HBW 001: You Can’t Get Rich When You’re Angry: A Conversation with Dr. Venus Opal Reese
Get
ready for a wonderful ride into the depths of inspiration and courage.
You’re about to meet Dr. Venus Opal Reese, a powerfully impactful black
woman who is no stranger to hardship OR succes. Dr. Venus was an
abandoned teen, left on the streets to fend for herself when a heroic
teacher at her school took her in and believed in her, setting her on a
new course that would change the lives of hundreds, even thousands of
women in the world today.
In this episode you’re going to hear Dr.
Venus’ story, how she views the situations black women face today, and
what she is called to do to empower and equip those women for greatness.
You’ve been told a lie.
Dr. Venus strongly believes that black women today are living out a lie
that’s been foisted on them for many years. They’ve played out the role
of workhorse when their destiny is actually something far greater. Her
conviction is that black women need to change the story they’re telling
themselves, the stories that go on in their own minds so they can
liberate themselves from the drudgery of the past and break into a life
of freedom, personally and financially. Listen in to this conversation
as Dr. Venus shares what the lie is and how to break free from it. If
you listen closely, you’ll hear your own story and possibly discover
your own destiny.
You can’t get rich when you’re angry.
That’s one of Dr. Venus Opal Reese’s core beliefs. She believes that
love, peace, and the ability to build a vast financial storehouse all
flow from the same place, so those negative emotions like hatred,
jealousy, bitterness, and anger will block you receiving the money that
is meant to be yours. What is the cure? You’ve got to experience healing
in your heart before anything else. You’ve got to learn how to let the
past go so you can move beyond it and experience the freedom that is
your birthright. Pay attention to this episode, ladies. Dr. Venus has a
lot to share that will help you throw off your chains, if you will let
her.
Don’t be afraid to set amazingly lofty goals for yourself.
It’s that same fear that will hold you back from accomplishing them, so
you ‘ve got to start by being willing to name the goal. Write it down.
Speak it out loud. Do what it takes to convince yourself that the years
of not believing in yourself ARE NOT GOING TO hold you back from taking
hold of that goal. Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to begin the
practical steps of planning how you’re going to achieve that goal. But
be careful, goals are not predictions, they are just plans. As you
diligently work toward the accomplishment of your goal, remain flexible
to receive other blessings you didn’t even know to dream about. Listen
to this episode to hear more of Dr. Venus’ thoughts about how make and
work toward your goals.
Who inspires a successful millionaire black woman like Dr. Venus?
It’s not the kind of person you might expect. The person who inspires
Dr. Venus is the woman who took her in off the streets, and according to
her own account, saved her life. That is the kind of woman Dr. Venus
wants to be. It’s that woman’s bravery and love that inspires Dr. Venus
day after day. She’s living up to the potential that dear woman saw in
her before she was able to see it in herself. Who inspires you? Who is
it that you want to be like, to model yourself after, to honor with your
life? hear Dr. Venus’ description of this dear woman and perhaps you’ll
be able to find your own inspiration at the same time.
Outline of this great episode
[0:24] Introduction of today’s guest: Dr. Venus Opal Reese, founder of
“Black Women Millionaires.”
[1:43] The mission Dr. Venus is after.
[3:20] The methodology Dr. Venus follows and how it relates to things
like anger, resentment, forgiveness, etc.
[7:15] What was it that caused Dr. Venus to start this business?
[11:05] What does freedom look like to you, Dr. Venus?
[16:28] A typical day in the life of a black woman millionaire.
[18:42] Quarterly, annual, weekly?: How does Dr. Venus set her goals?
[26:33] Dr. Venus’ thoughts about her next 5 years… where are things
going in her business?
[29:36] Who inspires you, Dr. Venus?
[31:40] What makes Dr. Venus happy?
[33:53] What is your number one tip for black women who want to start a
business they love?
[36:44] How you can get in touch with Dr. Venus - a gift straight from
her to you!
www.DefyImpossible.com/gift
Resources & Links mentioned in this episode
BOOK:
The Prayer of Jabez by Dr. Bruce Wilkinson
Black Women Millionaires Virtual Salon:
http://blackwomenmillionaires.com/
Dr. Venus’s Free Gift:
www.DefyImpossible.com/gift
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