Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sierra Vital. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Sierra, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
When I think of how I found my purpose in life I think of 5 categories , but before I name the categories I must acknowledge that it is because of Jesus that I have found my purpose, seeking him constantly for wisdom, trusting his plans and not mine. My first category of finding my purpose was by taking the spiritual gift test, and if you haven’t taken one I highly encourage it . Scripture says 100% of believers receive a spiritual gift, and I was determined on how I can please God, yet serve others . I realized after taking the test , that I love to serve and encourage others and I realized humbly that I am strong in those areas and used that to my full ability. Second category that helped me find my purpose was my heart . In other words my passion , what was I willing to fight for or wake up early for every day . As for me my heart was fixed on all things fashion. Wanting to know more and more everyday, trying to find new opportunities, webinars, and color meanings. Being super grateful that God even allowed us to have clothes after everything ! Haha Third category of finding my purpose, was knowing my abilities. Meaning everything that God has equipped me with ! People skills, influential skills, business skills, and being and willing to be a student, and the good news of it all Is I believe God can randomly take nothing and turn it into something in your life. Meaning you might not think your able to do something, but God can say other wise and turn it into a ability. Fourth is your personality . My purpose was found in my personality . My self discipline being the most important . Knowing when to draw the line is what helped me discover my purpose . My personality in being an encourager and loving strangers and getting them excited about what I’m excited for . Helping someone finish the race, that is the type of personality I have that helped me discover my purpose! And to bring it to an end my last category, my experience . Which is in motion every single day, our experiences impact how we live and our hearts . And my experience has helped me with that. To be intentional, to be slow to speak and that helped me define my purpose confidentiality, and there you have it . I KNOW WHO I AM , AND WHO I BELONG TOO. S-spiritual gifts
H-heart
A-ability
P-personality
E-experience
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
So I am a small business owner of my brand BALANCED. In which we are evolving each and everyday and it is so exciting to see and be apart of . Like a flower blooming. Being able to watch the process is a beautiful feeling ! I think what’s so special about my brand is that I’m always constantly thinking of ways to better serve those who support me ! So what did my brand do , we added a curvy size section for the ladies and now after praying and waiting we just announced that we will be dropping a men’s line! That is what makes BALANCE special ! We are forever evolving and want you to be apart of it . ASK ME HOW ! WE LOVE COMMUNITY !
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I believe 3 areas that were most impactful on my journey of becoming who I am was one , being able to shift my mindset to being teach able. Not everyone is willing to be teachable . Some people think they got it down pack, but not me . I knew if I wanted success that I needed to be teachable. So I became a student and took notes on how to become a entrepreneur. My second area would be learning how to handle perseverance . I knew God created us to preserve through hard times but it’s another thing trying to practice it. But through prayer and scripture and remaining positive and not negative I overcame the doubt and obstacle that was put in front of me, and it was because I know God created me to get through it . Lastly I would say my influential skills. I am a natural leader and it is because of my Influence and love for people and community . I was never meant to do life alone, so having a community along my journey was a necessity for success in the making. The advice I have for others who are early in their journey , I would say is to remember why you started . Don’t give up in the middle . Envision the victory.
Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?
Developing the leader within you 2.0 by John C. Maxwell and a program from my church called “Launching Multipliers” written by Dr. Ken Horton.
These 2 resources helped my faith reach another level and my leadership skills .
Developing the leader within you 2.0 helped me understand that the key to leadership is priorities ! As for launching multipliers , that program is what helped me realize my purpose . Being comfortable with who I am and who I belong to !
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