My Passion is to Empower Women Winners
I hope to inspire you to live a faith-filled life, one that is full of hope, dreams, and an acceptance of who you are in Christ. I encourage you to be self-confident as you let your faith guide you in pursuit of the life God has planned for you.
Regardless of the phase of life you’re in—whether single, married, divorced, or somewhere in between—seeking employment, employed or retired—a parent, grandparent, empty nester, or something else, God has a plan for your life.
You can live a beautiful, God-centered life that is balanced and filled with grace, and that leads you to personal, professional, and spiritual success.
Hi, I’m Yvette
Writer, Encourager, Motivator
Ladies, I’ll share my story, but right up front. it’s important you know my ultimate goal.
I’m here to break the barrier of women feeling
unseen
unheard
unsupported
We can live a fulfilled, God-centered, God-focused life where our God-sized dreams become reality.
How I Got Here
I’ve needed encouragement to keep moving forward, and I know many others who need the similar encouragement.
My life has been and continues to be an inspiration to people…at least, that’s what I’m told. 😊
Let’s face it: life is hard. As much as I wish it weren’t the case, that’s the reality. So, what are we going to do about it?
Well, ladies, I choose to live a happy and abundant life.
God is my source; I Choose God and I Choose Me.
A Double Life
I’ve lived what sometimes feels like a double life.
As a career woman, I’m treated with respect in my profession. But it wasn’t always the case. I worked in 2 male-dominant industries: Software Engineering or Technology and Military Defense Contracting.
Despite these unique and influential opportunities, I was often treated as less than equal.
I’m a black, educated female. I can appear as opinionated when it comes to my profession. However, it’s more than my opinion; I’ve always felt an internal push to provide solutions for my team, the company, and our customers.
I understand the significance of the products we build and release for our U.S. Military.
I worked in Configuration Management and DevSecOps for over 20 years. I know my job pretty well at this point. I’m not here to brag nor do I have a big ego. You too can live with self-confidence and the humility to help and bless others.
I won’t bore you with the details, but “back in the day,” it was hard to speak up for myself.
I hear others talk about this as well, that women struggle to express their voice or lack advocates within many companies.
I’ve worked for several mid to large-size companies because I stayed with the product we built & released. Unfortunately, I experienced several years of being looked over, treated as though I didn’t matter, and other degrading behavior.
I learned to stand up for myself and to push up other women and men in the workplace. I’ve had mentors, coaches, and leaders who helped me in my career. I, in turn, was committed to helping others excel in theirs.
Here’s what a few people had to say about me:
During my time as studio manager I regularly leaned on Yvette as a deputy and any time she was directly or indirectly involved in something I knew it would get done with the highest quality bar possible. - Andre Balta, Cubic
As my manager, she consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our work and provided invaluable mentorship that propelled our team to success. Her guidance and expertise in configuration management were unparalleled, leading to repeated triumphs. - Joshua Edwards
Yvette has an incredible way to command a room and get people to focus on the task at hand. I've learned immensely from Yvette as she is a strong leader and impowers you to be at the top of your career. She is an excellent manager, leader, motivator and she will always have your back. She will be a valuable asset to any company and the people around her. I would happily work for her again and highly recommend her for foundations in leadership and management rolls. - Joanne Mungroo
Here’s the Double Life:
Early in my career, I felt led to start a women's group in our church.
It was a privilege to lead a fantastic group of ladies. The environment allowed the women to speak openly, freely, and honestly. I believe that’s the only way to live. It’s not about being rude; it is about having a voice. And that’s how I raised my four children.
I would listen to the ladies share the same sentiments I felt about work. They said things like:
Women aren't visible in the Bible.
They don't do much.
Men get all the credit.
Whether totally accurate or not, that’s how the women felt.
I endured similar feelings at work, and now, hearing this at church stirred me to find out if it was true.
I loved reading the Bible even as a child, and I didn't believe I was part of a faith that left women feeling the way I felt in my chosen career.
There had to be more.
Yvette Ward speaking at a Women's Event.
I Found Out There was MORE…
The Influence of Your Voice
I started studying the details of women in the Bible to "help the ladies in our church.”
I found that women in the Bible faced specific situations, were treated in particular ways, and were recognized for good and bad interactions.
Women in the Bible did have a voice and were celebrated; however, people didn’t openly talk about these women and their contributions.
My heart was so stirred with emotion that I started teaching about women in the Bible.
Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I realized it was up to me to make these Biblical women's voices heard for our women's group.
I shared the triumphs, joys, and struggles of the women in the Bible.
It was clear that Jesus treated women differently and better.
You also have a voice, and I’d like to help you find and embrace it.
One such writing is about Miriam. Her story is available in eBook form.
Developing Self-Confidence
As I studied and taught, I embraced God’s Word for myself. Knowledge is power when appropriately applied. I learned how to find the gold in my career through those Biblical principles.
I taught at church and applied the principles of scripture to my profession. My confidence in my abilities at work increased. I started to show up at work with more clarity, solutions, and a more powerful but not loud voice.
I can help you do the same; gain self-confidence and become more applicable and feel relevant in different areas of your life.
Empowered for Increase
The men in the organizations started to push me up as an authority, and my career blossomed.
In fact, in 2003, I received a Women of Color Research Sciences & Technology Achievement Award (my last name was Rubin back then) because a male manager in the company nominated me.
That was unexpected and celebrated; I received an all-expenses paid trip from Arizona to Tennessee. Wow!
The days of unequal treatment ended. There was no more withholding the technical work from me, treating me as a secretary when I was in a technical role. Neither was I asked whether there was coffee anymore. I left that career after nearly 20 years.
As an entrepreneur, I help women find their voice and excel in their professional careers and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Women are powerful; we have a voice; we do not have to step outside our character to show it. We can be who we were created to be.
Today, I use my skills to help my clients experience personal, professional, and spiritual success! You can have a God-centered life and business and enjoy financial independence.
Success in Life and Business
I’ve had an amazing yet fairly difficult life, and still, I stand strong. It’s primarily because of my spiritual life.
Those early years made me who I am today. God has led me and guided me throughout my career and everyday life.
I want to share my faith with you. I believe you will find an extraordinary strength to succeed in life and business by the Grace of God.
Having experienced many people and cultures, I want to show you that you too can have an amazing life.
Here’s What I Do Today
I write for my clients and myself, create an environment of training and support and consult with women as they progress toward success.
I blog to empower women because you can live a beautiful, God-centered life that is balanced and filled with grace and leads you to personal, professional, and spiritual success.
Using community, I inspire women and provide training. Women can connect for inspiration, encouragement, and engagement to help you grow in ways that improve your outlook on life.
I offer 1:1 consulting for women. You’ll take action to break through the barriers that stand between where you are today and what you want.
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