NaTasha Smith

Our nanny, Lili, is PHENOMENAL and is just getting better! [In our Life Challenge consultation], you made me say the things I already knew, OUT LOUD, which in turn made me fess up to myself about what I didn't realize was affecting my judgment in choosing a nanny. I had to take self-inventory and apply 'me' to my situation. I was being VERY picky in the wrong areas in choosing a nanny; I had to see myself as the nanny as opposed to the employer. I needed to find myself in the woman that I wanted and needed for a nanny. It's amazing how all this came to me because the self-inventory and looking for myself happened DURING the interview with her! Thank you again!  

I went to school and obtained my bachelors degree based on advice from a previous manager, with the intention of becoming a senior accountant.
 

After I spoke to Charlene about my dilemma about training people in accounting to be promoted over me, being passed over for promotions and not being paid what I'm worth, or being called upon to do the work with a promise of a promotion and raise that never came to fruition, she explained that I was not "honoring my spirit," meaning that I was not believing in my self-worth, and that settling was not an option for me. When asked why I was allowing myself to be treated like that, I didn't really have an answer. I just knew that for the last 10 years I had been called upon to do major accounting duties at various jobs without getting paid to do them, all the while being told that I wasn't qualified for the position. She also explained to me that while I was holding up my end of the bargain, they were not honoring their side of the bargain and that’s why I was left unhappy and unsatisfied; and if I didn't stand up for myself and truly believe in my skills and abilities, then nobody was going to give me what I wanted. After talking to Charlene and thinking, I realized that I was being taken all along, and I was not going to stand for it anymore.
 

I had employers calling me because I had decided to leave my position for that reason. I told myself that I wouldn't take anything less than a senior accountant position paying $80k, an income goal I had for years but never pursued, and wasn’t even close to making. A senior accountant position that I had seen advertised previously on Indeed popped up on my newsfeed again. While this job had been open for 2 months, I thought I would not be qualified because I did not have ALL the skills they were looking for. With my new attitude, I decided that I had the majority of what they were looking for and the only thing they could tell me was no. I applied for the job, and they literally called me the next morning to schedule an interview. Not only did I get an interview, but they were nice enough to try and accommodate me on my lunch hour (so as not to cause an issue with the job I was seeking to leave). The interview went so well that when I went back to work, I had the audacity to call my boss (who worked in another state) and give my two-week notice that day, without knowing whether I had the job or not. I've had interviews where I thought I had the job, and then they called and said that it was between me and someone else, and they were more qualified. This time was different, and I KNEW it. My boss came to me with the whole spiel of not holding their up end of the bargain and they would see what they could do about getting me a raise and such, which was just idle chatter to me at that point. Not to be swayed, I turned him down without a second thought. Less than 24 hours later, I received the call that I got the job and that my salary was starting at $88k!!!! I thought I was going to pass out!!! That was more than what I was asking for!!!! I had never felt so happy, fulfilled, and appreciated in my life!! I am now happy and employed with a GREAT company where I can move up, and I feel challenged at the same time!
 

I was in a bad place, but the advice Charlene gave me helped me to honor my spirit and know my self worth. I am a person that is very honest and gives great advice, but sometimes I need people to help me out in this area as well. Charlene did that for me. She listens and can actually ask you the tough questions that you may not be ready to answer but need to face. There is nothing to lose by talking to her about your situation, only knowledge to gain.
 

Charlene, thank you so much for helping me to see what a disservice I was doing to myself. You actually saw the potential and how smart I was, but because I had believed for so long that I was not qualified, I let employers just walk all over me when I would NEVER let that go in any OTHER aspect in my life. I appreciate the love and support.

After listening to Charlene, I always feel calmer. She gives me options for addressing the noise that distracts me. She makes me hold myself accountable but always in a supportive and nurturing way. Charlene knows the how, what, where, and who I need in order to succeed, because she has already slayed my particular dragons. As she scales her mountain, she always manages to stop, look back and make sure I am still progressing on my ascent toward MY inner peace. 

