Carla R. Cannon-Lawrence, The Trailblazer
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Are you ready to learn how to start your own business without breaking the bank? Here’s how…
In today’s message I am encouraging you to press through the pain to unlock your life purpose!
Learn how to experience lasting success in your business by applying these 5 principles!
As we all prepare to hopefully transition out of what has been a year long pandemic filled with many lows and transitions, I invite you to look on the bright side at all of the lessons you have learned within these past 12-months. Many of us have been exposed to an inner strength we never […]
This blog includes 10 productive things to do with your stimulus check rather than wasting it on things that depreciate in value once purchased.
Are you struggling to foster healthy relationships? You are not alone! In today’s blog you’ll learn the key to establishing healthy and lasting friendships!
There are times in life when we must make the decision to put ourselves first. As women we tend to put everyone else’s needs, desires and wants before our own and I am here to tell you, No more! Not long ago I made a decision that left a few people upset with me. With […]
Throughout this journey called life, you are the one person you will never be able to get away from. Therefore, it is imperative that you learn to fall in love with who you are and be kind to the little girl or boy that resides within you.
With new social media platforms on the rise such as, Clubhouse that is always live and popping, I thought now was the perfect time to share strategies I’ve used over the years that I have found to be helpful. In case you haven’t heard, Clubhouse is an audio-based social media app that allows people to […]
I was in a coaching session with a client today assisting her in ways to break the cycle of not finishing what she starts. Then suddenly out of my mouth came the words… FOCUS TO FINISH! Immediately those words resonated with my client and I noticed she had experienced an AHA moment and a new […]
In life we all make mistakes and honestly that’s how we growth. Unfortunately if we grew up in toxic environments where everything we did was critiqued and we were criticized for it, we may find ourselves as adults doing the same things to ourselves (and others) that was done to us. I recently made a […]
What is the theory of an inner child? To me it is the general idea that we all have a childlike aspect within our unconscious mind. The “Inner child” can be seen as a ‘sub personality,’ a side of our character that can take over when we are faced with a challenge.” The inner child […]
As a Business & Lifestyle Strategist I have had the honor of teaching women all across the country on how to unlock their perspective, unleash their potential and get activated into purpose from the pulpit to the marketplace! I specialize in teaching women how to profit from their passion while getting their message out to […]
I’m sure you can agree that 2020 brought about many surprises for many of us including being quarantined, job losses and transitions, deaths, police brutality and much more. However, today I’d like to invite you to refocus your attention on all that has gone right for you this year. It’s much easier to focus on […]
In life we all should desire to grow and evolve into the person we were created to be. Transformation can be a tough process because it requires reprogramming as well as transition. On yesterday, I taught from this topic on my Women of Standard platform during our weekly book club discussion and I shared that […]
As an entrepreneur myself, trust me I totally understand the stress that comes with establishing harmony in your personal and professional life.
As a creative I know what it feels like for your mind to constantly be on go. It is close to midnight as I write this blog however, I made a commitment to myself to release a new blog every Monday and I vow to honor myself by making good on my word.
Have you ever struggled to have an important conversation with someone you loved? Or perhaps it was with a co-worker or boss. Having difficult conversations
Yesterday we celebrated Pentecost Sunday and I honestly feel this day couldn’t have rolled around at a better time. Pentecost Sunday is a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of Holy Spirit by the early church. John the Baptist prophesied of the first Pentecost when Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire […]
Have you ever found yourself struggling to overcome the pain of your past? Maybe it was from your childhood, a failed marriage, poor decisions; etc. No matter the cause we all end up wounded at one time or another in our lives. The great news is we don’t have to stay there! Throughout my life […]
Prior to coming into the New Year many of us had our minds set on our own goals, purpose and intentions. However, 2020 had other plans for us that has now affected the entire world. Many have experienced job losses, been affected by the virus, had loved ones to pass away during this time; so […]
Have you ever walked into a book store and immediately became overwhelmed by all of the knowledge you have access to? This happens to me every time I go to Barnes & Noble or a local consignment shop here in the city where I live. Anyone who knows me knows that I find great comfort […]
For the last 9 years I have served as a professional Life Coach with a specialty in Book Writing and Activation coaching where I help others get unlocked, unleashed and activated into purpose from the pulpit to the marketplace. This includes spiritual, personal and professional coaching to help position purpose driven individuals to lead successful […]
Do you see the photo above? That’s what I plan to do a lot of in 2020; LIVE, LOVE AND LAUGH! I admit there were many times this year where I took myself way too seriously which led to me sucking the fun out of activities I should have been enjoying. Often times, we take […]
I know the holidays can be tough but I encourage you not to allow yourself to lay in the bed sad and depressed due to the lost of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, broken covenant with family; etc. Redirect that energy into your life purpose! Whatsoever you desire to accomplish or experience […]
Entrepreneurship is not easy, nor is it for the fainthearted. Being an entrepreneur requires leadership skills, mindset development, a strategic plan of action and more in order to run and operate a lucrative brand. Today I want to share with you 5 mistakes to avoid when starting a business: DOING IT BECAUSE EVERYONE ELSE IS […]
As the new year approaches we can often times begin to feel a little anxious while forfeiting the opportunity to focus on the remaining tasks that lie before us. I believe that 2020 is going to be a great year however, I must be honest and tell you that January 1 is not a magical […]
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Trust is a powerful word that many of us are guilty of extending to others without discretion. What I mean by this is, too […]
Parenting Made Easy…Is there really such a thing?
