P.O.W.E.R. Principles w/PorsheaRae

2010 was an INCREDIBLE year & has laid the foundation for a VERY prosperous 2011. My video series "PorsheaRae & the Platform" which started out as a video here & there to nourish a creative deposit, turned into a life of its on creating a social media movement for the distributors of OrGano Gold International gaining a whopping 4 Million views! The same creative deposit has happened again so of course I've taken action by launching a new video series "P.O.W.E.R. Principles w/PorsheaRae" on FaceBook, The Oprah Winfrey Network, & YouTube. We've filmed & edited TONS of videos & as I leverage them to inspire those who cross my path I will continue to nourish my growth spiritually to provide status updates that are sure to reach your soul. Here are some of my favorite & most popular updates that inspired the series P.O.W.E.R. Principles w/PorsheaRae. WARNING!!! May cause change.

FYI - His promises are still in reach!!! it doesn't matter what u hurt from, are stressed about, who ure mad at, how they did it, why they did it, blah blah blah...let it go! why? b/c God is the AUTHOR & FINISHER of ur faith NOT THEM... He gave u life to LIVE - so do so! :o) (Ezekiel 16:6)

FAITH is not a spare tire that u pull out when u need it! its a LIFESTYLE... its our blood bought right to live by it so we overcome our challenges thru it... when u trust Him & LISTEN to His voice there is an assignment that's given to u. ure calling is YOURS so it may not b pleasing to others but it will please God & THAT is what matters (Galatians 2:20)

no matter where ure going u hav to take the time to GET READY - embrace ur season of PREPARATION for it is precious, personal & requires ZERO explanation... if distractions call - send them to voicemail this way the only voice u hear is the one that matters most - the voice of God. be courageous enough to TRUST Him even if u can't TRACE Him :o)

here's a great thought: instead of entertaining ur provokers be thankful for them! why? they create an atmosphere for prayer that wasn't there before & they bring humor to God! (psalm 37:12-13) anything that brings u CLOSER to Him AND makes Him HAPPY is a good thing! yes its annoying but they'll get tired & giv up eventually - lol :o)

YOU were created to DOMINATE. YOU have been empowered to PROSPER. if ure not walking & leading n your spirit ure not walking & leading! when u are transformed thru Him - its so great YOU don't even recognize u. don't conform to the world, define it for urself! be TRANSFORMED by renewing ur mind (Romans 12:2)

our boldness doesn't lie n our own faith - that can quickly melt into fear...we must continually tap into & pull from God's bold, active & dynamic faith one that NEVER shrinks back or cowers n the face of evil or adversity... be bold. be active. be dynamic. be...THE ONE!!! :o)

wrkin on ur weakness leads to mediocrity...wrkin on ur strength(s) leads to success - dn't waste time attempting to display qualities that u aren't designed to possess. ITS OK to not b good at EVERYTHING! that's un-necessary pressure! the yr of expansion is coming - FOCUS to b prepared for it! :o)

NO MATTER WHAT THEY TOLD YOU, you are NOT the product of someone else's mistakes, mishaps or mischief nor their lost dreams, desires, or deceit!! you are a product of the PURPOSE of God & that my friend - is GREATNESS... just trust, believe & walk! (Psalm 37: 5)

VISION is the pre-requisite for passion & source for persistence...it influences how to live ur life, handle ur time, set ur priorities & who u CHOOSE to associate with... it is a key component to DEVELOPING ur GIFT so when u are positioned before great men u can DELIVER it!

YOU are best representative of you - NO ONE can be you like you....ur purpose in life is always connected to ur gift so rest n knowing u will NEVER be called to do something u have no talent for. NO MATTER WHAT ur gift will ALWAYS make room for u!!! (Proverbs 18:16)

progress & success eliminates stagnation, frustration & hateration (lol) - ITS OK if there's ALOT that needs to happen b4 IT happens - START NOW - work on what u can...u don't climb a mountain by jumping to the top u do so by taking one step at a time - u may slip & loose ur footing but keep moving & b4 u kno it - ure living ur dreams! :o)

hey you - yes YOU! He told me to tell u He's been waiting to make a deposit n u so u can be ESTABLISHED - fixed, permanent, stable & firmly incorporated n Him to receive what He has for u... listen for the revelation (the deposit) having it will giv u the ability to believe what the mind CAN'T perceive (i.e. Luke 9:16)...if He did it then He'll can do it again! ;o)

FACTS don't matter when you have the TRUTH that is God's WORD...so whether its a bad report about your health, wealth, or anything else, NO MATTER WHAT - believe HIM more than you believe THEM - & watch how His will comeS through still!!! (Proverbs 4:20) :o)

juuuust incase u forgot: YOU were designed to be known for something special...YOU are meant to do something that will make u unforgettable...YOU were created to accomplish something specific...YOU were born to do something that OTHERS CAN'T IGNORE!!! (Jeremiah 1:4-5) :o)

no issue has value! keep n mind that EVERYTIME a provoker is released n ur life & u release them right bk to God - it positions YOU to be right where He wants u so He can PROMOTE u to ur PURPOSE... u should rest 100% n knowing that at that very moment n time - they become POWERLESS (Proverbs 24:20) LIGHTS OUT!!! :o)

procrastination for some has become a full-time occupation & a skilled profession... acquiring vision shifts u from procrastination to manifestation - once the vision is revealed to u don't question it - take all actions necessary to WALK IN IT!!!

