We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lula James a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Lula , appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
I got my resilience from being sexually abused as a young teenager by a family member and treated differently from my siblings but I knew my worth! I hid my pain from others and kept a smile on my face because I said that I would never give up.. Being a Drill Sergeant in the US Army, taught me resilience as well. It set the stage for my life.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a collaborating author in two books, My Journey to Love, Chapter 2 and 365 Day Affirmation book. I was recognized as the top seller for Volume 2. I’m also the owner of two Airbnbs, one located in Stone Mountain, GA called (Lisa’s Mountain Escape) and Jackson, MS ( Lisa’s Home Away from Home became a LLC in Jackson, Mississippi). I am a travel agent that is available to book all of your travel needs.. I am a National Mobile Notary as well. I also model and act in Atlanta and was chosen to walk the runway in Hollywood, CA this past October 2024. I received several callbacks from casting agents in California. I am currently in the process of pursuing a government contract in Haiti for 1 year. I get excited about spending time with my family. Tomorrow is not promised, so I treat each day like it’s my last! I love dancing, comedy shows,concerts, and roller skating. My Vacation Rental in Jackson, MS. I love everyone, for color is no option! I’m a caring and nurturing woman who trusts first until you show me otherwise. I’m very empathetic. I’ve learned to open up to individuals though I’ve came through the storm. I am a walking testimony.. I survived mestatic breast cancer in 2018 and brain aneurysm in 2019. I had to learn to walk and talk again, but look at God! He has blessed me tremendously. I don’t like the words ” I’m sorry that happened to you”. I rather hear you say , ” I’m glad you are still here! For I am a Warrior…
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Patience, values, and trust. My advice to others is that no matter what you may go through, know that you are not alone. Talk to someone, when you hold it in like I did, you become withdrawn from everyone. I’m a people person but I became a loner! Share your story because you may not know who you are helping!!
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
God has been my key source because without him, I’m nothing! The military has helped me discover who i am and the many qualities that I possess.
Contact Info:
- Website: Https://faithkeepsyoualive.com
- Instagram: Its_me_lovely2
- Facebook: Lisa James
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