The Power Of Possitivity!

Twenty-four years ago I came to this country as a 7 year old boy. I grew up in the the tough streets of South Central Los Angeles where possitivity is hard to come by. I must've been one of the lucky ones because through out my childhood and hardships that my family went through there was always someone or something that showed us that there was still hope. Growing up I had plenty of positive role models to look up to from my Mother to teachers. They all taught me that if you want to see positivity you must first change your attitude about your situation or circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi said, "You must become the change you want to see".

I never forgot those lessons of those positive role models and it's because of them and their positive and encouraging words I have been able to overcome any obstacle that has come in my life. The power of positivity is real! You attract what you put out. My radio show, One Voice Radio was started because of my strong belief in positivity. I believed that there were a lot of people out there doing positive things that we were not hearing about. It is my way to spread the same positivity I received as a child in South Central Los Angeles.

So why am I tell you all of this? Well, Amway the largest direct selling company and and manufacturer in the world is having a contest. They have asked me to help them spread the word and I am more than honored to do so.

The contest is called "The Positivity Project". Amway is looking for positive Hispanic stories that are motivational! By submitting you story you will have the chance to win the grand prize of $10,000! Nine others will receive $2500 positivity prizes all dedicated to the advancement of positive! To submit your story go to http://www.yourpositivityproject.com/contest/ the contest ends on October 17th so hurry and get your story in!

Amway has also been generous enough to allow me to give away some VIP Positivity Baskets which come with Amway’s high end product samples of two of Amway’s top lines NUTRILITE, the world’s leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements and Artistry skin care. I will choose the winner of the VIP Positivity Baskets on the 17th. In order to win follow me on Twitter or Facebook for further details!

I look forward to reading all of the positive stories that will be submited and I wish you all the best of luck!!


UPDATE: Amway has announced its winner for the first-ever Positivity Project contest!

Caitlin Boyle, founder of www.OperationBeautiful.com, was awarded a $10,000 positivity grant which she plans to donate to Girls on the Run International, a non-profit program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Although Caitlin is not Hispanic, her story and message is sure one to resonate with our Hispanic community.


The mission of Operation Beautiful is to end negative self talk by leaving anonymous notes in public places for other women to find. It began with Boyle leaving a simple positive message on the mirror of a public restroom – “You Are Beautiful!” – and has developed into a movement encouraging women all over the world to leave anonymous notes of positive encouragement.


You can view Caitlin’s story, and others submissions, at www.yourpositivityproject.com/contest In addition we are encouraging individuals to continue to share their stories about how the “Power of Positive” has changed their life or the life of someone they know by submitting them to our ongoing Living Library of positivity; submission details and stories can be viewed here.


Caitlin was also recently selected as one of SELF magazine’s Top Health Heroines of 2010! Among them are Michelle Obama, Jessica Biel and Christy Turlington.

Remember the contest might be over but you can still submit your story. Who knows maybe you will inspire the next Caitlin Boyle!