We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

Shelly Francis | Business owner, story teller, difference maker, encourager

As a business owner, I love Yoda’s statement – “Do or do not, there is no try”. The reality of running a business is if you don’t do it, it doesn’t happen. The reputation of my business is on the line every time I talk to a guest, a retailer or a restauranteur. We usually only get one chance to get it right. And we don’t have the luxury of sitting around just hoping it just works out. Employess won’t have a positive attitude or be excited about their job if I am not. I am a very competitive person, I play to win, and I want my business to do well also. Every day is a opportunity to “do”, and I can’t wait to “do” every day. Read more>>

Mireya Samuels, MBA | CEO & Founder

I believe in myself and trust in my ability to succeed in all that I do. I am confident! I am focused! I am unstoppable! Be great! This is my favorite affirmation as it not only builds confidence from within, but it also sets a positive precedence for the day. I currently say this affirmation with my 7 year old son every morning and now everyday before he gets on the school bus, he tells me to “be great today, mom.” Read more>>

Samantha-Ann Comeau | Multi Disciplinary artist

“art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable” – Cesar A. Cruz. I love this quote because it both challenges how one may view art and the conventions by which one creates. Art can serve so many purposes. Viewing art through this quote, in my opinion, removes all preconceived notions and expectations as to what I or others believe art should look like. It has helped shaped my creative process in the sense of stepping outside the box and constantly challenging myself with new mediums. Read more>>

Jessica Gutierrez | Treat Maker small business owner & Medication Access Technician

My favorite affirmation since I can remember and will always be, “My strength is greater than any struggle.” As cliche as it may be it definitely is up to me to decide if I will let my struggles and weaknesses determine my success. As humans we pick our own battles and honestly it is up to us to either stay in the ground or get up and build our empire. Read more>>

Latiya McKinney | Cosmetic line owner

Actually I do “God is within her she will not fail “ to me it means that no matter how hard life gets don’t give up keep the faith because no matter what comes your way god is always with you and by your side he may not come when you want him but he’s always on time . Read more>>