A Taste of Africa

Mickell Daniels, 2021 Pinnacle Youth Collaborator award recipient.

This weekend I was honored at an event hosted by the Non-Profit organization Raising Our Daughters Foundation, based out of Illinois and founded by Shauna Weatherspoon. When I was called up to receive my award the audience was crying their eyes out, but then the host started singing Walk, Walk, Walk so I went right into a strutting motion and the audience began to laugh because without my knowledge, my granddaughter was behind me, repeating exactly what I did going to the microphone. My Granddaughter was right there as I spoke and listening attentively. I am usually very concious about how I treat others, how I speak to others, and how I leave others feeling. One area I have been challenged in, was how I treated myself, how I spoke to myself and how I left myself feeling. As an entrepreneur we find ourselves putting our needs and wants on the back burner. We must assure that in our business plan, the plan has time reserved for just us, to do exactly what we love to do, and to assure we are truly preparing a life where we can make a living, while living. Yes my grandaughter is watching, and so many others. How I choose to live this gift of a life called entreprenuership creates my lifestyle, and I want it to be one that I do not ever think about escaping from.

On April 18th over 90 amazing Lifestyle entrepreneurs and HOPE Dealers reminded the World that they will continue to Rise Up through it all. They came together virtually to celebrate their business and achievements. This group of individuals work together collaboratively, and has a heart and passion for helping others, but they refuse to not live life, while they make a living. Congratulations going out to all our partners on your achievements! Below we would like to spotlight just a few of our Eagles who are excelling.

Meet Jesse, Question: How long have you been a member in Toastmasters ? Response: 9 years plus 3 years hiatus, lol. Question: Why did you join Toastmasters ? Response: To refine my public speaking skills. I am confident as a speaker, but I wanted a forum to practice within. Question: What keeps you committed to Toastmasters ? Response: I am a facilitator/trainer by nature, and I enjoy watching people/ members grow in the leadership and speaking journey. Question: What current and past offices have you held? Response: VPE 2019 - 2020* 2017 - 2018* 2016 - 2017* 2011 - 2012 Area Director/ Governor 2019 -2020 2009 -2010 President 2018 - 2019* 2015 - 2016* 2008 - 2009 Secretary 2009 - 2010 *within Speak Up Milwaukee Question: What achievements have you accomplished ? Response: Highest level of achievement in Toastmasters is DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) Question: What is your goal for 2020? Response: To become a DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster), Contribute educational achievements to the club to achieve Select Distinguished club status, Contribute to the longevity of the club and its history. Question: How do you SPEAK UP! In your community, business, or profession? Response: At work: in meetings and work team (lunch and learn committee), and presenter at company's lunch and learns, member of corporate club at work In the community: I voluntarily host workshops with community organization Professionally: I conduct workshops and education sessions. Come out and meet Jesse at their every 2nd & 4th Saturday virtual meeting. Click HERE to join their Facebook community.

Speak Up Milwaukee Toastmasters club is a community club Chartered by Entrepreneur Shontina Gladney and 23 other founding members. They have been in existence for over 5 years, and meet up around the Milwaukee community for in person meetings. Everything changed for many as COVID-19 stepped on the scene Globally, but Speak Up Milwaukee members were determined to keep their Saturday morning, energy filled meetings going. So they took their meetings on-line with the assistance of their V.P. of Education, Jesse Franklin and their membership requests and attendance is growing from every meeting! Are you interested in finding out what Speak Up Milwaukee Toastmasters is all about? Visit their Facebook page, and attend their next virtual meeting that takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 9:30am. They will be livestreaming their meetings to Social Media soon! Visit their Facebook page HERE .

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If you are interested in growing, developing and mastering your speaking, communication, and leadership skills join Speak Up Milwaukee Toastmasters at their club meeting! Be our special guests and engage in a real live club meeting right from the comfort of your home or office. Click HERE to register for free.