Donna Maria

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Donna Maria Shares The Ultimate Trifecta on the Breaking Barriers: Creating Black Wealth Podcast

Creating Black Wealth Through EntrepreneurshipI was recently interviewed by Marlon Christopher Smith on the Breaking Barriers: Creating Black Wealth Podcast. I answered Marlon's questions about leveraging entrepreneurship to create what I call The Ultimate Trifecta: a joyful life, a profitable business and a meaningful legacy.I also shared my philosophy on how to achieve true fulfillment by leveraging your talents, skills and gifts to design a profitable business that creates multiple income ... Read the Post

Thank You Dan Miller @ 48 Days

I have been affiliated with the 48 Days Eagles entrepreneurial and career coaching community since 2015. I am drawn to it for many reasons, one of which is that it is a great complement to my belief as a Lifestyle CEO that one can successfully integrate life and business without compromising either. The other reason is because I am drawn to the community founder and leader, Dan Miller.Last month, Dan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of advanced stage pancreatic cancer that spread into his ... Read the Post

Leadership Lessons from Michael Hyatt

Shortly before the start of the COVID-19 crisis, I joined Full Focus Co.'s (formerly Michael Hyatt & Co.'s) Business Accelerator to help me take my business and my life to the next level. One of the goals I articulated for myself at the time was to surround myself with people who could help me view challenges and opportunities through a fresh lens. The investment of time and money was significant, but nearly four years later, I can say without hesitation that it was one of the singular best ... Read the Post

My 2023 in Stories and Pictures

Twenty twenty-three was the year I sold the home I raised my children in. It was the year of difficult family challenges, the year my 96-year old mother went "missing" without explanation one Sunday afternoon, the year I renovated my health and renewed relationships with a special childhood friend. It was also the first year after 20 of them when I did not live full-time with at least one of my children.I feel like I lived an entire decade in 365 days. 2023 year tested my faith in God and in ... Read the Post

I’m Speaking at Becoming the Matriarch

Initiation into the Magical Power of MidlifeThis week, my friend and Indie Business Network member Vanessa Klein, is co-hosting a fabulous event for women in midlife, and I am honored to be a speaker. Becoming the Matriarch: Women’s Initiation into the Magical Power of Midlife is all about nurturing you with the loving support you need to access the magical power that lies at the exciting middle of your life.Many amazing women are covering a variety of topics, including health and wellness, ... Read the Post

5 Reasons Entrepreneurship is the Best Personal Development Tool on the Planet

Personal Development Through EntrepreneurshipNothing Develops You Like Owning Your Own BusinessWhile the details of entrepreneurship vary from person to person, there is no denying that the disciplines we need to grow a profitable business are very similar to the ones we need to grow ourselves personally. If you can lead a business forward, you can also lead yourself forward -- and vice versa.One of the things I know for sure after over 20 years leading my business, the Indie Business Network, ... Read the Post

I Am a Certified Slow Scent® Natural Perfume Instructor

I am thrilled to share that I was recently certified as a Certified Slow Scent® Natural Perfume Instructor. Please join me in celebrating this exciting recognition.About the Slow Scent® Natural Perfume Instructor Certification ProgramCreated by world renowned artisan perfumer and author Mandy Aftel, the Slow Scent® Natural Perfume Instructor Certification Program is available only to students who have completed Mandy's Introduction to Perfumery and and Level 2 Perfumery classes.The Slow Scent ... Read the Post

I Am on the Business Committee of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists

I am excited to announce that I have accepted an invitation to serve on the newly formed Business Committee of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists through the end of the year. Please join me in celebrating this fulfilling and thrilling honor.Even if you've followed my entrepreneurial endeavors for the past two decades, you may still be surprised to know that I am a certified aromatherapist. I earned my aromatherapy certification at the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy in San Rafael, ... Read the Post

Thank You Coach Michael Allen

FamilyCongratulations to my son, Brooks Johnson, on signing his National Letter of Intent to accept a four-year athletic scholarship to Coastal Carolina University, an NCAA Division 1 university in Conway, South Carolina.Here is Brooks on signing day, pictured with Michael Allen, head football coach at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, South Carolina.While Brooks loves sports in general, and, at six feet, six inches (and some change) tall, could probably be a pretty good basketball player, ... Read the Post