A Walk in my Stilettos: How to get through the struggle with grace

As human beings, we look to outside sources to validate our own thoughts and experiences. This general notion is called "social proof." When we see that others have been through similar experiences and have been where we have, it allows us to feel better about ourselves. When we see other people overcome their fears, face adversity, and then finally taste triumph, we affirm ourselves and say, "If they can do it, then I'm sure I can too "

Almost two decades ago, a young woman named Makini Smith decided that she was not going to become another statistic. Through dedication, perseverance, and the will of a higher power, she has pushed past many obstacles on the journey we call life. After a series of life-changing events transformed Makini forever, she now focuses on sharing her story to inspire others to carry on. Turning every lesson into a blessing, she acquired the key to understanding that faith, courage, compassion, and connections are the tools to living your best life.

She now shares her wisdom and insights in a transparent story of overcoming adversity to achieving triumph. This tale will strike an emotional chord and has the power to change your life. She is proof that being an optimist, mastering the power of having a positive mindset that focuses on strength, and sharing experiences can heal you and help others at the same time.

In "A Walk in My Stilettos," Makini shares how she conquered the challenges of

• Being a teen mother

• Divorce

• Traumatic loss

• Becoming an entrepreneur

• Single motherhood and

• Much, much more.

Makini aspires to show you how the right mindset can turn anyone from being the victim to a victor, turn obstacles into opportunities, and attract the life you truly deserve. The power is within YOU

Author: Makini Smith
Publisher: Makini Smith
Published: 03/02/2016
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d
ISBN: 9780994961327

About the Author
Proctor, Linda: - "A successful business owner for 25 years and author of Earn it and Enjoy It, Linda Proctor has transformed the notion of the ideal career into a reality. Her road to wealth began in Atlanta, Georgia where she worked in the financial department of an international organization. That's when Linda took her first courageous step, taking the position of an insurance agent on straight commission. While the first four years were a struggle, persistence paid off and Linda made a major breakthrough, taking her annual income from $25,000 to half a million following a Bob Proctor Seminar. From this experience, Linda learned: - that just a small change in behavior can create amazing results. In 1980, she relocated to Toronto and began her own financial planning company. From the moment she opened the doors to her new company, Linda found success. She also found the more successful the company became, the less time she had to spend with her husband and family. Despite the success, Linda was unhappy and dissatisfied with her new found lifestyle. She sold the business and put her imagination to work, dreaming up the perfect work situation. This dream led to Linda joining a network marketing company where she made her way to the top ranks in record time and earned millions. Now Linda's sharing the secrets that led to her success, giving others the opportunity to overcome obstacles and achieve any goal."Smith, Makini: - Makini Smith is an entrepreneur, a mother, mentor, an author and a leader in her community. To her clients, Makini Smith is a trusted advisor for real estate that has received awards such as top producer starting from her first year; she is a pillar of strength and perseverance to her mentees. To her peers, Makini is highly regarded as an integrity-powered professional that knows how to make things happen in every area she tackles. She has been featured on numerous platforms for her wealth of knowledge and life experiences including teen motherhood, divorce, relationships, single parenthood, entrepreneurship and more. Give thanks by giving is a motto that motivates her philanthropic contributions consistently. Inspiring women to strive for goals and become valuable members in the community to improve the lives of themselves and others is her passion. She enjoys bringing awareness to local charities and fundraising events. Makini was voted as 1 of 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada in 2015. Black Canadian Awards also honored her on their national wall of role models in 2015. The Canadian REALTORS Care Foundation has also recognized her outstanding community work. Makini has graduated from the SisterTalk Circle Leadership Program designed for women leaders who would like to help other women live a more empowered & elevated life. She is a facilitator of the monthly meet ups. The program has given her the tools to mentor women that want to take their life to the next level. Her obsession with shoes was the inspiration for the theme of her first published book A Walk in My Stilettos: How to Get Through the Struggle with Grace her journey of trials to triumph. The foreword was written by Linda Proctor, wife of thought leader Bob Proctor. Her second book A Walk in My Stilettos: 111 Affirmations to Help You Heal foreword written by the self love ambassador Derrick Jaxn set to release early 2016. Look out for more books to come in the A Walk in My Stilettos series.