06 Aug 2015
by Elle
in Awesome, Be True To You, Blogger, Blogging, Business Owner, Celebration, DIY, Enjoy Life, FOCUS, Fun, Good Place, Happy, Joy, Lauran, LauranSmith.com, Life, Life Is Good, Love, Passion for writing, Peace, Positivity, Self-Reflection, Smiling, Social Media, Thoughts, Words, Writer, Writing
Tags: August, Blogger, Choosing Joy, For Lauran, Lauran
It’s been a MINUTE since I’ve written on my own blog! Yes…I know…life can sometimes get insanely crazy, but I will no longer neglect my responsibility here!
Thank you for being so patient…and thank you for your support! Got plenty of updates for you:
- I am now a Brand Ambassador for Voice Of Hair! Follow them via Instagram as well! I am not a Contributing Writer for their blog, and I also submit pictures via their site to show case the newest and latest hair styles.
- I also have a published piece via Jet Magazine! I was able to submit a post regarding a few simple business tips.
- I am an official third quarter blogger for The Boss Network! This is a network that has been sited by Forbes and Inc Magazines as one of the top ten networking sites for women in business!
- I am back into runway modeling, and loving it!
- I am also back in the studio singing and recording, with a show this month with my Uncle Kirk Whalum!
To say that I have been busy, is an understatement, however it is NOT a complaint! My gifts are making room for me to move and grow, and I appreciate being handed the opportunity to serve in such ways. I will be posting more on my opinions about some of the things that are happening in the world as well. So much has happened since I last SERIOUSLY blogged, and my views on so many things are different…would LOVE to share and get your feedback.
Have an amazing Thursday! Feels so good to be back!
Follow me via IG at @lauranslane.
03 Jul 2013
by Elle
in Awesome, Enjoy Life, Exclusive, Fun, Good Place, Good Times, Joy, Life Is Good, Music, PRbyELLE77, R&B
Tags: Concert, Gary IN, Jo Jo, K Ci
30 Apr 2013
by Elle
in "On The Inside", Accountability, Altitude, Assignment, Attitude, Be True To You, Better Decision Making, Blogger, Blogging, Business Owner, Challenge, Character, Desires, Faith, Feelings, FOCUS, Good Place, Happy, Have Faith, Joy, LauranSmith.com, Life, Life Is Good, Love, PRbyELLE77, Smiling, Social Media, Straight Talk, Thought Processes, Thoughts, Time, TIME TO GO, Value YOU, Writer, Writing, You
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, and in all honesty, it’s been by design! I needed to take a mini break to get settled in my newest role…
FULL TIME ENTREPRENEUR.
Yes…as of April 1, 2013 (April Fool’s Day lol) I quit my job in “corporate America”. It came out of nowhere. Nope…I didn’t give two weeks notice; nope, I have not a single regret. I politely told my mgmt person this simple phrase: “I think I am going to have to make my last day here TODAY”. Imagine the look of shock on his face when I said that! I was confident in my decision, had already taken a peak at my financial situation, and decided that I had to act NOW. And I did!
I’ve been happy ever since.
Thing is, in order for me to truly get the weight off of my shoulder, I had to open the door of LEAVING that job. I was MISERABLE (I’m sure some of you have viewed past posts which made reference to my disdain for that place…), and I could not “find joy” in having to be there for seven hours and forty five minutes of my life, day in and day out, anymore. I thought about how much money I had been making there, and let out a sigh…the money was great, but not enough to keep me from being unhappy. I just know that I could no longer take the misery!
I left…and not 10 minutes after I was gone, I received two referrals to manage social media for their brands. For a while I had been working full time on BOTH–the corporate job and my career–and I was completely worn out. One had to go…and it was NOT going to be my PR Firm…
In order for me to receive the vision TOTALLY, I had to open that door of “the money is good at this job though”, walk ALL THE WAY out of it, and activate my faith. My spirit is free now. I may not be making the same amount of money that I was bringing home from the corporate job, but my clientele is picking up tremendously, and I have yet to be worried about making ends meet. I refuse to worry about what God has already done!
I challenge you to Open That Door. The door to working out, establishing your place in society, being open to love, mending a friendship, saving more money…whatever the “door” is for you, go ahead and open it. A huge part of your life’s work is to strengthen what already exists inside of you.
