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Live Your Life By Design – Not By Default!

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Say what? Is life something you can design?

According to our podcast guest, “life is something you either live by design, or by default.”

Well, we certainly don’t believe anyone wants to live their life by simply going through the motions. Who wants to function on autopilot?

Not only do we want to live in the moment, we want to be an active participant in our own lives.

Our podcast guest shows us how.

Design – or Default?

In this episode, Podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach chats with bestselling author, speaker, lifestyle and digital strategist Nancy Gathecha.

Nancy is a Kenyan based in Bonn, Germany. When she isn’t traveling, reading or binge-watching Netflix, she helps visionary women design a life of purpose, passion, and profits, so they can enjoy the success they desire.
As a lifestyle designer, Nancy helps her clients live their lives by design – not by default.
Ready to live? Listen up!

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Connect with Nancy

Nancy Gathecha Vision BoardingNancy’s best-selling book is available now. To purchase “Vision Boarding the Faith-Based Way,” click here.
Nancy is also the podcast host and producer of Design Your Success Podcast. To listen to the podcast, click here.
Here are other ways to connect with Nancy:
Website: www.NagaSuccess.com
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/NagaSocial 
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NagaSocial

 

 

Shout Out!

Do you attend Sunday School?

If you’re a Sunday School attendee (and even if you aren’t!) we’d like you to check out Waynell Henson of ThatSundaySchoolGirl.com.

Head on over to her website and Facebook page now!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

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You can also listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM , iHeart Radio – and now on SPOTIFY!!

 

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Want Good Credit? This Credit Guru Tells You How!

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Credit.

Unfortunately for many, credit is an incredible source of stress and worry. Why? Because they’re trapped in a sea of debt.

On the flip side of the coin, good credit – and no debt worries – can be the key to financial freedom.

So, who doesn’t want good credit?

In today’s show, The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach chats with credit guru Angel Fisher.

Angel provides what you need to know to get your credit in tip-top shape.

Enjoy!

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Meet Credit Guru Angel Fisher

Angel says, “I am a very proud native Houstonian. I love my city and its diversity. Growing up on the Northeast (Northshore) area side of town, has definitely shaped my life.

I enjoy network marketing and meeting new exciting people. I believe that we should always live our life to the fullest.

Being an entrepreneur has rewarded my family with one of the most valuable things…..Time! Time to be a full-time mom and share lots of interesting things with my two beautiful daughters.

We love to travel with our friends and family. I consider myself a self-starter and a motivator. In my opinion, anything is possible, if we put God first.

If you are interested in rebuilding, restoring, or building new credit, my company Credit Deliverance 911 can help. I can also help you decrease your financial liability. Additionally, educate you with the tools needed to help you with your financial portfolio.

We offer an easy way to remove erroneous items such as: collections, repossessions, evictions, and other items from your credit reports. We also offer positive trade lines.

Let’s get you started on the path to credit success! Connect with me today!”

Connect with April via email at CreditDeliverance911@gmail.com. You can also give her a call at 1-888-983-7048.

Shout Out!

ThatSundaySchoolGirl123MDo you attend Sunday School?

If you’re a Sunday School attendee (and even if you aren’t!) we’d like you to check out Waynell Henson of ThatSundaySchoolGirl.com.

Head on over to her website and Facebook page now!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

Copyright © 2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. 

Inspiration Day 12 | Get To Work!

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Inspiration Day 12 | Get To Work!

Whew!

We’ve reached the end of our 12 Days series and we hope you’ve enjoyed these flashes of inspiration.

In addition to providing inspiration, we trust this series helped raise a sense of awareness of any work needing to be done.

I’m sure each of us has room to grow spiritually, personally, professionally, educationally, financially – you name it.

Let’s continue to grow together, shall we?

It’s time to get to work!

 

 

Get social with us! “Like” our new 50 Days Of Dating Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

We invite you to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and join our Date With Purpose Membership Community.

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Inspiration Day 7 | Stop Wishing. Do This Instead.

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Inspiration Day 7 | Stop Wishing. Do This Instead.

How many times today – this week – this month – this year have you said or thought the words, “I wish?”

Stop wishing. Watch the video and do this instead.

 

Get social with us! “Like” our new 50 Days Of Dating Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

We invite you to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and join our Date With Purpose Membership Community.

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Travel Adventures In Alaska, Anyone?

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It’s Travel Thursday!

We have places to go and people to see.

Let’s have a travel adventure to Alaska, anyone?

Click here to listen to a podcast with Interracial Dating Coach Lorraine Spencer, who at one point in her life packed up and moved – to Alaska!

 

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Copyright ©2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo of John Jontez Montes on a trip to Alaska used with permission.

How I Became A Jet Beauty Of The Week

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You ever look in Jet magazine at the gorgeous women named the “Beauty of the Week?”

Women who look like this?

Jet Beauty Of The Week

More important, have you ever wondered how they got there?

I know I certainly have.

Meet This Jet Beauty of the Week!

