05: Turn Up the Adventure In Your Life with Denise Cliatt

Life is full of adventures, and we don’t know what’s coming next. We can have a plan for the future, but the unexpected is sure to come. It’s important to approach each new step with purpose. Join us for an inspiring conversation in today’s show!Denise Cliatt is a dear friend from our college days. She is a mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and author who lives in New Jersey. Denise has asked herself the question about what’s next, and she’s answered it in powerful ways. Her inspiring story teaches us all how to “turn it up” in life!Show Highlights:How Denise has tackled new things in recent years after a 30-year career with PrudentialHow Denise’s retirement came about in miraculous timing as she asked God to help her do more—right before COVID-19 hit the worldHow Denise’s post-retirement plan was changed because of the Beauty Counter businessHow Denise’s unprecedented success with Beauty Counter came aboutDenise’s newest endeavor with her business partner to encourage others in entrepreneurship, Twelves@12Why Denise, as a single mom, loves the flexibility and freedom that come with life as an entrepreneurHow God kept confirming to Denise that she was on the right pathHow Denise handles the fears that come with entrepreneurship and new leaps of faithHow Denise co-authored the anthology called Unstoppable Black Woman: Sisterhood EditionHow the book is uniquely structured to feature writings by more than 30 authorsDenise’s advice: “Be open to a different route than what you have planned, and never give up on your dream.”How Denise became a mom through adoptionHow Denise has battled mental health issues and looks forward to what’s coming next for her in lifeFinal takeaways from Denise, Gayle, and Tia: “Be open to how things can happen in unexpected ways. Keep moving forward and be positive.” Resources:Connect with Denise: Instagram and Facebookhttps://twelvesat12.com  Unstoppable Black Woman: Sisterhood Edition, a compilation by Donna Izzard