(VIDEO) Just Do It! Aug 10, 2020

Nike. Colin Kaepernick. Believe. Stand Strong and Just Do It! Take a look at this video.

 "Doing what I love!"

 Christy

#Nike #ChristyDemetrakis #empoweredspeaker #theempoweredspeaker #ColinKaepernick #believe

 

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Make it your Own! Aug 10, 2020

I am still loving my membership to the YMCA. I typically participate in 5 group exercise classes per week, including Cardio Barre, Zumba, and Core. In April, the Y introduced a new class called Strength Train Together, a group class using free weights. I absolutely love this class and am seeing...

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Lesson Learned... inspiration Aug 10, 2020

Re-post from October 2016:

 I posted a quote by Oprah Winfrey on my social media sites today. The quote says “I’ve learned that you can’t have everything and do everything at the same time.” Now, I post a lot of quotes. I love quotes. If you’ve read my book...

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In God We Trust inspiration Aug 10, 2020

“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.” Psalm 118:9

 

It has been a few days since the election results and I have seen and heard a lot of comments from supporters of both candidates. I am one of many who was surprised (okay shocked) by the sea of red...

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Don’t pack more than you can lift. inspiration Aug 10, 2020

Early in my career, I worked at Ralston Purina Pet Food Company. I was based in Florida and our Region office was headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the difference in location, I often had to fly to Atlanta. At that time in my life, I had not yet learned the art of packing for a trip. I...

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But why am I afraid? inspiration Aug 10, 2020

In Part 3 of my video series on Transition and Thrive with Maria Tomas-Keegan, I briefly discuss the importance of understanding the root cause of your fear in the A.R.T. of Conquering Fear. Take a look.

If you want a sneak peak at the remaining videos, please visit The Empowered Speaker youTube...

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Just Ask... inspiration Aug 10, 2020

One day while walking near my neighborhood, I approached an intersection. As I came closer, I noticed a lady in a black SUV lingering a bit too long. I instinctively figured she must be lost. She had that look about her. As I got closer, we established eye contact and she said she was looking for...

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Observations from Alaska - "Live Your Best Life" inspiration Aug 10, 2020

During our Alaska land and sea cruise, James and I participated in several excursions. We had a nature excursion on a bus (2 hours of my life I will never get back) looking for moose and bears. Fortunately, the excursions got better as we threw axes, watched a lumberjack show (my favorite) and...

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