Interview with Sindy Eugene

Global Youth Empowerment Movement

I met Sindy over a year ago.  We both had vendor tables at a mastermind event.  After setting up my little table, I did my usual round of visiting with the other vendors.  I chatted with her for a few.  She spoke of her youth program which led me to tell her about my kids and how I have prepared now for their future.  I remember her words … “You are doing a good job mom”.  As you read on, I hope you can see the value that her services can have in our youth – our future!

  

 

What is the name of your business?

Global Youth Empowerment Movement, Inc. which includes My V.O.I.C.E Matters International

What product and/or service do you provide?

We have both educationally and socially inspired products such as apparel and media.  Our services are both virtual and local to include workshops, programs, consulting and conferences.  These services are geared to motivate all participants as they strengthen their today while securing their tomorrow. Our resources will positively impact their lives academically, socially, developmentally and spiritually. Our services are designed to meet those needs while enabling us to add value and support them as they transition to becoming future leaders in our community.

When did your business start?

This is our fifth calendar year (July of 2010).

Where is your business located?

We are located in Miami, Florida

What territory does your business serve?

Our services are now both in the US and International.

International baby!!!!!

Who does your business serve?

We serve families, parents, children, churches entities, for-profit, non-profit, educational entities and local programs.  

What need does your product or service fulfill for your customers?

Our products and services fulfill the academic, social and spiritual needs of our customers.

What DIY tip about your product or service can you share with MY TRIBE?

Never produce a product that you yourself will not or cannot use or benefit from.

Yes Sindy is so right!!  How else can you believe in it or see how it really works or what improvements could be made?

Who is in your support system?

My family and my inner circle of confidants.

I like that word Lady Sindy!  CONFIDANT.

How did you get bitten by the entrepreneurial bug?

Having the desire to increase my impact outside the realms of corporate job.  Although, we did a lot, I knew there was more that my passion and purpose required of me.

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What is your biggest success up until now?

Increasing our partnership organizations by 5% and participants to over 15% within our first five years in existence.

What has been your biggest challenge?

Getting participants to take advantage of resources we connect them to consistently.

Any funny stories you want to share so other ladies don't feel like it only happens to them?

Of course.  There was a time when speaking with a group of students I accidently used the wrong term the wrong way.  It was a term such as “fleek” or “shotout” and they fell out laughing.  You see, you must be relatable to the audience you are speaking to or demographic you are serving.  Sometimes you might have bloopers that lighten up the atmosphere.

Hahaha!  If that is the case I will endear myself to all I come in contact with!!   Thank you Sindy for bringing this new perspective to my bloopers.

If you were on an island and could only bring three things, what would you bring?

I would bring my pillow, toilet tissue, and deodorant.

First person to say TP!  Smart girl because leaves can be rough!

If money was no object, what would you do all day?

Travel doing missions trip around the world to teach children that being a Christian can be fun and fulfilling journey.

Love Sindy’s global vision.

What is your favorite thing about humanity?

The ability to tap into our inner creativity and create new and exciting things.

You're a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?

I would be the color Sindy which is a cross between blue (trust), orange (fun) and green (life).

Love the color descriptions.

If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you and why?

I would choose Cecily Tyson because she is a dynamic actress who always play a role of importance, character, family values and wisdom.

Wow!  Cecily Tyson always plays such amazing characters!

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been?

Egypt to see a part of history in real life!!! To really see the pyramids, statues are very intriguing to me.

If you could be a superhero, what power would you possess?

The power to save and erase ALL children who were or are being sexually assaulted or raped.  I would save them and heal their hearts, mind and body from traumatic experience.

Pepsi or Coke?

Sadly Coke.

If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?  Why that song?

Promise by Y’anna Crawely

Beautiful lyrics!  Take the time NOW to listen.

What about being an entrepreneur do you love?

Being free to operate in my fullest capacity in a way that I know is needed for the population of people I serve.

What is your why?

Broken homes, misplaced family identities, and children without a sense of hope!!!!

Reading this makes me thankful that I am trying to provide stability to my own children and it is a reminder that not all children have the same.

What value does your business bring to your life?

It fuels my passion to stay innovative, ignites my desire to dream big and my tenacity to be a better version of me than I was the day before.

Loving her word – TENACITY!

How do you track your appointments & to-do's?

My GOD a CALENDAR!!!!! I am soooo old school that I must have a hand held calendar because an electronic one is not going to cut it!!!!

A fellow paper planner addict!  Yessssss. 

What is your favorite gadget or app that others entrepreneurs might want to check out?

My favorite gadget is my iPad because it allows me to be effective and impactful in and out of the office.  I am able to do almost everything on there and that is awesome!!!

What social media forum has been most successful for your business?

Both Facebook and Instagram.

What is your best time management tip?

Never leave what you can do today for tomorrow because you never know the curve balls that await you the next day.

This is a GREAT perspective!!!

What are the biggest time wasters we entrepreneurs get caught up in?

Social media.  It is best to higher or bring on an intern that does that only. Or automate EVERYTHING!!!!

How do you continue to meet new clients?

Through networking events, referrals and through testimonials of previous or current clients.

Any tips you'd like to share about networking?

Be intentional when networking.  Do not just go and collect cards.  Have an idea, purpose, intent for going and expectation.  If attending the event, does not fit into the overall objective for you that particular quarter, than do not go.  Strategy is key!!!

BE INTENTIONAL!   Sindy’s words once again are ideal!

Any special messages you'd like to share with MY TRIBE?

No matter what tribe you are in, always remember to be you.  You are the brand and you are an individual!!!!

To contact Sindy, here is her info J

Global Youth Empowerment Movement

W: www.sindyeugene.com

E: booking@sindyeugene.com

Stay connected with us via: Facebook Page: Sindy, The Student Pathfinder

Twitter: #Sindy_Eugene

Instagram: @studentpathfinder

Pinterest: StudentPathfinder 

I really do hope you enjoyed this interview and the amazing insight that this {lovely} woman entrepreneur has brought to you.  I love to see that we are not alone in our experiences, fears, hopes and dreams!

Tune in for next blog where we will chat with Sara Lopez, with Simple Solutions by Sara.

Happy Time Management (a.k.a YOU management)

Tabby