This is something we have all been taught but is it exactly true? We live in a society that teaches us to be counterfeits, hide our true feelings and put on a mask pretending to be living our “best life!” But what do you do when it all falls apart? What do you do when […]
One misconception when it comes to your dream is that someone else has to believe in it first in order for you to go forth. That is the furthest from the truth and here’s why… God gave the dream/vision to YOU not THEM! Now is the time to stop looking for validation and approval from […]
I’m sure upon reading the title you are like, Carla you have got to be kidding me! I can’t forgive them for what they did to me! Or perhaps you have tried and still carry resentment in your heart! My mission with my new weekly blogs is to share my heart with you in simple […]
What if I told you that all you’ve experienced up until this point was all apart of God’s master plan. The hurt, pain, betrayal, divorce, molestation and beyond were all designed to lead you to the feet of Jesus. My question to you is… DID IT WORK? Have you allowed all you have been through […]
Many of us struggle to live up to the ideals we see on television, social media as well as magazines and beyond. That’s why for some people whether they are in a relationship or not, days which are supposed to celebrate love and togetherness can only highlight how different, alone and “uninvited” we tend to […]
On December 22, 2018-January 25, 2019 the United States federal government shutdown occurred and was the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. It was the second federal government shutdown involving furloughs during the presidency of Donald Trump. People were forced to go to work everyday without pay. I’m sure you can imagine the individuals who […]
Scalability is one of the most important factors for entrepreneurs considering starting a new business or hoping to take a current business to the next level. Successful business growth depends on a scalable business model that will increase profits over time, by growing revenue while avoiding cost increases. One mistake I witness a lot of […]
Do you often find yourself daydreaming about the shoulda, coulda, woulda’s? You know what these are. Perhaps you say to yourself, “I should of hired a coach!” “If I did I could be much further than I am now.” Or maybe you have said, “I would do _______ if only I had _____________. The three […]
The Unexpected Guest: Will You Pass or Fail the Test? It is my prayer that this email finds you in great strength, encouragement and an abundance of joy which will get you through another great week! Sure, I used the word “another” when last week was one interesting and challenging week for me. I was […]
3 Ways to Remain Focused in a Distraction-Filled World Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” or “I’ll finish it as soon as I do…” I too have been guilty of putting off tasks for tomorrow what I could have actually completed today had I chose to remain focused and gave each […]
A Man Worth Waiting For Have you ever found yourself in a place where you felt as though you had been forgotten about or as though the promises of God would never become manifested in your life? Well, I’m sure at one time or another we all have felt this way but the […]
3 Strategies to Getting Un-STUCK! How long are you going to sit on that great idea? How long are you going to ponder & revise your business plan before you begin to implement it? Do you know that procrastination & perfectionism are two of the top ways many people remain stuck and stagnant only […]
Welcome to the official website for Carla R. Cannon where it is my assignment & great honor to assist you in identifying your purpose, encouraging you for the journey & providing you with tools on how to transition into the best you God created you to be & to do so unapologetically! Like many of […]
I’m sure you would agree that we all have something in our life that we need to rid ourselves of. Whether it is a bad habit such as lying, smoking, cursing, or willlfully sinning (such as fornication, masturbation; etc). As I was studying the book of Genesis I learned that Genesis is a book of […]
As a generation today we truly have become some of the most ungrateful people where it pertains to the area of being thankful. We drive past the homeless man or woman & we read about the millions of people losing their jobs everyday but we have food on our tables, jobs to go to that […]
I would like to begin by saying that “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 AMP). With that being said we are encouraged by the reading of God’s word not to focus nor be moved by what we see in the natural. See I believe we are […]
Today many of us are going through one thing or another. Some are dealing with abusive mates, some are struggling financially, some are frustrated with ministry, some are going through a bad breakup or divorce, some are dealing with disobedient children that may have seemed to have completely gone astray. Bottom line is we all […]
1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses”. Sometimes the pressures of life can so easily consume us if we are not on guards & continually filling our minds with the Word of God. Contrary to […]
In society today, there are so many things that demand our focus & attention. Whether it’s raising our children, attending functions, spending time with family, going back to school, supporting our leaders in ministry; etc. In the midst of all of these things we must not neglect our first love which is Jesus as well […]
