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Lawrenceville, GA 30044
latasha@illuminationcc.com
February 2015


Welcome to the February 2015 edition of The Family Playroom. 
This space has been designed to offer guidance and tips that will illuminate and ignite hope, laughter and purposeful living.

Enjoy!
Oh! LOVE
The idea of love is in the air and with it comes much excitement as well as disappointment. Around Valentine’s Day a lot of us find ourselves hoping and wishing for a better or a different relationship. While some of us just wish to be in a romantic relationship. Our wishes are oftentimes based on what we see others have. We wish our relationship was like so-and-so, hope to get a mate like someone else did, so on and so forth. The truth of the matter is this, the birthplace of best love lies within our own selves. We have to truly love ourselves from every deep secret down inside, to every blemish or wrinkle on the outside. Without loving ourselves wholly we cannot fully love anyone else.

As a single person we can’t allow loneliness to send us into depression or settle into an unhealthy relationship for companionship sake. We have to love ourselves enough to only pursue what we perceive as healthy relationships (romantic relationships as well as friendships).

As a married person we can’t allow our ‘idea’ of what a perfect relationship looks like to destroy our current relationship. Instead we should work with our partner, express our needs, and collectively carve out the ideal relationship for the both of us.

Love is a beautiful thing and it’s made to be shared. Let us be intentional in our expressing love year-round to those who we care about. Oftentimes we take for granted the love that we share between our friends, family and spouses; we feel like they know how much we love them. Let us be reminded that a kind word and a simple gesture goes a long way when you show someone that you genuinely care about them and appreciate them. Let us be open to love and spread love. Love is liberating; it frees us of so much and opens us up to receive so much more. 

To find out how to be more open to love, how to build successful relationships, how to avoid the depression that accompanies loneliness or any other issues that you may be dealing with please contact us directly by phone at 678-585-1966 or email at info@illuminationcc.com.

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Community Partner Spotlight`
It’s tax season and we were given the opportunity to interview Antonina Geer, the CEO and founder of Simplistic Financials, LLC about her business. She is a financial consultant and strategist with over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting in corporate America. Read the interview below to find out how you can become financially astute in your business practices. 

Tell us about Simplistic Financials, LLC
We Started Sept. 2010 and are approaching our 5th year in operation. We began working with women entrepreneurs and now work with a few male business owners in serviced-based businesses as well as churches and nonprofits. We help businesses to increase their profits and improve their cash flow so that they have more for funding their goals. Overall, we are a consulting firm focused on money management with purpose and vision.

You speak a lot about vision, what is your vision?
My vision is to see entrepreneurs with thriving sustainable and profitable businesses and managing the financial side of business with purpose and vision. 

What services does your business offer?
We offer virtual CFO Services which are customized to fit the needs of each entrepreneur. These services may include business finance consulting, cash flow management, financial assessment of business, budget process development, financial strategies, financial staff training, pricing coaching, and cost analysis.

Who do you service?
Our clients are service-based providers who are experiencing rapid growth in business or have plans to double their business over the next 12 months. 

Do you find businesses that consult with financial coaches are more successful?
Yes, when you have someone on your team focused on managing the numbers, you become more comfortable with dealing with finances and understanding how the money works in your business. This empowers an entrepreneur to make informed business decisions which leads to higher profits and better cash flow. 

Can organizations request your presence at events in the community?
Yes, organizations are able to request me as a key note speaker, presenting at workshops/seminars, as well as for training.

What advice can you give someone interested in becoming an entrepreneur?
Managing the finances is imperative to having a successful business. Every decision you make in your business will have a financial impact, so it’s important to implement financial management even when first starting out. As you begin your journey as an entrepreneur, consider every area of your business.

Is there any additional information you would like to share with us?
Always remember that the money in your business is used to create wealth to generate more than enough income to carry out the purpose and vision that extends beyond your business. When you embrace this truth your perspective of financial management changes and makes that part of your business more meaningful and purposeful. 

How can our readers to connect with you? 
To inquire about services:
• Visit us on the web at: http://www.simplisticfinancials.com/ 
• Call us at: 864-416-1372
• Email us at: info@simplisticfinancials.com 

For great financial management tips,
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You can find me on Social Media via Antonina Geer on Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn.  
Illuminating Pathways
Illumination C&C, LLC on the move about town
*On Februry 7th we hosted another successful Prepare-Enrich Seminar
This seminar involved learning new skills to work with couples considering marriage or couples wanting to enrich their marriage. During this interactive training attendees learned to facilitate the Prepare-Enrich program through small group activities, insightful conversations and DVD/lecture format.

*Our owner, Latasha Matthews, LPC will be conducting an informative workshop

Latasha will be speaking on how to develop a successful practice on March 7th at Argosy University. 

*On April 21st we will begin our weekly mastermind group
 "Foundation KEYS to Practicing in EXCELLence MasterMind Coaching Group"
This will be a six week session on Tuesdays from 7pm -8:30pm that will cover different topics from strategic planning to addressing business ownership concerns to building your presence in the community. SPACE IS LIMITED for this awesome session. Check out our website at http://www.illuminationcc.com/FoundationalExcellence.en.html or reach out to us for information on how to sign up.
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