Charlene really shows she cares from the moment you open your mouth about your "going's on" to the last moment of your session. You leave feeling like you have the ability to utilize your existing tools within, with even greater "gusto"! I am looking forward to my next session with her to see my progress and experience the next level of awareness she will help me uncover about myself. Thank you, Charlene!!! Stay Tuned! 

I had the opportunity to work with Charlene E. Green, and I can say that the experience was very good. She was able to help me work through my personal issues and helped me see that the decisions I made so far is a part of my personal growth. 

I would definitely recommend her services to someone else, but I will warn you that you must be ready to work and be able to accept some hard truths about yourself. You must be honest and willing to share a little about yourself in order for her services to work. The experience was great and I feel that I am on the right path and my life will become better because of Charlene's help.  

WOW!!!!! That was mind blowing!! I finished a Life Challenge Consultation with Charlene and was so pleased with what came forth in the session. She knew just what questions to ask to help me get to the truth behind what has been dragging me down. She held up a mirror for me to see what I knew was there on some level but had been in denial about to a large extent. I feel refreshed and now have some tools help me get back to my real path. Thanks, Charlene!!! 

The Life Mission [Implementation] consultations I did with Charlene really helped me put things into perspective.  Her process forced me to sit down with myself and analyze my current situation and focus on where I would like to be both personally and professionally.  Before I met with Charlene, I had ideas about what I wanted to do but no clear plan of action or even enough courage to tackle any kind of plan. The questions she asked and the assignments put me in a place where now I can say I am resolved and excited about what’s to come.

Sitting on a dream of mine for some time now, I was purely blessed to have crossed paths with Charlene E. Green. Without even skipping a beat she immediately transformed me into mere confidence by simply pointing out what was always before me. 

Charlene unselfishly revealed to me all that I possessed with strong nurturing words of encouragement. Her words spurred a true sense in me that made me feel as if she had literally put both hands on my shoulders and turned me in the direct path of a destiny I chose to take. Due to her intricate way of pointing out details, it was a destiny I chose to embrace. 

I am forever in her debt and forever a fan of the abilities she possesses. Like a baby bird, I sit in wait for her to continue to feed me with more of her positive speaking, but like a mother bird she taught me better– she taught me how to fly on my own. Charlene E. Green is the truth and the truth always shines its light. 

Charlene has made an impact on my soul through her words and honesty in her book Building Faith and Character Through Life Challenges. This book has helped me understand that works without faith truly are dead. 

In order for one to become the person God created them to be, they must surrender all fear, learn to trust with their whole heart and most importantly have the faith of a mustard seed for the mountains they are trying to climb and move. 

Thank you again for the inspiration, and thank you so much for putting things in a simple format that is easy to follow, as well as allowing the reader to understand that in order to reach your true self, transformation is required and needed; no matter how hard or painful, we end up better in the end!  

Within the genre of "self-help" books (I've read a few!), Charlene E. Green's Building Faith and Character Through Life Challenges is the most profound and practical literary resource I have encountered. It is a great read--clear, logical, and full of personal experiences to support the guidelines Ms. Green has discovered/uncovered---applicable to everyone. Whether the reader be agnostic, atheist, Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist etc. etc.---something will resonate with that seeking person and make his/her journey more enlightened.
 

Ms. Green touches the core of everyday human experiences-- interpersonal conflicts, physical and mental illness, financial distress. Yes, this book offers a do-able guideline, a way to change one's thought processes and behavior habits so seemingly unsolvable situations become untangled.
 

Using problems, sufferings, desires as stepping stones toward enlightenment (as in living with joy, wisdom, compassion and courage), Ms. Green provides a method--using personal, honest proof, filled with humor scenes from her nitty-gritty life experiences.
 

This book is for the strivers--the seekers of effective and healthy ways to overcome life's challenges.
 

The concept of expanding one's consciousness to include others is an essential factor in Ms. Green's prescription to happiness. 

Charlene, I don’t know how to begin this message to you. Let me begin by saying, thank you, thank you, thank you! You are such an inspiration to me and I’m so glad that I found you! I cannot express how you have touched my life with your words! I just finished reading You Are What You Say You Are: Claiming Your Life’s Mission & Living Your Dream.
 

