mistakes can have a terrible toll on your efforts. That is why the chapter "Top 10 Mistakes People Make on Social Media, and How to Avoid Them" is a must-read. There are lots of mistakes you can make using social media, knowing some of the most common mistakes can help to steer clear of trouble. Once you have a firm understanding of the rest of the information in this book, you will need to put things into action. That's where knowing how to make a good social media marketing plan will help. No matter how, without a solid action plan you are less likely to see your goals become realities. The chapter "Putting It All Together: Your Social Media Plan" will guide you through this process. Here's a preview of what's inside Introducing Social MediaWhy Social Media is so InfluentialThe Most Effective Social Media Platform for You10 Most Powerful Social Media StrategiesTop 10 Mistakes People Make on Social Media and How to Avoid ThemPutting it All Together: Your Social Media Planand Much More Download your copy today to receive all of this information. Just Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy Button Tags: Sales & Selling, Telemarketing, Business Etiquette, Small Business Advertising, Social Media, Home-Based Business Advertising, Home-Based Business Sales & Selling, Social Media, Facebook Marketing, Social Media Marketing Strategies, Youtube Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Linkedin For Business, Twitter Marketing, Social Media, Facebook Marketing, Social Media Marketing Strategies, Youtube Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Linkedin For Business, Twitter Marketing
