by Carrie “Arlene” Young-Hall

Women of the world today should stand up and take a bow: it is through our own hard work, dedication, and strength that we remain united and steadfast. It’s with this understanding that no matter what obstacle that may come our way we continue to hold our heads up high and walk with the authority of a queen. 

Carrie “Arlene” Young-Hall, educator and business owner.  Photo: Urban News

We as women must clearly realize that no matter how big or small the tests we face, we can remain triumphant. To all working women of the world, whether 9-to-5 office employees or stay-at-home moms, your hard work will stand the test of time and never be forgotten. To our women sisters who endure the cruelty of domestic violence, your life isn’t over: help is available for you. I’ve been there myself, and I’m proud to say I got help, and now the cycle of abuse is broken.

All your dreams can be achieved if you will believe in yourself; you have to get up one more time and try it again with the confidence that this time, you won’t fail. It is a true saying that when an eagle senses a storm it will fly high above; how does that compare with what we face in life when we are confronted with distractions that try to keep us from accomplishing our goals?

My goal is to empower all my female readers, to encourage you to be like the eagle and soar above whatever you are faced with, knowing that you are equipped with everything you need to get through this test. I want to speak to my sisters who have been incarcerated, to tell them, “Don’t give up! Your life isn’t over! Every ‘no’ you get is a stepping stone to a ‘yes’.”

Start your own business and make all of your dreams come true. To my sisters that have survived rape, “Stay strong,” I say. “If I can make it so can you!”

We as women were empowered from the beginning of time to be successful. We can sum it up in one word that defines success: your attitude. Yes, your attitude, ladies – a positive attitude is the key that unlocks doors to success in life, business, and your dreams.

I want you to take a minute and ask your self this question which of the following am I: positive, neutral, or negative? I firmly believe that “As a woman thinketh, so is she.” Your attitude and belief in yourself will determine whether you will be successful in life, business, and fulfilling your dreams.

When you know how to serve others and know that you are a winner from start to finish others will profit as a result of doing business with you. Success believes that you will achieve every goal that is set before you. Last but not least, fulfillment is a level beyond success – it arrives as a result of fulfilling your dreams and superseding your expectations.

Here’s my last word of advice: Never give up, because The Best Is Yet To Come.