Ms. Mathews chronicles her journey from her inauspicious early years to fulfilling her passion for entrepreneurship through becoming a successful, savvy businesswoman in the skin and wellness industry. She shares the many challenges of institutional age, gender and racial discrimination and other pervasive, deeply embedded and historical road blocks to minority and women entrepreneurs, which she encountered and had to overcome in pursuit of the necessary financing for her business. “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions” inspires and captivates you with how she applied her life lessons learned to build a multi-million dollar business. She takes you along the pathways of her life, illustrating how she did not allow her many challenges to derail or defeat her as she pursued the dreams and visions God had given her. She draws you in by detailing how she used her proven Six “Be Encouraged Godly Principles” to help her become a professional, knowledgeable and highly sought after consultant and businesswoman. Edna provides unfailing biblical principle and powerful, winning business and leadership expertise that she gained through success as a business developer, consultant, educator, speaker and powerful presenter as sources of encouragement to others pursuing their dreams and vision. Written with stirring, natural imagery and in an inspirational style of writing, “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions” gives a compelling, real life account of “refusing to-be- counted-out, and, overcoming ‘the-odds”. For more information on the author or “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”, please visit ednawaynemathews.com or Encouraging Life Enterprises at encouraging life@yahoo.com. The book is available for purchase in paperback for $13.99 and ebook $5.99 at ednawaynemathews.com, Createspace.com, Amazon.com, and other retail outlets.
Edna Wayne Mathews knows how to… Be Encouraged! Live Encouraged! and Stay Encouraged!
Edna Wayne Mathews Bio
Edna has been featured in popular industry magazines, as well as nationally known publications such as Jet and Ebony Magazines. She has been profiled in Black Enterprise Magazine, as its “Outstanding Entrepreneur”, and in Milwaukee Magazine’s “People of the Year” edition. She has shared the story of her business success through appearances on CBS, NBC, and ABC television networks. Edna has been a consultant to local, national magazines, newspapers, and other media outlets.
Edna Wayne Mathews knows how to… Be Encouraged! Live Encouraged! and Stay Encouraged!
TESTIMONIALS
“I could not put the book down. I was blessed by the six principles. I’m putting those into practice. I was blessed reading it”.
– Dr. Michelle Johnson, Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation; Director of the Rehabilitation Robotics Lab
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“Readers, you are in for a divine blessing! Many years ago, Edna mentioned that there was a book that God was telling her to write, and I am excited that she has finally accomplished that, which she has been lead to do, publishing her book, “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”. As she has been inspired to share this work with us, to help us to have the courage to pursue our dreams; let us apply these powerful nuggets of wisdom that she offers to fulfill God's plans for our lives.
Edna is a truly gifted, intelligent, compassionate entrepreneur, and woman of God. .An anointed teacher, and ministry leader in our church. Edna has shared the foundation of faith with many throughout the years. She not only shares her revelation knowledge with others, as she does in “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”, but is always available to pray a prayer of faith with you, through whatever situation you may be facing. .It is clear that she continues to spend much time alone with 'my Father, and we benefit from the fruit of her study time”.
– Joyce Feaster, HR Corporate Officer
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“After editing and then closely reading the book, I can attest that “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”, is not a “vanity project”. It is a well written journal of Ms. Mathews’ journey from a rural Louisiana childhood, to successful careers as a teacher, social worker, high-fashion model, and finally, the realization of her dream as an entrepreneur. Weaving a wonderful thread through her faith-led life journey, are well used scriptural references that she used to guide her to achieving her entrepreneurship dream. .I am certain that they will inspire and also guide you.
Read the book and feel the love and encouragement. Flow through it, keep it by your bedside - and maybe, just maybe- it will help you to “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”.
– Willie Rivers, Retired Corporate Executive
“Edna is a spiritual mentor! Her light of love is so very bright and inviting. In this book, Edna shares her life journey with the reader and simultaneously builds their confidence based on the word of God. Quickly, one can become complacent, and reluctant, to walk in their divine destiny as a result of fear, lack of knowledge, and negativity. In this book, Edna discusses how she overcame numerous obstacles in her life; as a result of her faith, encouragement, and affirmations from the Word of God.
As I read the book, I felt an awakening in my spirit., It helped me to identity what gifts lie dormant that I could resurrect, how I can help others, and walk out the will of God for my life. “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”, will tug at your heart, inspire you to dream big, and motivate you to capture your vision and bring it to life”.
– Melba Redmond, RN, MSN Nurse Educator
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“Edna Mathews is an example of God's grace in motion. Her spirit shines through her bright hazel eyes, and just by being in her presence. She is an inspiration to me as one of her many spiritual daughters.
“Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”, gives us a glimpse into Edna's life, by showing us how God's grace has always been with her. When I read the book, Edna's stories show me that God is with all of us.. “Be Encouraged… As You Follow Your Dreams & Visions”, gives you the strength to pursue your dreams, even when life throws you unexpected curve balls”.
– Jennifer Ward, Grants and Contracts Analyst