In this episode of “Transform Your Mind to Transform Your Life,” podcast host Myrna Young interviews Sasha Smith, author of “Life of a Young Entrepreneur.” Sasha shares her inspiring journey from Jamaica to the United States, where she overcame challenges and learnt how to develop an entrepreneur mindset and built a successful entrepreneurial career. She offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things. Sasha’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Download the podcast to gain insights and motivation for developing an, entrepreneurial mindset.
Entrepreneur Mindset: Maintaining a Positive Attitude
In “Life of a Young Entrepreneur,” the author shares her remarkable journey of overcoming challenges and developing an, entrepreneur mindset. One key turning point in her path was when she arrived in the United States with only $40 to her name. Despite the setback of a promised job falling through, Sasha didn’t give up. Instead, she learned how to braid hair and started selling her services to earn money. She then used her earnings to buy groceries and cooked food to sell at a flea market, ultimately making $450. This experience taught Sasha the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Sasha’s story highlights the power of a positive attitude in developing an, entrepreneur mindset. As she explains, your attitude determines your altitude. When you approach opportunities with a positive and uplifting spirit, people are more inclined to help you. Sasha’s journey serves as a reminder that anyone can achieve success with the right mindset and unwavering willpower.
Sasha’s Jamaican roots have played a significant role in shaping her path as a young entrepreneur. The Jamaican spirit is known for its resilience and determination, and Sasha embodies these qualities in her journey. Coming from a scenic hillside in Glengoof, Sasha discovered her passion for cooking at the young age of five. This early interest in helping others and bringing happiness to people’s lives laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial endeavors.
Sasha’s story is an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women of color. She proves that with determination and a positive mindset, there are no limits to what you can achieve. Sasha’s success in owning a food truck, multiple properties, and her dedication to helping others through her charity, the Young People Rise Foundation, demonstrates the power of the Jamaican spirit in overcoming obstacles and creating a better future.
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Developing the Entrepreneur Mindset: Empowering the Next Generation
As an entrepreneur, Sasha understands the importance of empowering the next generation. Through her charity, the Young People Rise Foundation, she mentors young kids and adults, guiding them towards a better tomorrow. Sasha believes that everyone has something to offer and that starting from where you are is possible, regardless of financial constraints. She emphasizes the value of financial awareness and teaches young people how to grow and succeed, even with limited resources.
Sasha’s dedication to empowering the next generation extends beyond mentorship. She plans to build three Boys and Girls Clubs in Jamaica, providing a safe space for children to learn and grow. Her goal is to create opportunities for young people to realize their potential and shape a better future for themselves and their communities.
Conclusion
Sasha Smith’s journey as a young entrepreneur is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and a positive mindset. Her story serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women of color, who may face unique challenges in today’s dynamic business world. Sasha’s emphasis on embracing challenges, maintaining a positive attitude, and empowering the next generation highlights the key ingredients for developing an entrepreneur mindset.
As Sasha continues to make a difference through her various entrepreneurial ventures and charity work, she reminds us that success is within reach for anyone willing to put in the effort and believe in themselves. By following her example and embracing the Jamaican spirit of resilience and determination, aspiring entrepreneurs can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. So, let Sasha’s story be a beacon of hope and motivation for all those seeking to transform their lives through entrepreneurship.
Out of the Snares, a story of hope and encouragement is a book written to encourage women of color who were born in lack. It showcases my, personal growth, journey and how I got, out of the snares, of poverty and, child abuse.
This is my interview on the Books of the Month show on www.ptwwntv.com
Listen to the interview:
Introduction to Out Of the Snares
Myrna – I am a, life coach, I host a show on the preach the word television network called Transform Your Mind to Transform Your Life, one of the reasons that I wrote the book, Out of the Snares, is because I believe and I wanted to encourage women that it is not where we come from, but where we end up that’s important.
It’s also the only way that we can go through that transition like from a caterpillar to a butterfly is if we allow the things that happen to us in life help us with, personal growth. We should use challenges to transform ourselves and for our, personal development.
So, the book, Out of the Snares, is basically a story of my life. I wrote it from a, life coaching, perspective with 10 principles of, life experiences, that happened to me and what I learned from those, life experiences.
I’m a, life coach, but I do most of my coaching on my show Transform Your Mind. It is a radio, podcast and a television show.
Dr O.C Pringle: You’re doing it all sister Young, you’re doing it all right and so of course your inspiration would be your, life’s experience, and, child abuse. let’s talk about that.
Out of the Snares of Child Sexual Abuse
Myrna: I was, sexually abused, as a child in Guyana by a family friend. He was technically my Godfather, but being from a third world country, a very poor country and he was very rich.
We would call him a, pedophile, he showered me with a lot of attention, and bought me a lot of gifts and then took advantage of that.
I didn’t realize that we were doing anything wrong until I became 13 and started having Boyfriends.
DR O.C Pringle: Until you became what? Wait how old were you?
Myrna: This, sexual abuse, began at age 10.
Dr O.C Pringle: Wow did anything ever happen to this guy?
Myrna: No, because like most children I didn’t say anything about it. I told no one. This book was my first experience talking about it and I in my 40’s when I wrote, Out of the Snares. My dad read the book and was very upset that he did not know this was going on.
Children carry a lot of shame regarding, sexual abuse, I still carried shame when I wrote, Out of the Snare. As you can see I used my maiden name Trotman for the author name.
Dr. O.C Pringle: So, you placed Myrna Bernadette Trotman on the cover of the book, because you didn’t want people to know it was you, but your picture is on the cover!!
Myrna: I started to release shame when I started talking about the, sexual abuse, and when I learnt that children can’t give consent for sex. So whatever guilt and shame that I had attached to my, sexual abuse, I released it.
Dr O.C Pringle: Well listen it worked out for your good, but all things work together for the good of them that loved God and are called according to his, purpose, so your, sexual abuse, worked in your favor. You were able to redirect that energy into something positive where you’re helping people all over the world. You’re on radio and on television, yes you are some kind of a woman.
Out of the Snares, a story of hope and encouragement
Myrna: Out of the Snares, is made up of 10 principles in life that we should live by:
Keep Your, Vision, in Front of you– Dare to dream big dreams and understand the principles of vision casting.
The events in your life whether good or bad, work together for good– God said I know your expected end. Stay the course; don’t give up until you win.
Let the, Universal Laws of Attraction, the, Laws of Intention, work for you– Ask and it will be given unto you.
Have a, Positive Mindset– Take control of your thoughts and attitudes. Get rid of ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
Use what you have in your hand– You were created with a purpose; God gave you the skills and talents you need to complete your task. Stop waiting for the right time.
Be intentional about your Growth– Be proactive, be intentional, build on your gifts, and continually improve.
If you build it, they will come“ Be a servant first.
Find your Passion– it is the Fire in your belly. Become conscious of what lights you up. God put that Fire in your belly as a beacon to achieve your purpose.
Love– it is what makes this Human experience worthwhile. Love yourself first. Love is spirit, God is spirit.
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