In this podcast episode, our girl Adrienne London Leach and guest Co-Host Dawn Sanchez chat it up with Keena Simmons.

Keena established the goal of becoming an Ebony/Jet Beauty of the Week – and she accomplished it!

She shares her path to becoming one of the women who grace this iconic feature of the magazine.

Keena says, “One of my greatest achievements was producing a 2015 Calendar titled “Fit and Fabulous at Forty” inspiring women and men to be fit at any age.  I did a small segment on Dr. Oz and was featured in Bermuda’s most read newspaper for my achievements.”

Keena loves to take risks, and her mantra is, “GO FOR IT!”

Very fitting, wouldn’t you say?

Enjoy the conversation!

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If you cannot see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, Spreaker or PlayerFM.

 Shout Out To The Sistah Speak Podcast!

Sistah Speak IconOur shout out for this episode goes to Sistah J and Sistah K of the Sistah Speak Podcast Network.

Sistah Speak includes a series of podcasts where the Sistahs discuss both reality and dramatic television shows.

The Sistahs created their podcasts to meet the need for a Black woman’s perception and honest analysis about certain shows and movies.

Follow them on Twitter @LiteraryMarie, @Aksids, @_SistahK and @SistahSpeakCast!

 

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

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What Keeps You Going?

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What Keeps You Going

So, how do you start your day?

Do you begin with prayer or meditation? Read some excerpts from an inspirational book or a daily devotional?

Do you immediate head to the gym and “get your exercise on?” Drink some coffee, tea or a cold beverage?

Do you have to eat breakfast – or are you inclined to skip it?

What Keeps You Going?

So, after you get your day started, what keeps you going?

Do you view your upcoming week with dread – or anticipation?

If your goal is to maintain your drive and even build your momentum, self-motivation is imperative.

Motivation is what gets you started – Habit is what keeps you going.
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Keep going!

 

Today’s featured model is Valencia Campbell, who just successfully completed her first year of law school. She’s well on her way to achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer. Woot!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please email a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com. Selfies are ok – just make sure they’re not blurry!

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It’s Time To Maximize Your Mindset!

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Maximize Your Mindset

We just wrapped up the Vetting 101 series held weekdays on Facebook Live and Periscope.

Thanks to those of you who tuned in live or caught the replays.

If you missed it, don’t worry – we’re going to provide you the opportunity to obtain the videos, complete with worksheets – so stay tuned!

In the meantime, I’d like to invite you to join me weekdays Monday-Friday for our new series, Maximizing Your Mindset.

Defining Mindset

According to Dictionary.com, mindset is defined as, “A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person’s responses to and interpretations of situations. An inclination or a habit.”

Whew!

I know that definition is a lot to swallow, especially when we consider the number of situations we each encounter in a single day.

And yet, our mindset – our “fixed mental attitude” – determines our responses and interpretations of those situations.

Do you believe life is great? Or, do you believe life sucks at worst or is “meh” at best? It’s all in your mindset.

Good or bad, let’s make sure our mindset in order, shall we?

To catch me on Facebook Live, click here.

You can also tune in on Periscope.

Maximize Your Mindset #Periscope

 

You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve. ~Mary Kay Ash
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Join in the Fray: What aspects of your mindset need the most work? What steps are you taking to affect positive change?

 

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please email a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com. Selfies are ok – just make sure they’re not blurry!

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A Wonderful World

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A Wonderful World

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”

~Jawaharlal Nehru, 1st Prime Minister Of India

 

It’s “Travel Thursday” and we want to inspire you to not just dream about taking a trip or going on vacation this year, but actually do it.

Need some additional inspiration? Click here to listen to a podcast with Dating Coach Lorraine Spencer of Interracial Marriage & Family concerning the importance of traveling.

This year, make sure you have your eyes wide open for opportunities to save money for a trip.

Sure, a new handbag, shoes or jewelry is a great pick-me-up. However, the newness will eventually wear off and those items will become old.

But think about it – the sense of adventure, joys and well-being gained from travel will last forever.

This year, let’s TRAVEL!

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The Swirl World is committed to sharing inspiration. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and encouraged by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

Today’s featured model is Alli Baba.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please email a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com. Selfies are ok – just make sure they’re not blurry!

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How To Make Progress

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How To Make Progress

Want to know how to make progress?

Consider the sage words of wisdom from the late, great Shirley Chisholm:

You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.

Shirley Chisholm

 Whether in life, love, business, personal improvement, spirituality, whatever, making progress involves effort.

It involves putting yourself out there, being willing to get off your seat of do-nothing out of your comfort zone and take risks.

If making progress could be gained by complaining, blaming and pointing fingers I dare say most people would have circled the earth 10 times over.

If we want to accomplish goals and excel, then we’ll have to engage in the same processes legends such as Shirley Chisholm and countless others did.

Get those ideas out of your head, and take action.

Execute.

Implement.

Progress.

Happy International Women’s Day 2016!

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing inspiration in 2016. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com. Selfies are welcome – just make sure they’re not blurry!

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