Enjoying the moment with my babies
Happy I’m Alive Day!
Let’s declare today “Happy Moments Day,” – a day for you to simply enjoy the little moments.
Each day I am thankful for being in the moment and not missing what is truly important.
How many of us can say that? Many of us are too busy planning the next chapter and missing the pages.
BNM, take time to experience your moment.
Taylor Bass’ Tips To Becoming The Best Brand New Mommy: Continue reading
Kindred The Family Soul ... Six Deep
Here’s the scenario.
The phone rings. I answer on speakerphone because one of the twins have removed the battery from the handset and lost it. On the other end is Karen Taylor Bass (my former publicist and “brand” new mommy) asking me to write what I am feeling right now for her blog.
So here goes.
Most people know I’ve got six children and my husband and I have built a successful career in the music industry as – Kindred The Family Soul. It’s fair to say I am a blog waiting to happen.
I often find myself walking the tight rope between two worlds of women: work and stay at home mamas. Both ladies have different philosophies and (might) compete with one another (why I don’t know) for some reason or another. Continue reading
Dressing to Impress
by Cheryl Ann Wadlington
It is a bit unfortunate, but because our society is generally so focused on image and beauty, it is very important for people in the professional world, and particularly women, to stay stylish. Of course, for some people this comes more naturally than for others. However, there is no denying the fact that a well-dressed, and stylistically up-to-date woman, is often seen as more professionally desirable and impressive than a woman with less care or sense for fashion. This is why many women would do well to start looking into high-end fashion, so as to gain access to more impressive or more fashionable sets of clothing. After all, you may be a simple wardrobe update away from being taken more seriously at work!
my local cafe - SipThis NY
As I sit in my local café, I’m re-inspired to help not only moms but (also) entrepreneurs seeking to renew and redefine their personal brand on their terms and empowering all to utilize strategic media to tell their story and message.
Life is about preparation, planning, and courage.
Winning is not about talent; we all possess that, it’s relationships, strategy, planning, belief and investing in your BRAND to get to the next level.
Last year when I started TBNM, it was for selfish reasons – I was ready to heal and share my story and reinvent ‘Karen Taylor’ now ‘Karen Taylor Bass.’ I have healed, exfoliated, planned, and succeeded — thank you! Continue reading
Networking with Beautiful Bloggers
It was great to be back on the left coast … it’s been five years since my last visit – P.S. (pre- Sofia) and now I have a ‘brand new ‘ career and presenting at a blogging conference after launching The Brand New Mommy a destination for moms reinventing and renewing one moment at a time.
Hats off to the staff of Blogging While Brown for assembling such an outstanding group. Kudos to Aminah!
Angel Laws, CEO of ConcreteLoop.com
Angel Laws
Thank you to everyone who came out and expressed their support and love — it meant the world to me. You empower me.
Continue to spread the word, we are just getting started. Much love to you and thanks for helping me live my dream at The Brand New Mommy.
Comedian, Talk Show Host, Producer, Mommy & Academy Award Winner
Branding is an overused word. How do you create the perfect brand – in life and in business? By being a bold dreamer?
Branding is simply a consistent feeling, image, and experience desired from a product conveyed to the general public. Basically, you – the entrepreneur – are the brand. The minute someone interfaces with you, they are deciding if they should do business with your brand based on their perception of you. Is your message big, bold, and beautiful? It may be trite but it is very true: First impressions are everything.
Over time, we all go through brand re-invention (strategizing, tweaking, and shedding), hopefully becoming mo’ better. While watching the Golden Globe Awards in January and seeing the re-invention of Brand Mo’Nique, I was truly inspired by her authenticity.
She has shown her versatility since the beginning of her career. From stand-up comedian, to wise-cracking actress, author, producer, late-night host, and now Oscar-nominated actress. Her passion has remained steady and consistent with her best-selling book, Skinny Women Are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World, even as she (now) approaches a more svelte model of herself. Brand Mo’Nique has never wavered on authenticity, she simply made adjustments along the way – while playing by her rules.
Monique is a great symbol of what it means to be a dreamer. Dreams should be big, bold, and beautiful. In a recent acceptance speech, Mo’Nique talked about being 14 years old and dreaming of becoming a star. Her speech underscores what I have always believed – the bigger the dream, the more successful the brand.
Start dreaming big and bold today:
1. Dreams don’t happen overnight. It takes heart, persistence, money, and blessings to make one’s dream become a reality.
2. Dreams must be gargantuan. It’s not acceptable to just dream. Your dream must be out of this world so that when you tell people about them — they laugh. If your peers are not laughing then you are dreaming too small.
3. Dreams only flourish with confidence. Mo’Nique boldly has set the path of what it means to be bold, bright, and ambitious. Consider this – Mo’Nique refused to participate in the required Hollywood schmooze-fest (in order to secure an Oscar nomination for her role in Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire) and still received the nod. It’s okay to play by your rules.
4. Dreams must have clarity. Know what you want, how you want it, and with whom you want it. When you ask, you will receive. Make certain you are asking wisely.
5. Dreams are ordained. Tap into a higher spirit and simply believe.
6. Dreams have vampires. Stay away from those who can seek to rob you of your chance/opportunity. Keep the haters at bay.
7. Dream in color. Mo’Nique saw her moment and now she can actively participate.
Dreaming big is only one step of Brand You. In the coming weeks, I’ll talk about strategies for putting those dreams into action.
What are your next steps to making your brand bold, bright, and ambitious? I want to hear from you.