As I read YOUR words telling MY life story written in a way that I couldn’t articulate if my life depended on it, uncontrollable tears began to flow down my face like a broken levee! I sat there reading, crying, and texting my husband to tell him how much of an inspiration you are to me. I cannot say OMG enough! YOUR self-help book has inspired, motivated, and literally changed my thought process about my career mission! I have a new mindset, confidence, and swagger about myself, TODAY, that I didn’t have YESTERDAY, and it’s because of YOUR words! 

First, I have to tell you that...I got just a little more than half way [You Are What You Say You Are: Claiming Your Life's Mission & Living Your Dream] when I had an EPIPHANY!!! You wrote about knowing the difference between your heart's passion and having a strong interest in different things. This has been my biggest issue to date, but I truly believe I've figured it out! I know what my mission is and yes I would, and have done it for free many times throughout my journeys! It's who I am... 

Being of service to others comes naturally for me as it is one of my God-given gifts! I'm more than interested, but truly intrigued with health/wellness... specifically nutrition. I've enrolled in school and working on my personal journey right now. You have a way of putting things that helped me with MY perception of MY life and MY journey. Your circumstances, therefore your journey, is quite a bit different than mine... but when I got past the comparisons, the understanding that I was left with is that: Regardless of, or due to, my history, I too have a mission that is my own! I am overwhelmed with excitement and confidence that I'm on the right path. 

I created a plan that aligned with my purpose. Was I scared? Yes, I always play it safe. Charlene helped me create a map. There was sheer terror in my voice. Her direct approach and no-nonsense demeanor spoke to my soul. She communicated directly to my heart and, more importantly, to my spirit. Finally, Charlene suggested I keep a journal to help me work through my feelings. At the end of [another] session, I had a revised plan. I felt comfortable with the next steps. The moment I veer off to the side, Charlene is the fog horn that guides me back on course to make it to my destination.

Every single suggestion she gave me put me here: Now I'm freelancing for a local newspaper, preparing my studio, quitting a 9-5 job to pursue my podcast/YouTube channel. 

If you are serious about changing your life and reinventing yourself, [the] Advanced Coaching Package is worth it.

I was having some difficulty figuring out the next step in my life. I tried to figure it out on my own by doing all sorts of meditation, grounding, and journaling, and although these modalities helped, I kept coming back to the same confusing conclusions.

I knew that I needed to get myself out of it, but I didn’t know how. I didn’t even know who to speak to because I felt what I was carrying (mentally) was too heavy for a family member or a friend, so I just continued to try.

One day on Instagram, I read one of Charlene’s posts:

“Don't let the presence of discouragement turn into absence of effort.” This hit me in my gut. The post stayed with me, and after a few weeks, I finally felt that I could articulate how I felt, so I sent Charlene a message. I wrote her an array of feelings, and I tried to be detailed as possible because I wanted her to understand where I was at in my life. Truthfully after I re-read my message, I felt like I was all over the place and was a little embarrassed, but Charlene's response was one of comfort and understanding. She has a way of speaking to me; she can tell the hard truth in a caring manner, and I need that. I need people who have my best interests at heart.

After speaking to Charlene, I feel like the puzzle pieces are finally coming together. (And this was just the first session.) Sometimes you need a second opinion.  A second opinion from a “safe space,” and Charlene was/is that safe space for me. She’s provided a space where I can let it all hang out with zero embarrassments. She encouraged me to think from my higher self, and that is precisely what I needed.  

Charlene came into my life with her book, Building Faith and Character Through Life Challenges, JUST IN TIME. I have been seriously contemplating making some big moves. Moves that in the past I did with ease. Moves that I didn't think twice about. 

Unfortunately the four letter 'F' word had a grip on me. I am implacable when it comes to achieving my goals. I go for what I want and circumvent any obstacle with ease. So when this thing called "fear" crept up, it was literally foreign to me. Me, afraid of something? Yeah, right, I am a man. Real men are fearless! This is what I told myself. I knew something was wrong, but just couldn't pinpoint it.
 

