Now Growing in Atlanta

This week I experienced another major life transition, but I was ready for it. I left my home. The condo on the Detroit river that I dreamed of when I was homeless and paid cash for was traded for business growth  and development in Atlanta, GA. I don’t have a home anymore but I’m not homeless. What a difference a new mind can make. That’s what I got when I lost nearly everything owned in 2008 and became homeless.

This new mind gave me the understanding that I have everything I need. I am never alone. I am loved. I add value to the lives of everyone around me. I will never be homeless again.

I wrote a poem earlier this year called “A Message of Love” and it is so profound that I am asserting great effort to make sure the world reads or hears it. This message was inspired by the healing work of Rev. Royce Thomason called “Transcending the Matrix.” When I trained with him last year, I did not realize that I was in the matrix myself but I was, and I  still visit on occasions. But now that I’m conscious, I can snap out of the illusion at any time. Transcending the Matrix has become my favorite healing modality primarily because of the easy self application.

Anyway, back to why I left my place of refuge. Sometimes you just have to move out of your comfort zone. You see I have been asking God to enlarge my territory. And he was, but I was staying in my safe space. After a few healing sessions, It became clear that I was supposed to move but I didn’t know where. I had not saved up money for the move nor did I have an automobile. The spirit of peace assured me that the time was now so I took a leap of faith, visited a friend in Atlanta for a week, virtualized the possibilities and here I am.

My first book signing was Tuesday night at Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore and tomorrow I will be hosting my first Global Google Hangout. I’ve networked with some cool direct sales and holistic health entrepreneurs and I’m implementing my VKI Atlanta growth plan. My corporate office remains in Detroit, MI where I will offer live and virtual coaching the third week of each month, but the other three weeks, I’ll be growing in Atlanta.

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National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

Every year during the week before Thanksgiving, the “National Coalition for the Homeless” and the “National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness” co-sponsor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. During this week, a number of schools, communities and cities take part in a nationwide effort to bring greater awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness.

She is supporting and will be participating in several events, including The Shelter Film Screenings and National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Discussions at Whole Foods Market Detroit 115 Mack Ave on n Monday, 11/18/13 6p – 8p at then on 11/20/13 6p – 8p at In the Black Suites 277 Gratiot Ave. Suite 600 as she shares her personal experiences dealing with and overcoming homelessness. More…

Moving Past Fear

When was the last time you travelled alone to an unknown destination? How did it make you feel? Are there other destinations that you want to explore but something seems to be holding you back from taking the next steps? Could it be that “fear of the unknown” has you in its grips? What do you feel you need in order to move past the illusion of fear in order to enjoy the amazing life God has planned for you if you only trust and believe?

A few months ago, Julie, a young lady I met on MySpace more than seven years ago invited me to speak at a conference for massage therapists in Montreal, Canada. The thought of this 8.5 hour driving excursion was exciting but scary at the same time. I’ve travelled all over the United States and have even visited Japan, however thoughts of everyone speaking French and my not understanding the language caused fear to creep up inside of me. I asked everyone I knew who had visited Montreal about their experience in order to hopefully calm my fears, yet the stories about not being able to order food in some restaurants because of the language barrier unnerved me even more. I was in bondage in my mind and needed to break free.

Fortunately, the same principles that supported my transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency would guide me to freedom on my journey to Montreal. The last thing I wanted was to allow my debut as an international speaker to be plagued by fear of the unknown. I resolved in my mind and heart that this was the opportunity of a lifetime and that I would be open for opportunities for personal and professional growth. I decided this temporary bout with fear was going to elevate me; not bind me.

