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Jill Scott share tips on balancing motherhood and career.

As you move and groove in life and embark on motherhood in your 30s, the balancing act of family, career and maintaining your personal brand can become a daunting task.

How does one renew and re-define oneself post mommyhood-- at age 37-- and still maintain top status in the entertainment industry? By being authentic and forgiving for not being perfect.

Jill Scott, our favorite homegirl, multiplatinum, Grammy award-winning singer, poet, author, actress-- and now mommy--shares how she balances and enjoys life’s golden moments. “Being a mom is better than I thought because of the way I love it and experience how much my son loves me. I wouldn’t trade it, however, its work and exhausting.” Click here to read the rest of this candid article on Black Enterprise.

Jumpstarting Your Brand After Mommy-hood

Greetings!

How are you?

If you are beginning to feel like things are not coming together --- don't give up, you are close. How do I know? Been there done that.

Although you can't see it, your blessings are about to be revealed. Ask yourself this -- why is it easier to believe in others and not yourself? Do something different this week and brand your confidence by talking about your accomplishments and desires with everyone you meet. Aren't you worth it?

Karen Taylor Bass, The PR Expert, Guest Contributor to Black Enterprise, #1 Magazine For Entrepreneurs, Investments & Careers

After two years of being persistent, I am a weekly contributor the BlackEnterprise.com.
I am pleased to cover issues as it relates to women, public relations, branding, re-invention and mommy-hood. Remember, never take no for an answer when you have something edifying to offer. Continue to push yourself and your brand. This is favor season.

To date I have written five postings and would love for you to read them all, comment, share and follow me on BlackEnterprise.com.

I look forward to covering you all once I get past the 90 day mark.




Here is last week's post on Jumpstarting Your Brand After Mommy-hood:
Jumpstarting Your Personal Brand After Mommy-hood

R&B Singer Monica shares her tips that keep her 'Standing' strong as she re-invents her career

Mommy-hood is no easy feat; regardless of age your mind, body, spirit and career will never be the same. The moment you meet your healthy and beautiful bundle of joy, your priorities will shift and you will change. But after the maternity leave has ended, how do you re-invent your personal brand to incorporate your new status when its time to go back to work?

At 43, with two kids (including a toddler), and in the midst of a re-invention, I have recently upgraded from sweatpants to fitted jeans, and the process to become the "brand" new mommy has not been easy. I had a thought: do all mommies-including celebrities-struggle to re-define their personal brand? The answer is a resounding yes.

Recently I spoke with Grammy Award winning artist Monica, about re-defining her brand after a brief hiatus from the music industry. Sure, she has "fame," a TV show, and a new album coming out, but at the end of the day, she shares the same concerns as I do about re-invention and re-entering the workforce after becoming a parent.

"The best sage wisdom someone told me about re-invention is to focus on the positive, what makes you special and different, and realize that just because you put yourself first, doesn't mean your kids are not your first concern," said the single mother of two pre-schoolers. Re-invention is not about the superficial but the qualities that make you feel centered as a person, says Monica.

After taking time off to have her children, Monica is back with a vengeance. She has a reality show on BET that chronicles her re-invention as she finds balance being a single parent, dealing with high blood pressure, recording a new album, building a business, and struggling to carve out moments to be still. Her fifth album, "Still Standing," is scheduled for release on March 23. She chose the name as a testament of strength to all of us finding our way back home to self. click here for more http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2010/03/18/jumpstarting-your-personal-brand-after-mommy-hood/

Check out a past blog:
http://www.blackenterprise.com/small-business/2010/02/19/is-your-brand-bold-beautiful-determined/



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Expect To Win In 2010!

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Karen Taylor Bass, The PR Expert, provides entrepreneurs, corporations, and mom-preneurs with essential branding, marketing, and public relations coaching; www.karentaylorbass.com and www.taylormademediapr.com. Follow Karen's tips and Caviar & Chitlins moments at Twitter, twitter.com/prexpert.

Brand New You In 2010! Let's Make It Happen

Brand new you in 2010!

I am claiming excellent health, strategic ideas, mucho balance, unconditional love, impactful relationships, prosperity and God's favor as we begin a new year. I want the best for all and yes, its well deserved.

This is my favorite time of the year, because the slate will become clean at midnight tonight (12/31).

Use the fresh start wisely. I know its been tough for most of us (yeah, me too), so, when I say good riddance 2009, take your funky self and go, I speak for all. That's the change I can believe!

With all the challenges and losses, I encountered this year, I still remained steadfast and pursued my goals. Why? I realized that in order to really WIN, you must have major defeat and setback. Once you accept your "moment," true VICTORY will begin.

I say to all of you, bring the noise in 2010 and proclaim your victory now. Forget everything that happened this year ... commit to move on now and most importantly, do it differently and have FAITH.

Moments That Changed My Life in 2009
(no particular order)

1) Invictus, The Movie and the poem. If you want to change your mind and achieve your true destiny. Check out this film and read the words of the poem by William Ernest Henley. http://www.bartleby.com/103/7.html


2) Rediscovering self, losing 25 pounds thus far, and incorporating exercise (Zumba, walking, running, swimming, tennis). Does laughing count?


3) Speaking at the CMEX Conference in St. Lucia this past December. The connections and relationships cemented my belief in mankind (again)., Not to mention the beautiful island and great people. Please consider St. Lucia for your next va-cay. Shout out to Pam Perry, http://www.pamperrypr.com/, for making the introduction to Bevan Springer, CEO of CMEX, http://www.caribbeanmediaexchange.com/.

4) My radio show on Blogtalk, really allowed me to tap into my inner disc jockey. If you have not listened to any, check out my best show yet with Coach Beverly Kearney from University of Texas (Austin). Listen now. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theprexpert

5) Unconditional love from my husband, kids, family, friends, mentors, and supporters. I love you all so much.

6) The word "No." When promises/commitments regardless of the nature (biz/personal) go awry ... flip the word around and say it's "On" now, don't doubt The PR Expert!

7) The Presidential Election. Yes We Can! Let's get this poppin' and bring some real change/reform! Yes, you are the president of all people, however, remember, we got you there.

8) Having a best-selling book with "You Want Caviar." Thanks to the media, mentors, speaking engagements, boot camps, and all supporters. http://www.taylormademediapr.com/shop.html

9) Perseverance. After lobbying for 1 year to blog for Black Enterprise.com, it's finally a reality. Starting mid-January, I will be blogging 2x a week for their new site - Women In Power. I want to bring shine to all your endeavors and will need content. Email me at karen@karentaylorbass.com

10) You! Thanks for all the positive and negative feedback. I truly appreciate your honesty, integrity and support.

Look out for a brand new Karen Taylor Bass in 2010. Love ya like cook food.