"when a person SHOWS u who they are believe them" - Maya Angelou --> yes indeed! esp if their actions aren't n ur favor... a scorpion is designed to strike & kill - they can't help it b/c its who they are at the CORE! no matter what u THINK u see that's different, be wise! otherwise don't be surprised when they strike again. ;o)

"I was looking n the mirror & it didn't say anything, but the person n the mirror was saying everything" -John Sacturas --> so true!!! no matter how smart or successful u are u can NEVER lie to urself...ur subconscious will always kick n & SHOW u the REFLECTION of who u REALLY are ;o)

man looks at ur value for where u are now, but God see's u n ur FULLNESS...Its not abt ur location but ur DESTINATION! loving miami - tons of growing & stretching the movement is STRONG!

6th Necessity of Vision: avoid the temptation of pride that comes w/the expectation & manifestation of ur vision --> this is so important b/c pride is a very sneaky thing & for many ppl can be subconscious. pay close attention - otherwise it will serve as a private escort to ur defeat. (Habakkuk 2:4)

sight is a function of the eyes but VISION is a function of the HEART... Here's a Nugget: if YOU don't step up to own ur vision someone else will giv u one --> that's powerful! always know that what's in ur heart produces ur life - say to yourself: what i'm looking at now is subject to change! :o)

u can only hav confidence n that which u KNOW... knowing is CONCRETE & foundational... the more u believe, the more u are motivated to do, the more u do, the more u KNOW... growth n Him allows u to transform urself frm a believer to a KNOWER - don't be foolish & build on sand understand & build on His will (Matt 7:26)

"if u teach a man anything he will not learn" - Bernard Shaw --> so true! learning is an active & progressive process u must DO to truly learn... DO what u can now to move towards ur vision & u will find urself "learning" more about ur vision & urself along the way...nothing moves until u DO!

if you're able to carry out your vision by yourself, then your vision is too small & didn't come from Him.... your vision should be MUCH bigger than you (numbers 11:14) i'm thankful for my life, my freedom & the people in it who make it all possible.

Copyright 2011 - Porshea "PorsheaRae" Mitchell

Small Town Big Dreams - The Story of PorsheaRae

July 30, 1981 the day a vibrant, strong, and beautiful little girl was born, full of life, character, and personality; her name, “Porshea Cne’ Mitchell”. My childhood was interesting, my parents were average everyday hardworking, and loving people. They met in high school; a story that seems as if it came right out of a high school journal. They married and we lived in Hearne, Texas, population around 5000 and 48% African-American. I was the most active out of all my cousins, which is why I was able to stay strong through the domestic issues my parents had. From hearing my mom get verbally abused, to being pushed around while trying to protect her when she and my dad fought, to standing in between the two of them begging her not to blow his brains out with the gun she had pointed at his head for having me out with him and one of his lady friends. I’ve seen it all. My mother is my rock and as her only child I do my best to protect her at all costs. That’s where my drive came in – from her support and determination.

My parents divorced when I was 5 or 6, my dad left us with nothing. My mom and I lived in an old house, with leaky ceilings, rats, roaches, and a broken toilet - 708 Pine Street, but even though she only had $500 a month to work with, she kept me looking good and very active. Growing up I played all sports – Volleyball (spiker), Basketball (guard), Track (200 and 4x100 relay – first leg), Cheerleading (Co-Captain), Softball (I was horrible!), Skating, Gymnastics (love to tumble) – you name it. I even played the piano for my church! I bounced around a lot with ideas on what I wanted to do; I’d try something and if I didn’t like it, or got bored I’d move on to the next – quick! I’ve never been one to accept what’s thrown at me, I’d always fight for something more, and there she was – my mother – cheering me on the whole way. I was a typical teen, and enjoyed my high school life; I started working at 14 the earliest I could, part of that was because I didn’t want to have to depend on anyone to take care of me. My dad and I fought constantly – he paid child support and felt he didn’t have to do much else. There were times I’d wait for him to pick me up with my bags packed lying at the door, and I’d sit for hours without a sign of him. I’d fall asleep so many times my mom would pick me up and put me in the bed. I needed him in my life, but after being called out a derogatory name or two – or three, for asking him to spend time with me, I’d had enough so I set my sights on my future. Despite our differences, I always kept in contact to try and keep our relationship going, no matter what he’s my father and I love him dearly, more than he knows or understands.

