We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Davia Lassiter | Writer. Leader. Scholar.

For those who know me well … and for those getting to know me now … I love Beyoncé. I mention her in my PhD classes and papers as well as in my classroom where I teach leadership and business for WomenLead at Georgia State University. I was a keynote speaker at Total Abundance Summit in 2021 and my topic was all about Black women, corporate spaces, and “being Beyonce” — you can see it here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTK6IG02SiI). Read more>>

Jessica Zielske MA, MA, BCBA | CEO & Founder of Atlanta Behavior Academy

“Your best is good enough”. This affirmation is one I use with myself as well as others I lead or mentor. The need for us to be self-compassionate is ever present, and this encourages individuals to be kind to themselves, while also setting realistic expectations. It accepts that we all have limitations and different definitions of what our “best” is, and that our “best” will look different each moment, day, month, year, and season of life. It also re-establishes how we can define success. Read more>>

Kinyatal Jones | Podcast Host, Author, Inspirational Speaker, & Life Coach

Isaiah 43:2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. This scripture is my favorite quote. It has become the foundation of what I live daily. This scripture has unfolded before my eyes numerous times. Read more>>