News! I'm the new Director of Operations!

In case you didn't know, I am now the Director of Operations for the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce. I'm excited to be a part of the team and I am looking forward to this new opportunity. 


With that said, I am always looking for Businesses to feature in our monthly newsletters. Email me for an appointment. I would love to come to your venue, office, or location to do a review with my photographer. Let's support each other and grow small businesses! 


"Find what you love and sacrifice for it."-Delesa J


Thanking God for all my blessings <3,


~Delesa J 

Check this out!

Please check out my client's new website: www.networkingnet.net. It houses all of your cities' networking events and mixers all on one convenient web page for you! Again that is: www.networkingnet.net.

~Delesa J

Congressman Joe Baca's 2011 Women's Conference Event

Please join us at Congressman Joe Baca's 2011 Women's Conference hosted by Cal State University San Bernardino. There will be great conference sessions and networking opportunities. Hope to see you there!

"Network to increase your net worth"-Unknown

~ Delesa J

Raffle Winner!

Thank you to all the participants of the 50/50 Raffle Drawing. We appreciate your continuous support.
The winning number is 554600!!! They will take home the $53 prize.

Remember to subscribe and check Delesaj.blogspot.com daily for next month's raffle drawing, tips on business, resumes, writing, and more!

Love you all!

"Find what you love and sacrifice for it."-DJ

~Delesa J

How to Defeat Your Fear of Public Speaking

Most of us secretly (and publicly) have a fear of public speaking. Rest assured you are not alone, according to various research studies and surveys, public speaking is the number one fear or phobia. 

So how do you defeat your fear (false evidence appearing real) of public speaking? I asked this question to my followers and friends on Twitter and Facebook. 

So here is the Social Media edition of answers by people who use to have the same fear and how they overcame it. Enjoy!

Facebook: 

Danielle F. - Sadly you never really do...u just have to speak publically more often.

Brandy F. - You just have to find a focus point in the audience and just do it....

Twitter: 

@CallmeKellsz_b - you speak....publicly and take a class. Also, if u have a speech to give, have someone record you rehearsing it, and then watch it and see what you're doing wrong. By the time ur ready to give ur speech, it'll flow, and ull be comfortable.

@DCreightonII - Start public speaking.

@eye_understand - #Toastmasters

@HairbyNedjetti - I took an acting class in '98 which gave me the confidence to overcome my shyness...it truly worked & highly recommended #shy

So my advice to you all (and my self) is like Nike's motto: Just Do It!

"Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you've got to say, and say it hot."
--D. H. Lawrence

~Delesa J 

We Made Front Page!

Check out Delesa J and Delesa J Writing Services on the front page of The Rialto Record Weekly!!!
So thankful and humbled right now. Get use to seeing our name in the media, cause we just got our second wind! Turning up the heat.

Check out the article here: http://rialtorecord.com/current-edition/

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you'll do things differently."-Warren Buffett

~Delesa J

50/50 Drawing

Time to have a little fun. Starting May 1, Delesa J Writing Services will start the 50/50 ticket drawing. Tickets are 1 for $1, 3 for $2, and 7 for $5. How do you play? Simple. Purchase a ticket, one half of the ticket requires your information and to be returned to DJWS and the other half of the ticket stub is yours. On May 15, check the Blog, Twitter, and/or Facebook to see if your number is chosen. The winner will receive 50 percent of the amount collected from ticket sales.

Rules and Regulations: 

*The winner will have one day to claim the prize. If no one comes forth, another number will be drawn. 

*The winner will also be notified by either email or phone call (or both)

*You must have your ticket stub present to claim prize

How to do it Yourself: Resume Writing and Business Workshops, act now!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to write your own resume? Delesa J Writing Services is giving workshops that will teach you hands on skills and prepare you to write that eye catching resume and to put you on the right track for starting your own business. Sign up today to lock in the $25 cost!!!

Learn How to Do it Yourself: Resume Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn how to write an eye catching resume? Well you don't want to miss this workshop! Now is a great time to learn, with the economy steadily dwindling a hot resume is a must to survive. 
Please join Delesa J Writing Services for our dynamic business workshops. Be sure to sign up for early registration from now till April 29!

This is an event you don't want to miss!

Delesa J Needs Your Support!

On April 10, 2011 we will be participating in 'The Walk for Kids' given by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. Please support us by joining our team CAPS (for free) and/or donating to the cause. Our goal is $150.00. Anything you can give will greatly be appreciated. Delesa J loves the kids! But as importantly, we love giving back to the community. Please help support our children.

