Basketsbyconsuela's Blog

There is power in speaking life into your dreams or personal wishes.  At the beginning of the year, I was sharing with a friend that I wanted my business to be featured in the media.  First in the newspaper, then on the radio and last but certainly not least, on TV.  I saved TV to do last because I felt by the time I was in front of the camera I would be a bit more prepared and a little less nervous.   

It’s true when you’ve heard people say “be careful of what you ask for.”  The bible says to make your requests known to God.  Well from my mouth to God’s ears He heard my request(s). 

When I sent out my first Press Release in February to a local newspaper, little did I think that the editor would call me.   She not only called but asked if she could interview me.  She and her photographer came to my studio the week before Valentine’s Day.  It was good timing and perfect coverage for my business.  That first step confirmed that God was indeed listening to me.

On Thursday, May 7th at 7:30 a.m.  I got a call from an author and radio host, Antonio Smith his book is The Sellionaire.  He asked if I would be willing to come on his show the following morning.  For some reason, I didn’t hesitate to accept.   Again, I have to believe that God was in the design of this too.  The show’s producer sent me some info to go over around 9:30 p.m.  Wanting to be fully prepared, I was up late going over the info.   There is no mistake that the timing of this event coincided with business exposure for  Mother’s Day (okay God you do listen to prayers).

I arrived at the station with more than enough time to spare.  Even after missing my turn and being a bit delayed.  Actually the producer drove to a nearby landmark to meet and guide me to the station.   I greeted the host and briefly sat for less than 20 minutes.  Before I knew it we were ready to begin.  We walked into the studio to go on air.  I said a small prayer requesting the right words to come out of my mouth.  I didn’t want to stutter or stammer.  By no means did I want to be guilty of any repetitive ums  ums while speaking.  In less than 5 minutes they began the countdown and we were on the air.  

My mother would have been proud.  She always stressed the importance of diction and pronunciation.  We were never allowed to use certain words like “aint” or “gonna.”  All those times she corrected my and my siblings speech paid off.  When I heard the playback of myself on the air, I was pleased that I didn’t make any of those mistakes.

I am now preparing myself for my TV debut.  I’m thinking that will happen sometime in July.  Probably close to my birthday.  You’ll have to keep reading this blog or follow me on Twitter or Facebook to see which show I’ll be on.  Now that’s not conceit but belief and confidence in the power of the Almighty.  He truly knows the desires of each of our hearts if we only trust in Him.

Thanks again to Antonio Smith for paying attention to what God whispered in his ear about me being a guest on his show today.   Thank all of you for always listening to what I have to say, even when you’ve heard it before.

In closing, I want to say listen to your mother.  The power of the spoken word is so important.  From your mother’s mouth, to God’s ears to your own voice people will remember you for not only what you say but how you said it.

Happy Mother’s Day Mom, I paid attention:).  Love Consuela