I was recently at a convention in Dallas of female entrepreneurs and picked up tons of information about how to get my new career off the ground.  Networking had never been in my skill set, as I had been the creative force behind our company’s success.  But after 20 years of never having to look for work, I too had to make some changes.  I love telling stories through other peoples words.  The Studios in Hollywood had kept me busy doing that with Movie stars, getting the tv viewing public to notice their films through profiles of the star, regardless of the films’ quality.  I would focus on the star, not the film, that way I never had to lie. But when the studios brought the work in house I needed to rethink what I wanted to do with my talents as an editor and a Producer.  I decided to work in a different arena. Producing with a purpose.  Creating videos for Non-Profits and people that made a difference.  It felt great, the results were magnificent, but my paycheck was  in good karma not dollars.  Good for the short run, but day in day out, someone needs to have a budget. In actuality, the work I did for Safe Passage got me lots of paid work ( It proved to be a compelling Demo of my storytelling skills.)  But it was only one client that had recognized my talent, I needed more! … The best advise I got at the convention was from the best-selling author and motivational speaker, Lisa Nichols. (Chicken Soup for the African American Soul) She advised me to align myself with powerful people, by offering my service at no charge in exchange for recommendations and referrals.   I had already done that very successfully for the Domestic Violence group, but they were a small unknown non-profit in Los Angeles, I just missed the part about a recognizable name.  Safe Passage founder, Trish Steele has used the videos I produced very well and used them to capture the attention of the broadcast media, which to me (and for Safe Passage) is a Home Run!

Anyways, back to Lisa Nichols, I made her an offer of my services for free, right then and there, but understandably she wanted to check out my work.  I am sure I got lost in the avalanche of mail she receives as I never got any feedback…This is when the Secret begins to really reveal itself … While I am waiting to hear from Lisa, I get a call from a woman who is launching a new non-profit called World As One.  Our mutual friend Nia Peeples told her that I was the one to talk to about video.  I was thrilled to be involved, and I suggested I produce a piece about her group and who is on board with her as she begins to build awareness.   Who was on her Board?  Michael Bernard Beckwith!

Now that is what I call the universe responding to my intentions!