The following is a list of the principles that supported my safe and productive travel to an unknown destination, and it is my desire that these same principles will support you or someone you love on a similar journey to a foreign place:

• Find a Place of Refuge: A safe place to lay your head at night is essential to your well-being and it gives you a feeling of comfort and security.
• Be Open to Opportunities: No matter where you go or what you do, opportunities for growth abound if we are open to them.
• Watch Your Mouth: The words you speak become your reality. You must speak the desires of your heart into existence.
• Surround Yourself with Love and Beauty: What you feel and see with your eyes is often absorbed like a sponge into your being. Choose to “be” love and beauty by surrounding yourself with the same.
• Look in the Mirror: When faced with conflict, looking into the mirror at your own reflection may reveal the source of the conflict and help you move past it.
• Count Your Blessings: Miracles and blessings are all around you and when you pause to acknowledge them, fear dissipates.
• Believe You Can: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 escorted by Claude La Vertu

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Women’s Empowerment Luncheon In Detroit

What do you get when two innovative women come together in unity to showcase the community’s best holistic health professionals, products and services? You get Spirit Filled Yoga Institute 2012 or was it the Better Me Luncheon?

What was described as an event within an event was actually an experience that was inspiring, entertaining and certainly empowering. I’m not saying this because I was the keynote speaker this year, I’m saying it because I stood there and listened to beautiful spirit after beautiful spirit as they proclaimed such. I know how I felt after watching massage therapist Tremaine Radcliff and def poet Malachi London step into their divine greatness as presenters. The energy was amazing and I am still smiling.

Be sure to connect with my sister’s on Twitter and Facebook. (@KBoydSFYoga, @fromthensideout)

When I visited my Facebook page after the event this evening I was greeted with this wonderful message from a FB friend and luncheon attendee:

Versandra, it’s always a pleasure to meet your Facebook friends in person! But meeting you today was life changing for me! I love, love, loved your story and your wisdom, knowledge, and power! It was like you & I (2 buddies from way back when) were the only ones in that room! You inspired us all, but especially me with your authenticity!

I love walking in my divine purpose and being an instrument of love and inspiration. Thank you God for allowing me to earn a living doing what I love, empowering women.

Spirit Filled Yoga Institute 2012 – The Better Me Luncheon

Spirit Filled Yoga Institute 2012 – The Better Me Luncheon. Author, Reinvention Coach and Creator of Ignite Your Imagination Retreats for Women Entrepreneurs will give the Keynote at this year’s luncheon. Call 248-761-4547 for tickets.

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Author Speaks Blankets & Scarfs at World Medical Relief Luncheon 9/15/11

For Immediate Release    

 

Josephine Jabara – Director of Development/Community Affairs

World Medical Relief Office: 313-866-5333 ext. 243, Cell: 517-652-3149

 

Detroit, September 15, 2011—The Blanket Relief for Area Shelters is the program that collects and distributes blankets for the homeless shelters and other human service agencies serving the homeless in Wayne , Oakland and Macomb County.

 

It is a community wide effort relying on individuals, schools, churches, business, and service clubs to collect money and new twin size blankets for World Medical Relief, which is the agency managing the program.

 

On Thursday September 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. World Medical Relief opens its doors with a special kick-off event to give more people a chance to become part of this crucial community program.

 

Versandra Kennebrew, local author and educator, will speak about how she became homeless and how she recovered. A lunch will be served.

 

It is a free event but participants are asked to bring donations of new twin size blankets or a monetary contribution to the program. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 313-866-5333 ext. 222 or by e-mail events@worldmedicalrelief.org

 

Without this program the homeless families, men, women and children do not have blankets to keep themselves warm in Michigan ’s frigid winters.

World Medical Relief hopes to distribute 18,000 blankets to 70 homeless shelters and other human service agencies in early November.

 

With its headquarters in Detroit , World Medical Relief was established in 1953 to address the needs of Korean War orphans. Over the years, the organization has expanded its mission by providing medical aid to thousands of underserved people in the Detroit metropolitan area and in over 100 developing nations worldwide. Please visit www.worldmedicalrelief.org for more information or to donate.

 

30-Days of Self Improvement: Tips for People in Transition #3

• Determine if you want your life or consequences to change and why?
• Are you satisfied with your relationship with your family?
• Did you complete school or are you a drop-out?
• Do you have difficulty completing tasks that you begin?
• Are you broke and have no options or remedy?
• Did your doctor tell you that you are at risk for a chronic disease and you still haven’t changed your lifestyle as recommended?
• Do you want to change your life because you want to live (Life Intensified by Vibrant Experiences)?
• If you answered yes, then write down your reasons why. Review your why often and commit to taking steps each day toward your goal.

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