Are you willing to sacrifice security to follow your dreams? Have you ever had dreams that you gave your whole heart to, and then life happened? This week, Dr. Venus talks about putting this podcast and social media on hold while she focuses her energy on her first TV show. She is willing to take the risk and go for a life where she surrenders to her calling and goes full time as a creative. This sparks a conversation on how to believe in yourself, why it's important to take a risk and let go of the false God of security in service of what you are REALLY meant to do. She talks about how her brother Tory's transition led her to really take a deep look at the point of life, and why it's time to get rich or die trying. Stay tuned. Key Takeaways: [1:32] Dr. Venus is choosing to walk away from security in order to go for her dreams as a full time creative and sell her TV show. Where have you tolerated staying in the same place because you didn't want to risk the unknown, or possible heartbreak? [6:16] Dr. Venus shares how she wanted to write and it has always given her joy, but life got in the way, until now. She talks about the decision to get back into writing after George Floyd and how articulating how she sees the world gives her joy and connects her with her purpose. [9:26] It takes courage to let go of the false God called security. Most of us are so addicted for our need to know and be comfortable, that we would rather stay in situations that harm us before we walk away. [10:10] Being brave is different from being courageous. You are brave when you go into something with your eyes wide open, knowing that you could fail and lose it all. However, you know that there is a purpose worthy of your life being at risk, and your fulfillment goes above everything else. [11:25] What if you gave YOURSELF the passion that you give to others? Dr. Venus contends with giving herself the attention and support that she has given to other causes, movements, and people. [12:20] Dr. Venus explains her break from the podcast and how she is not taking any money from things that don't fall under her creative worth. As she transitions to entertainment and focuses all her energy on selling her first TV show, she is giving herself a real chance. [13:59] Are you doing what you are born to do, or are you staying safe? [18:31] Dr. Venus knows that it's time to have a bigger platform and have her own show. She's grown beyond social media, so for now she is even pausing her social media while she works on her show. [21:32] The more Dr. Venus heals her father wounds, the more extraordinary Black Men show up and are there to give their expertise and support. Quotes: "If I can win with money, how come I can't win with words?" "I trusted God with my needs, but I did not trust God with my dreams. Until now." "I am claiming my fulfillment. I'm claiming my joy. I'm claiming me." "Have you ever had dreams that you gave your whole heart to, and then life happened?" "It takes courage to let go of the false God called security." "I say your fulfillment is worth risking your life. My fulfillment and doing what God has built me to do is worthy of me putting my ass on the line." "I refuse to live with regret and I refuse to die with it. I'm going to get rich or die trying." Mentioned: Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram "Hot Mess Millionaire" Amazon Pilot "Hot Mess Millionaire" Complete Series (https://www.youtube.com/c/DrVenusOpalReese) Free Gift When You Join The Truth Tribe The Black Woman Millionaire Hot Mess Edition Healing With Him Event RESOURCES How to (Finally!) Find The Courage to Pursue Your Dream!