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I am Talaya
This article is just an introduction of who I am. My name is Talaya Lightbourne. Writing has always been my passion since the age of 16. I was in the 10th grade when I stood in front of the classroom, trembling with anxiety to read my first poem in front of all my classmates. I knew poetry was my passion because writing was always therapy for me. Besides me writing my hobbies are painting, reading, and watching popping pimple videos ha-ha. Growing up writing was always a way for me to express my feelings. I still have those same journals from a little child. My second passion in life is art. Art has always been my second love in life. Life is art and we are just painting the canvas. When I entered middle school, we had secondary classes we called “electives” and every elective from 6th grade-12th grade was art. My favorite part of my day going to school was going to art class. In art class I did not have to focus on reading or subtracting numbers, I could just do what I what I which was create. I still have all my paintings from art class stored away to keep for memories. When I graduated high school, I wanted to be an Art Director. I wanted to enroll into The Art Institute in Virginia Beach. Art Directors have the creative control to direct music videos, magazine shoots, etc. I did not get to go to art school to be an Art Director, but currently I have written 6 poetry books and counting. Currently I started this community to empower women and teach women to go after their dreams. I believe that if you wish to achieve your dreams you have to what is required to get there. One of my favorite hobbies is to swim. Water is my element, and my astrological sign is a Pisces what a coincidence ha-ha. I love swimming, fun fact I was scared to swim as a child and anything with loud noises. When I grew up all those fears disappeared, and I was fearless for the most part. During the summer I spent my time off from school at summer camp. Summer camp were filled with many memories from going to the park playing kick ball, capture the flag, to going to Durham baseball games. I have accomplished a few things in my life so far, I graduated Southside Community College with an associate degree in Information Systems Technology. I am proud to have accomplish graduating with a major in IST. Technology has become innovative to the world we live in today, so having degree in technology was important for me to accomplish. Shortly after graduating college, at age 21 I started back writing poetry again. Poetry as I told you was my passion and first love. I wrote my first book called “The Rebirth: Vol.1”, which talked about rising from the ashes like a phoenix. When I wrote my first book it felt like my purpose in life was finally found. I struggled for a while to figure out what my purpose was in life, but now I know my purpose is to create. I create through writing and expression which has brought so much healing and growth into my life. I have been through a lot in life and overcame many obstacles. Many obstacles that I experienced many people don’t know about them. I always been a private person that doesn’t share a lot, because it has been hard to trust people. I hope you enjoy this introduction of who I am. I am Talaya.
By Talaya Lightbourne5 years ago in Motivation
Walking through darkness to learn from the power of pain
We all have key moments in life that will determine our direction, especially when these moments are defined through pain. Pain can transform you and give you a new perspective and pathway in life. My mantra of strength to overcome pain came after a deeply traumatic accident when my passion for international level horse riding quickly became a fight to survive. To live through pain can be a long process of self-discovery and resilience. When you have come to anticipate that you have managed to get all your ducks in a row, only for a sudden tide change to send all those little ducks in different directions completely, life forces you to learn new perspectives.
By Hacia Atherton5 years ago in Motivation
2021 New Year's Resolutions For Growing Content Creators
My Dearest Self, 2020 was wrought with obstacles that started well before the pandemic. At the beginning of this year, you were officially getting paid to make content. While your friends hailed you for living the dream, you found yourself grasping at straws and praying that hard work, grit, and a tiny bit of talent might be enough to carry you through—that by the end of the year you would still be a freelance writer and not stuffed away at some corporate job because you failed.
By BreeAnn5 years ago in Motivation
Keep Going Through
When you risk it and it works, you keep going through. Don’t achieve and stop, there’s more to lose. The more success, the more difficult the problems will be. Be prepared. Prepare now for your success while you don’t have it so you don’t lose it when you get it. You’ll have a plan. Write them down, all the time. Add to them as you please, but focus on the top two before moving further. Numbers 1 & 2 are what drives you the most.
By Felisha Danyelle5 years ago in Motivation
Why Not Becoming a Rock Star Saved My Career
When I wore a younger man's clothes, the term success had so much meaning and connotation -- at the time, it meant being a highly paid, regularly applauded and selling lots of CDs as a professional rock star. Success was being a successful rock star, lauded and adored -- critically acclaimed. All the hard work and practice, lugging in equipment, playing dirtball bars and clubs -- well, that was just part of the ladder climb. But, I was also realistic and made certain plan B existed in the unlikely event I didn't become the next Bon Jovi.
By Rodger Roeser5 years ago in Motivation
The Secret Sauce of Success
The Secret Sauce of Success By Rodger Roeser, CEO, The Eisen Agency Let’s be honest, business can be tough. There are days even the most motivated and self driven feel like self driving right off the proverbial cliff. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, it’s a must do daily in business because without it you don’t eat. And if you’re the one in charge of it, it can and likely does at least sometimes strike fear into your very soul. It is the lifeblood of any business, yet so often it is left to chance, happenstance and luck, and it is one of the top reasons most businesses go out of business and cannot sustain profitability.
By Rodger Roeser5 years ago in Motivation
