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VOLUME 5 n ISSUE 4 n HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT
hen you do what you love
it shows! Creating this edi-
tion was exciting, fun and
emotional. In every edition,
I learn something new about myself. It’s an
amazing thing how life evolves, where you
can forever be a student, having the pow-
er to create your own path, write your own
story, and live out your dreams.
In this issue, I found my balance through
travel and connecting with wiser women
while experiencing what real sisterhood is
all about. I explored expanding my con-
tacts through quality networking, attend-
ing expos and meeting artists from the
very young to the exceptionally seasoned.
I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing raw
talent through poetry, trying new restau-
rants, experiencing new wines, walking
the beach, visiting museums, all the way
down to dating! Bringing the hospitality &
entertainment edition to fruition has been
pure enjoyment.
Wow… I have been busy, doing what I
love and rising above the challenges!
Sometimes we limit ourselves by not rais-
ing the bar high enough. We can stifle our
own success by allowing life circumstanc-
es, distractions, grief or fear to be a brick
wall between sitting still or taking a risk.
What I have learned is that taking a risk
and being uncomfortable is mandatory
for growth. Stepping out of your comfort
zone can be scary, but if you don’t put ac-
tion behind your passion, you will never
be fulfilled with who you are.
As the CEO of IBA Success Magazine,
walking into my fabulous forties, I’m fo-
cused on my purpose and what makes me
happy. I am satisfied with each life lesson
because I can clearly see the blessings in
them and what I thought were losses were
actually transitions for what’s next.
Annette Watson-Johnson
and Jennifer Yon
I reached a whole new level of under-
standing of why I do what I do. What’s
funny is, I always knew my efforts would
yield the means and opportunity to gov-
ern and lead this publication. I always in-
tended to utilize the magazine to impact
others, set trends, create a buzz, bring
awareness, bring like-minded people
together and increase or create revenue
streams. Very simply, it wouldn't be just
another magazine full of pretty pictures.
IBA Success contains the substance to
make measurable change in the lives of
all who read it.
There is action, education, inspiration, and
promotions packed in each bi-monthly
campaign. The time invested is done with
pure delight. I welcome you to the Hospi-
tality & Entertainment Edition 2019 and my
hope is that you enjoy flipping through the
pages as much as I did delivering them!
—Jennifer Yon
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