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posted by Daymond E. Lavine aka Daymond Inspires™️ THE PLURARPRENEUR® Certified Life Coach | Holistic Pluralistic Entrepreneurship Coach Pluravision™: A Vision Board Workshop That Sparked Collaborative Growth On Friday evening, February 7, 2025, at Perimeter Zen , my private event loft in the Dallas Design District , I had the privilege of hosting the Pluravision™ Vision Board Workshop —a transformative experience that brought together ambitious entrepreneurs looking to craft a clear roadmap for success. This event was a deeply personal one for me, not just because it revived a lost tradition of vision board workshops after COVID-19 disrupted these powerful gatherings, but because it was a collaborative effort with one of my own Plurapreneur® mentees. Why Pluravision™? Why Now? After years of watching vision board workshops disappear from the entrepreneurial space, I knew it was time to bring them back— but with a higher purpose . Entrepreneurs today aren’t just looking...

THIS MONTH IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE OF STRUGGLES WE SOMETIMES FORGET. EVERYONE Deserves Respect. So Give to Others What You Expect. As the world turns with climate calamities and federal indictments of high profile people, you've probably also been keeping tabs on the media coverage around LGBTQIA+ Pride month, happening right now. It's wonderful that this month exists, especially since it is a celebration of advancement amidst chaotic challenges threatening to squander democratic rights. Sure, there has been wonderful progress made; however, as certain successes have come about, opponents still rise to annihilate the wonderful humanitarian connections that stand to make us all better. I'd like for you to understand that very clearly, Evolver. So that is the reason for me writing this post. How about we talk basics? Sure, many of you already know about the New York Stonewall Riots, and you may now be bored with and feel distant from that historical fundamental narrative. T...

DON'T FEEL SMALL, YOU CAN DO GREAT THINGS TO SAVE THE WORLD. Right now, there is a lot going on in the world that is troubling for many of us. In fact, so many aweful things are happening all around us that we may feel helpless. To name a few, as Oprah has already chided to us, women's rights are being taken away, books are being banned, history is being retold, the US Supreme Court is dangerously corrupt, the debt ceiling is bankrupting us, the climate is killing us, the LGBTQIA+ community is being wrongfully attacked, the Cold War is back, and children are getting gunned down by military rifles in the streets. Wow! That's a lot to handle, right? Yet, we still try to go about living our lives acting as if nothing is wrong. Obviously, all of this is a total strain on our psyches, whether you choose to realize that or not. I have personally struggled with trying to maintain my focus on living a healthy and mentally stable life. I suspect many of you do as well. That str...

WHAT IS THE STATE OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP TODAY? According to recent trends pulled together by analysts a lot smarter than I am, Black entrepreneurship in America has made significant strides over the years, but it continues to face unique challenges. Historically, black entrepreneurs have faced systemic barriers, including limited access to capital, discrimination, and lack of opportunities. However, there have been positive developments. Many black entrepreneurs have emerged as successful business owners, contributing to the growth of the economy and creating jobs. They have excelled in various industries such as technology, finance, entertainment, retail, and more. We don't hear a lot about them because major moguls like Oprah, Jay-Z, Beyonce, and more pervade the media more than others. But they exist. Efforts have been made to address the challenges faced by black entrepreneurs. Organizations and initiatives focused on supporting black-owned businesses have gained mome...

Well, hello, Evolver! In just five more days, we'll be in another new year! That's right, 2023 is finally here, and if you're like me, you're wondering, "Wow, time sure does fly by!" I'm happy to inform you that, after a lot of thought and deliberation, I've already claimed my theme for the new year! It's "Doing Me In 23!" and let me tell you why. My new theme for 2023 is not one I came up with to be selfish or pompous. No, it's quite the opposite. I have a lot going on, and I know that the only way I can make any of it work is if, and only if, I take charge of me. I must operate fully pumped at a 100%! And it's up to me to ensure I'm operating in an optimal state of mind, body, and spirit as often as I can. You see, I want to make sure I'm fully present in every moment I experience and create. And I want that very same thing for you, Evolver! After all, how can we truly be present for one another if we're no...

Hey there, Evolver! It's so nice to catch up with you again, especially since the end-of-year holidays for 2022 are already here! Time certainly flies by. But even though this year has quickly begun transitioning out, I've still been having some wonderful thoughts about how I can help where needed. So here is a new blog post! Enjoy! You know, when I think of the holidays, I think of all those beautiful images of people laughing and dining, having lots of fun around grand tables with mounds of food and sparkling utensils and blingware. The festivities of a Hallmark movie scene pops into my head, and it makes me want to jump right in and start singing and dancing too! But then, being the hardcore realist I am, I quickly come to grips with the fact that many people don't fair so well during the holidays. One word then pops into my mind, depression. I think about so many people suffering through the holidays with tears instead of smiles. So, this blog post is for those pe...