Showing posts with label positive encouragement for teen girls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label positive encouragement for teen girls. Show all posts

Friday, February 8, 2013

TEEN WEEK FINALE with LaDonna Gatlin

Hello Gorgeous! 2013 TEEN WEEK FINALE IS HERE! And is it ever going out on a high note with an interview with award winning hall of fame speaker, singer, and encourager LaDonna Gatlin. I had the most wonderful conversation on the phone with her-I wish you could have all listened in.

We talked about the dire importance of finding and creating a support group-like a tribe, of like minded friends. After all, you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with.

We talked at length about making a commitment to Jesus Christ, being in His word as much as possible, getting connected with 'safe, sane and helpful' people. And my favorite-taking a special event trip: to get out of your own comfort zone and get a new perspective on how life is lived by others.

As we neared the end of our time together on the phone, I asked her my favorite question I ask at the end of all my interviews: "If you could have one taco to eat all the time, what would it be?" She gave me the best and most surprising answer! LaDonna Gatlin said MATTA'S crunchy beef taco! A #4 plate from MATTA'S on Higley in Mesa Arizona. Now this is  a woman near and dear to my heart because I too order the same thing at the same place when I am in the greater Phoenix area. Enjoy the Q&A below.


I had a few key questions for LaDonna Gatlin who started her career singing with her brothers, Larry Gatlin, Steve Gatlin and Rudy Gatlin in the award winning Gatlin Quartet. She  had to make a choice to take a road less traveled at one point in her life-and it steered her career in a different direction with a unique outcome of success and lessons learned. LaDonna's answer are in the italic after the Makeup University question.

1.  Why family over fame?
LG: Because family is forever.  Fame is fleeting.
2.  How do I stay true to my values?
LG: My faith in God.  He is the only constant in life.
3.  What would I say to aspiring teens?
LG: Be respectful…especially to those who are in authority over you, provided they are safe, sane people.  AND be yourself.  If "yourself" needs a little work, seek counsel from a trusted adult source.
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Thank you so much LaDonna for your words of wisdom! A lucky reader is going to get a copy of LaDonna Gatlin's new book "The Song in You: Finding Your voice, Redefining Your Life".

Please follow @ladonnagatlin on Twitter and use #TEENWEEK to comment why you need this book!

To order your copy of the book visit http://www.ladonnagatlin.com/http://www.ladonnagatlin.com/
I highly recommend this book because it is a tool, a shovel, that will help you get your path excavated!

Special thanks to everyone who participated in TEEN WEEK! Thank you to Murad, Exposure Swimwear, MakeUp Matte, Fake Bake, Gloria Safar, Dr. Lance Wallnau, Plumb, JJ Heller, Nicole of Project Inspired, and LaDonna Gatlin.

Get ready for next year...it's going to get even better!

WINNERS of the giveaways-.... you will be contacted by email for your mailing address. Enjoy the prizes and please tweet with #TEENWEEK to @Cherelynn when they arrive and share how you enjoy them!
Remember: you are beautiful!
 
And finally-let us rock out one more time with one of my favorite songs and all time anthem's to life! You know I always say "all you need in life is Jesus and a Journey song!".

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Too lazy to hit the gym? This full-body workout gives the term "couch potato" a whole new meaning

How To Get a Great Workout From Your Couch
This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article
"It's too cold outside for a run," "the gym is too crowded," "I'll do it tomorrow." We all know these oh-so-familar excuses for not working out. Sure, it's so much easier to plop down on the couch after a long day than to lace up those sneakers. But there is finally hope for even the laziest of the lazy gals. We talked to personal trainers, Pilates instructors, and physical therapists who revealed various exercises that can be done on your very own sofa. Get ready to transform your body one episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" at a time.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

TEEN WEEK: Day 2-Discipline & Training

Out with the old and in with the new! See which beauty products should get the heave-ho right now

7 Beauty Products to Retire in 2013
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article
The first month of the year is about a fresh start: new resolutions, a new look, and a new attitude. There's no reason this mentality shouldn't also apply to your makeup bag. If you're still hoarding gunky mascaras and leaking foundations, it's definitely time to overhaul your beauty products and make room for better things to come. From the unhygienic to the uncool, read on to see what you should toss before spring arrives.



 TEEN WEEK: Keeping Calm in a Crazy World!


Hello Gorgeous! Welcome to a second day of TEEN WEEK here on Makeup University. Today I want to share with you the importance of 'discipline and training'-and you can apply this to every area of your life whether it's school, family relationships and friends, work or health and nutrition.


First-I encourage you to practice self discipline as a way of cementing self control in your personality. Why? Because in any given situation if you have trained yourself in self control you will make better choices.

A great way to learn discipline and self control is the fun and excitement of training in a simple sport like running-or walking. Which ever suits you best. Today I share with you some simple running information from Gloria Sofar. Enjoy and apply it Purty Gurl!  Below I also have an encouraging song for you.
Have you ever considered starting a running program, training for a 5 or 10k, or why not a half or a full marathon?
 
Before you answer, consider this - only about 1% of the U.S. population has run a marathon. Why not be part of that elite group?
 
 
Gloria Safar, a personal trainer, coach and avid runner, caught the running bug several years ago, particularly in the field of marathon running.  But in looking to recruit just about everyone she meets, she couldnt find a simple guide that didnt scare people off with overly complicated training programs and lists of unnecessary expensive gear.
According to Gloria, I wrote this book to give women an approachable and fun guide that would help them successfully complete from their first 5k to improving their marathon's personal record.  Along the way, my wish is that they discover their inner strength, form new friendships and find an unexpected motivation that makes them want to keep on running!
 
A quick and insightful read, Running for Girls Like Us! is filled with straight forward objectives, expert advice from recent research, and loads of motivational "girls like us" success stories.  The book is further infused with Glorias enthusiasm and experience, and is the perfect guide for the novice, the returning runner, and veteran runners alike. 
 
Running for Girls Like Us! by Gloria Safar is available on Amazon.com (in paperback and kindle edition) b&n (also in paperback and e-book) and in iBooks, and retails for $12.99 and 8.99.
 
For more information, you can check out Gloria's web page: http://gloriasafar.wordpress.com/ or contact
 https://www.facebook.com/RunningForGirlsLikeUs?ref=ts&fref=ts

TEEN WEEK FREE GIVEAWAY! WIN THIS BOOK!

Please LIKE Gloria Safar's Running For Girls Like Us Facebook page AND comment why you want to start running or improve your running! This contest is open to ages 13 and older with permission to enter. Open to all United States and international also! Special thanks to Ms. Safar for sponsoring an international giveaway!

Now ladies-let's rock out!


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