“The older I get, the more I realize the importance of connectivity, not taking people for granted. Don't be so busy "doing you" that you lose sight of those who love and support you. They will be the ones you seek, the ones you need when those you "thought" had your back turn their's away. If you only reach out when you need something, one day you'll discover that lifeline was cut and is now unavailable. Appreciate the good people in your life when it counts, not when it's convenient.” TrustPrideSelf LoveGratitudeAppreciationLoyaltyNew Year Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“Last night I had a dream I lost someone I loved (Yes, this is a very Haitian thing to say, but don't judge me, I am now officially my mother” StrengthEmpowermentWomen S EmpowermentHaitian AuthorHaitian CultureHaitian Woman Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“Appreciate the good people in your life when it counts, not when it's convenient.” LoveSelf LoveGratitudeRespectAppreciationLoyaltyNew Year Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“I'm all for supporting entrepreneurship, especially within one's personal sphere. Still, be wise. Careful who you do business with (especially someone handling sensitive information i.e finances, records, contracts). It takes one "falling out", and your entire life is laid bare over hard feelings. Business ethics and diplomacy tend to get lost in the fog of anger, jealousy, and/or resentment. Everything is not for everyone. Vet a friend, like you would a stranger. It's business, not personal.” BusinessEmpowermentLoyaltyEntrepreneurshipEthicalConfidentialityHaitian Author Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“The thing about power is, EVERYONE has power in some form or another. How, why, where, and with (or against) whom you use your power is what sets you apart from others. Powerful people act strategically to reach a meaningful, beneficial goal; an outcome that serves the greater good. A lot of people *with* power (there is a difference) act to keep you from reaching goals. They are self-serving and insecure; they overcompensate by wielding power to mask weaknesses. Someone who weaponizes power has little understanding of how the influence works. Ultimately, how you choose to use (or abuse) power, is completely your choice and a reflection of your character.” InspirationalWomenPowerEmpowermentAuthorHaitian Author Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“Every time you doubt yourself, feel like giving up, think the enemy is winning, underestimate your strength, power, endurance, you give negativity another opportunity to keep you from being the incredible human being you are destined to become. Push harder if you need to, want it more if you have to, believe in yourself because, well, if you don't, you can't expect others to. Fight for the happiness and success you have earned!” InspirationSuccessDoubtEmpowermentHaitian Author Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“If someone doesn't like you because they tell others, "you come off as being" one way or another, they obviously haven't taken time to even know you, much less form a valid reason to dislike you. Bottom line, their opinion does not matter. Focus on the real ones in your life.” FocusConfidenceSelf LoveSelf ConfidenceOpinions Of Others Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“Be fearless. Be tenacious. Go after what you want. Be a leader. Take control. Don't like how things are managed? Change the status quo. Be a disruptor. Galvanize, inspire, lead, get results. Stand resolute in the face of critics, detractors, naysayers. Their no is your yes. Make a difference. Change the narrative. Be a monumental success and a paradigm for forward, sometimes unorthodox, always creative thinking. This is what makes you a trailblazer, a standard bearer and history maker!! Oh, unless you are a powerful, black woman (or simply a WOMAN)with a voice that moves the needle. Then, you are a troublemaker, angry, stupid, menopausal, looking for attention? Women don't owe anyone an apology or explanation for being everything those part of an unevolved faction of society believes is only reserved for men. Work with us and be great, or get out of our way so we can continue what we started a lifetime ago. Proud of you Stacey Abrams and of all women who refuse to be relegated to a status of mediocrity. "Still, I rise!” Gender EqualitySuperpowerDemocratsPowerful Women QuotesWomen S EmpowermentStrong Women QuotesStacey Abrams Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“I'm learning daily the walk that comes with the talk, can bear a heavy burden. Being a leader, a mentor, a STRONG WOMAN, means you will be tested, challenged, embattled. You don't get to just say you are "tough" and "no-nonsense" and declare you are not taking crap. You better be ready to withstand the shots that come with it. People aren't just gonna get out of your way or respect you simply because you say you are "that chick". You better be ready to defend that crown and protect it too! In the end, when you know you've stood for something, you protected your dignity, you can share the lessons because you live by what you teach, and you inspired someone to be true to who they are and to take control of their destiny and walk into their strength and greatness., you will understand why it is so important for you to shoulder the struggles. Your purpose is greater than the discomfort of hard knocks. In the end, owning all that is empowering is worth the price of admission. Push through Queens. It's what we do. And we are built for it!” InspirationWomen Empowerment QuotesWomen S QuotesHaitian AuthorStrong Woman Quotes Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.
“Do not wait on other people. Most times, an idea, a meeting, a service is a good idea in theory. When the day comes to deliver folks have moved on to their own thing. If I had a dollar for every time I hear, "Let's work on that", "I gotchu", "Let's get together", "Let's talk tomorrow", "Let's wait until after the holiday, the weekend, Monday, etc.", I'd be independently wealthy and in a constant holding pattern. No judgments. Life happens. Just make sure you are not scheduling your life (and your future) around other people's priorities. That is a sure way to miss out on your opportunities and your blessings.” Self LovePrioritiesDedicationSchedule TimeNew Year Blessings Author:Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.