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The Abolitionist, Jesus Following, Owner of Miami Tattoo Co – Amor

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Miami Tattoo Co

Some people are perfectly content keeping their heads down in a cubicle their entire lives. Other people are like Amor. They go from corporate employee to owning Miami Tattoo Co and fighting human trafficking. Yes, you heard that right. Amor owns Miami Tattoo Co and fights human trafficking through DeliverFund.

I could not believe that Human Trafficking was occurring in our country. I was of the side that believed it only happened in other countries. I was immediately torn and from that day on I began to raise awareness about Human Trafficking in our country and in my city, Miami.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Amor about her life, Miami Tattoo Co, and her work as an Abolitionist.

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February 22, 2017Filed Under: Leadership, Life's Lessons, Risky Leadership

Risky Leadership with Kat

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What would you do if you knew you could never fail? That’s one of those cheesy business motivation pictures that I noticed in someone’s office years ago, but it’s stuck with me. What would I do if I knew I could never fail? Does that mean that by not taking a risk on something, I’m allowing fear to dominate my life? I don’t know but I do know this, there are people that take big risks, and I respect them greatly for it.

Leadership is risky. Moving into the unknown or putting yourself on the line can have terrible consequences, or great ones.

I think the riskiest thing you can do is stay within your comfort zone – Kat

I recently corresponded with a friend of mine who is doing something pretty risky and pretty incredible! Her name is Kat Sotolongo and she’s a Videographer for Mercy Ships.

Here’s our Q&A….

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February 5, 2017Filed Under: International Affairs, Leadership, Risky Leadership

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