#Saturday Spotlight is on Ryan Clemons and Victorious!

Good Morning and Welcome to the last Saturday Spotlight of August 2016!

Today's guest has been here before. Over the past couple of months, she has shared something she treasures and some thoughts with us.

Today we're going to find out a little more about Ryan's book, Victorious: The Journey of a Single Mom and Her Faith.

Victorious is the story of Ryan Clemons' journey as a single mom. Ryan lived a great life with her family, and her future was bright, but at 19, she gave birth to a son and found herself having to grow up quickly. Ryan sacrificed the things she wanted to become a great mom. The odds were stacked against her; however, she wanted better for her son. Balancing being a mom, a full-time student and an employee with three part-time jobs was challenging. She faced heartache, rejection and guilt, but Ryan was determined to overcome, to make it and be a success, and she overcame all adversities.

With God.

In Victorious, Ryan discusses:

Overcoming obstacles

Finding greater within

Discovering your purpose in life

Declaring your personal desires

Learning to motivate yourself

Providing self-love

Forgiving yourself and others

Reaching spiritual success

Restoring mind, body and soul

Ryan strives to empower and encourage other single moms who are experiencing te same problems she encountered. Being a single mom is not the end of your life. The road to success is not easy, but with this new beginning and your priorities set on God, success and fulfillment can be attained.

Victorious: The Journey of a Single Mom and Her Faith, can be purchased at Amazon.

Ryan Clemons resides in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and a concentration in Public Relations from McNeese State University. Ryan had the opportunity to intern with University Image, a marketing firm at McNeese State University. She also had the privilege to work for three forms of media: Television: KPLC News: News Content Specialist, Print: The American Press, Account Executive Radio: KZWA 104.9, Radio Personality.

Ryan is currently president of 3RP Productions, a nonprofit organization committed to changing lives by touring different cities and hosting the "It's Over" Revival. She's also serves as the Executive Director of Pink Life, a non-profit organization that assists mothers who are in need of diapers and wipes free of charge. In her spare time, Ryan speaks at youth organizations, non-profit organizations, women's conferences and seminars about her journey. She is dedicated to changing this generation by encouraging and inspiring others.

Ryan's Links:

Email: ryaneclemons@gmail.com

Facebook: Ryan E Clemons

Facebook: Ryan E Clemons- Author

Periscope: Ryan Clemons 

I certainly hope you enjoyed today's spotlight and that I'll see you next week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight!

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#ThursdayThoughts Guest Post by Ryan Clemons!

Good Morning Friends!

A few weeks ago I introduced you to Ms. Ryan Clemons, a brand new-to-me author who is taking the world by storm with her book, Victorious the Journey of a Single Mom and her Faith.

Today we welcome Ryan back to our blog to share special thoughts on her heart about Mother's Love....

Mother's Love, being a single mom is challenging, but I love it. I've gained patience and understanding. I'm still learning how to balance motherhood, ministry and my personal life. It's not easy, but it's manageable. I thank God for my support system: my parents and my sisters. 

Having children redefines your character because you instantly gain unconditional love for another person. Times will be hard balancing being a mom and working, but you also have to create memories with your children. Time is valuable, precious, and priceless; it's something you can't take back once it's missed. Always tell your children you love them and how great they are. Showing love and compassion to your child makes a huge impact on their lives. Encourage your child and speak blessings and positivity over their life. As a mother, it's our job responsibility to uplift our children.

There are four main things I've learned that children need:

*Love, without love, we have nothing. We can buy all the things in the world for our kids to show our love. However, if we don't form a relationship and bond with our children, they will only remember the "stuff" we bought them.

*Support, it's our job to support and guide our children in the right direction. If they have a special gift or talent, it's important to nourish whatever God has placed in their hearts. 

*Discipline, we must discipline our children now while they are young; otherwise, when they get older, they will have no respect for others.

*Communication, be accessible, I know your schedule can become chaotic, but sometimes you have to stop what you're doing and give your children your undivided attention.

Let's embrace and uplift our children. They are our future! 

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Ryan Clemons resides in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and a concentration in Public Relations from McNeese State University. Ryan had the opportunity to intern with University Image, a marketing firm at McNeese State University. She also had the privilege to work for three forms of media: Television: KPLC News: News Content Specialist, Print: The American Press, Account Executive Radio: KZWA 104.9, Radio Personality.

Ryan is currently president of 3RP Productions, a nonprofit organization committed to changing lives by touring different cities and hosting the "It's Over" Revival. She's also serves as the Executive Director of Pink Life, a non-profit organization that assists mothers who are in need of diapers and wipes free of charge. In her spare time, Ryan speaks at youth organizations, non-profit organizations, women's conferences and seminars about her journey. She is dedicated to changing this generation by encouraging and inspiring others.

Ryan's Links:

Email: ryaneclemons@gmail.com

Facebook: Ryan E Clemons

Facebook: Ryan E Clemons- Author

Periscope: Ryan Clemons 

Ryan's novel, Victorious: The Journey of a Single Mom and Her Faith,can be purchased at Amazon. 

Such lovely and honest thoughts, Ryan! Thank you for sharing.

I pray you enjoyed today's post and that you'll visit each week for more Thursday Thoughts, Tuesday Treasures and Saturday Spotlights.

Until next time, take care and God Bless.

PamT

#TuesdayTreasures: Guest post by Ryan Clemons

Good Morning Friends,

It is always a pleasure to have guest authors share something they treasure with us, especially a new author and doubly so when it's a new Pelican Book Group OR Bayou Writers Group author!

Today's guest is new to me and to Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana...the group I co-founded back in 2002.

Ryan Clemons resides in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and a concentration in Public Relations from McNeese State University. Ryan had the opportunity to intern with University Image, a marketing firm at McNeese State University. She also had the privilege to work for three forms of media: Television: KPLC News: News Content Specialist, Print: The American Press, Account Executive Radio: KZWA 104.9, Radio Personality.

Ryan is currently president of 3RP Productions, a nonprofit organization committed to changing lives by touring different cities and hosting the "It's Over" Revival. She's also serves as the Executive Director of Pink Life, a non-profit organization that assists mothers who are in need of diapers and wipes free of charge. In her spare time, Ryan speaks at youth organizations, non-profit organizations, women's conferences and seminars about her journey. She is dedicated to changing this generation by encouraging and inspiring others.

Ryan's Links:

Email: ryaneclemons@gmail.com

Facebook: Ryan E Clemons

Facebook: Ryan E Clemons- Author

Periscope: Ryan Clemons 

Now that we've met Ryan, let's see what she treasures....

I treasure my college class ring, because it's a constant reminder of my will power and determination. In college I was a single mom working three part-time jobs. I made the decision to put myself through college, so I applied for a position at McNeese in administration. I also worked part-time in security, and I was a waitress for a privately owned catering company. 

Over the course of three years, my life was consistently about college and Tyler. I was my my biggest motivator, and I had to push forward. During that period I learned to managed it all because I was determined to make it. It seemed as if I was going crazy at times, averaging four hours of sleep, but I had a goal to reach. I knew because of my current status as a single mom I had to try harder, study harder. Being a student in class was more of a challenge to to me than anything else. I couldn't afford to waste time lagging behind my classes because I wanted to pass and graduate.

When I look at my ring it's a symbol of my strength and it proves I am capable! 

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Boy to many of us understand, agree and treasure our class rings also Ryan! Thanks for sharing.

Ryan's debut novel, Victorious: The Journey of a Single Mom and Her Faith, can be purchased at Amazon. 

Ryan will be returning to share some thoughts with us and we'll spotlight her book at a later date, so be sure and visit weekly for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight!

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT