About Dontia

My Story

It’s often said,

That which we truly want–
is hidden slightly beneath
that which we have
allowed ourselves to settle for.

And well, for a long time that’s exactly what I allowed myself to do– settle. I settled for commuting in congested traffic… I settled for living paycheck to paycheck… I settled for living a life of monotonous workdays and sporadic family vacations.

I had put my life on layaway in the hopes of experiencing a life of purpose and enjoyment later.

But I soon began to think of what life would be like if money was no issue?  What I would do… and not do? How I would spend my time?  And although I couldn’t answer these questions immediately– deep down I knew that I wanted more out of life.

So, I began to study those who had attained the lifestyle that I sought.  I read books and reviewed articles, I listened to downloads and conference calls, I attended seminars and webinars… and what did I learn?

In life–
We have either excuses or successes… regrets or results.
We have either what we want
OR
We have airtight reasons why we can’t possibly achieve it.

So I stopped wondering… and started acting.  I rejected the common reasons we all use for not making a change– you know the ones: not enough time, not enough money, not enough knowledge– and prepared myself to take the plunge.  I decided to move beyond my “comfort zone conditioning” and start a home business.

Success is simply a matter of luck.
Ask any failure.
– Earl Wilson

My Philosophy

Being both a wife and mother; I am without question a family-driven, lifestyle motivated business owner. Over the years I have become fairly resourceful at leveraging technology to create a business within my lifestyle rather than vice-versa. If you have a family, then you know that managing both family and a home business (whether online or offline) can be quite challenging– to say the least. It can test not only your emotional intelligence but your overall mindset.

So in an effort to keep my sanity and achieve a more centered life, I have embraced what I call a Poolside Professional Philosophy– a fundamental belief that at our core resides a multitude of passions, talents and aspirations; and that with the proper priorities, support and effort, we can each create core-centered businesses that allow us to achieve true personal success and live the optimal lifestyle we choose (whether poolside, bayside or mountainside [wink]).

My Mission

After many years and many business endeavors, I have learned that to be a successful home business owner you must have:

The Proper Mindset

The Proper Marketing

The Proper Support System of other Like-Minded Individuals

And most importantly– You must take the Proper Action

So I created this personal site to meet, network, give guidance and support to other entrepreneurs, network marketing professionals and home business owners.  Here you’ll get to know me as a person– my personal thoughts, ideas and experiences… as well as the many facets of my personality ;0)

My Mission Is Simple:

To educate, coach, inspire and empower others to discover a better lifestyle by looking beyond current circumstances and embracing new opportunities– to truly design a life, not just make a living.

My Bio

As founder of Emagine That LLC, I manage several websites specializing in Weight Management & Lifestyle Coaching, Health & Wellness, Anti-Aging Cosmetics, Internet Marketing, Online & Affiliate Shopping.

My diverse background includes Lifestyle & Fitness Certifications, a Blackbelt in Taekwondo, and careers in Engineering Science, Education, Health & Fitness, Coaching and Web Design– and with more than 12 years in the direct sales and network marketing industries, I’ve had the opportunity to train and impact thousands. I’ve been married to my junior high sweetheart, Pete, for more than 14 years and am the lucky mother of two fantastic teenagers.

I truly enjoy connecting with positive, passionate people– so if you feel that we have similar interests and ideas and you want to keep in touch, subscribe to my blog updates and connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, Google Buzz, LinkedIn, Youtube.

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