We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Summer Storm | Vegan Chef & Food Blogger

I believe our thoughts and words are extremely powerful, so saying affirmations to myself daily is very important. Throughout the day, I say to myself, “I am,” followed by something positive. For example, “I am talented, I am successful, I am beautiful, I am loved,” etc. When I catch myself thinking or saying something negative about myself, I immediately stop and say affirmations, like the ones mentioned above, to put myself in a positive headspace. I genuinely feel we have control over the paths of our lives. Read more>>

April Gardner | Yoga Teacher

“There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel unsure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
As we let our own Light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear,our presence automatically liberates others.” – Marianne Williamson Read more>>

Sarita Nauth | Producer + Senior Social Media Manager at VH1 + BET

My favorite affirmation is “Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” Every time I encounter a roadblock, an issue, or a situation where I feel like I question my value/self-worth, or I am made to feel uneasy, I ask myself– is this benefitting me or them? I’ve learned not to treat everything as an emergency to the point where my mental health and bandwidth are stretched thin and I no longer have a relationship with myself and my thoughts. Read more>>

Carla Arcamonte | Certified Athletic Trainer and Business Owner

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs This quote resonates with me because it emphasizes the importance of passion and enjoyment in one’s work. It suggests that when you genuinely love what you do, you are more likely to excel and create something remarkable. It encourages people to pursue their passions and find fulfillment in their professional endeavors. Read more>>

Christine Roberts-Kelly | CEO/ Founder

I always start my day with encouraging myself. I read to fill my mind , my spirit, and to remind myself that every obstacle is an opportunity . So , I have a kind of Motto .. I often tell myself Do it scared ! That simply means that I will not let my fear of failing, or speaking or being in an unfamiliar space keep me from doing , going , or trying anything that will move me closer to my goal . Read more>>

Anthony Meyer | Producer/Composer/Singer/Songwriter and Record Label Co-Owner at Enigma Music Group (EMG)

YES! It’s “NO is a complete sentence”.

In my industry, when you are first starting out, you want to say “YES” to everything in order to build your network/brand/connections, etc. The most difficult evolution is once you have established yourself and people begin to come at you from every corner with projects, collaborations, co-writes… learning the value in politely saying “NO’ to the ones that aren’t going to directly benefit your immediate path and that you don’t have to provide a lengthy explanation about WHY other than for right now, it’s just a NO. Read more>>