You ever seen someone that you hadn’t seen in a long time but when you see them it is as though nothing has changed about them whatsoever? They still have the same job, drive the same car, wearing the same gear & talking the same talk. In our minds we are like, wow they ain’t […]
How long are we going to allow our yesterday to hinder our today? How long are we going to allow what people say bother us & hold us back? How long will we allow our flesh to override our spirit & keep us in a state of rebellion against the Spirit of the Lord? When […]
Every woman longs to be loved inspite of & not because of what they carry between their legs Every woman longs for a man to be intimate with them & not only just in bed To be held, caressed, kissed & protected is the primary key See, don’t act like this doesn’t apply to you […]
As a single woman myself I encounter various attacks on a daily basis. I not only get approached by men but women as well. My most recent trial (about a month or so ago) has taught me many things in which I am grateful for the lesson, however, I know it was designed by the […]
(Inspired by David Tyree) I believe that in this hour the Lord is truly trying to prepare us for something great IF we as people could only tap into what the Spirit of the Lord is saying to us. For many of us say we know the Lord. We profess Jesus with our lips, we sing […]
The Lord will come as a thief in the night. There will be a peace & safety then in a moment unforeseen destruction (ruin & death) will come suddenly as labor pains upon a woman with child, they shall by no means escape, for there will be no escape. We are not in darkness, brethren, […]
(Inspired by Minister Antonia Parker aka Mother Spirit/Wilson, NC) Life can often throw curve balls at us & can really give us a run for our money if we are not careful. Dealing with issues of life, our co-workers, supervisors, our family, death of loved ones, financial situations, personal issues; etc can all began to […]
(Encouragement for Single Women) Happy Friday ladies! I decided to end Friday off with a bang & speak with you briefly on not compromising & being the WOMAN OF STANDARD you were created to be! Know that you ARE beautiful! You don’t need a man to tell you that for your Heavenly father has already […]
Matthew 6:15 “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” It is important to me that I write via my experiences, that way many of you that may be experiencing some of these same things can be encouraged that you are not the only one going through & […]
As I look back over my life & the various things I have overcome I must truly not only take a moment & thank God for being Lord in my life as well as making all of my success possible, not only thank those that were there for me & who believed in me & […]
(You may read Genesis 37-50 for a more in depth understanding) I am inspired to write on this topic after reading the story of Joseph. For those of you that are unfamiliar with this story I will provide a brief overview for you. Basically Joseph was the son of Rachel & Jacob (whose name was […]
(~Inspired by my Pastor, Apostle Elijah Forte’~ I love you & thank you for a greater level of understanding for I embrace THE TRUTH) Often times we as people go through so much but if truth be told we fail to take responsibility for many of our actions. Everything bad that happens in our lives […]
(Inspired by Prophetess Juanita Bynum’s book: The Threshing Floor) Have you ever felt like giving up & as though you were at the end of your rope & you absolutely, positively couldn’t take anything else? You felt as though the next lie would kill you, the next trial, the next break up, the next person […]
According to Galatians 5:19-21 the works of the flesh are as follows: Immorality ( the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct) Impurity (contaminated) Indecency (inappropriate) Idolatry (worship of idols) Sorcery (use of magic) Enmity (the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something) […]
In the world today we see many people operating in various gifts for this is normal for the Word of God states in Romans 11:29 (KJV) ‘For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance’. The amplified version of this scripture states, ‘For the gifts and His call are irrevocable (meaning God never withdraws […]
Have you ever done or said something and immediately felt a nudge in your belly as to say, you shouldn’t have done that, or you shouldn’t have said that? Well, I believe we all have. Now many people choose to ignore this feeling, and others choose to obey, but either way they both bring about […]
Have you ever felt that you were being attacked on every hand, especially in the workplace? Not feeling appreciated nor being rewarded or recognized for your many contributions and daily sacrifices? Getting called into your supervisor’s office for ‘pettiness’ and often feeling as though you were being ganged up on? Almost losing your cool and […]
Prayer is vital in the world today. There are so many things going on in the world today that is truly out of our control. We no longer can afford to conduct ourselves daily with the same ol’ mindsets and doing the same ol’ things that we know are contrary to the word of God. […]
A Woman of Standard is a woman that refuses to settle for anything less than God’s best. A Woman of Standard is one that in spite of life’s trials or her various mistakes she may make, she refuses to walk with her head held down. But she walks with her head held high to represent […]