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DreamerENT shined some light at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards Gift Lounge. One of our ocean inspired T-shirts from our DareDreamer Clothing collection that’s part of Envibrance Dream Apparel reminded attendees that “You were made to make in impact…SHINE!” Some of the shining stars who stopped by were China Anne McClain, Jillian Clare (actress and producer), Tyrel Jackson Williams (actor from Disney’s Lab Rats), Shar Jackson (actress maybe best known from Moesha) and Mary Murphy (dance champion, choreographer, and judge from So You Think You Can Dance).
I remember years before when I doubted my dream of having a clothing line but the vision never left me and little by little have worked to make it more of a reality. It’s a miracle to me every time I get an email from someone who has been inspired and I realize that my dream wasn’t only for me.
In the words of one of my inspirations:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
– Marianne Williamson from her book, A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
16-year-old Gabrielle Douglas showed the world how perseverance and dedication pays off when she won two gold medals in gymnastics, including the all-around gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics. She also made history as the first African American to win in her all-round event.
Even before her Olympic wins Gabby’s story was an inspiring example of not giving up on the dreams in your heart. Watch Gabby tell her story here:
17-year-old Missy Franklin was another teen who brought home the gold at the 2012 Olympics, winning four gold medals and one bronze in swimming. Above she talks about her pre-race rituals, how she relaxes and how she felt after her wins and after getting a tweet from Justin Bieber. Congrats Missy and thanks for the inspiration to go after our dreams!