Be free to be who you are; my testimony is simply that I chose to Open That Door. Here’s a look at my door: http://www.prbyelle77.com
18 Jan 2013
by Elle
in 7BloggerDays, All About Me, Animated, Awesome, Blogger, Blogging, clothes, Colors, Dark Skin, Eating, Enjoy Life, Faces, FOOD!!!, Good Place, Good Times, Happy, Jan2013, Joy, Lauran, Lauran Smith Dot Com, LauranSmith.com, Life Is Good, Love, Moments, Passion for writing, Photography, Photos, Relationships, Scrambled eggs, Smiling, Time, Words, Writer, Writing
Lauran hiding her face
Here is a photo of me at a restaurant called Waffles in the South Loop area of Chicago, IL. My significant other took this picture, trying to catch me on the sneak, but I am always watching…so this is the shot he took! And I was being bashful! LOL
14 Jan 2013
by Elle
in 7BloggerDays, All About Me, Awesome, Blogger, Blogging, Joy, Lauran, Lauran Smith Dot Com, LauranSmith.com, Life Is Good, Love, Social Media, Writer, Writing
Tags: 7BloggerDays
I absolutely ADORE social media…so much that it’s now a career!
I initially wasn’t interested in Twitter or any of the media outlets…once I joined, I fell in love! I’ve connected w old friends, gotten information on events of my interest, and joined several professional groups…all because of social media!
If you’re interested in hiring a Social Media PR Firm for your brand, click here!
Lauran
11 Jan 2013
by Elle
in "Jobs" Are WHACK, "On The Inside", 7BloggerDays, Assignment, Awesome, Be True To You, Blogger, Blogging, Business Owner, Challenge, Enjoy Life, Faith, FOCUS, Fun, Joy, Lauran, Lauran Smith Dot Com, LauranSmith.com, Life, Life Is Good, PASSION, Passion for writing, Patience, Peace, Positivity, PRbyELLE77, Thought Processes, Time, Triumphs, Writing
One of my most favorite moments is when I decided to start my own business!
I was hesitant to do so in such a trying economic time…but one day, while on a brief medical leave from my job, I formulated my plan! I also recall being selected for jury duty, and thinking to myself “there is a chance that I will NOT get called; let me take my notebook and write out some ideas”…and that’s exactly what I did! I did not get called that day for duty, so I spent a FULL 6 or so hours writing out my vision for my company.
Well, I’m coming up on a ONE YEAR of being an entrepreneur, and it feels great! I woke up this morning to an email from someone soliciting me for their brands, plus emails from clients updating me on things that they need…that instantly made me smile. I LOVE what I do, and I am grateful that I did not let the financial hardships of the world cut into my dreams! Once I got over my initially hesitancy, I discovered that everything needed to “Just Do It” was on the inside!!
I am a better woman for staying focused on my goals! I challenge you to do the same!
08 Jan 2013
by Elle
in All About Me, Blogging, Good Place, Jan2013, Joy, Lauran Smith Dot Com, LauranSmith.com, PASSION, Space, Writing
Sitting here thinking about everything that I would like to add to Lauran Smith Dot Com…and there’s nothing more refreshing than fresh “passion”..
I completely escape everything whenever I write…writing is passion for me…passion “feels” good…
I’m sitting here now listening to jazz, sipping a glass of white wine, and typing this blog to you, my supporters.
I just have to say “Thank You” for allowing me to invade your space, for allowing me to “passion” freely…I’m not perfect, but I am “passion”.
01 Jan 2013
by Elle
in All About Me, Blogging, Good Place, Joy, LauranSmith.com, Space, Writing
Tags: For Lauran
I’m really in a great place right now…literally and emotionally…if I could write all day long, that would make me the happiest woman in the world…
Right now I’m sitting here thinking of things to improve Lauran Smith Dot Com
B&B is booming (here), The brother blog site The Trendy Man is about to take off–pics coming/info coming, everything is going according to the 2013 plan! I am excited to be…Lauran Smith Dot Com…
01 Jan 2013
by Elle
in All About Me, B&B, Bloggers & Bags, BlogTalk Radio, Jan2013, Joy, LauranSmith.com, Stay Tuned, The Trendy Man
Tags: New Year
I am so excited about all of the things that have been added to my brand, just in time for the new year!
Also, I have created two sites w men and women in mind. We have Bloggers & Bags which can be found here, and The Trendy Man which is located right here! If you are interested in writing for either site, please send an email to bloggersandbags@gmail.com or lovetrendymen@gmail.com, respectively!
Keep your eyes locked to Lauran Smith Dot Com! Happy New Year!
For Lauran... 