Day 9 Influence

9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.

• My mom - she was always a go-getter.  Everyone wanted to be in her presence.  She had a magnetic personality.
• Pastor LaMar - He helped me find a mature relationship with Christ.
• Pastor Demetra - She showed me that you can be strong and loving yet still be a woman and allow your husband to lead. 
• Ava - She was/is a great friend.  Her influence led me to the church where I eventually gave my life to Christ. 
• My ex-husband - I learned that love doesn't hurt and his influence led me to always follow my gut instinct. 
• My sons - They made me want to be a good example and I learned true unconditional love. 
• Chantell Christopher -  She taught me the art of storytelling through theatre.  The importance of making it feel like life and not acting.  I am forever grateful to her and value our friendship. 
• My dad - He taught me that you need to be a multi-faceted person.  My dad can go from the hood to the palace and never be out of place.  He speaks multiple languages and yet is still down to earth. 
• Love of my Life - He taught me that you don't have to always be right; sit back, listen and admitting that you are wrong doesn't make you a failure. 
• Earl O. - He was the best manager I ever had.  He even encouraged me after I left the company.  He showed me that great managers lead by example, have empathy, knowledge and great character.