Life is full of adventures, and we don’t know what’s coming next. We can have a plan for the future, but the unexpected is sure to come. It’s important to approach each new step with purpose. Join us for an inspiring conversation in today’s show!

Denise Cliatt is a dear friend from our college days. She is a mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and author who lives in New Jersey. Denise has asked herself the question about what’s next, and she’s answered it in powerful ways. Her inspiring story teaches us all how to “turn it up” in life!

Show Highlights:

• How Denise has tackled new things in recent years after a 30-year career with Prudential
• How Denise’s retirement came about in miraculous timing as she asked God to help her do more—right before COVID-19 hit the world
• How Denise’s post-retirement plan was changed because of the Beauty Counter business
• How Denise’s unprecedented success with Beauty Counter came about
• Denise’s newest endeavor with her business partner to encourage others in entrepreneurship, Twelves@12
• Why Denise, as a single mom, loves the flexibility and freedom that come with life as an entrepreneur
• How God kept confirming to Denise that she was on the right path
• How Denise handles the fears that come with entrepreneurship and new leaps of faith
• How Denise co-authored the anthology called Unstoppable Black Woman: Sisterhood Edition
• How the book is uniquely structured to feature writings by more than 30 authors
• Denise’s advice: “Be open to a different route than what you have planned, and never give up on your dream.”
• How Denise became a mom through adoption
• How Denise has battled mental health issues and looks forward to what’s coming next for her in life
• Final takeaways from Denise, Gayle, and Tia: “Be open to how things can happen in unexpected ways. Keep moving forward and be positive.” 

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Connect with Denise: Instagram and Facebook

https://twelvesat12.com  

Unstoppable Black Woman: Sisterhood Edition, a compilation by Donna Izzard