Meet Ruth & Danielle Myers Porter

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ruth & Danielle Myers Porter. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ruth & Danielle below.

Hi Ruth & Danielle, you’ve got such an interesting story, but before we jump into that, let’s first talk about a topic near and dear to us – generosity. We think success, happiness and wellbeing depends on authentic generosity and empathy and so we’d love to hear about how you become such a generous person – where do you think your generosity comes from?

We both have backgrounds in community outreach, and as black, queer, women we understand what it means to be counted out, or afforded less opportunities than other people. We ourselves have needed the help of community, and it was given freely, so we understand what it feels like to have help when we needed it the most. Thankfully we have been blessed and have made it our mission to live a life of purpose, guiding the way for other people who have not come as far as we have. We are generous because we cannot imagine living any other way-service is the rent we pay for existing (this is a quote we read somewhere, and it became our mantra).

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Get Lit Books & Things is more than just a bookstore and gift shop; it’s a haven for Queer folks, Women, POC, and Bibliophiles. Located in Moreno Valley, we’re a new and growing store, proud to curate a diverse selection of new and used books, gifts, and unique items that celebrate underrepresented voices. Why be othered elsewhere when you can be centered here?

Whether you’re searching for thought-provoking literature, gifts, book accessories, or simply a space that embraces inclusivity, you’ll find it at Get Lit Books & Things. From bestsellers to indie gems, every item is handpicked to resonate with our community. We also have a broad selection of books online, so if we do not have what you are looking for in store, we can get it.

We also host events to engage and empower local readers and creatives. Come by and experience the magic of a store that feels like home—because here, you belong.

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?

Seek out informational interviews from businesses that are already doing what you want to do. Even if you are afraid, do it anyway. Have an endgame, decide how long you want to try before you decide to try something else-do not be afraid to quit. For us, we decided two years would be our timeline, and in just six months we have already decided we have chosen the correct path for us.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

When we are feeling overwhelmed, we talk to one another or our therapists. We feel strongly about therapy for everyone as a tool for maintaining one’s mental health. For a long time, therapy has been considered taboo in many communities, and we feel it is time for everyone to accept the benefits of it. We are in a mental health crisis, and now more than ever, there needs to be an emphasis on healing our minds, just like we do our bodies.

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• Website: www.getlitbooksandthings.com.
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