*Delesa J is walking to support CAPS: Creating Aspiring Personalities for Success is a mentoring program aimed at developing strong positive character in children ages 11-18. http://www.CAPSforSuccess.org

To donate or join Team CAPS, Please visit: http://www.walkforkids.org/delesaj 


Ronald McDonald House Charities About Us:

About Our Organization

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is to provide comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California. Our vision is a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California was founded in 1977. Today our programs include five Ronald McDonald Houses in Bakersfield, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange County and Pasadena; a cost-free, year-round sleep away camp, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, that benefits children with cancer and their families; and two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at CHOC Children’s Hospital and CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital in Orange County. A sixth Ronald McDonald House is currently under development in Long Beach.

For more information on Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, please contact us at http://www.rmhcsc.orgor 626.744.9449.

The Walk for Kids™ is a 5K walk designed to raise funds and awareness for the services and programs provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. The 2011 Walk for Kids will take place in three locations on Sunday, April 10, 2011: Exposition Park in Los Angeles, Honda Center in Orange County and Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. A fourth Walk for Kids will take place on June 4, 2011 at the California Living Museum in Bakersfield. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the Walk begins at 8:00 a.m.

Awards will be presented to the individuals and teams who raise the most money to benefit our families and children and who recruit the greatest number of members to walk with them. A t-shirt will be given to every individual who raises more than $100. The following additional incentives will be provided to those who raise money at the following levels:

$1000+ - Walk for Kids Sweatshirt
$500 to $999 - Walk for Kids Water Bottle
$250 to $499 - Walk for Kids Baseball Cap

There is no cost to register as an individual or a team so please join us for a very special event!

The Children really are our future!

~Delesa J 

Overcome your FEAR Today!

Greetings to all of my Sonny Essence readers, known and unknown.
Overcoming your FEAR can be such a troublesome task. Many people find their fears to be the cause of why they have regrets in their life and the reason for their unhappiness but have you ever taken a moment to truly understand the word for what it is? FEAR= False Evidence Appearing Real.
I first heard the acronym for Fear in past FICS and business training. It just makes so much sense and is an important term that has stuck with me till this day. 
According to Dictionary.com fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Now notice the definition states that it is "a distressing emotion aroused by...".
Fear is a feeling that we conjure up within ourselves. We create our own fears and allow them to dictate our life thus making that emotion appear real. 
If you don't believe in the fear it cannot exist. Therefore, Don't let fear prevent you from living the life God has planned for you. 
We hinder our blessings when we give into our fears. Don't block God's blessings. 
Here's my testimony. 
On Tuesday night I arrived home from the gym. I decided to check my email before taking a shower and to my surprise I received an email from Demand Studios, the subject line read: You have been approved as a Demand Studios Writer.
Jumping up and down, my mind began racing at all of the possible opportunities that this position will open up for me. Immediately I thanked God then I updated all of my social media statuses with the news. 
Quick back story: A couple of months ago I past up applying to the same company for fear that I wasn't a strong enough writer or may not be what they were looking for. Don't judge me, I had the newcomer jitters. Look at what I would've missed out on if I didn't overcome my fear.
I figured the worst that can happen is I wouldn't be accepted and it would be on to the next company. By having faith and believing in myself and my work, I knew my worth and went for it. The newcomer jitters are gone and I'm on fire, I can't wait to get more No's so I can uncover my Yes'!
Bottom line: Don't let False Evidence Appearing Real prevent you from your purpose in life. What fear do you need to overcome?

P.S. I apologize for the delayed postings. I've experienced some great blessings for Delesa J Writing Services and I have been focused on how to prioritize my schedule and time constructively.


"Find what you love and sacrifice for it"-Delesa J (oldie but a goodie)


"...Working jobs you don't like to buy shit you don't need"-Fight Club (movie)


~Delesa J~

Release Party Recap

My official Release Party turned out to be a great success! I had my closest family, friends, and Bos fram in attendance. This is the start of great things to come for me. I was very excited to showcase my skills and passion to not only those in attendance but to the many people that unbeknownst to me are watching me. The event was awesome, it was definitely a night worth experiencing rather than me retelling the events. So that's exactly what I'm going to do, show not tell (a phrase I know all too well in the writing industry). See the slideshows below for the official pictures. Once again I would like to thank all of my guests that came out and celebrated my special day, with a support system like that behind me I have no limits as to what I can achieve! Love you all!

P.S. The after-party was another experience in itself, definitely one to make it into the BOS archives. Let's just say drinks were flowing, music was blaring, lights were vibrant, and bodies were dancing. I even came out of my introverted shell for one night and enjoyed being on the dance-floor. This was definitely a memorable night. I'm thinking there may be a Part 2 in the works: bigger, better, and BOSy-er! Stay tuned to find out and remember to keep your ear to the streets!

"A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position." -John Maxwell

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be” -George Sheehan

Find what you love and sacrifice for it!

Be blessed, 

Delesa J

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