This months woman in the spotlight is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana who now resides in now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been described as one of the most prolific speakers of all times. She speaks with passion, compassion, authority and simplicity. Moving people into their greatness is her purpose and speaking is her platform. Her name is Latrina L. Johnson and she is CEO of S.A.M (Speaking Above Mediocrity), LLC and Author of Change your Life By Changing Your Mind.
Latrina is the author of Change your life by Changing you mind. She wants to give to you the tools to make your dreams a reality. God has qualified her to be a culprit to significantly enhance your life. She believes success first starts in your mind and not to let your greatest thought cause you to be an underachiever. I recently had the
pleasure of interviewing this dynamic motivational speaker and am happy to be able to share a little about her with you.
W2W: Latrina you are a well sought after Motivational Speaker. What tools do you share with others during your speaking engagements that you feel will help them be successful at seeing positive change in their lives? Latrina: First have a positive attitude believing you can have the desires of your heart. Every manifested action is first a thought in your mind. Channel your mind on positivity and productivity.
Second Immediately eliminate all negative persons in your life. Negative people speak negative words and actions into your life aborting your dreams. Don't allow assassins to be in your circle of friends.
Third Appreciate every moment that you're alive. This is a unique gift from God allowing you the opportunity to create a life filled with success and joy. Have a sense of gratitude.
W2W: Do you have any words of advice to share with women who may have been given a vision from God, yet have not had the privilege of seeing it fulfilled in their lives? Latrina: "Write the vision make it plain, though it tarry it will surely come" FIGHT! Don't ever give up on the vision God has given you. Keep trying. All successful people fail before they become a success. Failure is the opportunity to perfect your vision. It will happen if you continue to press forward despite your trials. Life happens to us all. It's how you handle life occurrences that will determine a life of defeat or one of victory.
W2W: When I read your story it made me think of a phrase I often hear, "what satan meant for evil, God can use for good. Such in your case when your life took a surprising turn on July 27, 2006 when you came face to face with a gunman while at work who forced you into a secluded room. God spared your life for a reason, will you share with our readers how that traumatic experience changed your life. Latrina: I live each day as if it is my last, because it just might be. I love sooo much deeper, faster and I forgive all offenses. To have your life literally weighed in the balance is truly life altering. I give of myself liberally. I live life with a sense of urgency to get "it" done. My time on this earth will expire and I want to make sure I lived. I do not want to go to my grave with my gifts, talents and anointing still buried deep inside me.
W2W: You are author of the book "Changing your Life by Changing your Mind", tell us a little bit about it. Latrina: This is an awesome book! This book will uproot thoughts of degradation, complacency, laziness, fear and doubt then replace them with thoughts of upward mobility, optimism, urgency, relentlessness, strategies, purpose and determination. This book will teach you the power of your thoughts! Most importantly this book will teach you how to discover your purpose and how to manifest it.
W2W: Latrina what’s next on your agenda? Do you have more books coming out? Latrina: Right now I am mentoring/ coaching individuals as well as groups on how to have a fulfilling life based on spiritual principles. Also I have studied 4 couples over 25 years learning what it takes to make a marriage successful. Each couple has been married for at least 30 years allowing me the privilege with great insight to coach others on how to maintain a wonderful and happy marriage.
I am also working on my next book that will teach how to make a marriage last and the importance of marriage.
W2W: What would you say to young women today who feels called into ministry? Latrina: Allow God's manifested glory to be revealed through you, it is your reasonable duty. If it wasn't for God, you wouldn't be here.
W2W: In closing what can we be in prayer for your for Latrina? Latrina: Pray that I always walk in obedience according to God's word.
Woman2Woman Lounge would like to sincerely thank Latrina L. Johnson for granting us this interview. You can read more about her or to order her book visit: http://www.freewebs.com/latrinaljohnson
Sherri Walker, Editor
Woman2Woman Lounge, & co-Founder of
Moms Working for Kingdom
http://momsworkingforthekingdom.org
