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3/21/2019 1 Comment

Leave Your Mark

" It's Never Too Late to Start Over."
~ Aliza Licht ~

Success is defined differently for everyone. For me, success is making a positive impact in the world and in my generation through my life, my ministry and my work. In the song "Background" by Christian rapper Lecrae ft. C-Lite, there is a lyric that explains how Lecrae desires to be seen by the world, as "a trail of stardust leading to the Superstar.” That’s how I aspire to be seen as well. That’s how I desire to leave my mark; pointing people to Jesus. As I continue working on my craft and honing in on the God-given abilities with which I have been blessed, I’ve begun to see that writing and social media are areas in which I have the opportunity to make a lasting impact for God’s Kingdom through Simply Ari Media.

There is a book that I read called, Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht and I am so glad that I have it in my reading collection. I am a big fan of self-help books whether they be for Christians or more generally for business or related to the field of communication. On a random Amazon search one summer, I happened upon this book and after reading its sample pages online, I knew I wanted to read more. Leave Your Mark takes the reader through Licht’s journey from working for a magazine to breaking into the fashion industry and eventually becoming the fashion communications executive for one of the most notable brands in fashion, DKNY. She found her niche by creating the brand voice for the company and became known more popularly as the “DKNY PR Girl.” Licht shares the story of her rise to fame and provides sage advice for anyone looking to find their own niche and land their dream job.

One of the things that I really appreciated about this book in particular, is that the author took the time to talk about the importance of social media in this digital age, but also balanced the conversation with discussing some of its cons. She shares real stories and provides practical solutions on how to best navigate the world of fashion, lifestyle and even journalism.
If you're looking for a book that will give you steps to achieve your next business move, I would definitely suggest adding Leave Your Mark to your own book nook.

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3/19/2019 1 Comment

The Big Life

"The Big Life is about making yourself a stronger, happier person- whatever that means for you. Dreams come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no one pre-prescribed picture of what the Big Life can look like.”
~ Ann Shoket ~

I was a few months into a new job in Washington DC, when I purchased the book by The Big Life by Ann Shoket. During a family trip to Cancun, I brought the book along to read on the long flight and during my downtime at the hotel. I took it with me everywhere: poolside, in the cabanas on the beach, and on the porch just outside of our room overlooking resort. It was the perfect companion throughout my time on the trip. I admittedly was uneasy about how I was transitioning into the new position at work, but I thought it may just be the “first job jitters.” It didn’t dawn on me that that uneasiness could have been something more, at least not at that point. All I knew at the time, was that I felt like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole.

This book is honest and practical. It is a book of stories from women who dared to dream big. They share of their struggles, their questions and their triumphs. As I read chapter after chapter, I found myself exactly where they were and I was encouraged by how they found a way to persevere to get where they are now. At the helm was, the author, Ann. She became a trusted confidant and voice of reason in that season of my life. The techniques that she offers are sure to leave readers inspired, encouraged and motivated.

Once I finished reading the book, I reached out to Shoket on Twitter and she and I discussed what I thought to be the most impactful chapters. The Lord really used this book to help me maintain at the job I was in and helped me not to lose sight of the God-Dreams He had placed in my heart.

If you are ready to take a leap of faith and begin living your Big Life now, this book will help launch you in the direction of your dreams! Remember, “Your dreams are worth achieving and you are worth your dreams.” (Ann Shoket, 8)

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