Well, I read this book and BOOM. The reason why I am still in this insidious [work] environment is because I WAS SCARED to leave. Wow! I have been at this job and I know I don't belong here. My sleep is being deprived over it. I have quit jobs that paid more than what I am getting now, without looking back. 

Reading Charlene's book reminded me to have faith and take control of my life again. And I absolutely know that the Universe has my back. I have MY FAITH back. Charlene, you're a rare gem. 

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Charlene's writing [in You Are What You Say You Are: Claiming Your Life's Mission & Living Your Dream] is full of good energy and you feel it comes from her heart. She feeds your soul and you want to know more. 

The part about a "hobby" and a "life mission" was phenomenal. She made me question things and "check in" with myself. I enjoyed the book and loved that it was simple yet articulate.  

I enjoyed reading Charlene's book [Building Faith and Character Through Life Challenges], due to the reality that we see how open she is to share, on a very deep level. Honesty is a rare commodity, but her ability to open up and process small or big life issues, is what encouraged me to keep taking the steps I need to take and see my life unfold. 

As a Buddhist also, I appreciated her advice that any type of religion you are engaged in is relevant and also necessary to living a full life. Charlene is not pushy but she is directly on point in her perspective as to what works, what makes a difference to becoming truly happy. Life is always full of challenges, but she shows the way to make them sources of positivity. 

Looking to create a life that truly feels fulfilling? Charlene E. Green's You Are What You Say You Are: Claiming Your Life's Mission & Living Your Dream is your next step. In this easy-to-digest read, Charlene helps you uncover your life's purpose and how it's woven into your journey so far.

If you're itching to discover your authentic self, this book is a must-read. It's like having a heart-to-heart chat with a wise friend. Plus, it provides practical tips on aligning your words, thoughts, and actions with your dreams, giving you that extra push to take charge of your life. 

So grab your highlighter and dive in! This book is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, motivation, and down-to-earth advice on living a life filled with purpose and joy.

Your book....omg, so good!!! I found myself re-reading even the smallest sentences multiple times because of the weight of the message....deep stuff to make one reflect.

-Claudia Chavez

Received my Wisdom Nuggets and just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! Really, everyone needs a copy of this.  

-Kay Mainaga
 

Charlene, Tamika gave me a copy of your book Wisdom Nuggets and it is great!!! I brought it to work and shared it with my co-worker and he loved it!! Just wanted to let you know I have some of your sayings posted on my wall by my desk at work. 

-Jacqueline R. Lacy
 

I totally enjoyed Wisdom Nuggets. I will carry some of your advice with me from day to day. Keep up the good work.

-Linette Jackson
 

OMGEEE!!! You're my SHERO!!!! I pulled Wisdom Nuggets out last night & got to highlighting!!! I now carry it w/me EVERYWHERE I go to have consistent, in-reach guidance/encouragement/motivation. I'm using it as a resource daily!  

-Tamika Byrd
 

Wisdom Nuggets is absolutely awesome. I find myself sitting in awe a lot of the time after reading a section because it just hits so hard into my life. Thank you for putting the book together and making it such an inspirational tool for people…men and women. 

-Lenora Snyder

I believe every now and again, you need to be motivated. You could use a pick me up. A constant reiteration of what you already know but you've gone too far in the many situations of life to remember just all that you've acquired. So, those light bulb tidbits, reigniting sparks, are just what you need to get you back on track. We can all use that help, and that's what Wisdom Nuggets did for me.

 
Charlene E. Green's book rejuvenated my mind to return back to its original way of thinking. It is no secret that life can weigh you down, and obviously Charlene knows about this firsthand, to make it her mission to inspire you with what you need to remember, what you need to learn, provide you to think differently, better yet change your approach to life. Reinvention. 

Charlene shares "Wisdom Nuggets" about self-love and relationships, goals, dreams and faith. She gives homework (only for those serious about improvement), such as asking you to list twenty ways to consistently love yourself better every day. If you're like me, who loves increasing in wisdom to grow throughout life, then you will need this book. Trust me, it's one to keep. Get you some Wisdom Nuggets. They're good and good for you.

-Quanda Graves