LaQuita’s Toolbox

Shara is an independently licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Lock Haven University and a master’s degree in social work from Howard University School of Social Work.

She provides therapeutic support to enhance the lives of others through her specializations in grief, personality disorders, family trauma, compassion fatigue, military counseling, mindfulness mediation, ADHD, and anxiety. Shara also is a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider. Shara currently is the CEO and Founder of a consulting company called: ‘Journey To Licensure’ where she supports social workers through their licensure examinations combined with wellness coaching.

Recently, Shara’s company Journey To Licensure was featured in Business Insider. Shara shares with us her amazing journey of success. No matter the obstacle that was in front of her she never gave up, her focus was always on helping others. In the midst of her giving others what they needed for success, Shara was blessed with her own success in the most unexpected way.



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Do you trust the process? When writing the vision, we must understand the process. Understanding the process means TRUSTING the process. In the process, there will be times to take action, times to be still, times to seek guidance and it will always be necessary to be prayerful.

In the process, you will always end up where you are destined to be. Stay positive and keep the faith, this attitude is what will help keep you on the path to your purpose. Holding the vision in your heart is not only seeking God’s promises. It’s also trusting His process.

What do you see as the outcome of your vision? How do you embrace God’s vision for you? If things do not happen the way you expected, how do you embrace the thought of it being what you asked for?

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What do you want to see happen? What happens when you write out your visions? What does it look like when you write them out?

Join host LaQuita Monley as she discusses why you should write out your visions and how they will help you reach your goals. She will also discuss how knowing your values are your guide to what you have planned for you and your purpose.



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Do you know your self-worth and capability? Do you struggle with "what-ifs" and "why's?"

In today's episode, host LaQuita breaks down the two factors - capability and worth.

Knowing your purpose & who you are will help you understand the door of opportunities that you have.

Knowing your purpose & who you are will make you realize how worthy you truly are.

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Resources:

Tony Gaskins quote ~

Know Who You Are

Know What You Want

Know What You Deserve

And Don't Settle For Less



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Do you know who you are? When it comes to what we want in life, we must know who we are. If we want to go after our desires and success and happiness we must get to the root of who we are. Are we doing what we love or are we just doing it to occupy our time? Are we fulfilling our dreams or are we doing what others think we should be doing? It’s time to get to know you. Knowing who you are creates a path of opportunity and knowledge of where you should be in life. Knowing who you are means you know what business you want to work in, what success you want to achieve, and getting the happiness you strive for. Knowing who you are allows you to take part in things that will teach you lessons and be bigger and better in a situation that you didn’t think you could handle before. Knowing who you are reveals the power that you have to ensure that your next step will keep you ahead even if it looks like you’re behind.

Whose are you? A main part of knowing who you are is knowing WHOSE you are. Being secure and knowing that if we cast all our cares, we can be humble and know that everything will be okay. Knowing who you are means knowing that there is a higher power that cares and loves you and that will fulfill the desires of your heart. If you know who you are, and WHOSE you are, why worry?

Know you. Know your PURPOSE. As we discover our likes and dislikes, our strengths and weaknesses, and our way of thinking, we get closer to fulfilling our purpose. Your life, your career, and your dreams are all setting you up for your purpose. Everything that you are working towards is for your path of success. It’s for your path to purpose. How well do you know you? How are you preparing for your purpose?

Purpose. Your purpose is intended to motivate you and others to show what can be accomplished. Your purpose will lead you to lead others. No one's purpose is going to be the same as the next person but you fulfilling your purpose allows others to see that mountains can be moved. Success can be achieved. Dreams can come true. Happiness can happen. The purpose of life is a life of purpose. What is yours?

Every day, we seek what our purpose in life is. Our day-to-day actions, our memorable interactions, our impact on a person’s life, and vice versa. Our true purpose brings joy and keeps us motivated to want more and to do more. Our purpose not only brings joy to others, but to ourselves. We overcome trials and tribulations because we know who we are and we know our purpose strengthens us to become more than what is meant to break us.

Success and is not determined by how much money you have, the rank in which you hold at a job, where you are on the social scene, or how the “higher-ups” view you in society. Knowing your purpose and truly being yourself is success. Seeing something in others that they don’t see in themselves and helping them determines success and purpose. Knowing who you are in Christ and being the best you can be determines your success and purpose. Don’t allow what the world deems as high class or “it” to distract you from your purpose and helping others reach their potential as well.

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Do you know how to overcome fear in your life? Do you have the tools to push through when fear strikes?

In this episode, host LaQuita walks you through different strategies to overcome fear in your life.

Overcoming fear through transformation: Use motivation to push through the fear. Take action on where the fear is causing a halt in your life. Take action on what is keeping you from your purpose. Faith without works is dead. Along with our faith, we have to work for the change we want. We have to fight the fear that is holding us back. Your actions won’t look like anyone else’s so find your fear and make sure that you walk through the steps to overcoming it.

Let Go: When it comes to overcoming fear, you have to let go and let God. Releasing your cares and your worries and giving them to God means the fear of something is no longer a problem. Letting go and letting God means you’re trusting the process and you know your outcome and purpose will be fulfilled. The fear that you once had on your mind 24/7 is but a mere thought. Fear is not in control.

It’s You: Overcoming fear is knowing that you are ENOUGH. You are enough to fulfill the goals you are trying to accomplish. You are enough to understand that each problem needs a solution. You are enough that you don’t seek acceptance and validation from others to determine what your outcome is going to be. You are enough and you will always be enough. Overcoming the fear of not being enough in any aspect shows that you’re intentional about your growth and change. Knowing you are enough means you’re never giving up

Claim everything you want: Everything that you want to do, but say you can’t do: start saying you can. Start saying “I can start that business”, “I can achieve success”, “I can be happy”. When you start claiming what you can’t see, it allows you to actually take those necessary steps to overcoming fear and stepping out on faith.

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What’s stopping you? The first step to accomplishing your goals and achieving success is identifying what is holding you back. We have to understand and recognize the thing or things that hinder us. It’s vital to identify fear because it can be so heavy that we miss out on what could make us the best version of ourselves. Resentment for self and the “what if’s?” will stay if you don’t fulfill.



Let’s talk about it. When on your journey to success, are you identifying fear? What is your fear? Is it the fear of former experiences? Is it the fear of an emotional overload? Is it avoiding unfortunate circumstances? Is it the fear of something being too impossible to accomplish? Once you identify your fear, you come up with a solution in order to take the necessary steps to overcoming that fear or multiple fears.



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Have you ever found yourself defining your success based on fiction? The TV shows, the movies, the books, etc. Do you know what is shaping the thought process that is creating your reality? Who or what is defining success for you?

LaQuita Monley gives a personal story and shares her wake up call in hopes you can learn from her experience to snap you back into reality.

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What's the difference between you and others who are more successful than you are? Do you believe it's the one question answered everyday that separates successful people from the others. Have you ever thought about the most asked question pondered by successful people?

LaQuita Monely will reveal this one question that pushes successful people towards greatness. She will also give you tools to help you answer this question, so you can lead a purposeful life.

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When was the last time you looked at the totality of your life from a high level? Do you need help evaluating your life, your expectations, understanding your current season, or comparing yourself today to yesterday?

LaQuita Monley is going to provide you the tools to help you understand the importance of renewing your mind and how to make the necessary steps to shift your mind toward your success.

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