I worked at a fish market, grocery store, and finally in 1998, I made my way to a retail clothing store. I graduated high school with 72 people in my senior class, even though I wasn’t in the top 10% it didn’t stop me, and August 1999 I started college at Sam Houston State University; my mom worked as a Disabilities Coordinator and loved children so initially I majored in Pre-Occupational Therapy with the hopes to become a Speech Pathologist. October 1999 my grandmother dies, and I’m failing Biology, so I decided to change my major to Marketing. I worked three jobs, didn’t have time for clubs, organizations, or extra curricular activities, and it all paid off - my sophomore year I bought my first car – all by myself! It was a Toyota Corolla, brand spanking new; I called her “Rolla”.

I didn’t have good study habits, so I got through college with fairly good grades, a few B’s but mainly C’s. My college graduation day was an emotional one – May 2003. I was the first person on my dad’s side of the family to get a college degree – a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing. I moved to Houston and continued my retail career and in June 2004, beat out thousands of other candidates, and got promoted to our corporate office in Ohio to work in Brand Management. I was 1 in 9 selected, the only person from Texas, and the only African American – no prior experience but worked hard and managed 7 categories in 940 stores generating $1.4 billion in sales for the largest sub-brand for the company. I’d never read much before, but I started reading personal development books, and journaling, that was a vacation for me, a way to me to know there’s a whole other life out there and if I work hard, stay focused and keep the desire, I can have it all with plenty to give back.

June 2005, I’m traveling the country living in the fashion world and tragedy hits my family. My grandfather gets kidnapped and murdered back home in Hearne (see blog for details). The downward spiral starts. I gain 40 pounds, get diagnosed with Hypoglycemia, loose focus at work and by June 2006 find myself back in Houston. Worked a few jobs here and there, did some very successful consulting work, and finally August 2008 I get my break. I sent in a 5 minute video to Monster.com’s Making It Count program, along with a few thousand other people, and was one of the few to get hired on. From there things start to make sense, all of tragedies, the reading, and speaking I did in school, at funerals, and in corporate America made sense – I found my calling. Since traveling and speaking my world has changed, my perspective on life has changed, my network has expanded dramatically, I’ve spoken to tens of thousands of students, for many organizations, and have established myself as a solid and valuable networker and business professional. An Open Networker – Servant Leader who will pay it forward just so I can see someone else succeed.

During my travels I’ve spoken with many students - especially girls - who share with me their personal stories, when I look at them, I see myself. So here I am sowing my seeds back into them just as someone did for me. I’m blessed to be a blessing. My Passion is speaking & networking – I have and will continue to sacrifice whatever necessary so I can do it. My Purpose is to inspire the next generation, empower women & solve my grand father’s murder. My Platforms are OrGano Gold, The Napoleon Hill Foundation, Making It Count, all of the networking & radio interviews I do, connections I make, organizations I join, and most importantly – you.

That gives me Power. The power to Put Opportunity Where Everyone can Reach. Join me on my quest!

What's Your Personal Definition?

Your Passion x Your Purpose + a Platform = Power!

Passion – If money were no object, what is that thing that you would just LOVE to do? You would sacrifice and give up so much to do it? You dream about it… It clouds your head all day… And every time you think about it, you feel complete, you feel satisfied, accomplished, successful, and on top of the world.

· Helen Keller – famous author, political activist, and lecturer was the first deaf/blind person to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree
· The Wright brothers dreamed of a machine that would fly through the air, with the greatest of ease
· Thomas Edison dreamed of a lamp that could be operated by electricity and after 10,000 failures he made it happen, and
· America just elected its first black president.

All of that happened b/c someone somewhere was passionate about something, and they had a reason for it or purpose.

Purpose -- Why do you want to do it? Is it because you want to give back? You want to be wealthy? You want to make a difference in people’s lives? Your purpose it what drives you, therefore it is important to have it clearly defined. It is your unobstructed path, your plan. Your purpose serves as a constant reminder of who you are and why you are doing the work you are doing.

· When Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed African Americans, he new the odds were against him,
· Socrates compromised his personal belief and drank the cup of poison to give people the right to freedom or thought and speech, and
· General Robert Lee, parted ways with the Union to help the South.

These examples show what happens when you have strong purpose or reason why you are passionate about your passion. Is your purpose as great as the many men and women, who stood, fought, lived, and died before you?

Platform – What tools – people, places, things, are you going to use to get you there? Is it joining a club or organization? Going to college? Getting a successful businessperson as your mentor? Your church?

Henry Ford used to catch a lot of flack from colleagues because of his lack of traditional education, however we all know he was pretty smart, not just because of what he did, but because of the platforms he used to do it. He created a “Master Mind” group, which was a group of people that had all the traditional knowledge he lacked, and all he had to do to get to that specialized knowledge was press a button to call them in his office. People with the knowledge he lacked were one of his major platforms.

Power – You have success!!
You’ve probably heard the phrase “knowledge is power”? Well that’s wrong, knowledge is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into a definite plan for a definite purpose.

Power is the equivalent of success and your success is what you make it. Many people will try to tell you what success should look like for you, and although they may help you gain insight on success generally, only you and define and create your success specifically.

So I ask again - What's Your Personal Definiion?

(c) 2009 Porshea "PorsheaRae" Mitchell